Edge Strip - Discrete MP + Edge Mic Bundle
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Introducing the new Edge Strip - an all-in-one solution for high-quality studio recordings with vintage analog sound.
This compact package delivers the same audio quality as a locker full of vintage mics and a rack full of outboard gear. The days of spending tens of thousands of dollars on a vintage mic collection are over. Now you can add high-end studio equipment to your collection for a fraction of the price.
The Edge Strip is designed to model a variety of vintage microphones, preamps, and even signal processors such as EQs and compressors. It contains Antelope Audio's renowned Edge Modeling Microphone - a dual-capsule condenser large-diaphragm microphone, specifically designed to reproduce the expressiveness and character of expensive classic microphones. It also includes the Discrete MP - an all-analog dual-channel microphone pre-amplifier, designed to deliver Antelope's signature pristine audio quality. Edge Strip owners enjoy a package of free native effects plug-ins, including a compressor designed by Antelope Audio's founder Igor Levin.
Discrete Analog Design
The Edge Strip bundle offers natural analog sound, combined with the benefits of precise digital control. The Discrete MP includes two XLR+TRS combo inputs, as well as two TRS outputs. The discrete analog circuits in the Discrete MP offer up to 61dB of maximum gain, and total control over the colouration, clarity, and character of the preamps. Meanwhile, the USB connection offers a simple way to control the Edge Strip remotely, from the comfort of your computer.
Each Edge Modeling Microphone consists of a special double-sided capsule with 6 microns gold sputtered membranes. This allows us to accomplish multi-dimensional modeling and emulate a variety of different microphones, polar patterns and even control the proximity effect.
Experience EDGE at its maximum
The Discrete MP was designed to perfectly match the character of the Edge Modeling Microphone. Both Discrete MP and Edge Modeling Microphone are fully analog, which means they'll work with any system. Thanks to its dedicated calibration oscillator, Discrete MP is easily adaptable to all studio setups, even those without precise gain linking between two channels. When connecting to a new system, simply engage the built-in oscillator to calibrate the Discrete MP for perfect gain staging.
Special AFX
The Edge Strip bundle includes Antelope Audio's custom AFX signal processors, including a growing list of superior microphone emulations, bringing field-proven microphone legends into your setup.
The Edge Strip includes 4 vintage mic emulations, 3 classic German preamp emulations, the famous Stay-Levin compressor, and a vintage EQ to help you sculpt the perfect tone all for free! However, if that's not enough, you can upgrade with dozens of other modeled units featured in our FPGA FX library.
Bring your recordings to life using the remarkable sounds of vintage gear. Hear the past and record the future with Antelope's native DSP effects. Each plug-in uses a high degree of oversampling and precise floating-point calculations to accurately model vintage effects with unparalleled detail. Even when emulating microphones, preamps, and signal processors, you can breathe easy, knowing the Edge Strip offers minimal latency, and Antelope Audio's signature sound.
Ultimately, the DISCRETE MP powerfully punches well above its (950g) weight while packing a lot into its diminutive (190mm W x 46.5mm H x 157mm D) dimensions, as evidenced by its impressive technical specifications. Pick up an Edge Strip today, and say goodbye to your bulky vintage gear!
In the Box:
- DiscreteMP
- Edge microhpone
- Microphone cable /5pin -> 2 x 3pin/
- Shock mount
- Pop filter
- Power supply
- USB cable
- Quick Start Guide and Upgrade Guide
- Keys and serial numbers
*All plug-ins are iLok protected. An iLok is required in order to use them. iLok is not provided by Antelope Audio and must be purchased separately.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Discrete MP Specs:
• Two Inputs on MIC-XLR and LINE-USE 1/4" JACK, offering 20dBu max balanced @ 2kΩ (XLR only) and 29dBu max balanced @ 13K to ground (TRS only)
• Two TRS Outputs (22dBu max)
• USB CONTROL I/O (USB 2.0 Full-Speed Type B for remote control only)
• Mic preamp pushes out an accomplished gain range of 0dB to 61dB (in 1dB steps) alongside 48V phantom power.
• THD + N (Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise): -106.0 dB @ 10 dBu, 1kHz sine, 50 ohm balanced input
• EIN (Equivalent Input Noise): -128 dBu (A weighted)
• Freq Response: 10Hz 200kHz /-3dB @ 200kHz
• Dynamic Range: -126 dBu
• Dimensions, approx (W x H x D): 190 x 46.5 x 157 mm
• Total weight: 1130 grams
• Power Consumption: 5W
Edge Specs
• Diaphragm: Condenser (Double sided with 6 microns gold sputtered membranes)
• Freq. Response: 20HZ ~ 20KHZ
• THD+N: -116dB
• Power Requirements: 48V DC Phantom Power
System Requirements
Computer:
• USB 2.0 equipped Mac or PC
• Core 2 Duo minimum, Core i3/i5/i7/Xeon recommended
• 4 GB RAM minimum, 8 GB RAM recommended
Operating System:
• OS X 10.11 (El Capitan) or greater
• Windows 10
iLok required.
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
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| Edge Strip - Discrete MP + Edge Mic Bundle | 685216 |
