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Description
Antelope A4-1B Opto-Valve Overview
A modern reimagining of a legendary Danish tube compressor, the Antelope A4-1B Analog Automated Opto Valve Compressor is an optical-tube compressor combining the warm, smooth sound of vintage analog compression with the precision and flexibility of digital control. It features a 100% analog signal path made with premium tubes and UK transformers, ensuring silky smooth and transparent compression.
Advanced digital control over all parameters allows for flawless integration with a DAW plug-in or standalone app, enabling full automation, remote operation, and enhanced features like de-essing and side-chain filtering. Proprietary motorized potentiometers ensure instant preset recall and effortless A/B testing, making the A4-1B a versatile tool for audio professionals who want the classic sound of a vintage tube compressor with the added benefit of modern digital control and features. The A4-1B includes a perpetual license for the automation control plug-in and a 5-year license for access to Synergy Core Native, which provides over 75 FX plug-ins.
- The A4-1B is crafted to replicate the smooth, musical character of vintage Opto-Tube compressors. Even under heavy compression, it maintains transparency, bringing life to vocal tracks, bass, keys, and percussion.
- With every touch of its controls, the A4-1B embodies the essence of the legendary hardware it was inspired by, offering modern production the classic sound of opto-valve compression.
- A4-1B delivers exceptional consistency and sound quality across the entire frequency spectrum. This all-analog powerhouse is built for longevity, faithfully upholding the legacy of its predecessor.
- Custom UK-made transformers provide tight low-end response and high-fidelity audio, while premium tubes add warmth and precision.
- The heart of the A4-1B lies in its meticulously designed PSU, featuring automatic voltage adaptation for enhanced stability and noise reduction.
- A4-1B is the first of Antelope Audio's automated outboard analog units, designed to bring high-quality hardware to a new generation of audio producers. These units marry classic analog sound with digital innovation, enabling users to unlock their full potential while preserving the analog warmth that defines them.
- The A4-1B's digital control panel is accessible via a standalone app or as a VST/AU/AAX plug-in, ensuring compatibility with any modern DAW. Whether integrated into a digital, analog, or hybrid setup, the intuitive software streamlines preset management, allowing you to apply your settings to various sessions and access them anywhere in the studio.
- The A4-1B features motorized potentiometers that respond instantly to adjustments, whether made physically on the unit or digitally through the control panel.
- These parameters?Attack, Release, Gain, Threshold, and Ratio?are fully automatable, just like any native plug-in, offering dynamic control throughout your session.
- The A4-1B software panel simplifies preset recall, allowing for rapid access to your saved settings. Unlike most analog gear, you can quickly perform A/B comparisons to fine-tune your sound with ease.
- Incorporating modern features like filtering and side-chain compression, the A4-1B offers a fully realized digital-only feature set.
- Available High-, Low-, and Band-Pass Filters enable targeted compression, while the de-essing and side-chain capabilities make the A4-1B an invaluable tool for vocal processing-features not found in the original legacy unit.
- A4-1B stands out for its calibration systems, ensuring consistent performance and long-term reliability. Whether using dual units for stereo matching or maintaining the integrity of your setup, the A4-1B offers an Opto-Cell Test System, self-calibration of the VU meters, and meter reference levels (-10 / 0 / +4 / +20 dBu).
- The motorized potentiometers are also recalibrated, ensuring the highest precision. These calibration options are easily accessible through the control panel.
Items Included
- Antelope A4-1B Opto-Valve Analog Automated Compressor (Perpetual License, 5-Year SC Native Membership License)
- Antelope A4-1B Opto-Valve Analog Automated Compressor (Complete Edition)
- Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Additional Resources
Antelope A4-1B Opto-Valve Specs
| Maximum Input Level |
+24 dBu
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| Maximum Output Level |
+24 dBu
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| Noise |
<-80 dBu
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| Impedance |
Input: 10 Kilohms Differential
Output: <60 Ohms |
| Frequency Response |
20 Hz to 20 kHz (?1 dB)
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| USB I/O |
1 x USB-C Female Input/Output
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| Audio I/O |
1x XLR 3-Pin Line Input
2x 1/4" TRS Input 1x XLR 3-Pin Line Output |
| Power Source |
AC Input
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| AC Input Power |
95 to 245 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
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| Mounting |
Front: 4x Standard Rack Screw
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| Color |
Blue
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| Material of Construction |
Metal
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| Operating Conditions |
32 to 122?F / 0 to 50?C
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| Dimensions |
19 x 9.9 x 3.5" / 48.3 x 25.1 x 8.9 cm (1 RU)
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| Weight |
9.7 lb / 4.4 kg
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Bulk Discount
| Quantity | Price |
| 2 | ₹ 550951.1 |
| 3-5 | ₹ 545329.15 |
| 5-10 | ₹ 534085.25 |
| 10+ | ₹ 522841.35 |
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