Antelope Audio Trinity
Description
Antelope Audio Trinity Master Clock
The Trinity is a professional master clock that installs seamlessly into any standard 19-inch rack, its compact 3.5-inch height making efficient use of valuable studio real estate. This unit sits at the heart of world-class recording facilities, live sound systems, and post-production suites globally, delivering the timing precision that separates clean, locked recordings from unstable ones. The intuitive front panel with triple display eliminates menu diving, letting you manage nine simultaneous generators with immediate feedback.
Clocking Architecture & Stability
Built around 4th Generation Acoustically Focused Clocking with 64-bit DDS, the Trinity achieves stability better than ±0.02 ppm at 65°C and calibration accuracy to ±0.001 ppm—performance that becomes audibly apparent in the reduced jitter and phase coherence across your entire signal chain. The oven-controlled crystal oscillator maintains rock-solid timing, while the optional atomic clock input (10 MHz @ 1Vpp on BNC) allows field recalibration to atomic standards for facilities requiring absolute precision.
Audio & Video Generation Capacity
The Trinity generates three independent audio channels capable of 384 kHz with varispeed adjustment (±200 cents, +12.246% / -10.910%), alongside three dedicated HD and three SD video generators that simultaneously support all known professional video formats—NTSC, PAL, and 16 HD variants. This eliminates the need for separate sync boxes, consolidating your entire timing infrastructure into a single unit with dual redundant power supply for uninterrupted operation.
Key Features
- 4th Generation Acoustically Focused Clocking with 64-bit DDS architecture
- Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator with ±0.02 ppm stability @ 64.5°C and <1 ppm annual aging
- Factory calibration to ±0.001 ppm; field recalibration to atomic standards supported
- Three independent audio generators up to 384 kHz with varispeed control (±200 cents, +12.246% / -10.910%)
- Nine simultaneous generators: 3 audio, 3 HD video, 3 SD video (PAL/NTSC variants)
- Comprehensive connectivity: 16 BNC wordclock outputs @ 3Vpp/75Ω, 4 XLR AES/EBU @ 110Ω, 4 RCA S/PDIF @ 75Ω, 6 BNC HD video @ 75Ω
- Dual redundant power supply (12VDC, 20W; AC input 90–250VAC) with automatic switchover
- Standard 19-inch rack mount form factor: 482 mm W × 89 mm H × 203 mm D
- USB 2.0 connection for remote control, preset management, and firmware updates
- Integrated monitor controller with relay attenuators, speaker switching, bass management, and talkback
- Support for varispeed pull-ups/downs: ±0.1% NTSC, ±4% PAL, -0.1% HD
- Basic sampling rates: 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8, 384 kHz
The Trinity consolidates timing, video sync, and monitoring into a single architecture that has proven its worth in countless high-profile productions and live events worldwide.
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At a Glance
The Antelope Audio Trinity is a professional master clock that locks your entire live-sound and recording rig into rock-solid timing, eliminating jitter and phase drift across all connected gear. Built for touring sound engineers and session players who demand bulletproof sync between digital audio interfaces, video playback, and wireless systems, it delivers the kind of transparent timing stability that makes multi-track recordings sound cohesive and live systems sound tight. Its compact 3.5-inch rack footprint, triple independent audio generators, and optional atomic clock recalibration make it the backbone of world-class touring rigs and permanent installations.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Live Sound Systems
- ✓ Post-Production
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Trinity different from a standard audio interface's clock?
The Trinity uses 4th Generation Acoustically Focused Clocking with 64-bit DDS architecture and an oven-controlled crystal oscillator, achieving stability better than ±0.02 ppm at 65°C—far exceeding the timing precision of built-in interface clocks. This dramatically reduces jitter and phase drift across all connected devices, resulting in audibly cleaner, more cohesive recordings and tighter live sound.
Can it sync video and audio at the same time?
Yes. The Trinity generates three independent audio channels (up to 384 kHz), three HD video generators, and three SD video generators simultaneously, supporting all professional video formats (NTSC, PAL, and 16 HD variants). This consolidates your entire timing infrastructure into one unit, eliminating the need for separate sync boxes.
What audio outputs and formats does it support?
The Trinity provides three independent audio channels capable of 384 kHz with varispeed adjustment (±200 cents, +12.246% / -10.910%), allowing you to generate reference tones and sync signals across your entire recording or live-sound chain.
What is the optional atomic clock input for?
The optional atomic clock input (10 MHz @ 1Vpp on BNC) allows facilities requiring absolute precision to recalibrate the Trinity to atomic standards in the field, ensuring your master clock maintains calibration accuracy to ±0.001 ppm.
How much rack space does it need?
The Trinity is compact at 3.5 inches in height and installs into any standard 19-inch rack, making efficient use of valuable studio or live-sound real estate while delivering world-class timing stability.