Description
Pulse 16
16 x 16 AD/DA <> ADAT Converter
Convert with style:
Maximum quality. Most affordable.
The PULSE16 converts 16 x 16 studio-grade balanced analog inputs and outputs up to 96kHz to ADAT I/O. As a cost-effective and mature interface, ADAT is already available almost everywhere – so expanding your studio with the PULSE16 by 16 x 16 analog channels is done in a few steps.
The Low Latency Cirrus Logic converters, accompanied with a temperature-compensated clock and jitter reduction PLL, guarantees best crystal clear sound. All this packed in a compact 1HU, the PULSE16 delivers studio levels of up to +20dBu, individually adjustable in 1dB steps, brought to 32 TRS connectors. Thanks to the 4 x 4 ADAT interfaces, 16 x 16 channels can still be converted without any problems even at 96kHz.
Configuring the device is a breeze thanks to the two TFT screens. No need to consult the manual, every information is displayed clearly on the screens. Remote control via MIDI and MADI is also possible.
The headphone can be connected to any analog or digital input or output: ideal for control or monitoring.
If your studio grows, the PULSE16 grows with it: MADI I/O can be added via a MADI-SFP module together with an upgrade of the firmware. The PULSE16 then becomes a full-fledged PULSE16 MX.
Upgrade your studio: the best you can connect your ADAT lightpipes to.
- Internal Routing Matrix
- All 48 x 48 analog and digital channels of the Pulse16 are brought together in groups of 8 using the internal routing matrix. For easy monitoring, any channel, mono or stereo, can be selected for headphone output.
- Dual TFT Display
- Keep track of all 32 analog channels at any time: Everything is shows clearly on two TFT screens. Status information and all functions are presented clearly and intuitively, so no need to consult the manual anymore. Gone are the days of blinking LED‘s and incomprehensible operation!
- Optional MADI Upgrade
- The PULSE16 has a SFP port which can be used to upgrade to MADI. By adding the SFP module and upgrading the firmware, the unit turns into a fully equipped Pulse16 MX, including 192kHz operation.
Pulse16 INPUTS & OUTPUTS
- 16 ANALOG I/O
- 32 ADAT I/O
- 2 PHONES OUT
- 16 x 16 BALANCED TRS
- balanced analog I/O, max 96kHz (192kHz with MADI option)
- Gain/Levels: -8dBu…+20dBu (1dB steps)
- 4 x 4 ADAT TOSLINK
- Each ADAT port transfers eight channels at a sample rate of 48kHz (= 32 In + 32 Out).
- PHONES STEREO TRS (FRONT)
- Monitoring of every stereo/mono I/O via an additional stereo DAC.
- Word Clock I/O
- BNC with 75 Ohm internal termination. On/Off via display.
- MIDI I/O
- For Remote Control and MIDI-over-MADI (with installed MADI module).
- SFP PORT
- Optional MADI module.
- For Multimode or Singlemode MADI SFP with optical LC connector.
Specifications
MADI I/O (AES10)
- PULSE 16 MX (Multimode included)
- PULSe 16 optional via SFP
- SFP port for MADI optical Multimode or Singlemode SFP module
- 64 channels @32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz
- 32 channels @64kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz
- 16 channels @128kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
- Support of MIDI over MADI.
- Latency: 2 samples
Analog Inputs (AD)
- 2 x CS5368 (Cirrus Logic)
- 16 x TRS ¼” (6.3mm), female
- Analog switches: +20dBu, +13dBu, +4dBu
- Digital gain: +20dBu … -8dBu, 1dB steps
- Latency
- @48kHz: 12/fs, 0.25ms
- @96kHz: 9/fs, 0.09ms
- @192kHz: 5/fs, 0.03ms
- OpAmps: RC4580
- Level indicator: TFT screen, 28 levels
Analog Outputs (DA)
- 2 x CS4385 (Cirrus Logic)
- 16 x TRS ¼” (6.3mm), female
- Digital gain: +20dBu … -8 dBu, 1dB steps
- Latency
- @48kHz: 7.8/fs, 0.16ms
- @96kHz: 5.4/fs, 0.06ms
- @192kHz: 6.6/fs, 0.03ms
- OpAmps: RC4580
Headphones Out
- 1 x ¼” (6.3mm) TRS jack, stereo.
- Selectable mono or stereo source.
- Digitally controlled volume level.
ADAT I/O
4+4 optical ports (8 channels each with 48 kHz)
- 16 channels @32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz
- 16 channels @64kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz
- 8 channels @128kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz (SMUX4 – only with installed MADI MX option)
Latency: 2 samples
MIDI I/O
- 2 x DIN5 connector for remote control of the unit
- Conversion MIDI <> MIDI over MADI possible (MADI MX option required.)
Wordclock I/O
- BNC: 1 x input, 1 x output
- 75 Ohm Termination switchable for input
Power Supply
12V, 3A
- 1 x input jack with screw lock.
- Power required: 12VA in operation, 0,1VA in standby mode (Efficiency Level VI)
- Internal resettable polyfuse
- 1 x power supply included
Additional Features
- SMUX4 with 192 kHz operation (requires installed MADI option).
- Delay-compensation for MADI chain (requires installed MADI option).
- MIDI over MADI Preset Management (requires installed MADI option)
Internal Clock
- TCXO (temp. compensated oscillator) with high accuracy.
- Initial accuracy: +/-1.5ppm
- Over temperature range: +/-2.5ppm
- Aging: +/-1ppm
PLL
- Digitally controlled PLL / Jitter reduction system
- Output jitter: 50ps … 100ps typ.
LCD Displays
- 2 x TFT Color Screens for the complete control of all analog I/O levels and all settings of the unit
- One Key Control provides an easy control of all functions.
- Multi language help pages guides available (No need to study the manual.)
Physical
- Dimensions: 1HU
- Depth: 19cm (7.5”) (including connectors)
- Weight: 2 kg (4.4lbs)
- Ambient temperature: 41°F up to 113°F (+5°C up to +45°C)
1 Review
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FERROFISH PULSE 16 AD/DA <> ADAT CONVERTER
This unit was virtually plug-and-play with my rme ufx+, giving me 16 additional balanced line level i/o into totalmix. It's also got gain and output trim on every channel which is super helpful for bringing up the input level on my nord stage. On initial testing, this unit seems to offer comparable A/D to the ufx+. I'm just thrilled to have 16 new channels of i/o to park my outboard on via my patchbay.. Beats the heck out of having to rebuild signal chains due to limited i/o. Hard to imagine beating this purchase value wise. I know there are much higher priced conversion options, but this occupied the sweet spot for me, I've gone from 12 channels to 28, and all of my outboard having a half-normalled A/D input via the patchbay maximizing my tracking and mixing signal chain options. Fantastic value.
