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Core 256 

 

Thunderbolt 3, DANTE, MADI and ADAT 

Digital Audio Interface 

 

Installation Guide 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for NTP TECHNOLOGY DAD Thunder Core 256

Page 1: ...Core 256 Thunderbolt 3 DANTE MADI and ADAT Digital Audio Interface Installation Guide...

Page 2: ...icularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 7 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 8 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracke...

Page 3: ...duct should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation The power supply cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a l...

Page 4: ...al Specifications 16 Mechanical specifications 16 Environmental specifications 16 2023 All rights reserved DAD Digital Audio Denmark is a registered Trademark of NTP Technology A S who is the legal ow...

Page 5: ...des a 848x848 matrix where all inputs and outputs can be patched in any combination In addition a 512x64 channel summing processor and a 1024 filter SPQ equalizer is also available As an option a mini...

Page 6: ...ADman and one or two for the IP audio in single or redundant mode respectively The network configuration is managed separately for the controlling interface and the IP audio interface and can have a d...

Page 7: ...DADman the connect box has to be checked Figure 2 DADman Device list Note If the DAD Thunder Core Thunderbolt driver is installed on the computer where DADman is running the software will automatical...

Page 8: ...ols Device List menu by right clicking on the unit line and select Network settings If you have more Core 256 units connected they will all be configured with IP address via DCHP 2 Once the DHCP syste...

Page 9: ...refer to the Thunder Core installation guide on www digitalaudiosupport com Once the driver is installed the device can be attached to via the setup window Figure 4 DADDriver setup window for MacOS I...

Page 10: ...4 Rev date 201123 Page 10 of 16 Figure 5 ASIO driver configuration window Note The DAD ASIO control panel is accessible as a stand alone configuration window or if your DAW audio application supports...

Page 11: ...lashes while it is in standby off 2 On Standby button Note that the unit automatically returns to the latest power state on or standby if it is power cycled via the mains power 3 External sync source...

Page 12: ...ules The module also supports our DADlink format 4 RJ45 Ethernet connectors Two ports for Control and Dante AoIP Connectors can be set in switched or redundant mode for Dante In redundant mode the con...

Page 13: ...st be Gigbit 1000base types For MADI optical SFP modules can be both 1000base and 100base types The right part of the SFP connector is the receiver and the left part is the transmitter Dual Ethernet R...

Page 14: ...be restored without having to be returned to the factory The Reconfig button is accessed via a hole in the rear panel using a pen or a similar pointed item A green LED is visible through the hole Whe...

Page 15: ...e accessed in recovery or restore defaults mode Specifications Digital I O and Synchronisation Digital I O formats Supported sample rate Dante IP audio and ADAT SMUX up to 192 kHz Thunderbolt 3 and MA...

Page 16: ...47 63 Hz NTP P N AAA 0067 Safety compliance IEC 62368 1 2020 A11 2020 Mechanical specifications Chassis height 1 RU 4 45 cm 1 75 Chassis depth without connectors mounted 23 cm 9 0 Chassis body width 2...

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