Antelope A4-1B Complete Edition

When they look at the Antelope A4-1B, users will no doubt be instantly reminded of numerous classic analogue compressors thanks to its rotary controls, illuminated VU meter (which can be set to indicate the input level, output level, or gain reduction in decibels). The A4-1B additionally features a versatile filter section that allows users to process the side chain signal using low-pass, high-pass, and band-pass filters, while the frequency range can be steplessly adjusted between 18Hz and 15kHz. The A4-1B's custom input and output transformers add plenty of analogue warmth and character to the signal, and the SC link also allows the user to create a stereo compressor by linking two A4-1Bs together. What is more, the Antelope A4-1B can be calibrated via plugin, which means that the user's presets can be recalled with complete accuracy for years and years, and the Opto-Cell test system both provides automatic calibration and ensures consistent compression - particularly helpful when two units are combined.

Antelope Audio is a manufacturer of professional audio equipment that was founded by developer Igor Levin, who invented the famous AardSync clock generator with which his then-company Aardvark made waves in the world of audio engineering at the end of the 20th century. In 2005, Igor Levin went – as he himself put it – back to his roots and continued to develop the AardSync concept. The result of this development work was the "Oven Clock", a word clock generator that is kept at a constant temperature of 64.5°C to provide increased stability and improve jitter performance. The newly founded Antelope Audio caused a similar splash in 2005 with its OCX Clock Generator. Today, Antelope Audio, which is based in Sofia, Bulgaria, is one of the world's leading manufacturers of high-quality audio interfaces and AD/DA converters and includes big names such as Rihanna, Jay-Z, and the Wu-Tang Clan among its users.