FERROFISH PULSE16
16 x 16 AD/DA <> ADAT Converter
Convert with style: Maximum quality. Most affordable.
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 SPECIFICATIONS
CONNECTIVITY
- 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 I/O, each ADAT port transfers eight channels at a sample rate of 48kHz (= 32 In + 32 Out)
- Phones Stereo TRS, Monitoring of every stereo/mono I/O via an additional stereo DAC
- Word Clock I/O
- MIDI I/O
- SFP Port, Optional MADI module
Analog In- and Outputs
16 x TRS ¼” (6.3mm), female
- Digital gain: +20dBu … -8dBu, 1dB steps
- Digital gain (+24dBu Option): +24dBu … -4dBu, 1dB steps
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
OPTIONS
- SMUX4 with 192 kHz operation
- Delay-compensation for MADI chain
- MIDI over MADI Preset Management
+24dBu Option*
This option raises the maximum input and output level of the 16 analog inputs and outputs from +20dBu to +24dBu, which then complies with the SMPTE standard.
*Please note that this is a BTO (built-to-order) option which cannot be retrofitted.
Ferrofish PULSE16
16 x 16 AD/DA <> ADAT Converter