ADA24

High-Quality Audio Conversion
Delivers clean and transparent analogue-to-digital and digital-to-analogue conversion for professional use.

Dante Audio-over-IP Integration
Connects directly to Dante networks, enabling flexible audio routing over standard Ethernet.

24 Analogue Inputs and Outputs
Provides 24 balanced line-level inputs and 24 outputs for full system integration.

Selectable Analogue Headroom
Offers +18, +24, or +26 dBu settings to match different studio gear and standards.

88R-Grade Output Amplification
Uses the same output stage as Neve’s 88R console for exceptional analogue performance.

Dual Redundant Dante Ports
Ensures continuous operation with primary and secondary Ethernet connections.

Front Panel OLED Display
Displays system status, sample rate, bit depth, clock source, and metering for all I/O channels.

Remote Control App
Allows engineers to mute or attenuate outputs remotely for speaker and equipment safety.

Precision Clocking
Features low-jitter clocking with word clock I/O for sync across studio systems.

Easy Firmware Updates
Includes desktop app support for firmware upgrades via Ethernet.

Strong Build and Reliable Cooling
2U rackmount unit with external PSU and fan-assisted airflow for stable, long-term operation.

Flexible Network Setup
Supports daisy-chaining and redundancy modes for complex Dante environments.

General Specifications
Device Type: 24×24 A/D D/A Line-Level Dante Audio Interface
Compatibility: Dante™ Audio-over-IP Networks
Circuit Design: 88R-Derived Balanced Line Amplification Technology
Converter Resolution: 32-bit Integer
Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
Clocking: Low-Drift Crystal Oscillator with Precision PLL and DAC Jitter Elimination
Clock I/O: Word Clock In/Out (75 Ω BNC)
Form Factor: 2U 19” Rackmount
Dimensions: 88 mm (H) x 483 mm (W) x 350 mm (D)
Weight: 5.075 kg
Heat Dissipation: 30 W
Power Supply: External PSU (90–240 V AC)
Power Factor: >0.90
Current Draw: 0.14 A @ 240 V AC, 0.33 A @ 90 V AC
Inrush Current: 65 A peak @ 240 V

Gain
Selectable Headroom: +18 dBu (EBU), +24 dBu (US), +26 dBu (SMPTE)

Input/Output
Inputs: 24 Balanced Analogue Line Inputs (3 × DB25, TASCAM standard)
Outputs: 24 Balanced Analogue Line Outputs (3 × DB25, TASCAM standard)
Input Impedance: ≈12 kΩ
Output Impedance: ≈50 Ω
Dante Ports: 2 × RJ-45 (Primary & Secondary)
Word Clock I/O: 75 Ω BNC (In/Out)
Comms Port: RJ-45 Ethernet (for Remote App and Firmware)

Performance
THD+N (ADC): <0.0007% @ 1 kHz, +26 dBu
THD+N (DAC): <0.0008% @ 1 kHz, +26 dBu

Frequency Response (ADC):
– 48 kHz: ±0.1 dBu (10 Hz – 22 kHz)
– 96 kHz: ±0.1 dBu (10 Hz – 30 kHz), ±1 dBu (4 Hz – 44 kHz)
– 192 kHz: ±0.1 dBu (10 Hz – 22 kHz), ±1 dBu (4 Hz – 44 kHz), ±3 dBu (4 Hz – 88 kHz)

Frequency Response (DAC):
– 48 kHz: ±0.1 dBu (5 Hz – 22 kHz)
– 96 kHz: ±0.1 dBu (5 Hz – 40 kHz), ±1 dBu (3 Hz – 46 kHz), ±3 dBu (2 Hz – 46.5 kHz)
– 192 kHz: ±0.1 dBu (5 Hz – 40 kHz), ±1 dBu (3 Hz – 85 kHz), ±3 dBu (2 Hz – 92 kHz)

Dynamic Range (ADC): >119 dBFS (A-weighted, 22 Hz–22 kHz)
Dynamic Range (DAC): >122 dBFS (A-weighted, 22 Hz–22 kHz)
Noise (DAC): < –96 dBu (A-weighted)
Inter-Channel Crosstalk: < –110 dBu @ 1 kHz
Latency: Determined by Dante Network Configuration

Control & Monitoring
Front Panel: OLED Display, Input/Output Meters, Menu Navigation
Meter LED Colours: Green (>–50 dBFS), Amber (–6 dBFS), Red (Clip > –0.6 dBFS)
OLED Metering: Input/Output Level Display (24 Channels Each)
Remote Control: Neve ADA24 Remote App (Output Attenuation & Mute)
Attenuation Range: 0.0 dB to –127.5 dB in 0.5 dB steps
State Recall: Retains Attenuation and Mute States on Power Cycle

Connectivity Standards
Input/Output Connectors: DB25 (TASCAM Standard Pinout)
Ethernet: CAT5e/CAT6 via Gigabit Switch
Dante Daisy-Chaining: Supported (Switched Mode)
Redundancy: Supported (Primary & Secondary Dante Ports)