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| Spec | Antelope Audio Orion32+ Gen 4 | Elgato Wave XLR Pro |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Category | High-End | Streaming |
| Reference Price (USD) | $3,995 | $350 |
| Supported OS | macOS/Windows | macOS/Windows |
| Connection | Thunderbolt 3 + USB 3.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Inputs | ||
| Mic Preamps | — | 2 |
| Combo Inputs (XLR/TRS) | — | 2 |
| Line Inputs | 32 Better value | 1 |
| Hi-Z Inputs | — | — |
| ADAT Input (ch@48kHz) | 16 | — |
| Optical Ports (Input) | 2 | — |
| S/PDIF (Coax) Input | 1 | — |
| S/PDIF (Optical) Input | — | — |
| AES/EBU Input | — | — |
| Outputs | ||
| Analog Main Output | 32 | — |
| Analog Line Output | — | 1 |
| Headphone Output | 2 | 2 |
| ADAT Output (ch@48kHz) | 16 | — |
| Optical Ports (Output) | 2 | — |
| S/PDIF (Coax) Output | 1 | — |
| S/PDIF (Optical) Output | — | — |
| AES/EBU Output | — | — |
| Features | ||
| Phantom Power (48V) | — | Yes |
| MIDI I/O | — | — |
| Loopback | — | Yes |
| DSP Effects | Yes (Synergy Core FPGA+DSP) | Yes (Built-in) |
| Direct Monitoring | — | Yes |
| Audio Performance | ||
| Max Sample Rate (kHz) | 192 Better value | 48 |
| Max Bit Depth (bit) | 24 | 24 |
| Preamp Gain Range (dB) | — | 80 |
| DR Input (dB, A-weighted) | — | 135 |
| DR Output (dB, A-weighted) | — | — |
| DR (Unknown Conditions) | — | — |
| THD+N Mic Input (dB(%), 1kHz) | — | — |
| THD+N Output (dB(%), 1kHz) | — | — |
| THD+N (dB(%), Unknown) | — | — |
| EIN (dBu, A-weighted) | — | -130 |
| EIN (dBu, Unknown) | — | — |
| Software & Other | ||
| Bundled Software | — | Wave Link 3.0 |
| Notes | 32in/32out AD/DA + digital I/O, 1U rack, 64-bit AFC Acoustically Focused Clocking, Synergy Core effects | dual XLR in, 5in dependentmix, Clipguard 2.0, VST Insert compatible, Stream Deck integration, standaloneoperation-capable |