Prism Sound Dream ADA-128 64-Channel AD/DA Converter with PTHDX and Dante Host I/O Module

The Prism Sound Dream ADA-128 redefines flexibility, capacity, and performance standards in professional audio conversion. In creating it, Prism ripped up the rule book and started again, using their 30+ years of ADC and DAC development experience. Building on the legacy of the Prism Sound Dream ADA-8XR, the resulting Dream ADA-128 architecture is so capable that it is set to meet the needs of the most demanding facilities for years to come.

MODULAR CONSTRUCTION

The Dream ADA-128 is a modular ecosystem centered around a 2U rack-mount chassis that can accommodate up to 20 plug-in modules. These include eight-channel analog input and output modules and an eight-channel AES3 module. Four of the slots can accommodate a range of 64-channel host modules which include Pro Tools HDX, Dante, or MADI connectivity. This modular design meets the needs of the most demanding applications, as well as the needs of the growing studio. As your requirements grow the ADA-128 can grow with you.

DANTE HOST I/O CARD

The ADA-128 Dante Card offers low latency, high channel count connectivity with 64 channels (64×64) of bidirectional audio. The card allows high-channel digital splits between systems. A simple ethernet cable can easily connect an ADA-128 to your system, unleashing the power of audio over IP.

PRO TOOLS HDX HOST I/O CARD

The Pro Tools HDX host I/O card provides 64 directly-connected Pro Tools HD I/O ports over two DigiLink Mini connectors, each carrying 32 I/O ports. Supported sample rates 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176, and 192 kHz with 24 bits word-length. Avid HD I/O 16×16 Analog or Avid HD I/O 16×16 Digital emulation modes with two emulations per DigiLink. Supported functions are controlled from the Pro Tools UI.

A.D.R.A

Advanced Digital Routing Architecture - The ADA-128 delivers flexible interconnectivity both internally and externally allowing point-to-point routing throughout its modular configuration. As well as being able to route analog and AES3 I/O to and from host media, full routing flexibility allows analog to/from AES3 routing without use of host slots, and host-to-host bridging. Every I/O module, as well as the unit’s built-in Routing Module, have dedicated DSP capability, which will allow a wide range of future functionality to be added by a simple software download.

QCLOCKS

The Dream ADA-128 contains four independent clock generators, each of which can run at different sample rates and with different sync sources. The ADA-128’s Host and I/O Modules can be dynamically assigned to these Clock Domains, allowing multiple workflows (such as separate project studios or ingest stations) to simultaneously share the resources of a single ADA-128’s resources.

DOLBY ATMOS

The ADA-128 is set to become the centerpiece for studios worldwide. The ADA-128 allows you to meet the full Dolby Atmos channel count of 128 channels in a single 2U unit making this the most compact yet powerful solution available.

SOFTWARE OVERVIEW

The Dream ADA-128 control software runs in an on-board CPU module, on a quad-core ARM processor. The intuitive control software allows you to manage every element of the unit. After 30+ years of UI engineering experience, Prism understand the needs of the modern audio professional and have delivered the fastest, smoothest and most efficient workflow, based on a high-quality graphical representation of every feature.

ONSCREEN CONTROL PANEL

The Dream ADA-128 can be controlled from the front panel touch screen, or else it can be controlled over IP using a browser-based control panel which has been optimized for computer, phone and tablet screens. Every accessible element of the unit is only a touch away. The swift and intuitive navigation has been developed for those working in the most pressured environments.

PRISM SOUND ADA-128 FEATURES:

• Prism's modular Dream ADA-128 chassis pre-configured with 64 channels of AD/DA conversion, and Dante and Pro Tools HDX host cards
• Extreme accuracy and highly-detailed A/D and D/A conversion
• Flexible modular design allows your setup to grow with your studio
• Up to 128 channels in a single chassis which is compatible with Dolby Atmos channel count specification
• 2U I/O mainframe chassis with 16 I/O and 4 host slots
• Advanced Digital Routing Architecture (A.D.R.A.) provides extensive internal and external connectivity
• 4 independently synchronized clock domains each of which can run at different sample rates and with different sync sources