{"product_id":"ferrofish-pulse16-ae","title":"Ferrofish Pulse16 AE","description":"\u003cdiv lang=\"en\"\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFerrofish Pulse16 AE\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 16-channel AD\/DA converter with ADAT connectivity — a piece of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wrdtunes.com\/collections\/studio-and-recording-equipment\"\u003estudio and recording equipment\u003c\/a\u003e built for engineers who need a dense, reliable analog-to-digital bridge without cutting corners on conversion quality. The new generation PULSE16, equipped with ESS ES9017 DACs and ESS ES9840Q ADCs, delivers higher dynamic range and lower THD+N than its predecessor while maintaining the same compact 19\"\/1U rackmount format.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003ch3\u003eESS Converters, Temperature-Compensated Clocking and Active Jitter Reduction\u003c\/h3\u003e   \u003cp\u003eThe ESS converters operate on a 32-bit architecture, clocked by a temperature-compensated oscillator with ±1.5 ppm accuracy, coupled with an active PLL jitter reduction circuit. Output jitter across all digital channels measures 50–100 ps — a figure that defines the unit's class. Dynamic range reaches 130 dB with a +20 dBu analog headroom, covering all pro and live signal level standards in a single device. All 16 TRS inputs and outputs are individually calibrated in 1 dB steps from -8 dBu to +20 dBu, enabling seamless integration of both pro-level (+4 dBu) and consumer-level (-10 dBV) equipment simultaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003ch3\u003eSingle-Channel Routing Matrix, Headphone Monitoring and Expandability\u003c\/h3\u003e   \u003cp\u003eThe internal routing matrix allows any input to be freely assigned to any output — individually, in stereo pairs, or in groups of four and eight channels. This is a key improvement over the original Pulse16, which could only route in fixed blocks of eight. Four ADAT TOSLINK port pairs (2× IN, 2× OUT) handle 32 channels at 48 kHz, 16 channels at 96 kHz (SMUX\/2), and 8 channels at 192 kHz (SMUX\/4), with Port 4 switchable to S\/PDIF. A dedicated front-panel headphone output with its own ESS DAC and 1 dB-step volume control lets you monitor any mono or stereo I\/O without involving an external interface. The DSP Stick slot on the front panel is reserved for future processing expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003ch3\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h3\u003e   \u003cul\u003e     \u003cli\u003e16 balanced TRS analog inputs and 16 balanced TRS analog outputs, +20 dBu headroom\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eESS ES9017 DAC and ESS ES9840Q ADC — 32-bit architecture\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eDynamic range: 130 dB; premium ESS THD+N performance\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003ePer-channel I\/O level calibration: -8 dBu to +20 dBu in 1 dB steps\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003e4× ADAT I\/O TOSLINK (SMUX): 32ch @ 48 kHz \/ 16ch @ 96 kHz \/ 8ch @ 192 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003ePort 4 switchable to S\/PDIF\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eWord Clock I\/O (BNC, 75 Ω termination)\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eInternal routing matrix: any In → any Out (mono, stereo pairs, groups of 4\/8)\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eDedicated headphone output — separate ESS DAC, 1 dB-step volume control\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eDual front-panel TFT displays — full metering of all 16 inputs and outputs\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eTemperature-compensated clock ±1.5 ppm, active PLL jitter reduction, 50–100 ps output jitter\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eUSB-C: remote control via RemoteFish software (Mac\/PC) and firmware updates\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eMIDI I\/O: TRS Type A + USB-MIDI, remote control via MIDI CC\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eDSP Stick slot: reserved for future processing upgrades\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003ePreset management, panel lock, Smart Guide on-board contextual help\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eForm factor: 19\" \/ 1U rackmount, fanless operation\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003c\/ul\u003e   \u003ch3\u003eTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e   \u003cul\u003e     \u003cli\u003eAnalog inputs: 16× balanced TRS, max +20 dBu, adjustable -8 to +20 dBu (1 dB steps)\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eAnalog outputs: 16× balanced TRS, max +20 dBu, adjustable -8 to +20 dBu (1 dB steps)\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eADC: ESS ES9840Q, 32-bit\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eDAC: ESS ES9017, 32-bit\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eDynamic range: 130 dB\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eSample rates: 44.1 \/ 48 \/ 88.2 \/ 96 \/ 176.4 \/ 192 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eDigital I\/O: 4× ADAT TOSLINK (SMUX); Port 4 switchable to S\/PDIF\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eWord Clock: BNC I\/O, 75 Ω termination\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eHeadphone output: 6.35 mm TRS jack, dedicated ESS DAC, 1 dB-step volume control\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eUSB: USB-C (MIDI \/ remote control \/ firmware updates; no USB audio)\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eMIDI: TRS Type A + USB-MIDI\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eOutput jitter: 50–100 ps\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eInternal clock accuracy: ±1.5 ppm (temperature-compensated)\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eForm factor: 19\" rack, 1U\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eCooling: passive (fanless)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ferrofish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53392111010129,"sku":"58313","price":958.31,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8741\/0769\/files\/FerrofishPulse16AE1.jpg?v=1774968089","url":"https:\/\/wrdtunes.com\/en-fr\/products\/ferrofish-pulse16-ae","provider":"Wired Tunes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}