The Ferrofish Pulse 16 AE is a high-performance 1U rackmount AD/DA converter featuring 16x16 balanced analog TRS I/O and up to 32x32 ADAT I/O (up to 96kHz). It utilizes advanced ESS converters (130dB dynamic range) and a temperature-compensated clock for ultra-low latency, 192kHz audio, and superior jitter reduction. Key features include dual TFT displays for detailed monitoring, an internal routing matrix, and comprehensive headphone monitoring.
Key Features and Specifications:
Conversion: 16 Analog Inputs / 16 Analog Outputs (TRS).
Digital I/O: 4x ADAT optical ports (2x4 TOSLINK), supports up to 192kHz operation.
Audio Quality: ESS Converters with +20dBu professional headroom.
Clocking: Temperature-compensated oscillator with active jitter reduction.
Monitoring: 2 x TFT screens with full, detailed level meters for all I/O.
Headphone Out: Dedicated DAC for monitoring any input or output, with 4-stage amplification.
Control: Front panel controls with onboard help, plus MIDI I/O.
Power: Fanless, silent design.
The Pulse 16 AE is designed to seamlessly integrate into studio or live environments, often used to expand audio interfaces from brands like RME. It offers a cost-effective solution for adding high-quality analog connections for outboard gear, synths, and preamps.