Ferrofish A32 Pro 32 in / 32 out AD/DA converter with coaxial and multi mode MADI and ADAT

The A32pro is a unique solution that converts and routes multiple PRO-Audio formats in a single HU rack device, including Analog, MADI, and ADAT at up to 192 kHz. It provides 32 balanced analog I/Os in D-Sub25 format, with pro studio levels up to +20dBu, adjustable in 1 dB steps. The device features the latest high-performance low-latency converter generation from ESS, a temperature-compensated high-precision clock, and an active jitter reduction hardware design, ensuring exceptionally detailed sound. The A32pro comes with four multitouch TFT screens, and a help system, and can be remotely controlled via the RemoteFish App or MIDI-over-MADI. It also includes MADI SFP ports, ADAT TOSLINK ports, Word Clock I/O, a classic MIDI I/O, GPIO, one-knob control, Preset Management, Panel Lock, and a powerful cross-format routing matrix. The A32pro is a fanless, small-footprint Smart Converter & Routing system that provides a huge problem-solving solution for studio and live sound applications.

Ferrofish A32 Pro Features:

• 258-channel multi-format AD/DA, ADAT, and MADI converter
• 32 channels of balanced analog I/O in D-sub format, with levels up to +20dBu, adjustable in 1dB steps
• 32 channels of optical ADAT I/O at up to 96kHz
• ADAT can be switched to S/PDIF with built-in sample rate conversion
• 64 channels of MADI over either an optical or a coaxial connection
• Word clock I/O keeps your entire digital system in perfect synchronization
• MIDI I/O and MIDI-over-MADI for embedding signals and remote control
• Headphone output with integrated monitoring matrix for mono, stereo, and sub-mix signals
• Low-latency Cirrus Logic technology ensures rock-solid clocking, superior jitter reduction, and ultra-detailed sound
• SHARC DSP with floating-point calculation and 80-bit-wide accumulator processes on all channels
• Sophisticated routing and mixing of all channels
• Intuitive 1-knob control operating system and multilingual self-explaining, always-on help system
• Time-saving preset management
• 4 TFT screens yield a detailed, at-a-glance overview of settings and levels
• Redundant power outputs supply extra peace of mind

Ferrofish A32 Pro 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 @32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
  • 32 channels @64 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
  • 32 channels @128 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz*
  • * 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) DSub25 (Tascam format)
  • Digital gain: +20 dBu … -8 dBu, 1 dB steps
  • OpAmps: OPA1604 / OPA1664
  • Level indicator
  • TFT screen, 28 levels
• Headphones Out:
  • 2 x 1/4” (6.3 mm) 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 @32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
  • 16 channels @64 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
  • n/a @128 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
  • Latency: 3 samples
• GPIO Port:
  • (4) General Purpose Inputs for switching Presets #1-4.
  • (4) General Purpose Outputs for monitoring Lock/Power/MADI/Temp alerts.
• MIDI I/O:
  • (2) 1/8″ (3.5 mm) TRS connector for remote control
  • Conversion MIDI MIDI-over-MADI possible
  • MIDI 2.0 pinout
• Wordclock I/O:
  • BNC: (1) input, (1) output
  • 75 Ohm Termination switchable for input
• Power Supply:
  • 12 V, 3 A
  • (2) input jacks with screw lock for redundant power.
  • Voltage supervision, warning message on screen when PSU input fails
  • Internal resettable polyfuse
  • (1) Power Supply included, second PSU optional
• USB Port:
  • (1) USB 2.0 for Remote/Updates
• Additional Features
  • 192 kHz operation (S/MUX up to 192 kHz).
  • 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, Power Supplies).
• Internal Clock:
  • Temperature compensated oscillator, with high accuracy.
  • Initial accuracy: +/-1.5 ppm
  • Over temperature range: +/-2.5 ppm
  • Aging: +/-1 ppm
• PLL:
  • Digitally controlled PLL / Jitter reduction system
  • Output jitter: 50 ps … 100 ps typ.
• LCD Displays:
  • (4) 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: 31 cm (12.6”) (including connectors)
• Weight:
  • 4.1 kg (9 lbs)
• Ambient temperature:
  • 41° F up to 113° F (+5° C up to +45° C)