Antelope Audio Edge Solo Condenser Modeling Microphone
The Edge Solo is a compact, elegantly engineered large-diaphragm condenser microphone designed around a single 34mm gold-sputtered capsule. Its lightweight build and fixed cardioid pattern make it exceptionally straightforward to deploy in any recording chain. Built in Europe with meticulous attention to acoustic design, the microphone captures exceptional clarity and dynamic range from first signal, and its modeling engine extends creative possibilities across tracking and mixing without leaving the control room.
Design & Build Quality
The Edge Solo features a 6-micron gold-sputtered diaphragm paired with a low-resonance body and low-reflection headbasket, resulting in a neutral, accurate source capable of capturing nuanced performance details. At just 320 grams and measuring 134mm x 52mm, the microphone offers a balance of presence and manageability, while the included hard mount provides secure positioning for consistent session-to-session placement.
Modeling & Audio Performance
The microphone’s core strength is real-time emulation of 18 iconic vintage cardioid microphones—from the Berlin 47 FT and Vienna 414 to the Tokyo 800T—each modeled with precision in a respected German facility. With a frequency response of 20Hz–20kHz, self-noise of 19dB(A), THD+N of -116dB, and sensitivity of -35 dB | 18mV/Pa, the Edge Solo delivers the clarity and low-distortion capture demanded by professional tracking and mixing workflows, while the modeling algorithms let you explore the sonic character of legendary studio microphones without the cost, space, or maintenance burden of maintaining a full locker.
Key Features
- 18 real-time vintage microphone emulations (Berlin 47 FT, Berlin 49T, Vienna 414, Tokyo 800T, and 14 others)
- Large-diaphragm single-capsule condenser with 6-micron gold-sputtered membrane, 34mm diameter
- Fixed cardioid polar pattern
- Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz
- Self-noise: 19dB(A)
- Noise Rejection (SNR): 75dB(A)
- Sensitivity: -35dB | 18mV/Pa (-1 to +3dB)
- THD+N: -116dB
- Output impedance: 50 Ohms @ 1kHz
- 48V DC phantom power required
- 3-pin male XLR output connector
- iLok 2 or 3 USB dongle required for native plug-in modeling (VST, AU, AAX)
- Hard mount included; weight 320 grams (0.705 lbs); dimensions 134mm x 52mm (5.3″ x 2.04″)
The Edge Solo consolidates the sonic character of an entire mic locker into a single, expertly engineered instrument, making it an invaluable choice for home studios and professional facilities seeking flexibility without compromise.
