The Pulse 16 DX is a high-quality and affordable AD/DA converter from German manufacturer Ferrofish, offering 16 x 16 studio-grade, balanced analogue inputs and outputs to and from ADAT, MADI and Dante – probably the most widely used digital audio interfaces available.
In addition to its studio-grade analogue inputs and outputs, the Pulse 16 DX offers an impressive number of digital interfaces - ready for any task.
All equipment, whether analogue, ADAT, or MADI is brought together into the device, and can be distributed over a sophisticated routing matrix in groups of 8 channels.
And that’s not all: The Dante interface with 64 x 64 channels (also integrated into the routing matrix), redundantly implemented via two RJ45 sockets, connects the Pulse 16 DX to the network: Dante opens up a new dimension of flexibility.
No matter which analogue or digital signals are to be connected: the Pulse 16 DX is your faithful friend in the studio or out on tour.
Up to 64 x 64 channels (or 16 x 16 channels at 192kHz) can be transmitted over a single optical MADI cable pair, making high-end multichannel recording simple. Alongside the MADI I/O, numerous ADAT channels are also provided: At 96kHz, 4 x 4 ADAT ports transfer 16 x 16 channels.
Packed in a compact 1U enclosure, the Pulse 16 DX delivers studio levels of up to +20dBu (individually adjustable in 1dB steps) via its 32 TRS connectors, whilst the low-latency converters - accompanied by a temperature-compensated clock and jitter reduction PLL - guarantee crystal-clear, transparent sound.
Configuring the device from the front panel is a breeze thanks to the two TFT screens. No need to consult the manual - all information is displayed clearly and easily found via the Pulse 16 DX’s menu system, all of which can also be remote-controlled via MIDI using Ferrofish’s RemoteFish control software.
The headphone output can be set to monitor any analogue or digital input or output: ideal for monitoring and troubleshooting.
All 176 x 176 analogue and digital channels of the Pulse16 DX are brought together in groups of 8 using the internal routing matrix. For easy monitoring, any channel, mono or stereo, can be selected for headphone output.
Keep track of all 32 analogue channels at any time, with all input and output levels visible via the front panel’s two TFT screens. Status information and other functions are presented clearly and intuitively via the onboard menu system, so no need to consult the manual.
The Pulse 16 DX has a modular MADI interface: The MADI SFP slot is equipped with an optical LC multimode module (included), which can be replaced, for example, by a Singlemode module, or a BNC connection (sold separately). In addition to the 64 x 64 audio channels, a MIDI signal is also embedded, which can be used for device control and for routing to the MIDI I/O connections.
The Pulse 16 DX can also function as a flexible digital audio format converter - freely converting between ADAT, MADI and Dante (in blocks of 8 channels) - making it easy to bring your ADAT and MADI gear onto a Dante network, or route your Dante channels back out as MADI etc.
The most recent converter generation from Cirrus Logic combines with an active digital jitter reduction circuit, resulting in highly detailed resolution and exceptional overall sound quality.
Whether you're working in 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz or 192 kHz – the Ferrofish Pulse 16 DX can deliver a full complement of 16 x 16 channels at the highest quality.
Remote control your Ferrofish Pulse 16 DX via MIDI with Ferrofish’s RemoteFish software, available as a free download for both Mac and PC.
RemoteFish provides an extended user interface for control over all input and output gains, channel routing, adjusting settings, and saving and loading presets, including control over multiple Ferrofish devices.
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