Ferrofish A32pro Dante 32-Channel AD/DA Converter with MADI and ADAT
- 64 x 64 Dante channels on redundant network ports
- 32 balanced analog inputs and outputs at up to 192 kHz
- ADAT and redundant MADI with a 192 x 192 routing matrix
$3,999.00 USD
Ferrofish A32pro Dante 32-Channel AD/DA Converter with MADI and ADAT
The Ferrofish A32pro Dante puts 32 balanced analog inputs and outputs, ADAT, and MADI on a Dante network, with 32-channel AD/DA conversion in one fanless 1U rack unit.
Dante Networking
Two RJ-45 ports carry 64 x 64 Dante channels on a primary and a secondary network, and the secondary takes over automatically on a network error. Plugged in, the unit appears in Dante Controller, ready to route. With a Dante PCIe card or Dante Virtual Soundcard, it serves a computer as an audio interface.
AES67 interoperability can be switched on. The RemoteFish software for PC and Mac controls the unit over the Dante network, USB, MIDI, or MIDI-over-MADI.
Analog Conversion
Its 32 inputs and outputs use eight D-Sub25 connectors with the Tascam pinout, with each channel’s level set from -8 dBu to +20 dBu in 1 dB steps. The converters run at up to 192 kHz with a temperature-compensated clock and a jitter-reduction PLL. Two balanced 1/4-inch main outputs on the back mirror the red headphone output.
ADAT, MADI, and Routing
Four ADAT ports in each direction carry 32 channels at 48 kHz, 16 at 96 kHz, or 8 at 192 kHz. Two SFP slots hold MADI modules. One optical multimode module is included and carries 64 channels at 48 kHz, and a second module makes the link redundant with automatic switchover.
A matrix routes all 192 inputs to all 192 outputs in blocks of eight, Dante channels included.
Screens, Monitoring, and Power
Four multitouch color screens show the levels of all 64 analog channels and the status of every interface. The two front headphone outputs monitor any channel in mono, stereo, or mid/side, or run together in a balanced mode. Two screw-lock power inputs take a second supply. If one fails, the unit switches over without interruption and shows a warning. One supply is included.
Features
- 64 x 64 Dante channels on redundant RJ-45 ports
- AES67 interoperability
- 32 balanced analog inputs and outputs on D-Sub25 (Tascam pinout)
- Sample rates up to 192 kHz
- 4 + 4 ADAT optical ports
- 2 SFP slots for redundant MADI, optical multimode module included
- 192 x 192 routing matrix in blocks of eight
- Four multitouch color TFT screens
- Two headphone outputs with M/S and balanced modes
- Redundant power inputs, fanless 1U chassis
What's Included
- A32pro Dante
- SFP MADI multimode module
- Power supply
- Power cable
- Manual
Specifications
| Analog Inputs | 32 balanced, on 4 D-Sub25 connectors (Tascam pinout); level −8 dBu to +20 dBu in 1 dB steps |
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| Analog Outputs | 32 balanced, on 4 D-Sub25 connectors (Tascam pinout); level −8 dBu to +20 dBu in 1 dB steps |
| Main Output | 2 balanced 1/4-inch (6.35 mm) TRS jacks, mirroring the red headphone output |
| ADAT | 4 + 4 optical ports; 32 channels at 32 kHz to 48 kHz, 16 at 64 kHz to 96 kHz, 8 at 128 kHz to 192 kHz; latency 3 samples |
| MADI | 2 SFP slots (AES10), 1 optical multimode module included; 64 channels at 32 kHz to 48 kHz, 32 at 64 kHz to 96 kHz, 32 at 128 kHz to 192 kHz using both slots; automatic switchover between slots on signal loss; latency 3 samples |
| Dante | 64 × 64 channels; 2 RJ-45 ports (primary and secondary) for redundancy; AES67 interoperability selectable |
| Sample Rates | 32 kHz to 192 kHz |
| Word Clock | BNC input and output; 75 Ω input termination, switchable |
| MIDI | 2 × 3.5 mm TRS (MIDI 2.0 Type A pinout); MIDI-over-MADI |
| USB | USB-B (USB 2.0), class-compliant MIDI for remote control and firmware updates |
| GPIO | D-Sub15; 4 inputs switch presets 1 to 4, 4 outputs signal lock, power, MADI, and temperature alerts |
| Headphone Output | 2 × 1/4-inch (6.3 mm) TRS on the front, each on its own DAC path; mono, stereo, or M/S monitoring of any input or output; dual stereo or balanced mode |
| Display | 4 × 3-inch color TFT multitouch screens |
| Clock | Temperature-compensated oscillator, ±1.5 ppm initial accuracy; PLL jitter reduction, 50 ps to 100 ps output jitter (typical) |
| Power | 12 V, 3 A external supply (1 included); 2 screw-lock inputs for a redundant second supply; 24 VA nominal |
| Operating Temperature | +5 °C to +45 °C (41 °F to 113 °F) |
| Dimensions | 1U rack unit, fanless; 44.4 cm (W) × 25.3 cm (D) × 4.4 cm (H) net |
| Weight | 3.5 kg (7.72 lb) |
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