Pure 2 vs Satori-R4S — Compare
Antelope Audio Pure 2 - Mastering AD/DA Converter & USB Audio Interface vs Antelope Audio Satori + R4S
The Pure 2 is a mastering AD/DA converter with world-class clocking for tracking and mixing into the digital domain, while the Satori is a mastering-grade monitoring controller designed to manage multiple source feeds and headphone outputs. Choose the Pure 2 if you need pristine analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog conversion with jitter management; choose the Satori if you need flexible monitoring, multiple input/output routing, and remote control from the mix position.
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Antelope Audio Pure 2 - Mastering AD/DA Converter & USB Audio Interface
Specs side by side
| Antelope Audio Pure 2 - Mastering AD/DA Converter & USB Audio Interface | Antelope Audio Satori + R4S | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,695.00 | $2,395.00 |
| Brand | Antelope Audio | Antelope Audio |
| Year | Unknown | Unknown |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Antelope Audio Pure 2 - Mastering AD/DA Converter & USB Audio Interface
- ✓ 24-bit/192 kHz AD/DA conversion with Burr-Brown PCM4222 and dual-DAC architecture for tracking and mixing
- ✓ 4th-generation Acoustically Focused Clocking and oven-controlled oscillator minimize jitter for defined imaging
- ✓ Relay-controlled attenuator with 0.05 dB precision and full analog bypass for clean monitoring
Why choose Antelope Audio Satori + R4S
- ✓ Eight stereo inputs and four stereo outputs plus dedicated subwoofer output for flexible source management
- ✓ TEC Award-winning design with 132 dB dynamic range and –127 dB THD+N for pristine transparency at any level
- ✓ Included R4S remote with tactile control, plus desktop software and mobile app for monitoring management from anywhere
- ✓ Four independent headphone outputs for multiple cue mixes in professional environments
Frequently asked questions
Which one should I choose if I'm building a mastering suite?
Both are mastering-grade tools but serve different roles. The Pure 2 excels as your AD/DA converter for tracking and mixing, while the Satori is ideal as your monitoring controller. Many mastering studios use both together—the Pure 2 handles conversion and the Satori manages monitoring sources and headphone feeds.
Does the Pure 2 include remote control like the Satori?
The Pure 2 offers Mac/Windows software control and front-panel presets but does not include a physical remote. The Satori comes with the R4S remote, desktop software, and a mobile app for control from anywhere in the room.
Can the Satori replace the Pure 2 for AD/DA conversion?
No. The Satori is a monitoring controller and does not include AD/DA conversion capability. It requires audio already in the digital domain or analog signals from other sources, while the Pure 2 converts between analog and digital (24-bit/192 kHz).
Which has better stereo accuracy for mastering work?
Both achieve 0.05 dB stereo accuracy. The Pure 2 uses relay-controlled attenuation with oven-controlled clocking for jitter reduction; the Satori uses a patent-pending relay attenuator design that eliminates switching artifacts. Both are mastering-grade, with the Pure 2 emphasizing clock precision and the Satori emphasizing artifact-free analog performance.