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Ferrofish A32pro

Ferrofish A32pro – Clever Conversion And Routing

In addition to the 32×32 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

Price range: € 2.599,00 through € 3.499,00

FERROFISH A32pro  – smart conversion and routing

The A32pro is based on a new modular hardware platform and is fully equipped with the most popular analog and digital interfaces. In addition to 32×32 studio-quality balanced analog inputs and outputs and stereo main out up to 192kHz, the A32pro offers ADAT (32×32 channels) as well as MADI (64×64 channels)  – probably the most widely used digital audio interfaces ever.

The highly integrated converter is housed in a compact 1U chassis and features 32×32 balanced analog channels output via eight d-Sub-25 connectors. They deliver studio levels up to +20dBu, individually adjustable in 1dB steps.

The sophisticated design with latest generation ESS converters, accompanied by a temperature compensated clock and jitter reduction PLL, guarantees the best crystal clear sound up to 192kHz. The A32pro is not only a converter, but thanks to its flexibility and a sophisticated routing matrix also a digital format converter for the integration of your existing and future MADI and ADAT networks.

 

Features A32pro

  • 32×32 balanced analog I/O channels on d-Sub25 connectors, with a maximum I/O level of +20dBu
  • Individually adjustable input gain and output level of all analog I/Os
  • Automatic redundant slot switching in case of signal loss of an SFP module
  • 32×32 ADAT I/O channels on TOSLINK connectors
  • Two independent high-end heaphone outputs with sophisticated monitoring matrix
  • Balanced 1/4″ TRS stereo output mirroring the red headphone output source
  • 1x MADI SFP module multimode (standard module)
  • GPIO port with 4 I/Os for external alarm monitoring and preset switching
  • Preset management with eight renamable presets
  • Almost all analog and digital inputs and outputs can be routed in groups of 8 channels

 

Scope of delivery A32pro

1x A32pro
1x MADI SFP module multimode optical

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

Analog Outputs (DA):

Latest generation of Digital / Analog Converters from ESS Tech.

4 x DSub25 (Tascam format)
-Digital gain: +20dBu … -8dBu, 1dB steps

OpAmps
OPA1604 / OPA1664

Level indicator
TFT screen, 28 levels

Headphones Out:

– 2 x ¼” (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
– 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 resoltution 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°F up to 113°F (+5°C up to +45°C)