Product Overview
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:
- Ambient temperature:
- 41° F up to 113° F (+5° C up to +45° C)