Ferrofish Pulse 16 16 x 16 AD/DA Converter with ADAT

Equipped for high performance

The Ferrofish Pulse16 leverages the latest generation of high-performance, low-latency converter technology from Cirrus Logic. Combined with a high-precision, temperature-compensated clock and active jitter reduction, the fan-less hardware design of the Pulse16 delivers an incredibly detailed sound. The Pulse16 is fitted with word clock and MIDI I/O for embedding signals and remote control. Many popular features from Ferrofish’s flagship A32 are onboard as well, including preset management, a panel lock, and a sophisticated routing matrix.

Internal routing matrix

The Pulse16 has an internal matrix that allows you to freely route and split of all 48 inputs to all 48 outputs in blocks of eight channels, while an integrated front-panel headphone output lets you monitor every mono or stereo I/O directly from the unit. These features are shown on the TFT displays and are easy to control with the Ferrofish Smart Guide system.

Dual TFT display

Two high-resolution TFT displays provide detailed level information for all 2 x 16 signals at a glance. A much-appreciated Ferrofish standard feature is also onboard — innovative on-board contextual help — allowing to use this high-tech unit without cracking the manual.

The enduring ADAT Lightpipe format

Engineers at Sweetwater use the ADAT format all the time. Developed for the Alesis Digital Audio Tape machine in 1991, the ADAT Lightpipe interface remains one of the most affordable ways to transfer a variety of audio channels. It’s a reliable, standardized format included on a wide range of today’s equipment. The format’s inclusion in the Ferrofish Pulse16 makes this converter invaluable for a broad array of studio and live sound applications, day in and day out.

Ferrofish Pulse16 16 x 16 AD/DA, & ADAT Converter Features:

• 16 x 16 I/O on balanced TRS
• 2 x 4 ADAT TOSlink optical ports
• SFP port for optional expansion module
• Optional Optical MADI I/O upgrade (SFP module available separately)
• Front-panel stereo TRS Headphone jack
• Wordclock I/O on BNC connector
• MIDI I/O for remote connection
• Internal routing matrix
• Quality crafted in Germany

Tech Specs

• Type:AD/DA Converter
• Channels:16
• A to D:Yes
• D to A:Yes
• Sample Rate:96kHz
• Bit Depth:24-bit
• Analog Inputs:16 x 1/4" TRS
• Analog Outputs:16 x 1/4" TRS
• Digital Inputs:4 x Optical Toslink (ADAT)
• Digital Outputs:4 x Optical Toslink (ADAT)
• Headphones:1 x 1/4"
• MIDI I/O:In/Out
• Clock Inputs:1 x BNC (word clock)
• Clock Outputs:1 x BNC (word clock)
• Expansion Slots:MADI SFP Module (sold separately)
• Rack Spaces:1U
• Power Source:12V External power supply
• Height:1.75"
• Depth:7.5"
• Weight:4.4 lbs.
• Manufacturer Part Number:Pulse 16