The A32 from Ferrofish USA is a worldwide unique solution to convert and route all important PRO-Audio formats with the highest possible I/O density in a single HU rack device: Analog, MADI and ADAT – all formats with up to 192 kHz.
The incredible flexible converter provides 32 x 32 balanced analog I/Os in D-Sub25 format with pro studio levels up to +20dBu – adjustable in 1 dB steps.
The A32 is using the recent high-performance low-latency converter generation from Cirrus Logic. Combined with a temperature-compensated high-precision clock and an active jitter reduction hardware design, the tightly packed 258-channel device delivers an exceptional detailed sound.
On the digital side, the A32 is primarily designed for MADI – the 64 channel professional audio format. Additionally 2 x 4 ADAT ports (= 32 I/O) can convert all 32 analog I/Os with up to 48 kHz.
The A32 incorporates a Word Clock I/O and a classic MIDI I/O for embedding signals and remote control. On top of it: intuitive one-knob control, Preset Management, Panel Lock and a powerful cross-format routing matrix.
All in all the fan-less, small footprint Smart Converter & Routing system delivers three pro audio formats in an ultra flexible package – for the most attractive per-channnel-price on the market.
Ferrofish A32 Features
- Redundant MADI I/O
- 4 x TFT Display with Smart Control
- Internal Routing Matrix
- High Performance DSP
- Redundant Power Supply
- Flexible Remote Control
- A32 32-channel AD/DA converter1
- Power supply1
- MADI I/O (AES10)
- Optical (multimode) + Coaxial interface
- 64 channels @32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz
- 32 channels @64kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz
- 32 channels @128kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz*
- * both MADI ports work independently 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)
- 4 x CS5368 (Cirrus Logic)
- 4 x DSub25 / Tascam
- Analog switches+20dBu, +13dBu, +4dBu
- Digital gain+20dBu ... -8 dBu, 1dB steps
- Latency
- @48kHz: 12/fs, 0.25ms,
- @96kHz: 9/fs, 0.09ms,
- @192kHz: 5/fs, 0.03ms
- OpAmpsRC4580 + OPA1664
- Level indicatorTFT screen, 28 levels
- Analog Outputs (DA)
- 4 x CS4365 (Cirrus Logic)
- 4 x DSub25 / Tascam
- Analog switches +20dBu, +13dBu, +4dBu
- Digital gain +20dBu ... -8dBu, 1dB steps
- Latency
- @48kHz: 7.8/fs, 0.16ms,
- @96kHz: 5.4/fs, 0.06ms,
- @192kHz: 6.6/fs, 0.03ms
- OpAmpsRC4580 + OPA1664
- Level indicatorTFT screen, 28 levels
- Headphones Out
- 1 x ¼” (6.3mm) TRS jack, stereo.
- Provides an independent stereo channel.
- Selectable mono/stereo source or one of 5 mixes 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
- SPDIF I/O
- ADAT 4 I/O can be reconfigured as S/PDIF I/O.
- The input includes a sample rate converter (performance of SRC: -128dB)
- The output follows the sample frequency of the A32
- MIDI I/O
- 2 x DIN5 connector for remote control of the unit
- Conversion MIDI <> MIDI over MADI possible
- 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
- USB Port1 x USB 2.0 for Remote/Updates
- Additional Features
- 192 kHz operation (S/MUX up to 192kHz).
- Individual delay-compensation of all analogue outputs.
- DSP Plugin-ready
- MIDI in/out plugs Headphone /submix output for easy control.
- 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: +/-1.5ppm
- Over temperature range: +/-2.5ppm
- Aging: +/-1ppm
- PLL
- Digitally controlled PLL / Jitter reduction system
- Output jitter: 50ps ... 100ps typ
- LCD Displays
- 4 x TFT Screens for the complete control of all analog I/O levels and all settings of the unit
- One Key Control provides an easy control of all functions.
- Multi language help pages guides available (No need to study the manual.)
- Audio Core Processor
- Sharc DSP ADSP-21489 / 400MHz
- Routing and processing of of all 128+128 audio channels
- Mixing to headphone output
- Independent mixing to selectable analog output pair
- Calculation of DSP plugins
- Dimensions
- 1HU
- Depth: 27cm (10.6”) (including connectors)
- Weight: 4.1kg (9 lbs)
- Ambient temperature41°F up to 113°F (+5°C up to +45°C)
