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- Page 1 A32pro A32pro Dante 32x32 Channel A/D-D/A Converter & Router Manual...
- Page 2 Introduction Dear users, We are very pleased that you have chosen the A32pro series as your new converter. With this device, we want to offer you a real added value in your daily tasks. During the development, we have followed the approach of the highest possible compatibility in both design and selection of interfaces in order to be able to cover as many scenarios as possible in practice.
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Page 3: Safety Instructions
A32pro Series Manual: Safety instructions Safety instructions Safety instructions: Please read and follow all instructions contained within this manual, and carefully observe all warnings and safety instructions. This manual should be stored in a safe place for future reference. ATTENTION: his device can produce volume levels high enough to cause hearing damage. -
Page 4: Front View
A32pro Series Manual: Front View Front View Welcome to the A32pro series. In this manual we would first like to welcome you with a virtual tour. Let's start with a description of the individual front sections of an A32pro Dante, beginning from the left. -
Page 5: Wordclock Input
ATTENTION: The unit produces heat. Leave at least 1RU free above and below the unit to ensure sufficient ventilation. The connections on an A32pro Dante are explained below. Differences to the A32pro are indicated with an asterisk. (* A32pro Dante only) WORDCLOCK INPUT #... -
Page 6: Back View
A32pro Series Manual: Back View II Back View II The connections on an A32pro Dante are explained below. Differences to the A32pro are indicated with an asterisk. (* A32pro Dante only) Dual POWER Input (1/2) USB - A PORT DSP STICK SLOTS... -
Page 7: Digital Interfaces
SMUX/2 operation (also called "Double Speed") describes the sample rate range up to 96kHz. Here, the number of channels is halved for all digital interfaces of the A32pro series, since (mostly for reasons of limited bandwidth) two channels are used to transmit the channel in 96kHz. The method used to bundle several channels to transmit an audio channel at higher sample rates is called "Signal... -
Page 8: Operation
A32pro Series Manual: Operation Operation Headphones - Monitoring Matrix & Main Menu HEADPHONE MONITORING MATRIX A monitoring matrix is integrated into the Headphones Menu, which allows you to monitor any input or output channel (except MAIN OUT) of the device. This menu can be accessed by touching the encoder when you are in the main view of the unit, which displays the 32x32 analog inputs and outputs. -
Page 9: Operation - Main Menu
In the lower field of the respective button, the measured sample frequency is displayed. The current frequency of the wordclock generator of the A32pro (Dante) is displayed in the "INTERNAL" field. If there is no readable frequency, "- - -" appears below the field. - Page 10 A32pro Series Manual: Main Menu HEADPHONES SETUP In this setup menu, you can set the amplification levels of the two headphone outputs separately. These can be adjusted to limit the maximum volume of an headphone output or increased for higher impedance headphones.
- Page 11 A32pro Series Manual: Main Menu LEVELS The LEVELS screen is similar to the GAINS screen, and determines the maximum levels of the analog outputs. Just like the inputs (GAINS), the outputs are individually adjustable in 1dB steps from -8dBu to +20dBu. Here, too, there is the level display of the outputs.
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Page 12: Setup Menu
∙ FREQ. OFFSET: Indicates the offset of the wordclock in the Dante network in relation to the device’s own wordclock. Values of +/- 100 are normal. ∙ IP: Displays the IP address of the A32pro Dante on the Dante network. -
Page 13: Midi Routing
There is a choice of three presets: A32pro Dante set to both In this preset, the two ports are separated from each other. However, the A32pro (Dante) accepts remote control commands from both ports. A32pro Dante set to MIDI In this preset, the two MIDI ports are connected and the A32pro (Dante) receives remote control commands from the physical MADI port. -
Page 14: Device Lock
A32pro Series Manual: Main Menu > Setup DEVICE LOCK This menu allows you to lock the control panel of the unit. When the lock is active only the headphone menu is accessible. The unit is thus irrevocably locked. The lock can only be unlocked again with the code previously provided on the sticker on the bottom of the unit. - Page 15 A32pro Series Manual: Main Menu > Setup > Settings Main Menu > Setup > Settings SETTINGS In the Settings Menu you have access to the following functions: ∙ A/D: Selection of the filters of the analog/digital converters. ∙ D/A: Selection of the filters and the operating mode for the digital/analog converters.
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Page 16: Visual Settings
(wordclock out of unit#1 to wordclock in of unit 2, wordclock out of unit#2 to wordclock in of unit#3, etc.), you should always leave this termination switched on if your FERROFISH device is the last unit in the wordclock chain. In case of cabling with BNC T-connectors, the termination should be switched off. -
Page 17: Remote Control
Remote control via RemoteFish App (PC / Mac) The A32pro Dante can be completely remote controlled via the RemoteFish app. The connection can be controlled either via the USB socket (MIDI- over-USB), MADI (MIDI-over-MADI), the MIDI I/O ports of the unit (via a separate MIDI interface) or via Dante* (Remote-over- Dante). In principle, all functions that can be controlled via the front panel can also be controlled via the RemoteFish app. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
If you do not hear the signal there, please check the cabling to the unit and the signal source from which the signal should come as well as the clock settings of the A32pro Dante. If you can hear the signal in the headphone monitoring matrix, check the ROUTING, GAINS and LEVELS settings. - Page 19 BNC jack IN & OUT, 75 ohms termination of the input switchable in the unit MIDI I/O 2x 1/8“ (3.5mm) jack sockets for MIDI IN and MIDI Out, adapter to MIDI 5Pin available from FERROFISH. Pin assignment follows the MIDI 2.0 Type A standard.
- Page 20 A32pro Series Manual: Technical Specifications / CE Conformity Internal Temperature compensated oscillator (TCXO) with high accuracy. wordclock Initial accuracy:+/- 1.5ppm Course during temperature range: +/- 2.5ppm Aging: +/- 1ppm Voltage supply 12V at maximum 3A. 2 x sockets for 2.54mm hollow plug with securing nut for optional redundant power supply.
- Page 21 Service Repairs and modifications may only be carried out by a service workshop authorized by FERROFISH or by the manufacturer itself. A list of certified service partners is available on request at: info@ferrofish.com. The service conditions of FERROFISH GmbH apply.
- Page 22 This documentation describes the current state of product development. FERROFISH GmbH does not assume any guarantees, neither explicit nor implicit, for the correctness of the contents of this documentation. In no event shall FERROFISH GmbH be liable for any form of data loss or data errors in connection with the use of the product or this documentation.
- Page 23 A32pro Series Manual: Outro (Yay!) Outro (famous last words) We are very pleased that you have now read this manual through to the end. That shows great perseverance and curiosity. Keep it up. Or as as a wise man once said, "Stay hungry. Stay foolish.“...
- Page 24 User Manual A32pro Series. (c) by FERROFISH GmbH. Authors: Jan Gerhard and Jürgen Kindermann. Final „text mastering“ by Sebastian Free.
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