DAD AX32 now supported 48 analog channels with version 1.3 from su firmware

The converter manufacturer Digital Audio Denmark (DAD) version is available 1.3 Firmware for AX32 unit, which allows you to have up to a total of 48 input channels or analog outputs or a combination of these.

The AX32 unit from the Danish converter specialist DAD, brand owned by NTP Technology, now provides up to 48 converter and microphone preamp inputs, or a combination of 32 input channels and 16 output.

Thanks to the version 1.3 of the firmware for AX32, The unit has features and functions such as digital inputs and outputs in AES3 formats (up to sixteen channels using two DB25 connectors) and MADI (until 64 channels with BNC connector); optional Gigabit Ethernet interface, that allows you to manage 64 audio channels via Dante Virtual Soundcard for PC, Mac and other Dante-compatible devices; as well as two mini-DigiLink stations for direct connection to Avid Pro Tools HD, emulating a new generation Avid HD I/O interface.

AX32 can accommodate a total of six analog cards, each accepting eight line-level A/D converter channels (with optional eight-channel microphone input), or equal number of D/A converter channels with analog line output.

DAD AX32

The version 1.3 also adds the possibility of controlling the sample rate of the IP audio interface, which works using Dante protocol, with full redundant audio over IP connection support, plus word clock output function supporting all sample rates (44.1 a 192 kHz) or just the base sample rate 44.1 o 48 kHz.

All unit functions are controlled from DADman software 4.0, which also includes new functions for the channel strip of all channels, as well as better addressing matrix configuration (router matrix).

Existing AX32 units on the market can be updated to the new firmware (version 1.3), as well as the new DADman control software.

Besides, the company also has new firmware available for the Dante Brooklyn II IP Audio card. System configuration is very flexible and includes audio over IP based on Ethernet Layer 3 powered by Dante protocol.