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Ferrofish Pulse 16 DX - 16x16 AD/DA and Dante/MADI/ADAT Converter

Ferrofish Pulse 16 DX - 16x16 AD/DA and Dante/MADI/ADAT Converter

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The PULSE16DX is the high-quality solution to connect and route a wide range of Analog, MADI, ADAT and Dante equipment – with up to 192 kHz. The high-density converter provides 16 x 16 balanced analoge TRS-I/Os and can handle pro studio levels up to +20dBu – adjustable in 1 dB steps. Combined with a temperature-compensated high-precision clock and an active jitter reduction hardware design, the 354-channel DX delivers an exceptional detailed sound.

On the digital side, the multi-format device provides an optical MADI I/O with 64 I/Os. 2 x 4 ADAT ports can convert all 16 analog I/Os – even with up to 96 kHz. On top of it, the DX adds 64 x 64 channels of Dante/AES67 to an already impressive array of various I/Os – unique in this size and price range.

The Pulse16DX incorporates a Word Clock I/O and a MIDI I/O for embedding signals and remote control of the unit. Many popular features from the flagship A32 have been added as well: Preset Management, Panel Lock and the sophisticated routing matrix. All in all the fan-less, small footprint device is a huge problem solver for studio and live sound applications.
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Product Name Ferrofish Pulse 16 DX - 16x16 AD/DA and Dante/MADI/ADAT Converter
Brand Ferrofish
Condition New
MPN PULSE16DX
UPC 4313042884108
Shipping Option Free Shipping to the Continental U.S.

What's in the Box?

  • Ferrofish Pulse 16 DX - 16x16 AD/DA and Dante/MADI/ADAT Converter
  • Power Supply

Routing Matrix

The internal matrix allows the free routing and splitting of all 176 Inputs to all 176 Outputs in blocks of 8 channels. A very useful feature for all kinds of applications.

This matrix is shown as a grid inside the ROUTING menu. The inputs are shown in the columns, while the rows represent the outputs. A solid square between these lines indicates a connection.

The matrix is saved within the device presets and can be recalled at any time.

Direct Headphone Monitoring

The headphone output on the front allows it to monitor every mono or stereo I/O directly from the unit – no additional device or DAW interface is necessary.

The headphones signal can be easily selected via a dedicated source control on the TFT display.

Fully. Guided. Control.

Two high-resolution TFT displays provide complete control of all features:

  • Detailed level information for all 2 x 16 signals at a glance
  • Analog Gains
  • Routing matrix
  • Headphone control, including source selection.
  • Settings (e. g. Clock, Termination, TFT Brightness, Device Lock)
  • Preset control (Save, Load)

The innovative on-board contextual help, much loved by Ferrofish users, allows it to use this high-tech device, without reaching for the manual.

ADAT I/O

4 + 4 optical ports

16 channels @32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz

16 channels @64kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz

8 channels @128kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz

Latency: 2 samples

MADI I/O

SFP cage for MADI single-mode or multi-mode SFP module

(AES10) 64 channels @32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz

32 channels @64kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz

16 channels @128kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz

MIDI-over-MADI Implemented

Latency: 2 samples

Wordclock

2 x BNC: In / Out

Switchable input termination of 75 ohms

MIDI I/O

MIDI Standard 1.0 / 1996

2 x 5pin I/O port for remote control

Conversion from MIDI to MIDI-over-MADI possible

A/D converter Analog / Digital Converter with 24 Bit Data Path
Outputs (analog)

16 x TRS ¼” (6.3mm), female (analog)

Digital gain: +20dBu...-8dBu in single steps of 1dB

Latency: @48kHz: 12/fs, 0.25ms, @96kHz: 9/fs, 0.09ms, @192kHz: 5/fs, 0.03ms

D/A converter Digital / Analog Converter with 24 Bit Data Path
Inputs (analog)

16 x TRS ¼” (6.3mm), female (analog)

Digital sensitivity: +20dBu...-8dBu in single steps of 1dB

Latency: @48kHz: 7.8/fs, 0.16ms, @96kHz: 5.4/fs, 0.06ms, @192kHz: 6.6/fs, 0.03ms

Op-Amps RC4580
Display 2 x Color-TFT Display
Headphones

1 x ¼” (6.3mm) TRS jack, stereo.

Selectable mono or stereo source

Digitally controlled volume level

PLL Reduction

Digitally controlled PLL with active jitter

Output jitter: 50ps ... 100ps typ.

Int. Clock

TCXO (temp. compensated oscillator) with high accuracy

Init. accuracy: +/-1.5ppm

Temp. drift: +/-2.5ppm

Aging: +/- 1.0ppm

Fuse Polyfuse, internal, self-resetting
Power supply External PSU (12 Volts, 3 amps) included
Power req. 15VA in operation; 0.1VA in standby mode (Efficiency Level VI)
Dimensions Height: 1RU, depth: 19cm (7.5”) (jack dimensions included)
Weight 2 kg (4.4lbs)
Temperature +5° to +45° celsius
Humidity < 75%, non-condensing

Ferrofish Pulse 16 DX - 16x16 AD/DA and Dante/MADI/ADAT Converter

Details
The PULSE16DX is the high-quality solution to connect and route a wide range of Analog, MADI, ADAT and Dante equipment – with up to 192 kHz. The high-density converter provides 16 x 16 balanced analoge TRS-I/Os and can handle pro studio levels up to +20dBu – adjustable in 1 dB steps. Combined with a temperature-compensated high-precision clock and an active jitter reduction hardware design, the 354-channel DX delivers an exceptional detailed sound.

On the digital side, the multi-format device provides an optical MADI I/O with 64 I/Os. 2 x 4 ADAT ports can convert all 16 analog I/Os – even with up to 96 kHz. On top of it, the DX adds 64 x 64 channels of Dante/AES67 to an already impressive array of various I/Os – unique in this size and price range.

The Pulse16DX incorporates a Word Clock I/O and a MIDI I/O for embedding signals and remote control of the unit. Many popular features from the flagship A32 have been added as well: Preset Management, Panel Lock and the sophisticated routing matrix. All in all the fan-less, small footprint device is a huge problem solver for studio and live sound applications.
More Information
Product Name Ferrofish Pulse 16 DX - 16x16 AD/DA and Dante/MADI/ADAT Converter
Brand Ferrofish
Condition New
MPN PULSE16DX
UPC 4313042884108
Shipping Option Free Shipping to the Continental U.S.

What's in the Box?

  • Ferrofish Pulse 16 DX - 16x16 AD/DA and Dante/MADI/ADAT Converter
  • Power Supply
Features

Routing Matrix

The internal matrix allows the free routing and splitting of all 176 Inputs to all 176 Outputs in blocks of 8 channels. A very useful feature for all kinds of applications.

This matrix is shown as a grid inside the ROUTING menu. The inputs are shown in the columns, while the rows represent the outputs. A solid square between these lines indicates a connection.

The matrix is saved within the device presets and can be recalled at any time.

Direct Headphone Monitoring

The headphone output on the front allows it to monitor every mono or stereo I/O directly from the unit – no additional device or DAW interface is necessary.

The headphones signal can be easily selected via a dedicated source control on the TFT display.

Fully. Guided. Control.

Two high-resolution TFT displays provide complete control of all features:

  • Detailed level information for all 2 x 16 signals at a glance
  • Analog Gains
  • Routing matrix
  • Headphone control, including source selection.
  • Settings (e. g. Clock, Termination, TFT Brightness, Device Lock)
  • Preset control (Save, Load)

The innovative on-board contextual help, much loved by Ferrofish users, allows it to use this high-tech device, without reaching for the manual.

Tech Specs
ADAT I/O

4 + 4 optical ports

16 channels @32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz

16 channels @64kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz

8 channels @128kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz

Latency: 2 samples

MADI I/O

SFP cage for MADI single-mode or multi-mode SFP module

(AES10) 64 channels @32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz

32 channels @64kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz

16 channels @128kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz

MIDI-over-MADI Implemented

Latency: 2 samples

Wordclock

2 x BNC: In / Out

Switchable input termination of 75 ohms

MIDI I/O

MIDI Standard 1.0 / 1996

2 x 5pin I/O port for remote control

Conversion from MIDI to MIDI-over-MADI possible

A/D converter Analog / Digital Converter with 24 Bit Data Path
Outputs (analog)

16 x TRS ¼” (6.3mm), female (analog)

Digital gain: +20dBu...-8dBu in single steps of 1dB

Latency: @48kHz: 12/fs, 0.25ms, @96kHz: 9/fs, 0.09ms, @192kHz: 5/fs, 0.03ms

D/A converter Digital / Analog Converter with 24 Bit Data Path
Inputs (analog)

16 x TRS ¼” (6.3mm), female (analog)

Digital sensitivity: +20dBu...-8dBu in single steps of 1dB

Latency: @48kHz: 7.8/fs, 0.16ms, @96kHz: 5.4/fs, 0.06ms, @192kHz: 6.6/fs, 0.03ms

Op-Amps RC4580
Display 2 x Color-TFT Display
Headphones

1 x ¼” (6.3mm) TRS jack, stereo.

Selectable mono or stereo source

Digitally controlled volume level

PLL Reduction

Digitally controlled PLL with active jitter

Output jitter: 50ps ... 100ps typ.

Int. Clock

TCXO (temp. compensated oscillator) with high accuracy

Init. accuracy: +/-1.5ppm

Temp. drift: +/-2.5ppm

Aging: +/- 1.0ppm

Fuse Polyfuse, internal, self-resetting
Power supply External PSU (12 Volts, 3 amps) included
Power req. 15VA in operation; 0.1VA in standby mode (Efficiency Level VI)
Dimensions Height: 1RU, depth: 19cm (7.5”) (jack dimensions included)
Weight 2 kg (4.4lbs)
Temperature +5° to +45° celsius
Humidity < 75%, non-condensing
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