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


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


 
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List Price: $2,299.00
Product Price: $2,149.00
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Mfg Model SKU Pulse16DX



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Product Code : PULSE16DX
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Ferrofish Pulse 16 DX, 16x16 AD/DA, Dante, MADI and ADAT Converter

Product Highlights

  • Cirrus Logic 24 Bit / 192 kHz converter
  • 16 x16 channels analog I/O
  • DANTE I/O (2x RJ45 Dante)
  • Optical MADI I/O (SFP module)
  • Single- or multimode-operation via SFP module
  • Word clock I/O (BNC)
  • MIDI I/O for remote connection
  • Routing matrix
  • 2 x TFT screens allow complete control of all levels and settings on the device
  • Active-jitter-elimination circuit
  • Input gain of all analog channels switchable in 1dB steps (-8 dBu to +20 dBu)
  • Output level of all analog channels switchable in 1dB steps (-8 dBu to +20 dBu)
  • Headphone out
  • Fan-less
  • 19", 1 RU

The Swiss-Army knife of audio. Dantified


The PULSE16 DX 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 analogue TRS-I/Os. 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 PULSE16 DX 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.

High Quality AD/DA
The PULSE16 DX uses the most recent low-latency AD&DA generation from Cirrus Logic. The high performance converters capture and restore audio signals with all details, a highly neutral frequency response and low distortion. All analog inputs and output are using balanced TRS jacks and can be set independently to levels between -8dBu and +20dBu in steps of 1 dB.

Dante Plug & Play Eco System
The PULSE16 DX fits directly into scalable network infrastructures of the Dante Eco System - with Plug & Play. The powerful Dante control software allows the routing of all channels freely within the network. Combined with the Virtual Dante soundcard, the PULSE16 DX turns into a powerful audio interface.

Optical MADI I/O
The PULSE16 DX provides a MADI SFP module with optical LC connector. The MADI I/O supports daisy-chain delay compensation and carries MIDI-over-MADI. The default Multimode module can be exchanged with a Singlemode module.

Internal Routing Matrix
The PULSE16 DX provides a sophisticated internal matrix for the free routing and splitting of all 176 Ins to all 176 Outs in blocks of 8 channels. The headphone output on the front allows it to monitor every mono or stereo I/O directly on the unit.

Dual TFT Display
Two high-resolution TFT displays provide detailed level information for all 2 x 16 analog signals - allowing the overview of the signal flow in and out of the unit. The innovative on-board contextual help, much loved by Ferrofish users, allows it to use the high-tech device, without reaching for the manual.

Flexible Remote Control
The PULSE16 DX can be remotely controlled via MIDI, MIDI-over-MADI and the Dante Network. Dante and MADI audio streams can be used to send and receive embedded MIDI messages.

Inputs & Outputs

Analog I/O
The PULSE16 DX provides a unique flexible level setup for all analog inputs and outputs. Every I/O can be set to a different sensitivity in a mixer like screen, directly on the display. The level setup ranges from -8 dBu up to +20 dBu in single steps of 1dB. When the fader is set to 20, the output of a digital signal with 0dBFS will be +20dBu on the analog input or output. -8 dBu on the lower end is close to the level of analog consumer gear (-10dBV = -7.78dBu).

ADAT I/O
The PULSE16 DX features 2 x 4 ADAT I/O ports (white doors: outputs, black doors: inputs). Each port can transfer eight channels at a sample rate of 48 kHz (= 32 In + 32 Out channels). With the reduction to four channels per port at 96 kHz (SMUX/2), it is still possible, to convert all 16 I/O to ADAT. With 192kHz (SMUX/4) it is still possible, to transfer 8 input and 8 output channels in total, using all four interface pairs. Additionally it is possible, to route 32 channels of ADAT from/to MADI at 48 kHz. Thanks to the optical connection, ADAT-linked equipment avoids ground-loops and will not transfer harmful electrical spikes from one device to the next.

Word Clock I/O
The PULSE16 DX can generate its own high precision clock. It can send this clock or receive a master clock via the BNC I/O using a coaxial cable with 75 Ohm. Whether the PULSE16 DX runs in Master or Slave mode or termination on/off can be set via the display.

MIDI I/O
The integrated 5pin standard MIDI I/O ports can be used for controlling the unit over a MIDI cable from a host computer. With installed MADI, it is possible, to c or de-c MIDI signals into the MADI stream (MIDI-over-MADI). A very useful feature, to remotely control MIDI Equipment in the studio rack or on stage from the FOH. The kind of MIDI routing can be adjusted via the display.

Quality of Sound

High Quality AD & DA
The PULSE16 DX uses the most recent low-latency AD & DA generation from Cirrus Logic. The high performance converters capture and restore audio signals with all details, a highly neutral frequency response and low distortion. All analog inputs and output are using balanced TRS jacks and can be set independently to levels between -8dBu and +20dBu.

High Resolution Sound
The PULSE16 DX converts all 16 analog I/O with sample rates of up to 192 kHz from/to MADI and ADAT (8 Channels at 192 kHz - SMUX/4). The pristine sound quality is perfectly suited for high-quality recording and playback of critical material with high dynamics, like classical music or jazz.

High Precision Clock
The PULSE16 DX is driven by a high-accurate, internal low jitter clock. The sophisticated design combines an advanced jitter reduction circuit with a stable, temperature compensated oscillator. All digital data from the MADI, ADAT and BNC ports are automatically processed, resulting in the an ultra-low output jitter on all digital channels of 50 to 100 ps.

PULSE16 DX - MADI Format

Digital Multicore
MADI is the industry standard for multi-channel audio at modern concert tours around the globe, classical music recordings, theatres and music studios. Setups with several hundred channels in a complex setup, including recording interfaces, mixing consoles and converters to all existing audio formats, are easy to realize. Ferrofish consequently supports MADI and offers industry-leading products, like the PULSE16 DX and the high-density converters of the A-Series with seamless integration to other formats. MADI - Made by Ferrofish provides a set of advanced MADI features - integrated into the PULSE16 DX.

Switch to MADI Singlemode at any time
The SFP port is equipped with an optical MADI Multimode module. Ferrofish offers a Singlemode module for long range transmissions, which can be easily exchanged.

PULSE16 DX - Dante Network

Dantification of flexibility (With advanced Plug & Play)
The Ferrofish PULSE16 DX delivers all the industry-leading features of Dante - including 64 channels bi-directional transmission and port redundancy. The high density converter can integrate isolated islands of Analog, MADI or ADAT equipment to a Dante network or the other way around, e. g. adding a group of network devices and analog devices to a MADI mixing console. Thanks to the internal routing matrix with it's submix capability, Dante streams can be freely merged from channels of all formats - and even from Dante inputs.

The integrated headphone output provides a very helpful feature: it can monitor ANY signal in the Dante network, by simply routing it to the device and the phones out. Unmatched flexibility! The PULSE16 DX is out-of-the-box compatible with any other Dante-enabled device. It fits directly into the scalable network infrastructure - simply with the connection of a common CAT5/6 cable. The device is immediately detected with all I/Os and automatically configured. Every room with a Dante LAN connection can be used for recording or mixing - just plug the PULSE16 DX into the network and start to work. AES67 mode can be selected via the settings display.

Dante is the fastest growing Audio-over-IP Eco System, with countless compatible products from more than a hundred manufacturers. As a Layer 3 IP-based protocol Dante can work with off-the-shelf network hardware. The usual in-house GBit LAN is perfectly suited for any Dante application with several hundred audio channels. Setting up a Dante network is typically just a matter of plugging devices into an Ethernet switch and connecting a computer for channel routing and management to the network.

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)





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