DAD Thunder Core AX64 Base unit - RPS

AX64 Base unit, 8 slot Multi Format Modular Audio Interface with dual power socket for redundant PSU

Up to 8 analogue cards  can be installed, providing 64 analogue input or output  audio channels with the renowned 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 is suited for just about any application.

In short, AX64 is the ultimate modular multi-format interface, which is ready to take on a wealth of tasks in the Post Production, Studio, Live Music and Installed Audio spheres. 

Overview

• 1,744 Input and Output Channels
• Multi-Format Audio A/D, D/A and D/D Converter
• Digital Router and Monitoring Interface (Analog expansion available, but not included)
• Thunderbolt 3 I/O (256 Ch.)
• Dante AoIP I/O (256 Ch.)
• MADI I/O (64 Ch.)
• MADI SFP I/O Module Option Available (128 Ch. – SFP not included)
• ADAT I/O (16 Ch.)
• 8 Slots for Optional Multi-Format DAD I/O Cards
• 512x64 Ch. Pro|Mon Summing and Speaker EQ Processing

Features

The basic I/O configuration for the AX64 multi-format interface is:

• 2 Thunderbolt 3 Ports (each w. 15W power)
• 256 Bidirectional Channels at 48 & 96 kHz
• ASIO / Core Audio Thunderbolt PCIe Drivers
• MADI/BNC-Optional 2 x SFP (LC fiber or HD/BNC coax)
• ADAT /Lightpipe (16 Ch.)
• DANTE: 256 Ch. at 48 kHz, 128 Ch. at 96kHz, 64 Ch. at 192 kHz (IP Core)
• WC I/O • SPQ: 64 Ch. with 16 Filters
• Pro|Mon Support
• Summing Processor 64 Output / 512 Input Busses
• Internal Router: 4096 x 4096
• 32bit Floating Point Processing
• 8 Slots for Any Available Expansion Cards
• Avid Eucon Enabled Devices via DADman
• Apple Silicon M1 and Intel Compatible Software
• Control via Ethernet or Thunderbolt Connection
• Dual 110/240V AC Power Connection as Option

Currently Available Expansion Cards:

• 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.)