User Manual AX32
Doc no. AX32-8002-A-4
Rev. date 140124
Page 6 of 31
Introduction
Congratulations, and thank you for purchasing the DAD AX32 Converter System. AX32 is an extremely
capable multi channel audio converter and microphone preamplifier for independent simultaneous
analogue-to-digital (A/D) and digital-to-analogue (D/A) conversion as well as digital-to-digital format
conversion and signal routing. AX32 can interface a total 48 analogue input and output channels
depending on the configuration of the unit, and has fixed installed 8 stereo AES3 inputs and outputs (16 I/O
channels), dual DigiLink connection for 64 input and output channels interface to Pro Tools HDX™ , one
coaxial 64 channel MADI input and output connection, and optionally by installing a mini I/O module
additionally two optical 64 channel MADI input and output connectors via “Small form-factor pluggable”
(SFP) transceiver modules. Further more 64 input and output channels of Ethernet IP audio powered by
Dante™ is supported by installing the internal IP audio option. As standard the basic chassis is equipped with
one fixed power supply. For redundant power operation two power supplies can be installed.
Before you start
This user manual provides basic information about the operation and use of the AX32.
For more detailed information related to the installation of the AX32 please refer to the installation
guide on the DAD website,
www.digitalaudio.dk
.
Overview of the AX32
The AX32 features are quite comprehensive and are listed below:
Key features
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8 to 48 analogue channels with 8 channels on a card.
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8 ch. Line input AD card, 8 ch. Mic/Line input AD card and 8 ch. Line output DA card with output
level control.
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Microphone preamplifier with relay based gain circuit.
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Digital router and format converter between all analogue and digital inputs and outputs.
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Sample rates 44.1 kHz up-to 384 kHz as well as DSD64/DSD 128 with high precision internal clock
and PLL.
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Synchronisation via Word Clock, AES11, Video, and all digital audio inputs.
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Sample rate can be adapted to the setting of an external device.
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8 AES3 interfaces with 16 I/O channels
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MADI coax interface with 64 I/O channels.
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64 channel interface for Pro Tools™ with two DigiLink ports, configurable as Primary or
Primary/expansion ports.
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Ethernet IP audio interface for 64 I/O channels using Dante™ with configurable redundant
network.
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Compliant with the Dante™ Controller and Dante™ Virtual Sound Card.
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Some settings can be controlled on the front panel.
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Operation via DADman control software for Windows and OSX.
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All settings are controlled via the Ethernet interface.
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Ultra low noise internal fan with speed adaptation to the temperature.
