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The Ferrofish PULSE16 AE is a versatile and compact AD/DA converter designed for seamless integration into studio or live setups. With 16 high-quality balanced analog inputs and outputs, it ensures precise and clean signal conversion. The PULSE16 AE offers full visual control via its vibrant front-panel displays, simplifying real-time monitoring and configuration.
Built to accommodate professional workflows, its robust clocking options and compatibility with standard studio connections make it an essential tool for engineers seeking reliable performance in a 19″ 1HU rack form factor. With the Ferrofish Rack Mount Kit RMK2, two half-width devices (such as the PULSE8 AE or VERTO) can be combined into a single 1HU unit and securely installed in a 19″ rack. The precisely milled aluminium components ensure a stable, perfectly fitted connection and a clean, unified front appearance in any studio or live rack.
PULSE16 AE SPECIFICATIONS
Analog I/O
- 16 balanced TRS inputs (¼-inch / 6.3 mm)
- 16 balanced TRS outputs (¼-inch / 6.3 mm)
- Headphone Output (¼-inch / 6.3 mm)
ADAT Connectivity
- 4 ADAT input ports
- 4 ADAT output ports
- Supports SMUX for higher sample rates:
32 channels at 48 kHz, 16 channels at 96 kHz, 8 channels at 192 kHz
Clocking
- Word Clock input and output (BNC connectors)
- Internal high-stability clock or external sync via ADAT or Word Clock
Routing
- Per-channel routing
Signal Monitoring
- High-resolution front-panel displays for input and output level monitoring
- Multi-colored LED meters for clear visual feedback
Controls & User Interface
- Front-panel control knob and buttons for quick navigation and setup
Connectivity
- USB-C and TRS-MIDI Type A for remote control via Ferrofish RemoteFish software, remote control via MIDI CC and for firmware updates
- Remote control via MIDI controller commands (MIDI CC)
- MIDI port for firmware updates and future features
Headphone Output:
- 6.3mm jack output
- Amplification power adjustable in four stages
- Digital volume control with 1 dB resolution
- Dedicated monitoring path via a separate ESS DAC
DSP Processing
- Expandable via optional DSP stick
Digital-to-Analog Conversion
- DAC: ESS ES9017
- 32-bit / 192 kHz
- DNR: 120 dB
- THD+N: –110 dB
- Output impedance: 110 Ω
Analog-to-Digital Conversion
- ADC: ESS ES9840Q
- 32-bit / 192 kHz
- DNR: 116 dB
- THD+N: –108 dB
- Input impedance: 6 kΩ
Headphone Output
- ¼-inch / 6.3 mm jack output
- Amplification adjustable in four stages
- Digital volume control with 1 dB resolution
- Supported impedance range: 15 – 600 Ω
Dedicated monitoring path via separate DAC ES9023
Internal Word Clock
- 125 MHz high-precision oscillator
- Initial accuracy: ±1.5 ppm
- Temperature drift: ±2.5 ppm
- Aging: ±1 ppm
PLL (Phase-Locked Loop)
- Digitally controlled PLL with active jitter reduction
Power Supply
- Voltage: 12 V DC / 3 A
- Power consumption: 12 VA (nominal), <1 VA (standby)
- Connector: 2.54 mm barrel jack with locking screw
- Center-positive connector
- Included in the package
Fuse
- Internal polyfuse, self-resetting
Operating Conditions
- Temperature range: +5 °C to +45 °C
- Humidity: <75 %, non-condensing
Form Factor
- Rack-mountable 19“/1HU
- Dimensions: 50 × 4.4 x 19 cm
- Weight 2 kg