Antelope Audio Edge Quadro - Quad Capsule LD 48v Powered Modeling Mic

Antelope Audio Edge Quadro - Quad Capsule  LD  48v Powered Modeling Mic

Mic modeling in three dimensions

Edge Quadro is the most advanced modeling microphone by Antelope Audio. This stereo mic features two large dual-membrane condenser capsules and a rotatable head. Delivering four channels for independent processing will allow for stereo techniques like M/S, X/Y, Blumlein, and even 3D sound. Edge Quadro is the only microphone you’ll need for stereo and 360° sound recording.

An epic mic emulation library

Edge Quadro boasts an extensive and ever-expanding library of classic mic emulations, with 11 legendary microphone models already available and 7 more soon to be released. The smart control panel allows users to pick two different mic emulations simultaneously, one for each head of the microphone. Find the full list of Edge Quadro emulations below.

Experiment like never before

The Edge Quadro heads offer next-level precision and adjustability. Upper head can be rotated noiselessly, at any angle, even while the microphone is actively recording. Each Quadro head can also function in all possible polar patterns (cardioid, figure-8, omnidirectional and anything in between). These features combine to deliver virtually limitless variations in tonality and stereo images and enable a wide range of creative effects.

The slickest of them all 

Edge Quadro not only sounds incredible – it looks great, too! This unique mic comes with a custom luxury shock mount and two oxygen-free copper Y-cables included in the package. The microphone is housed in a custom, handmade, wooden case, offering additional protection to its already solid and durable body. 

High compatibility

The Edge emulations are designed to work hand-in-hand with Antelope’s own precision mic preamps and converters. For maximum accuracy, Edge Quadro can be used with any of Antelope Audio’s mic preamp-equipped interfaces, whose built-in FPGA processing capabilities allow real-time vintage mic emulation. 

However, Edge Quadro also includes Antelope’s native mic emulation plug-ins, meaning you can use any third-party audio interface and even change modeling settings after recording. Available in VST, AU and AAX formats for both macOS and Windows, Antelope’s native AFX plug-ins* provide everything we’ve come to expect from their industry-leading FPGA FX, with minimal latency, a high degree of oversampling and precise floating-point calculations.

*iLok 2 or 3 required. Not included in the pack.

About the new Edge Family

Building on the success of the acclaimed Edge modeling mic, the new Edge Family from Antelope Audio features three new large-diaphragm condenser mics – the fixed cardioid Edge Solo, the multi-pattern Edge Duo and the dual-capsule, four-output Edge Quadro, capable of 360° stereo recording.

Together with Antelope’s constantly expanding range of FPGA and native AFX mic emulation plug-ins, the Edge Family makes Antelope’s unrivaled mic modeling technology available to an even wider range of users and recording applications.

Key features: 

• One-of-a-kind Quadrasonic modeling microphone
• Two heads with large dual-membrane condenser capsules
• Audio signal is split into four independent XLR output channels for optimum control
• Switchable patterns (cardioid, figure-8 and omnidirectional)
• Individual mic emulation and polar pattern selection for each head
• Infinite upper head rotation for maximum flexibility
• Ultra-low reflection, fully symmetrical top and bottom heads
• Extensive library of vintage mic emulations
• Custom luxury shock mount and two special OFC Y-cables included in the package
• Custom handmade wooden case

Mic emulations: 

• Berlin 47 FT
• Berlin 49T
• Berlin 57
• Berlin 87
• Berlin 67
• Berlin M103
• Vienna 12
• Vienna 414
• Tokyo 800T
• Oxford 4038
• Sacramento 121R
• Berlin K86 
• Berlin 47 TU 
• Berlin V563 
• Berlin/Halske M25 
• Berlin M251 
• Minnesota 20 
• Illinois 7B 

Specifications

• Microphone type: Quadrasonic condenser microphone
• Diaphragms: Two large condenser capsules with double-sided 6u gold-sputtered membranes in independent heads. Upper head is fully rotatable.
• Diaphragm diameter: 34mm
• Polar pattern: Multi-pattern (cardioid, figure-8, omnidirectional, Blumlein, M/S, X/Y)
• Frequency response: 20HZ ~ 20kHZ
• Sensitivity: -35dB | 18mV/Pa (-1 to +3dB)
• THD+N: -116dB
• Self-noise: 19dB(A)
• SNR: 75dB(A)
• Output impedance: 50 Ohms @ 1kHz
• Power requirements: 48V DC phantom power
• Output connector: 5-pin male XLR
• Color: Black matte 

Package contents 

• Breakout Cable: Two 5-meter, 5-pin female XLR to dual 3-pin male XLR (high grade OFC Y-cables)
• Mount: Custom-made shock absorber type
• Case: Custom handmade wooden case