Prism Sound Dream ADA-128 Mainframe Chassis

The Dream ADA-128 is a 2U chassis that can accommodate up to 20 plug-in Modules. These presently include eight-channel analogue 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 and Dante Host Modules (and more to come). As well as being able to route analogue and AES3 I/O to and from Host media, full routing flexibility allows analogue to/from AES3 routing without use of Host slots, and Host-to-Host bridging.

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.

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.

The Dream ADA-128 incorporates Prism Sound's unique Verifile technology, wherein every ADC in the system can add imperceptible metadata to its dither signal, allowing downstream processes to check that every sample in a stream is exactly as it left the ADC. This reduces the need for expensive and unreliable listening tests of every minute of every digital recording or transmission.

These and many other unique capabilities make the Dream ADA-128 the only box you will ever need, no matter what your application.

MULTIROOM FACILITY Four independent Clock Domains allow multiple room support with a single ADA-128. Share access to multi-channel resources between different studios.

PROTOOLS RECORDING Four times as dense as an Avid HD I/O 16-16 Analog solution. The Dream ADA-128 will build on Prism Sound's popularity in the quality-conscious Pro Tools world.

DOLBY ATMOS The Dream ADA-128 is set to become the centrepiece for studios worldwide as the only system supporting the full Dolby Atmos channel count of 128 channels in a single 2U unit.

AUDIO ARCHIVING For archival projects, accurate and reliable ingestion of large audio assets is of paramount importance. Verifile provides automatic ingest integrity checking without the need for human listening.

QCLOCKS:

The four independently synchronized clock domains allow this revolutionary product to run at 4 different sample rates allowing a single unit to deliver independent configurations for up to four recording and playback systems.

MODULAR CONSTRUCTION:

The 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.

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.

DOLBY ATMOS:

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

ADA-128 CHASSIS:

Form factor: 2U rack mountable

Front panel: Power/standby button, 5" touch TFT control panel

Rear panel:

16 I/O Module slots (1-16), 4 Host Module or I/O Module slots (17-20)

CPU Module with: 1xGbE RJ45, 2xUSB host, 1xUSB device, 1xHDMI

Utility reference sync panel with:

XLR DARS/AES11 input, XLR DARS/AES11 output

BNC Wordclock/Baseclock/Black-burst-video/10MHz input

BNC Wordclock/Baseclock output

DE-9F sync breakout, with 1x DARS out, 2xBNC out, 1xBNC in

3-pin 6A IEC mains inlet, fuse holder and isolation switch*

Clock Domains:

Four independent clock generators providing four Clock Domains

Each Module slot can be assigned to any Clock Domain

Host slots have access to multiple Clock Domains

Routing:

Every output port can be routed from any input port

Host Modules may thus operate as bridges

Dimensions: W: 483mm D: 320mm H: 88mm (2U)

Weight: TBC, depending on fitment

Power requirement: 90-260VAC 50/60Hz, up to 80W depending on fitment