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Operation - Main Menu

A32pro Series Manual: 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.  
To the left of the displayed sample frequency, a colored dot indicates the sync status of the applied signal: 
•  Grey: no signal has been detected.  
•  Yellow: a signal has been detected but cannot be synchronized to  
•  Green: synchronization was performed on this signal  

INTERNAL 

If you set the clock source to INTERNAL, the internal clock generator of the A32pro Dante is used. 

MADI, ADAT 

With MADI or ADAT, the wordclock is extracted from the respective data stream and processed with the help of the digital PLL. 
The MADI and ADAT data stream also works at higher frequencies, where the number of available channels may be reduced. 

The buttons for MADI and ADAT show the measured wordclock frequency in the lower field, which can be helpful when troubleshooting  
different digital devices. The number to the right of the sample rate display indicates which port is considered the preferred sync source by the 
device. Since neither format has native recognition of SMUX/2 and SMUX/4, the measured sample rate in the SMUX/1 standard and its possible 
multiples are displayed for selection. 

BNC 

An external wordclock can be connected directly to the device at the BNC-IN wordclock input. This is also processed by the jitter reduction circuit 
before use. 

DANTE 

The wordclock of the DANTE device is displayed and used here. Note that if "Dante" is selected as the wordclock source, the wordclock of the 
internal Brooklyn board or the "Preferred Master/Leader" on the Dante network will be used.

CLOCK 

The CLOCK menu allows you to select the clock source and  
sample frequency. The left screen is used to select the respective 
source, the right screen enables you to select the frequency of 
the wordclock in INTERNAL mode.  
In all other modes except INTERNAL mode, the right screen 
shows the measured wordclock frequency.

MAIN MENU 

In the Main Menu you have access to the following fuctions: 

CLOCK

: Setting the wordclock source and sample rate. 

HEADPHONE SETUP

: Operating mode of the headphones output and maximum output level. 

PRESET

: Load, save and rename a total of eight presets. 

SETUP

:  Further settings in separate sub menus (see next pages).  

GAINS:

 Determines the maximum input level for analog inputs. 

LEVELS 

: Determines the maximum output level for analog outputs. 

ROUTING

: Access to the routing matrix to connect inputs and outputs. 

Summary of Contents for A32pro

Page 1: ...2 Manual A32pro A32pro Dante 32x32 Channel A D D A Converter Router...

Page 2: ...FO FERROFISH GmbH The development of the A32pro series took place in turbulent times We are even more proud of the new A32pro series because it has already exceeded our own high expectations RUPERT Hi...

Page 3: ...r local power supply company If the plug of the power supply unit supplied does not fit into the mains socket contact an electrician Only use power supply units spare parts and other accessories appro...

Page 4: ...O display You will learn more about the headphone menu in the next chapters Section with device name TFT screens The area with the unit name and the company logo is touch sensitive and intended for sp...

Page 5: ...ORDCLOCK INPUT The wordclock input is responsible for receiving a clock from other digital devices when BNC is selected in the clock source menu The A32pro Dante can then be used in a network of sever...

Page 6: ...Additional SFP modules such as coaxial MADI I O will be available as an option Also with MADI at higher sample rates the original number of digital channels is reduced from 64x64 SMUX 1 up to 48kHz to...

Page 7: ...e to the higher number of channels DANTE I O 64x64 32Bit 48k The A32pro Dante is equipped with a Dante Brooklyn board from Audinate With higher sample rates the number of channels to be transmitted is...

Page 8: ...o virtual rotary controls and setting the desired volume value on the encoder or by tapping holding and moving your finger on the virtual rotary control This also works on the other touch buttons If t...

Page 9: ...device Since neither format has native recognition of SMUX 2 and SMUX 4 the measured sample rate in the SMUX 1 standard and its possible multiples are displayed for selection BNC An external wordclock...

Page 10: ...via an on screen keyboard GAINS The GAINS screen is used to adjust the sensitivity of the analog inputs These are individually adjustable in 1dB steps from 8dBu to 20dBu The number below the fader ind...

Page 11: ...are post fader and don t chance when moving the fader A32pro Series Manual Main Menu ROUTING In the routing menu you can assign the inputs to the outputs in the form of an X Y matrix In the horizonta...

Page 12: ...the installed SFP modules Please note that the info screen about the installed Dante module only appears on an A32pro Dante On an A32pro you will only see the info screen for the SFP modules DANTE St...

Page 13: ...f two devices MADI Input Priority Here you can select the priority of the two MADI SFP ports 1 2 via one of the four presets Use SFP1 only uses only SFP slot 1 Use SFP2 only uses only SFP slot 2 Use S...

Page 14: ...with the code previously provided on the sticker on the bottom of the unit Please note We strongly advise you to make a note of this code and to store it in a safe place for future reference This cod...

Page 15: ...ers can be selected The user can choose between minimum and linear phase filter designs Minimum Phase Standard Fast Roll Off Slow Roll Off Slow Roll Off Low Dispersion Linear Phase Apodizing Fast Roll...

Page 16: ...itched off Off pulsating xfade or dimly glowing dimmed Alert Ring Here you determine the behaviour of the white light corona of the encoder in the event of an alert On one of three flashing modes flas...

Page 17: ...annel reducing the number of channels to 16x16 Generally possible with MADI is cabling in star topology as well as in series daisy chain Which type of cabling makes sense depends on the respective app...

Page 18: ...A32pro Dante If you can hear the signal in the headphone monitoring matrix check the ROUTING GAINS and LEVELS settings If this does not help please perform a factory reset Scenario 3 My signal has pe...

Page 19: ...kets for MIDI IN and MIDI Out adapter to MIDI 5Pin available from FERROFISH Pin assignment follows the MIDI 2 0 Type A standard A D converter 32Bit ESS A D converter latest generation Outputs analog 4...

Page 20: ...ack ears and knobs EMV This unit has been tested by a test laboratory and complies with the standards for the harmonization of the laws of the member states relating to electromagnetic compatibility E...

Page 21: ...liged to dispose of these devices at the end of their life in the public waste collection system collection points or to the point of sale free of charge Details are regulated by the respective nation...

Page 22: ...quential damages resulting from the use of the product or the use of this documentation Product and documentation are subject to the general terms and conditions of FERROFISH GmbH as amended from time...

Page 23: ...t 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 We d like to also quote Douglas Adams h...

Page 24: ...User Manual A32pro Series c by FERROFISH GmbH Authors Jan Gerhard and J rgen Kindermann Final text mastering by Sebastian Free...

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