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Ferrofish PULSE16 DX 16x16 AD/DA, Dante, MADI, and ADAT Converter

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Ferrofish PULSE16 DX 16x16 AD/DA, Dante, MADI, and ADAT Converter
Key Features
  • 24-Bit/192 kHz AD/DA Converters
  • Analog, MADI, ADAT, and Dante Formats
  • Word Clock I/O and MIDI I/O
  • Routing Matrix
Ideal for live sound, recording, broadcast, and houses of worship, the Ferrofish PULSE16 DX AD/DA audio converter offers a high-quality solution for connecting and routing a wide range of analog, MADI, ADAT, and Dante equipment—at up to 192 kHz. The high-density converter provides 16x16 balanced analog 1/4" TRS I/Os and can handle pro studio levels up to +20 dBu. Optional +24 dBu I/Os and/or CV outputs are available. Combined with a temperature-compensated, high-precision clock and an active jitter-reduction hardware design, the 354-channel PULSE16 DX delivers an exceptional detailed sound.
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Ferrofish PULSE 16 DX Overview

Ideal for live sound, recording, broadcast, and houses of worship, the Ferrofish PULSE16 DX AD/DA audio converter offers a high-quality solution for connecting and routing a wide range of analog, MADI, ADAT, and Dante equipment—at up to 192 kHz. The high-density converter provides 16x16 balanced analog 1/4" TRS I/Os and can handle pro studio levels up to +20 dBu. Optional +24 dBu I/Os and/or CV outputs are available. Combined with a temperature-compensated, high-precision clock and an active jitter-reduction hardware design, the 354-channel PULSE16 DX delivers an exceptional detailed sound.

The PULSE16 DX delivers all the industry-leading features of Dante including 64-channel bidirectional 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, great for connecting a group of network devices and analog devices to a MADI mixing console. Thanks to the internal routing matrix with it's sub-mix capability, Dante streams can be freely merged from channels of all formats—even from Dante inputs.

The integrated headphone output enables you to monitor any signal in the Dante network by simply routing it to the device and the phones out. Two TFT screens show all analog input and output levels. The intuitive one-knob-operation makes using the PULSE16 DX a breeze.

Ferrofish PULSE 16 DX Specs

Key Specs
Form Factor
Rackmount
Converter Type
AD/DA Converter
Number of Channels
16
Maximum Sampling Rate
192 kHz / 24-Bit
Number of Microphone Inputs
No
Analog Audio I/O
16x 1/4" TRS Line Input
16x 1/4" TRS Line Output
1x 1/4" TRS Headphone Output
Digital Audio I/O
SC-Plug Optical MADI Input
SC-Plug Optical MADI Output
TOSLINK Optical ADAT Input
TOSLINK Optical ADAT Output
General
Form Factor
Rackmount
Converter Type
AD/DA Converter
Number of Channels
16
Display
No
Maximum Sampling Rate
192 kHz / 24-Bit
Number of Microphone Inputs
No
Connectivity
Analog Audio I/O
16x 1/4" TRS Line Input
16x 1/4" TRS Line Output
1x 1/4" TRS Headphone Output
Digital Audio I/O
1x SC-Plug Optical MADI Input
1x SC-Plug Optical MADI Output
2x TOSLINK Optical ADAT Input
2x TOSLINK Optical ADAT Output
Host Connection / USB
No
Host Connection Protocol
No
Sync I/O
No
Network I/O
2x RJ45 Dante
MIDI I/O
1x DIN 5-Pin Input
1x DIN 5-Pin Output
Expansion Slots
No
Wireless
No
Digital Audio
Sample Rates
32 to 192 kHz
Bit Depths
24-Bit
Compatibility
OS Compatibility
No
Power
Power Requirements
AC/DC Power Adapter (Included)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
8.975 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
21.1 x 11.9 x 4.1"

Ferrofish PULSE 16 DX Reviews

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Is it possible to route an input to two inputs? ...

Is it possible to route an input to two inputs? (e.g. analog 1-8 to MADI 1-8 as well as Dante 1-8 at the same time)
Asked by: Philipp
According to Ferrofish, the internal matrix allows the free routing and splitting of all 176 Inputs to all 176 Outputs in blocks of 8 channels, so you would be able to split out analog inputs to MADI and Dante.
Answered by: Steven M
Date published: 2021-06-02

Can this convert 16 channel analog input as well ...

Can this convert 16 channel analog input as well as 16 channel ADAT input at the same time to Dante?
Asked by: Philipp
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. Optional +24 dBU I/Os and/or CV outputs are available. 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 (bi-directional transmission and port redundancy) 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. 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.
Answered by: Mark S
Date published: 2021-06-02
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