Description
The Ferrofish A32 Pro is a compact, fanless 1RU converter and digital audio hub, designed for professional studio and live applications. Featuring 32 balanced analogue inputs and outputs, the A32 Pro operates up to 192kHz, delivering pristine audio quality with ESS converters, temperature-compensated clocking and jitter reduction. It integrates seamlessly with ADAT and MADI systems, supporting redundant MADI operation for maximum reliability. The unit also accommodates dual power supplies, with permanent monitoring and automatic failover to ensure uninterrupted performance. Four high-resolution multitouch TFT screens provide an intuitive interface for monitoring all 64 I/O channels, while extensive routing options, a headphone monitoring matrix, and M/S decoding make signal management effortless. Remote control is possible via USB, MIDI, or MIDI-over-MADI, offering flexibility for complex setups. Optional Dante expansion delivers 64 additional channels, and the modular design allows DSP stick upgrades for multichannel audio processing. The A32 Pro combines twelve years of Ferrofish expertise into a versatile, professional-grade solution suitable for studios, broadcast, and live sound environments.
Key Features:
- Redundant MADI and Power System:
Ensures uninterrupted operation with dual MADI ports and dual power supplies, automatically switching if a failure occurs, while providing clear error alerts. - Advanced Routing Matrix:
Offers flexible internal routing of all 128 inputs to 128 outputs, allowing comprehensive monitoring and signal distribution, including mono, stereo, and M/S channels. - High-Resolution Multitouch Interface:
Four TFT screens display levels for all analogue and digital channels, offering intuitive control, preset management, and real-time status of the unit.
Connectivity and Expansion:
The A32 Pro provides a wide range of analogue and digital connections including 32 x 32 balanced analogue channels, ADAT, MADI, MIDI, wordclock, and USB. Two headphone outputs feature independent monitoring with selectable mono, stereo or M/S decoding. Dual DSP stick slots allow multichannel processing expansion, while optional Dante adds 64 channels. The unit’s modular architecture supports future upgrades and integration with various audio formats, ensuring maximum flexibility for complex studio setups or live sound installations.
Reliability and Monitoring:
Designed with professional reliability in mind, the A32 Pro features permanent monitoring of all power supplies and interfaces, ensuring automatic failover during malfunctions. Detailed status information is displayed on TFT screens, and general purpose outputs provide external alert integration. Redundant MADI connections support automatic switching between optical and coaxial interfaces. The temperature-compensated clock and jitter-reducing PLL maintain pristine audio integrity, making the A32 Pro ideal for mission-critical studio and broadcast environments where consistent performance is essential.
Audio Quality and Processing:
The A32 Pro utilises ESS converters and high-quality operational amplifiers to deliver studio-grade audio fidelity. Its internal processing allows real-time monitoring of all channels, precise digital gain control, and flexible headphone output configurations. With support for 192kHz operation, the A32 Pro guarantees crystal-clear sound. The DSP core handles all 384 audio channels for routing and processing, including source assignment to headphone outputs, providing unmatched versatility for professional audio workflows in recording, mixing, and mastering.
Specifications:
- MADI I/O: Dual SFP slots supporting multimode or singlemode, 32 to 64 channels depending on sample rate, automatic redundancy switching
- Analogue Inputs: 32 channels via 4 x DSub25, digital gain +20dBu to -8dBu in 1dB steps, ESS converters, OPA1604 / OPA1664 opamps
- Analogue Outputs: 32 channels via 4 x DSub25, digital gain +20dBu to -8dBu in 1dB steps, ESS converters, OPA1604 / OPA1664 opamps
- Headphones: 2 x 6.3mm TRS jacks, independent stereo channels, mono/stereo or M/S decoding, digitally controlled volume
- ADAT I/O: 4+4 optical, 8 channels each at 48kHz, 16 channels at 64-96kHz
- GPIO: 4 inputs, 4 outputs for preset switching and alert monitoring
- MIDI: 2 x 3.5mm TRS, MIDI to MIDI-over-MADI conversion, MIDI 2.0 compatible
- Wordclock: 1 input, 1 output, switchable 75 Ohm termination
- Power Supply: 12V 3A, dual redundant inputs, voltage supervision, internal resettable fuse
- USB: 1 x USB 2.0 for remote control and updates
- Internal Clock: Temperature-compensated oscillator, accuracy +/-1.5ppm, over temperature range +/-2.5ppm, ageing +/-1ppm
- PLL: Digitally controlled, output jitter 50-100ps typical
- Displays: 4 x TFT multitouch screens with two-layer illuminated encoders
- Audio Core Processor: SHARC ADSP-2148x DSP, routing and processing for all 384 audio channels
- Dimensions: 1RU, depth 31cm including connectors
- Weight: 4.1kg
- Operating Temperature: 5°C to 45°C
