Ferrofish A32pro Dante AD/DA 32x32 Multi-Channel Converter
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The A32pro Dante is Ferrofish's flagship connecting digital and analog audio to the world of Dante: All interfaces, whether analog, MADI or ADAT, are brought using the integrated routing matrix into the Dante network. Of course, all features of the A32pro are still available.
The A32pro Dante is not just a converter it's also the ultimate problem solver thanks to its incredible flexibility, thanks to its modular hardware platform. Overall, the A32pro Dante processes 386 channels, all highly integrated into a 1 slim rack unit. Enumerating all the configurations of the A32pro Dante is almost impossible: in addition to the 32 x 32 studio-grade balanced analog inputs and outputs up to 192kHz, there are a stereo main out, four ADAT I/O, two MADI I/O ports (SFP slots) and of course Dante, brought out redundant on two RJ45 jacks. Everything is routable in groups of 8 channels each.
Clarity and operational reliability has first priority: Both Dante and MADI are laid out redundant, an essential feature for live operation! Of course, a second power supply can be connected, and thanks to the four multitouch TFT screens, the user always has full control.
Packed into a compact 1RU, the highly integrated converter is equipped with 32 x 32 balanced analog channels, brought out on eight D-SUB connectors. They deliver studio levels up to +20dBu, individually adjustable in 1dB steps. The sophisticated design, using latest generation ESS converters, accompanied with a temperature-compensated clock and jitter reduction PLL guarantees best crystal clear sound up to 192kHz.
Even operation of the A32pro Dante is done without any compromise, almost self explaining. A total of four multitouch TFT screens show the levels of all 64 channels, it can't be done better. Controlling the unit also benefits from the screens: a sophisticated help system built into the device provides context-sensitive help for the selected function at all times. Control by the RemoteFish App (PC and Mac) is also possible via USB (USB-over-MIDI), MIDI, MIDI-over-MADI and Dante.
The two headphone outputs can monitor any analog or digital input or output: ideal for control or monitoring. As a monitoring format mono, stereo and even M/S is possible. In addition to the dual stereo operation a fully balanced mode using both outputs for even more output power is available.
Features
• Dante Plug & Play
• 4 x Multitouch TFT User Interface
• Internal Routing Matrix
• Dual Slots for DSP Sticks
• Flexible Remote Control
• Redundant Power Supply
Specifications
Dante I/O
- 2 x RJ-45 Ethernet connector (CAT5/6 cables)
- 64 x 64 channel Brooklyn series board built-in
Headphones Out
- 2 x 1/4" (6.3mm) TRS jack, stereo with HQ amp section and dedicated DAC path
- Provides two independent stereo channels
- Selectable mono/stereo or M/S 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
- 08 channels @128kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
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
- Input 75 Ohm Termination switchable by menu button
Power Supply
- 2 x input jacks with screw lock for redundant power
- Input monitoring, warning on screen when PSU input fails
- Internal self-resettable polyfuse
- 1 x Power Supply included, second PSU optional available
USB Port
- 1 x USB 2.0 for Remote/Updates
Internal Clock
- Temperature compensated oscillator, with high accuracy
- Initial accuracy: +/-1.5ppm
- Over temperature range: +/-2.5ppm
- Aging: +/-1ppm
PLL Wordclock
- Digitally controlled PLL / Jitter reduction system
- Output jitter: 50ps...100ps typ
GPIO (General Purpose Input & Output)
- 4x Inputs: Switching between Presets #1-4
- 4x Outputs: Alert Outputs for MADI, Temp, Sync and Power
LCD Displays
- 4 x TFT Multitouch Screen User Interface
- Two-layer illuminated touch-sensitive high resoltution encoder
- Highly intuitive control of the unit
Audio Core Processor
- SHARC ADSP-2148x series DSP
- Routing and processing of of all 390 audio channels
- Source to headphone output
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
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| A32pro Dante AD/DA 32x32 Multi-Channel Converter | 781500 |
