Ferrofish A 32 Pro Dante 32 In/32 Out AD/DA Converter

Ferrofish A 32 Pro Dante 32 In/32 Out AD/DA Converter

Life saver, problem solver, flexibility champion. The A32pro Dante is a worldwide unique solution to convert and route all important PRO-Audio formats with the highest possible I/O density in a single HU rack device: Analog, MADI, ADAT and Dante/AES67 - all with up to 192 kHz.

The incredible flexible converter provides 32 balanced analog I/Os in D-Sub25 format with pro studio levels up to +20dBu - adjustable in 1 dB steps.

High-Quality analog conversion: with the latest high-performance low-latency converter generation from ESS, the device sets a new milestone for multi-channel conversion. Combined with a temperature-compensated high-precision clock and an active jitter reduction hardware design, the 388-channel behemoth delivers an exceptional detailed sound.

A total of four multitouch TFT screens show the levels of all 64 channels. A sophisticated help system provides context-sensitive help for the selected function at all times.

Remote Control by the RemoteFish App (PC and Mac) is also possible via USB (USB-over-MIDI), MIDI, MIDI-over-MADI and via Dante.

MADI: The A32pro Dante comes with two redundant MADI SFP ports (64 fully routable channels). Any combination of optical and/or BNC SFP modules can be used. The device ships with a single optical Multimode I/O module, supporting 64 channels at 48 kHz. ADAT: 2 x 4 TOSLINK ports - port 4 switchable to SPDIF - can convert all 32 analog I/Os.

The A32pro Dante provides a Word Clock I/O and a classic MIDI I/O for embedding signals and remote control of the unit. On top of it: GPIO, intuitive one-knob control, Preset Management, Panel Lock and a powerful cross-format routing matrix. The A32pro Series can also operate as a highly flexible digital audio signal router.

Additionally, two headphone outputs on the front and an analog stereo output on the back can be used to monitor any channel, sending it to several (different) destinations.

All in all the fan-less, small footprint Smart Converter & Routing system is a huge problem solver for studio and live sound applications. The efficiency puzzle for live, studio and broadcast is solved - finally.

Key Features

• 8 channels on each D-Sub25 with RME/TASCAM pin-format up to 192 kHz.
• -8 to +20 dBU (Gain in 1 dB steps).
• Additional 2 x TRS Stereo Main out.
• High flexibility: Support of a single module or a redundant dual MADI I/O.
• SFP Modules: Single-/Multimode and Coaxial.
• For Firmware updates (FPGA-flash), plugin installation and remote control from a host computer. The A32pro Dante appears as a MIDI device.
• Each port transfers eight channels at a sample rate of 48 kHz (= 32 In + 32 Out). ADAT port 4 is switchable to optical S/PDIF format.
• Two RJ-45 ports connect to any Dante audio network. Simply connect a LAN Ethernet cable (CAT5/CAT6) to the primary port. The secondary port takes automatically over in case of a network error (Dante Port Redundancy).
• Monitoring of every channel via additional DACs via the internal routing matrix.
• BNC with 75 Ohm internal termination.
• On/Off via display.
• 2 x Mini Din: For Remote Control and MIDI-over-MADI (with installed MADI module).
• Ground-loop free, coaxial DC connector with secure, stable and reliable screw-lock. The device ships with one PSU. A second power supply for redundancy is available from any Ferrofish dealer or Synthax USA.

Technical Specifications

Dante I/O
2 x RJ-45 Ethernet connector (CAT5/6 cables),
64 x 64 channel Brooklyn II board built-in.
MADI I/O (AES10)
Dual SFP Slots for MADI
Multimode or Singlemode SFP module as default configuration, optional second SFP module optional
64 channels @32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz
32 channels @64kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz
32 channels @128kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz*
* Both MADI ports are used to achieve full 32+32 channel transmission Support of MIDI over MADI.
Latency
3 samples Redundancy
Automatic switching between optical <-> coax MADI when signal lost.
Analog Inputs (AD)
Latest generation of Analog / Digital Converters from ESS Tech.
4 x DSub25 (Tascam format)
Digital gain
+20dBu … -8 dBu, 1dB steps
OpAmps
OPA1604 / OPA1664
Level indicator
TFT screen, 28 levels
Headphones Out
2 x ¼” (6.3mm) TRS jack, stereo with HQ amp section and dedicated DAC path.
Provides an independent stereo channel.
Selectable mono/stereo or M/S decoded source of all inputs and outputs.
Digitally controlled volume level.
ADAT I/O
4+4 optical interfaces (8 channels each with 48 kHz)
32 channels @32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz
16 channels @64kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz
n/a @128kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
Latency
3 samples
GPIO Port
4x General Purpose Inputs for switching Presets #1-4.
4x General Purpose Outputs for monitoring Lock/Power/MADI/Temp alerts.
MIDI I/O
2 x 1/8″ (3.5mm) TRS connector for remote control
Conversion MIDI <> MIDI-over-MADI possible
MIDI 2.0 pinout
Wordclock I/O
BNC
1 x input, 1 x output
75 Ohm Termination switchable for input
Power Supply
12V, 3A
2 x input jacks with screw lock for redundant power.
Voltage supervision, warning message on screen when PSU input fails
Internal resettable polyfuse
1 x Power Supply included; second PSU optional
USB Port
1 x USB 2.0 for Remote/Updates
Additional Features
192 kHz operation (S/MUX up to 192kHz).
GPIO Port for remote preset switching and alert monitoring
DSP Plugin-ready
A/D and D/A converters with switchable filters
Dual Headphone output for easy monitoring
MIDI over MADI Preset Management
Extensive routing/mixing possibilities.
Redundancy (MADI I/O, Dante I/O, Power Supplies).
Internal Clock
Temperature compensated oscillator, with high accuracy.
Initial accuracy
+/-1.5ppm
Over temperature range
+/-2.5ppm
Aging
+/-1ppm
PLL
Digitally controlled PLL / Jitter reduction system
Output jitter
50ps … 100ps typ.
LCD Displays
4 x TFT Multitouch Screen User Interface
Two-layer illuminated touch-sensitive high-resolution encoder
Highly intuitive control of the unit
Audio Core Processor
SHARC ADSP-2148x series DSP
Routing and processing of of all 384 audio channels.
Source to headphone output.
Calculation of of upcoming audio processing algorithms.
Dimensions
1RU, fanless design
Depth
31cm (12.6”) (including connectors)
Weight
4.1kg (9 lbs)
Ambient temperature
41 Degrees F up to 113 Degrees F (+5 Degrees C up to +45 Degrees C)