February 24th 2025: Prism Sound is excited to announce the launch of two powerful new expansion cards for the award-winning DREAM-ADA modular conversion system: the 8 channel Mic/Line Input Card and the 128 channel MADI I/O Card.
These additions further enhance the Dreams already exceptional flexibility, opening up new possibilities for studios, broadcast facilities, live sound, and immersive audio applications.
The new 8 channel Mic/Line Input Card brings high-quality microphone preamplification directly into the DREAM-ADA. Designed with the same meticulous engineering as the company’s renowned conversion technology, this card delivers pristine, transparent low noise audio capture. Controlled by the slick user interface or directly from ProTools software. It seamlessly integrates with existing DREAM-ADA systems, providing an all-in-one solution for recording and processing at the highest level.
Meanwhile, the MADI I/O Card extends the DREAM-ADA connectivity, making it an even more powerful hub for professional audio workflows. The MADI Card offers high-channel-count, low-latency connectivity. Each card supports up to four SFP modules, providing incredible flexibility for digital audio routing up to 64×64 channels at 192kHz per card.
Key Features:
- Supports up to 4 SFP modules per card for scalable I/O
- Two SFP variants are available: MADI-SFP Coax (Coaxial) & MADI-SFP Opt (Optical)
- When run at 48kHz and 96kHz, additional SFPs can be used to provide ‘out the box’ redundant MADI transmission
- Mix and match Optical & Coaxial SFPs on a single card with each SFP module providing a (mode dependent) maximum of: 64×64 channels at 48kHz, 32×32 channels at 96kHz, or 16×16 channels at 192kHz
“The Dream ADA was already the most flexible and accurate conversion system available, and these new expansion options push it even further,” said Mark Evans, Sales Director at Prism Sound. “With the addition of the high-performance 8 channel mic input card and expanded digital connectivity, the DREAM-ADA is now an even more powerful tool for professionals who demand the best.”
These new capabilities make the DREAM-ADA a perfect fit for a wide range of applications, from world-class recording studios and high-profile live performances to permanent installations in prestigious venues such as the Royal Opera House. Whether capturing the delicate nuances of an orchestral performance, ensuring pristine audio for live concerts, or integrating seamlessly into complex broadcast workflows, the expanded DREAM-ADA system delivers the ultimate in flexibility and sound quality.
With these latest additions, Prism Sound continues to set new standards in digital audio conversion, offering the perfect solution for engineers and producers looking for unparalleled accuracy, flexibility, and performance.
For more information about the Prism Sound Dream ADA, click here.
