Ferrofish A16 MK-II (Discontinued)
Ferrofish A16 MK-II
AD/DA Converter
This product has been discontinued.
For the latest version, see the Ferrofish Pulse 16.
- Analogue: 16 balanced TRS I/O - 24 bit / 192 kHz converters
- MADI: optical MADI I/O (incl. MIDI over MADI)
- ADAT: 2 x ADAT I/O (16 channels)
- BNC Wordclock
- 2 x TFT displays with high-res level metering on all inputs and outputs
- Input-gain and output-levels individually adjustable for each channel
- 32 bit high performance ARM(TM) processor
- Easy channel assignment with the graphical routing software
- Preset management
- Key lock
- SMUX control
- Remote software for the A16 MK-II via MIDI or MADI (MIDI over MADI)
- Cascading of multiple A16 MK-II via MADI
Description
The Ferrofish A16 MK-II is an extremely powerful AD/DA converter with 16 professional balanced analogue inputs and 16 outputs, as well as flexible digital I/O and an outstanding user interface. With one or more of these units in your arsenal you can easily expand your analogue I/O capacity to meet any challenge.
Ferrofish A16 MK-II - Front Panel - Click To Enlarge
Digital connectivity comes in the form of an optical MADI I/O and two sets of ADAT I/O, giving you a variety of interfacing options. Attach two Ferrofish A16 MK-II's to the RME HDSPe RayDAT over ADAT for 32 channels of analogue I/O, or four to the RME MADIface USB for 64 channels of analogue I/O.
Or if you really want to push the boundaries, the RME HDSPe MADI FX card can connect to twelve A16 MK-II's for a staggering 192 analogue I/O! Start with one A16 MK-II and an RME MADI interface and you'll have a system that can grow with you.
On top of this, the A16 MK-II is equipped with two high-resolution TFT screens displaying level meters and clock status, as well as a straightforward front panel menu with input gain, output trim, routing and clock options. Comprehensive remote control software is also available that allows you to configure all these parameters over a MIDI or MIDI-over-MADI connection.
All these features open up a whole host of possibilities. MADI optical cables can be run for up to 2 km between devices and, using the MIDI-over-MADI technology, carry all the necessary control data to adjust the A16 MK-II's internal settings from a remote computer equipped with an RME MADI interface.
You could have an A16 MK-II located in the roof of a theatre, on stage, or simply in your live room – connected with a light and inexpensive MADI fibre cable. Cut down on expensive copper cables and ensure that your converters are as close to the sound source as possible.
Ferrofish A16 MK-II - Back Panel - Click To Enlarge
There is surely no other product that can come close to the Ferrofish A16 MK-II for sheer power and value for money.
A single mode version of the Ferrofish A16 MK-II is also available on enquiry.
For a non-MADI (ADAT only) version, see the the Ferrofish A16 AE.
Specifications
Analogue I/O
- 16 x in, 16 x out, balanced phone plugs
- 24 bit AKM converters, 32kHz – 192kHz
- Input-gain and output-levels individually adjustable for each channel
Digital I/O
- Optical MADI interface (incl. MIDI over MADI)
- 2 x ADAT I/O (16 channels)
Connections
- BNC wordclock
- MIDI connectors for remote
Frontpanel
- 2 x TFT displays show the high resolution level meters of all inputs and outputs
- Preset management
- Keyboard lock
- Detailed status display for monitoring all inputs
- Graphical adjustment of levels and gains
- Routing Editor
- SMUX control
- 32 bit high performance ARM(TM) processor
Conversion
- 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz & 192kHz (S/MUX)
PC Software
- Remote software for the A16 MK-II via MIDI or MADI (MIDI over MADI)
- Cascading of multiple A16 MK-II
- Easy channel assignment with the graphical routing software
- Adjustment of levels and gains with the mixer
- Own graphics can be stored to individually label your A16 MK-II
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