Ferrofish A32pro MADI AD/DA 32x32 Multi-Channel Converter
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The A32pro is based on a new modular hardware platform and packed with analog and digital interfaces. In addition to the 32x32 balanced studio-quality analog inputs and outputs and the stereo main out up to 192kHz, the A32pro offers both ADAT and MADI - probably the most widely used digital audio interfaces available. In addition to the optical first MADI module, another SFP MADI module can be added. Different modes allow redundant operation of both interfaces: If one fails, the other one is activated automatically. Speaking of redundancy: If desired, two power supplies can be connected to the device. All power supplies and interfaces are permanently monitored: In the event of a failure, an error message is output on the TFT screens and on the General Purpose Output (GPO) to connect it to additional hardware.
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 the latest generation of ESS converters, accompanied with a temperature-compensated clock and jitter reduction PLL, guarantees best crystal clear sound up to 192kHz. The A32pro is not just a converter, but thanks to its flexibility, using a sophisticated routing matrix, it is also a digital format converter for integrating your exisiting and future MADI and ADAT equipment.
Even operation of the A32pro is done without any compromise, almost self explaining, as with all our products: A total of four multitouch TFT screens show the levels of all 64 I/O channels, it can't be done better. Controlling the unit also benefits from the screens due to it's highly intuitive graphical user interface. Remote control is of course also possible via USB, MIDI, MIDI-over-MADI or GPI. Even a simple MIDI CC mode lets you control the most wanted parameters from distance.
The two headphone outputs let you monitor any analog or digital input or output. For more demanding tasks the headphone monitoring matrix even feature a M/S decoder mode and a balanced operation mode for high-end headphones.
You need more? Then the A32pro Dante - a version with an additional 64 x 64 Dante channels - is what you need.
The A32pro brings our 12 years of experience in converter technology to the point, uncompromising to the last detail. All packed in only 1HU rack housing, of course fanless!
Features
• 4 x Multitouch TFT User Interface
• Redundant MADI I/O System
• Internal Routing Matrix
• Flexible Remote Control
• Redundant Power Supply
• Dual Slots for DSP Sticks
Specifications
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
Headphones Out
- 2 x 1/4" (6.3mm) stereo TRS jack 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
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
- Voltage supervision, warning message on screen when PSU input fails
- Internal 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
- 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
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
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| A32pro MADI AD/DA 32x32 Multi-Channel Converter | 782282 |
