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Back View II
A32pro Series Manual: Back View II
The connections on an A32pro Dante are explained below. Differences to the A32pro are indicated with an asterisk. (* A32pro Dante only)
USB - A PORT
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The USB port is used to control the
A32pro Dante via MIDI-over-USB
and to update the firmware.
When connected to a PC or Mac, a
class-compliant USB MIDI interface is
installed without any extra drivers.
This virtual MIDI port can be used to
remotely control the unit via the
Remote Fish app (available for PC and
Mac) or via MIDI CC mode.
Please note there is no audio
transmission via USB.
Dual POWER Input (1/2)
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The dual sockets of the power supply
inputs enable redundant operation
with two power supplies, which
reduces the probability of the unit
failing due to power supply failure.
The A32pro series ship with one PSU
as standard. Additional power
supplies can be purchased from the
manufacturer or from dealers. Both
inputs can be permanently monitored.
If the voltage at one input fails, this
can trigger an alert.
DSP STICK SLOTS
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The expansion ports are intended for later propietary
expansion modules. For more information, please
visit us at: www.ferrofish.com
WORDCLOCK OUT
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The BNC jack for the wordclock output is active as soon as
the device has been locked to a digital signal. This allows
other digital devices that are set to clock slave/follower to
be clocked by the A32pro (Dante).
DUAL MADI SFP SLOTS
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MADI SFP modules are plugged into
the SFP slots and can be exchanged
by the user at any time. Optical MADI
SFP modules in multi-mode and
single- mode configuration are
supported. 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 32x32 (SMUX/2 up to
96kHz and again to 16x16 with
SMUX/4 (up to 192kHz). The use of
two SFP modules for 32x32 channels
at 192k is possible.
We recommend the use of original
FERROFISH SFP modules.
ANALOG Outputs (1-32)
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Due to the compact housing,
the analog outputs are in
dSub25 format. The pin
assignment corresponds to the
Tascam format. The maximum
input level is +20dBu.
All inputs are fully balanced.
Fitting breakout cables are
available in stores or from the
FERROFISH webshop.
GPIO PORT
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The GPIO (General Purpose
Input / Output) socket can be used
to select any of the first four presets
via the inputs. Alert messages can
be queried and monitored
externally via the outputs.
For the specifications of the I/O
ports, please refer to the technical
data in the appendix.
General Purpose Inputs:
GP Input 1-4:
Load Preset#1-4 To
trigger a GP input, set the
corresponding pin to ground.
General Purpose Outputs:
GP Output1:
"No Lock" Alert
This alert is triggered when the
A32pro can no longer lock to the
applied digital signal selected in the
Clock Source Menu.
GP Output2:
Power Supply 1/2 Alert
This alert is triggered when one of
the two power supply inputs has
measured a voltage outside the
specifications.
GP Output3:
MADI A/B Alert
This alert is triggered when the
signal fails at one of the two MADI
SFP modules.
GP Output4:
Temperature Alert
This alert is triggered when the
temperature selected in the ALERT
menu (60 or 70°C) has been
reached or exceeded.
In the event of this alert, please
immediately ensure sufficient
cooling of the device to guarantee
continued trouble-free operation.
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