Owner’s Manual 1
Contents 1. Safety Notes 5 2. Introduction 6 3. Features 7 4. Installation Guide 8 5. Front Panel Explained 9 6. Rear Panel Explained 10 7. Software Control Panel 11 8. Additional Information 13 9. In the Box 13 10. Technical Specifications 14 11.
1. Safety Notes To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, and related hazards: ●● Do not remove screws, cover, or cabinet. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. ●● Do not expose this device to rain, moisture or spillover of liquid of any kind. ●● Should any form of liquid or a foreign object enter the device, do not use it. Switch off the device and then unplug it from the power source.
2. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the MP32 from Antelope Audio. 32 Channels of transparent, world-class microphone preamplifiers in a compact 2U rack design. MP32 is the ultimate front-end recording device for both live and studio applications and the perfect companion to Antelope’s Orion32 interface. MP32 is a 32-channel console-grade microphone preamp with integrated software remote control and Antelope Audio’s exciting new approach to analog circuit design.
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4. Installation Guide 1. Connect to the AC power source via back panel connector and the USB cable to the USB port on your computer. The guest operating system will recognize the new HID compliant device (MP32). 2. Download and install the MP32 software control panel from www.antelopeaudio.com/en/ support/downloads. This will enable you to control your device from your computer and select all necessary settings. 3.
5. Front Panel Explained 1. 4 HiZ/ Mic Preamp/ Line Inputs The first 4 Class A mic preamps are switchable line/ HiZ inputs and all feature phantom power over Combo input. HiZ inputs are optimised for musical instruments eg. guitar and bass. Note: ¼” TRS inputs are for line level signals only. XLR inputs are for mic level signals only. 2. 28 Mic Preamp/ Line Inputs All 28 feature phantom power over Combo inputs. Note: ¼” TRS inputs are for line level signals only. XLR inputs are for mic level signals only.
6. Rear Panel Explained 4. AC Power Connection For use with Antelope’s AC power supply only. The AEC connector supports a range from ~95-245V. This enables the device to automatically accommodate mains voltage in every country. 5. USB Full-Speed MP32 uses USB connector Type B and allows users to connect the MP32’s software control panel both on Windows & Mac OS X. 6. 4 x D-SUB 25pin TASCAM Analog Outputs These connectors enable you to attach breakout cables, each with 8 lines.
7. Software Control Panel The MP32 software control panel allows you to control all the functionality of its hardware. There are two different types of preamp section on the MP32 control panel, one which is HiZ enabled to the first four preamps and the rest of the preamps which control only mic/line levels.
1. Standby button 2. Presets 1-3 (To save a new preset, click on the preset while holding the Cmd key on MAC or Ctrl key on PC). 3. Channel Name (double-click to customize) 4. VU meter (modified to emphasize peak and digital clipping) 5. Gain level display – shows current amount of gain on the channel in dB. 6. Channel gain with adjustable 68dB in 1dB steps 7. Independently assignable 48V phantom power switch 8.
8. Additional Information Additional information regarding operating systems, audio software and media players will be updated through the support area at www.antelopeaudio.com 9. In the Box ●● MP32 32-Channel Microphone Preamp ●● Owner’s Manual ●● Warranty Card ●● 4 D-Sub (DB25 Male to Male) Cables, 50cm/1.
10. Technical Specifications Inputs: Analog Inputs: 32 channels Mic / Line on XLR Combos on the front panel 1-4 of 32 channels are (HiZ) - Instrument selectable XLR Combos on the front XLR Combos Analog: Mic (XLR only): 20dBu max balanced @ 2Kohm Line (¼ only): 29dBu max balanced @ 13K (to gnd) Hi-z (¼ only): 20dBu max unbalanced @ 1,1Mohm Outputs Analog Outputs: 32 x Lines on 4 x D-SUB 25 (32 channels), 26 dBu max balanced @ 50 Ohms USB I/O: USB 2.
Telephone Support Phone line is for general inquiries and technical support: +1 734 418 8661 Hours of Operation: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (EST) Help Desk A ticketing system ensures a 24-hour response time: www.antelopeaudio.com/en/support/help-desk Please note that the device registration you did for MP32 currently does not automatically transfer to our ticketing system and you have to register again on this webpage. Live Chat Connect with a customer support agent directly via the website: http://www.
Version 2.0 / 11.02.