Ferrofish / Pulse16 DX

16-channel analog <> Dante / MADI / ADAT converter.

■AD/DA Converter
■Dante / MADI / ADAT
Designed to deliver stable, uncompromising performance and high audio quality in studios and live environments, the Ferrofish Pulse16 DX is an extremely cost-effective AD/DA converter featuring 16 balanced analog inputs and outputs, as well as one Dante audio network port (2 x RJ45), one MADI port, and four ADAT ports.

The Pulse16 DX integrates 16 analog inputs and outputs into a Dante network and can also be used as a format converter between ADAT, MADI, and Dante digital interfaces.

Intuitive Operation and Easy Maintenance
Two TFT screens on the front panel display level meters for all input and output channels, for a total of 32 channels.

The Pulse16 DX can simultaneously perform 16 channels of analog-to-digital conversion and 16 channels of digital-to-analog conversion. You can select ADAT, MADI, or Dante digital interfaces, and freely route eight channels at a time.

The headphone output also allows for single-channel stereo pair monitoring of submixes, improving on-site operational reliability by routing the signal through the Pulse16 DX.

Superior Sound Quality
The Pulse16 DX uses sophisticated analog amplifiers and powerful jitter cancellation circuits, along with high-quality converter chips from Cirrus Logic, to deliver high-quality sound with excellent resolution at both 48 kHz and 192 kHz.
*The MADI optical terminal is multi-mode as standard.

Key Features
- Equipped with Cirrus Logic 24-bit/192 kHz converter chip
- Analog: 16 channels of TRS balanced analog input/output, 24-bit/192 kHz
- Dante Input/Output: 2 x RJ45 Dante
- MADI: Optical MADI input/output (LC terminal, MIDI over MADI compatible)
- MIDI remote control available*
- ADAT: Equipped with 4 ADAT inputs/outputs (16 channels @ 96 kHz)
- SMUX support up to 192 kHz
- Word Clock: Equipped with BNC port
- MIDI input/output terminals*
- Two TFT screens for complete control of all levels and settings
- Diverse routing/mixing possibilities
- One-key control for easy operation of all functions
- Input gain and output level can be adjusted individually for each channel
- Unique circuitry to reduce active jitter
- Easy operation with headphone/submix output
- Preset function included
- Fanless design for silent operation
*MIDI remote function is planned for a future update.

■Inputs/Outputs
・Analog Inputs: 16 TRS Balanced Inputs
・Analog Outputs: 16 TRS Balanced Outputs
・Dante Audio Network Input/Output x 1 (RJ45 x 2)
・MADI Input/Output x 1 (Optical LC)
・ADAT Input/Output x 4 (TOSLINK)
・MIDI (5-pin DIN): In/Out
・Word Clock Input/Output (BNC) x 1
・Headphone Jack

■Included Items
AC Adapter, LC/SC Adapter Cable, Pulse16 DX User Guide (Japanese)

Technical Specifications
ADAT Input/Output
4+4 Optical Interface
32 Channels @ 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz
16 Channels @ 64kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz
8 Channels @ 128kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
Latency: 2 Samples
MADI Input/Output
MADI multi-mode SFP module (optical LC)
64 channels @ 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz
32 channels @ 64kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz
16 channels @ 128kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
MIDI over MADI supported
Latency: 2 samples

Dante Input/Output
2 x network connectors (RJ45)
64 channels @ 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz
32 channels @ 64kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz
16 channels @ 128kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz

Word Clock
BNC: 1 x input, 1 x output
Switchable 75 Ω termination on input

MIDI Input/Output*
MIDI Standard 1.0/1996
2 x remote control connectors x 5-pin I/O port
MIDI to MIDI over MADI conversion possible
*MIDI remote functionality will be implemented in a future update.

A/D Converter
2 x CS5368 (Cirrus Logic)

Outputs (Analog)
16 x TRS 1/4"" (6.3mm) female
Digital Gain: +20dBu to -8dBu in 1dB steps
Latency: @48kHz: 12/fs, 0.25ms, @96kHz: 9/fs, 0.09ms, @192kHz: 5/fs, 0.03ms

D/A Converter
2 x CS4365 (Cirrus Logic)

Inputs (Analog)
16 x TRS 1/4"" (6.3mm) female
Digital Sensitivity: +20dBu to -8dBu in 1dB steps
Latency: @48kHz: 7.8/fs, 0.16ms; @96kHz: 5.4/fs, 0.06ms; @192kHz: 6.6/fs, 0.03ms

Display
2 x Color TFT Display

Headphone
1 x 1/4"" (6.3mm) TRS Jack, Stereo
Mono or Stereo Source Selectable
Tecital-Controlled Volume Level

PLL
Tecital-Controlled PLL with Shifter Rejection
Output Shifter: 50ps ~ 100ps typ.

Internal Clock
High-Precision TCXO (Temperature-Compensated Crystal Oscillator)
Initial Accuracy: +/-1.5ppm
Temperature Drift: +/-2.5ppm
Aging: +/-1.0ppm
Fuse: Internal, self-resetting polyfuse


Power Supply: External power supply unit (12 volts, 3 amps) included

Power Consumption: Typical 15VA

Dimensions: Height: 1RU, Depth: 190cm (including terminal dimensions)

Weight: 2kg

Temperature: +5°C to +45°C

Humidity: Less than 75%, non-condensing