Functionality

The Thunder Core-driven AX64 is a powerful and versatile
modular multi-format audio interface with 8 slots for the Pristine
audio I/O cards known from the AX32 and Penta product family.
Up to 8 analogue cards can be installed providing 64 analogue
input or output audio channels with well know DAD high-end
sonic quality. With tons of channels, a wide palette of digital
connectivity, built-in SPQ processing, Eucon control compatibility,
internal summing engine and drivers for macOS and Windows 10,
it is a pristine digital audio interface by any measure and for just
about any application.

AX64 is the ultimate modular multi-format interface. That said,
AX64 is of course ready to take on a wealth of other tasks in the
post production, studio, live music and installed audio spheres.
With Dante, MADI and ADAT ports onboard and native interfaces
and versatile, flexible DADman routing control available, it is a
stellar AD/D, D/A and D/D converter that can grab any digital
audio channel – convert it if needed – and route it anywhere.

Thunder Core

The DAD Thunder Core Technology provides a Thunderbolt 3
connection with near-zero latency for interfacing between
audio applications on MacOS or Windows computers and the
Thunder Core audio hardware. The interface provides a fast
Thunderbolt 3 connection and a data transfer with 2 samples
latency on the connection and a total of 9 samples in the digital
interface as a total including EQ and summing processing in
the unit.

The channel capacity is up – to 256 audio channels
@ 48 and 96 kHz, and the latency @ 96 kHz is 95 micro seconds.
The total round trip latency with an audio software application will
depend on the buer size set for the application. With a buer size
of 32 samples the latency is 670 micro seconds at 96 kHz.

The AX64 Multi-format Audio A/D and D/A converter, router and
monitoring interface provides 256 channels of Thunderbolt 3,
Dante and MADI as well as ADAT
.

DAD AX64 front and back

DAW Interfacing

Another application would be as a dedicated audio interface for
your DAW. Whether you run Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Nuendo, Cubase,
Ableton Live, Digital Performer or any other DAW, AX64 can be
your super low-latency entrance. With the ADAT, MADI and Dante
connectivity, or any combination of DAD card options AX64 can
be the audio center pieces of your studio.

DAD Card Options

AX64 can be installed with up to 8 optional I/O cards. These are
the cards available for DAD AX64 and other Penta products. The cards are fully inter-changeable between the products:

  • 8 Analogue Inputs (Line Signal)
  • 8 Analogue Inputs (Mic Preamps)
  • 8 Analogue Outputs (Line Signal)
  • Dante Card (128 Ch.)
  • Dual MADI Card (2 x 64 Ch.)
  • AES Card (16 Ch.)
  • Dual MADI Module (2 x 64 Ch.)

Key Features

  • 2 Thunderbolt 3 ports each w. 15W power
  • 256 bi-directional channels at 48 & 96 kHz
  • 256 Channels at 88.2/96 kHz
  • 128 Channels at 176.4/192 kHz
  • 64 Channels at 352.8/384kHz
  • ASIO / Core Audio Thunderbolt PCIe drivers
  • MADI/BNC-optional 2 x SFP/BNC MADI
  • ADAT /Litepipe 16 channels
  • DANTE: 256 ch @ 48 kHz, 128 ch @ 96 kHz (IP core)
  • WC I/O
  • SPQ: 128 channel w 16 filters
  • Pro | Mon support
  • Summing processor 64 output / 512 input busses
  • Internal Router: 4,096 x 4,096
  • 32bit floating point processing
  • 8 Slots for any available cards for expansion cards
  • Avid Eucon enabled devices via DADman
  • APPLE Intel and Silicon M1 compatible Software
  • Dual 110/240V AC Power connection as option

To discuss your projects needs, or to book a demo, don’t hesitate to contact us!

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