Ferrofish Verto 32 User manual

Owners Manual
FERROFISH VERTO32, VERTO64 & VERTOMX
Professional ADAT / MADI <> Dante Converter
FERROFISH – Brüderstrasse 10, 53545 Linz am Rhein
www.ferrofish.com
Version 2.0f

IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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and operating instructions in the literature.
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that can cause an electric shock.
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voltages that can cause dangerous potentially lethal shocks.
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1. Do not use this device near water.
2. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not spray liquid cleaner onto the faceplate or into the ventilation
slots. This may damage the front panel or cause a dangerous condition.
3. Only install in accordance with the instructions of the manufacturer.
4. Do not install or operate near heat sources as stoves, radiators or other devices that may produce
heat.
5. NEVER defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug type. When the provided plug doesn’t fit
into the outlet, please consult an qualified electrician for further help.
6. Use power adaptors and accessories specified by the manufacturer only.
7. Protect the power cord from being pinched or walked on.
8. Unplug this device during lightning storms or when not in use for longer periods of time.
9. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel only. Servicing is requires when the device has
been damaged in any way, such as when liquids have been spilled of objects have been fallen into
the device or the device has been dropped. Also when the device does no longer work normally
or has been exposed to rain or moisture.
10. This unit generates heat when operated normally. Operate in a well ventilated environment with
at least 1RU space between any other peripherial equipment.
11. This product in combination with headphones or other external amplifiers and speakers may
produce sound levels that could lead to a permanent hearing loss. Do not operate at higher or
uncomfortable volume levels for a longer time. If you are experiencing ringing in your ears, a loss
of high frequency sound information or other hearing loss, please contact an audiologist
immediately.
12. WARNING: To reduce the risk of an electric shock or fire, do not expose the device to rain or
moisture.
13. This power supply of this audio device may cause electronic interference to surrounding objects.
If you find that this or any surrounding unit is malfunctioning, try resetting the device, relocating
it or a install a powerline conditioner by an electrician.
14. Always use a stand, 19“ rack or table designed for the use of pro audio equipment. In a permanent
installation make sure that damage or even injury will not result from the mounting of the device
or from cables pulling on the device. When using a cart, use caution when moving the device inside
the cart to avoid injury from tipping-over.

Introduction
Dear customer,
thank you for purchasing our product. We are very pleased that you
have chosen the Verto series from our product range. It is designed as
an easy format converter between ADAT (Verto32 & Verto64) or MADI
(VertoMX) and the DANTE protocol. We have developed three different
models so that you can choose the one most suited to your needs. The
Verto32 and Verto64 have 32x32 and 64x64 I/O channels respectively, for
an easy integration of devices with ADAT ports. When using MADI
devices the VertoMX is the perfect solution; offering both optical and
coaxial MADI I/O ports. All Verto models also incorporate MIDI I/O for
sending and/or receiving MIDI commands via the MADI port (VertoMX
only). This means it’s possible to transmit 64x64 audio channels plus
MIDI commands up to 2km with the Multimode MADI module. It is even
possible to bridge distances of up to 10km via MADI glass fiber with the
optional single-mode MADI module, installation of which can easily be
done by the end-user.
We sincerely hope that you will enjoy using your Verto as much as we
enjoyed developing it. Should you have any suggestions, praise or
criticism for us, please visit us on Facebook or at www.ferrofish.com –
a handwritten letter is of course also happily received.
Best regards from Linz on Rhine. The Ferrofish Team
Scope of Delivery
1x Verto converter
1x Owners Manual
1x Power supply 12V
1x LC / SC adapter cable (VertoMX only)
1x Locking plate for ADAT cables including mounting accessories (Verto 32 only)
2x Locking plate for ADAT cables including mounting accessories (Verto 64 only)
(Fitting of locking plates only guaranteed when using Ferrofish ADAT cables)

Product description:
The Verto series of devices serve as converters for your ADAT or MADI
devices. They make the integration of existing gear into a DANTE
environment quick and easy. All essential settings are made via DANTE.
The fanless and low heat-generating design also makes the Verto series
perfect for installation in acoustically sensitive environments.
Front panel VERTO32 und VERTO64
The LEDs and operating elements are explained as follows (left to right):
1. DANTE LED: The DANTE LED indicates the state of the DANTE
network. When the LED is lit permanently, a connection to the
DANTE network exists. A flashing LED indicates that DANTE has
muted all channels. This may have been caused by e.g. a missing
net- work signal or a change of the sample rate in the DANTE
network.
2. ADAT Inputs (Verto 32: 1-4, Verto 64: 1-8): These status LEDs
indicate when an ADAT input has been successfully synchronized
to the DANTE network’s word clock. These LEDs are not input
indicators. If the LED flashes, the synchronization process has
failed. If it is lit continuously, interrupted by short flickering, both
devices are „master“.
3. Power LED: The LED lights up continuously when the device is
switched on and ready for operation. It flashes slowly when the
device is booting. If you hold down the power button, the LED
will rapidly flash to indicate the imminent shutdown of the
device.
4. Power button: This button turns the Verto on and off. To switch
off the unit, press and hold the button for at least 3 seconds.

Front panel VERTOMX
The LEDs and operating elements are explained as follows (left to right):
1. DANTE LED: The DANTE LED indicates the state of the DANTE
network. When the LED is lit permanently, a connection to the
DANTE network exists. A flashing LED indicates that DANTE has
muted all channels. This may have been caused by e.g. a missing
network signal or a change of the sample rate in the DANTE network.
2. MADI Input (optical): This status LED is permanently lit when the
optical MADI input receives a valid signal and the Verto has
successfully synchronized to it. It is not an input indicator for MADI
signals. If the LED flashes, the synchronization process has failed. If
it is lit continuously, interrupted by short flickering, both devices are
„master“.
3. MADI Input (coaxial): This status LED is permanently lit when the
coaxial MADI input receives a valid signal and the Verto has
successfully synchronized to it. The LED is not an input indicator for
MADI signals. If the LED flashes, the synchronization process has
failed. If the LED is lit continuously, interrupted by short flickering,
both devices are „master“. If the LED is lit with half brightness a valid
signal is detected at both MADI inputs, but MADI optical is used.
4. Sample rate - LEDs: These show the sample rate of the DANTE
network.
5. Power LED: The LED lights up continuously when the device is
switched on and ready for operation. It flashes slowly when the
device is booting. If you hold down the power button, the LED will
rapidly flash to indicate the imminent shutdown of the device.
6. Power button: This button turns the Verto on and off. To switch off
the unit, press and hold the button for at least 3 seconds.

If a valid MADI signal is present on the optical and the coaxial port at
the same time, the optical port is automatically used for conversion
to DANTE. If you want to use the coaxial MADI input please remove
the optical MADI cable.
Rear plate VERTO32 und VERTO64
The connections of the Verto32 and 64 explained as follows (left to right):
1. Power supply: Connect the power supply here and lock it with the
coupling nut. Thus, the plug cannot slip out unintentionally.
2. ADAT I/Os: Connect your ADAT devices using optical Toslink cables.
The black flaps are ADAT inputs, the white flaps are outputs. Use the
included locking plates to avoid unintentional slip out of the Toslink
connectors.
3. MIDI I/O: Both the MADI and the DANTE data streams can be used
to send and receive MIDI messages. These are embedded in the
MADI data stream (MIDI-over-MADI).
4. WORDCLOCK I/O: Transmit or receive word clock to or from the
Verto using these connectors. We recommend setting the
connected devices to “slave“.
5. DANTE (PRI/SEC): Use this port to connect the unit to a DANTE
network. Use a commercially available Ethernet cable (at least CAT5
or better) and connect it to the PRI (primary) port . Use the SEC port
for a redundant network. For more information about redundant
operation please visit: www.audinate.com

Rear plate VERTOMX
The connections of the VertoMX are explained as follows (left to right):
1. Power supply: Connect the power supply here and lock it with the
coupling nut. Thus, the plug cannot slip out unintentionally.
2. MADI I/O (coaxial): Use these connectors for devices with coaxial
BNC MADI.
3. MADI I/O (optical): Connect your optical fiber MADI equipment to
these ports. Depending on the specification of your MADI
equipment, this can be done either directly at the device via the LC
connector or via the included SC-LC adaptor.
4. MIDI I/O: Both the MADI and the DANTE data streams can be used
to send and receive MIDI messages. These are embedded in the
MADI data stream (MIDI-over-MADI) .
5. WORDCLOCK I/O: Transmit word clock to or from the Verto using
these connectors. We recommend setting the connected devices to
„slave“.
6. DANTE (PRI/SEC): Use this port to connect the unit to a DANTE
network. Use a commercially available Ethernet cable (at least CAT5
or better) and connect it to the PRI (primary) port. Use the SEC port
for a redundant network. For more information about redundant
operation please visit: www.audinate.com

Clocking (!IMPORTANT!)
Generally, in a network of DANTE devices, at least one of them should
be set to „master / leader“. Therefore set all devices connected to the
BNC/Wordclock port of the Verto should be set to „slave / follower“.
If there are several DANTE devices connected to a network, then set
your preferred device inside the DANTE controller to „Preferred
Master“.
In rare cases the DANTE network may need to set to "slave / follower".
In this case, uncheck "Preferred Master" on the VERTO in the Dante
controller and check "enable sync to external". Then feed a master clock
signal to the VERTO via the BNC IN connector. The word clock signal
must be very accurate in this case, otherwise drop-outs and clicks may
occur.
Please note that the VERTO cannot generate a word clock signal from
a MADI or ADAT audio stream. Connecting devices that can only run
as wordclock master and not providing any wordclock output cannot
be connected to a Verto.
If the VERTO is to run as a word clock slave, the word clock signal must
be supplied via the BNC In on the Verto.
Operation
Operating the Verto series is simple. Connect the included power supply
to the corresponding connector on the back of the Verto. Connect the
ADAT (Verto32 and 64) or MADI (VertoMX) devices to their respective ports
on the back panel. Lastly, connect an Ethernet cable (at least CAT5 or
better) to an existing DANTE network or to a computer with DANTE
Virtual Soundcard installed (for example) and the optionally available
DANTE Controller application (recommended).

All settings (Bit depth, sample rate etc.) of the Verto are being set at the
Dante Controller application from Audinate. To download Dante
Controller for free please visit: www.audinate.com
Technical specifications
DANTE I/O: 2x Ethernet jacks (PRI/SEC), 1GBit
64x64 channel Brooklyn II Board built-in
ADAT I/O: 4x4 optical Toslink ADAT Ports (Verto32)
(Verto32 & 32x32 channels at 48kHz, 16x16 channels at 96kHz
Verto64 only) 8x8 optical Toslink ADAT Ports (Verto64)
64x64 channels at 48kHz, 32x32 channels at 96kHz
MADI I/O: SFP Slot for MADI single- or multi-mode SFP-module
(AES10) multi-mode module equipped by default, long frame (64Ch) output
(VERTOMX) 64x64 channels at 44.1kHz to 48kHz
32x32 channels at 88.2kHz to 96kHz
16x16 channels at 176.4kHz to 192kHz
MIDI-over-MADI implemented
Wordclock: 2 x BNC In / Out, male
75 Ohm termination set to „on“ by default
MIDI I/O: MIDI Standard 1.0 / 1996
2 x DIN 5pin jacks In/Out
Conversion between MIDI and „MIDI-over-MADI“ possible
Fuse: Polyfuse, internal, self-resetting
Power Requ.: 14.4VA (1.2A at 12V DC)
Operat. Temp: +5°C to +45°C
Humidity: <75%, non-condensing
Dimensions: 22 x 09 x 4,5 cm (without rack-mounts)
Weight: 0,9kg

Troubleshooting
Error
Possible cause
Troubleshooting
POWER LED does not light
Power supply not plugged in or
defective
The device is switched off
Check the power supply
Switch on the device with the
power button
POWER LED flashes quickly
POWER button pressed
(POWER LED flashing quickly
indicated an shutdown of the
unit in the next seconds)
The POWER LED flashes quickly
when the power button is
pressed on a switched on
device
POWER LED flashes slowly
POWER button pressed
A slowly flashing POWER LED
indicates that the Verto is
booting. Wait approx. 20s for
the boot-up-sequence to finish
DANTE LED does not light up
(see Power LED)
Mains cable defective or the
wrong type (crossed) is used
Verto is booting
Error inside the Dante network
Use a different network cable
Wait approximately 20s until
the boot process is finished
Check the functioning of the
Dante network
DANTE LED is flashing
No connection to the Dante
network.
Device is set to „Slave /
Follower“ but no „Master /
Leader“ device was found on
the Dante Network
Sample rate on the network has
been changed.
Check the functioning of the
Dante network
Set one device of the Dante
Network to „Master/Leader“
While changing sample rate,
the outputs are being muted for
a short time. This is normal.
MADI coaxial LED lights low
Both ports (opto & coax)
receive a valid signal
This is a status indication, not
an error
Both signals are valid, but the
optical port is automatically
used for DANTE
ADAT Input LED flashes
The sync process between
ADAT and Dante has failed
Set all connected ADAT devices
to „Slave / Follower“.
ADAT Input LED is lit constantly,
regularly interrupted by regular
flickering
Both devices of the digital
networks are set to „Master /
Leader“
Set all connected ADAT devices
to „Slave / Follower“.

CE conformity
EMC
This device fully complies to all harmonized standards for the
approximation of laws of the member states for the electromechanical
compatibility (EMC:2014/30/EU) and European Low Voltage Directive
2014/35/EU.
RoHS
This device has been produced with lead free solder according to the EU
directive 2011/65/EU and therein contained maximum permissible
values for hazardous substances found in electronic devices.
FCC Declaration
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Responsible Party in USA:Synthax United States, 6600 NW 16th Street,
Suite 10, Ft Lauderdale, Florida, 33313 T.:754.206.4220
Trade Name: FERROFISH, Model Numbers: Verto.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING: Any modifications or other changes to this unit not approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.
Note on Waste Disposal (WEEE)
According to common law of the EU states directive
RL2002/96/EG (WEEE – Directive on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment) this product must be recycled after
final use and/or end of its lifetime.
In case a disposal of electronic waste is not possible, the
recycling can also be done by the manufacturer. For this the device has
to be sent free to the door to:
FERROFISH GmbH, Brüderstraße 10, 53545 Linz / Rhein, Germany.
All un-prepaid shippings will be rejected and returned on the sender’s
costs.
Service
No serviceable parts inside. Do not open this device.

Legal information
Warranty
Every Verto is thoroughly checked and tested. Ferrofish grants a
warranty of two years after purchase thru an authorized dealer or
distributor. The invoice is needed as a proof-of-purchase.
In case of an permanent malfunction or any other defect under warranty
that can’t be fixed by support, please contact your dealer and inquire a
repair under warranty.
Damages caused by improper installation or inappropriate usage are not
covered by warranty. Fixing these damages will be liable to pay costs.
Claim for damages of any kind, in particular consequential damage or
loss are not covered. A liability exceeding the merchandise value of an
Verto is also not covered. We refer to the general terms and conditions
of Ferrofish GmbH.
Disclaimer of liability
This documentation has been created to the best of knowledge and
belief on the current state of technology. Ferrofish assumes no
responsibility either expressed or implied for the accuracy,
completeness and correctness of this documentation.
In no event Ferrofish GmbH will be liable for any kind of data loss or data
error caused thru the use of our product or documentation.
In particular Ferrofish GmbH excludes liability upon consequential
damage caused by the use of this product or the documentation.

Trademarks and Copyrights
All trademarks used in this manual are property of their respective
owners and are used for descriptive purpose only. This also applies to
text passages, where appropriate copyright marks or trademarks are
missing.
Although the contents of this users guide have been checked for errors,
FERROFISH cannot guarantee that it is correct. Ferrofish does not accept
responsibility for any misleading or incorrect information within this
manual.
Copying any part of the manual or any commercial exploitation of these
media without prior permission from Ferrofish is strictly prohibited.
Ferrofish reserves the right to change specifications at any time without
prior notice. Product and documentation is subject to the terms and
conditions of Ferrofish GmbH at the latest state.
Thank you for reading this manual completely. We are very pleased. Thank you very
much und goodbye – your team from FERROFISH.

Notes:

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All rights reserved. © 2021 Ferrofish GmbH, Version 2.0f
Written by: Jürgen Kindermann and Jan Gerhard