Antelope Pure2 is a high-end two-channel AD/DA converter and master clock developed for mastering engineers and audio professionals seeking precision, transparency, and analogue warmth. It combines Antelope Audio’s renowned 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking technology with carefully designed analogue circuitry and a relay-controlled volume attenuator to deliver exceptional clarity and sonic detail.
Offering 24-bit, 192 kHz conversion, Antelope Pure2 is driven by a proprietary multi-stage linear power supply that maintains clean signal integrity throughout the conversion chain. The A/D section uses Burr-Brown’s PCM4222 chip, known for its smooth overload handling and warm analogue character. On the D/A side, a dual DAC design enhances stereo imaging and improves signal-to-noise ratio, with a dedicated DAC for the main output and another for headphone monitoring. The headphone output is powered by its own high-quality DAC to maintain fidelity during direct listening.
For transparent monitoring, the unit features a stepped relay-controlled analogue volume attenuator with 0.05 dB precision, including a full bypass option to ensure signal integrity. Master clock duties are handled by Antelope’s fourth-generation jitter management technology, ensuring tight conversion timing and sonic accuracy.
All features of Antelope Pure2 are accessible either through its front-panel controls or via the intuitive software control panel available for macOS and Windows. This gives users full control over input selection, output routing, clocking, and level management. Presets can be saved and recalled, allowing for easy integration into a range of studio workflows.
Setup is straightforward, requiring only a USB connection and quick configuration via the software panel. Once connected, engineers can begin capturing stereo audio at 192 kHz with minimal effort. Antelope Pure2 includes flexible analogue and digital I/O, including balanced XLR and TRS outputs, AES/EBU, S/PDIF, and TOSLINK digital formats, along with USB 2.0 for DAW integration.
With a dynamic range of up to 127 dB on the main D/A converter and support for external word clock and atomic clock inputs, Antelope Pure2 offers mastering-grade performance and clocking precision. It is housed in a 1U rackmount chassis with solid construction, and is equipped with both front and rear-panel connectivity options for streamlined operation in studio environments.
Features
- 24-bit, 192 kHz mastering-grade AD/DA conversion
- Fourth-generation 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking with jitter management
- Burr-Brown PCM4222 A/D chip for smooth analogue warmth and overload handling
- Dual DAC architecture for improved stereo imaging and low noise
- Separate DACs for main, monitor and headphone outputs
- Relay-controlled analogue volume attenuator with 0.05 dB steps and bypass
- High-quality headphone output with dedicated DAC
- USB 2.0 connectivity for integration with macOS and Windows DAWs
- Intuitive software control panel and front-panel operation
- AES/EBU, S/PDIF and TOSLINK digital I/O
- Balanced analogue I/O on XLR and TRS
- 10M atomic clock and word clock inputs and outputs
- Saveable presets for flexible studio workflows
- 1U rackmount design with robust build quality
