ACE - DANTE

Portable Smart Audio Platform
ACE is a compact audio platform built for professional workflows in a travel-ready format.

Dante Audio Networking
The Dante version provides native network audio connectivity for modern live, playback, broadcast, and installation setups.

Flexible ACE Modes
Choose a workflow mode for playback, PA system control, or full custom routing.

Playback Workflow Support
Playback Mode helps manage primary and backup computers, vocal inserts, and clean output routing.

Built-In Redundancy
ACE supports smart redundancy features to help keep audio running reliably during critical shows.

PA Drive Rack Control
PA Mode gives engineers quick access to processing tools for system tuning and live sound control.

Custom Signal Routing
PRODIGY Mode opens up advanced routing, mixing, snapshots, and signal design for custom setups.

Compact Hardware Design
ACE is small enough to travel easily while still offering professional connectivity and control.

Touchscreen Operation
The front panel display and controls make setup, monitoring, and navigation simple.

Multiple Monitoring Outputs
Dedicated headphone outputs provide flexible monitoring options for different users or workflows.

Analog and Digital I/O
ACE includes mic, line, AES3, MADI, and Dante connectivity for a wide range of professional systems.

Redundant USB-C Power
Dual locking USB-C power inputs help improve reliability in portable and live environments.

Remote Management
The management network port allows ACE to be configured and controlled within a larger system.

General Specifications
Device Type: Compact Smart Audio Platform
Control Modes: Playback Mode, PA Mode, PRODIGY Mode
Control Software: globcon

Interfaces
MADI Ports: 4 x SFP empty cages
Audio Network: 2 x RJ45 1 Gbit/s
Management Network: 1 x RJ45 1 Gbit/s
Analog Input: 4 x MIC/LINE via DSUB-25
Analog Output: 4 x LINE via DSUB-25
AES3 I/O: 4 x AES3 input/output via DSUB-25
Word Clock I/O: 2 x coaxial BNC
Word Clock Termination: 75 Ω switchable
GPIO: 2 x GPI voltage input via DSUB-9
GPIO Output: 2 x GPO MOSFET switch via DSUB-9
USB Control: 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A
USB Control: 1 x USB 3.1 Type-C lockable

Dante Audio Network
Network Format: Dante
Network Ports: 2 x RJ45
Network Speed: 1 Gbit/s
Channel Count: 64 I/O channels at 1 FS
Supported Sample Rate: 48 kHz

Headphone Outputs
6.3 mm Outputs: 4 x TRS jack
3.5 mm Output: 1 x TRS jack
Output Mode: Mono / Stereo
Output Level: Max. +18 dBu
SNR: -118 dB RMS, 20 Hz - 20 kHz
THD+N @ 0 dBFS: -109 dB @ 600 Ω

Digital Audio
Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
Sample Rate Tolerance: +/- 12.5%
MADI Formats: 48k Frame, 96k Frame
MADI Channel Modes: 56 / 57 / 64 channel
MADI High Sample Rate Mode: S/MUX
AES3 SRC: Supported

Analog Audio
Input Sensitivity: -55 dBu to +24 dBu
PAD: -9 dB switchable
Phantom Power: +48 V switchable

A/D Conversion
SNR @ 0 dB Gain: -118 dBFS RMS, 20 Hz - 20 kHz
THD @ -1 dBFS: -113 dB
EIN @ 60 dB Gain: -118 dBu, 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Frequency Response: -0.5 dB, 10 Hz to FS/2

D/A Conversion
SNR: -119 dB, 20 Hz - 20 kHz
THD+N @ -0 dBFS: -109 dB @ 24 dBu

Processing and Modes
Playback Mode: Full Channel Routing, EARS
PA Mode: 8 Flex Channels, 8 IIR Processors, 8 Delay Processors, 8 Dynamic Processors, 4 FIR Filters, 4 Input Managers, 8 Summing Busses, 8 Output Matrix Mixer
PRODIGY Mode: Advanced Routing, Mixing, Summing, Snapshots, Redundancy Features
Smaart Integration: Native support in PA Mode
Optional DSP Features: FastSRC, Automix, Additional DSP Packs

Power
Power Supply: External 60 W grounded
Power Inputs: 2 x USB-C lockable
Power Redundancy: Dual USB-C
Power Consumption: Max. 60 W

Display and Controls
Display Size: 3.5 in
Display Type: Backlight LED LCD, IPS Transmissive
Resolution: 340 x 800 px
Touch Display: Supported
Encoder: 1 x push encoder
Buttons: 2 x push buttons
Status LEDs: Power supply 1, Power supply 2

Physical
Width: 310 mm
Height: 1 RU, 44 mm
Depth: 210 mm
Weight: About 2.5 kg