Ferrofish Pulse16 + 24dBu I/O

Ferrofish Pulse16 + 24dBu I/O — a 16-channel analog-to-ADAT converter with analog signal levels raised to +24dBu.

This is the base Pulse16 model, built for studios and productions that need a straightforward, reliable bridge between analog gear and an ADAT-equipped interface or console. The +24dBu option adapts the unit to broadcast and studio equipment requiring more headroom than the standard +20dBu ceiling.

Expanding a Studio by 16 Channels Without Changing Infrastructure

A common challenge when adding analog inputs and outputs is having to invest in an expensive new interface, when existing gear already supports ADAT. Pulse16 solves this by converting 16 analog channels to ADAT through 2 x 4 ports, which at 96kHz in SMUX mode still carry the full 16x16 channel count. That means adding a complete set of analog I/O to an existing mixer or ADAT interface comes down to connecting a single 1U unit, with no changes to the rest of the system.

Signal Headroom Matched to Broadcast Requirements

Working with very hot analog sources — broadcast equipment operating to SMPTE levels, for instance — needs more headroom than a typical +20dBu ceiling provides. The +24dBu option raises the maximum signal level across all 32 TRS jacks, adjustable in 1dB steps, removing the need to pad the signal down before it reaches the converter. Low-latency Cirrus Logic converters, backed by a temperature-compensated clock and a jitter-reduction PLL, hold full conversion precision even at the raised operating level.

KEY FEATURES

• 16 balanced analog inputs and 16 balanced analog outputs on TRS connectors
• Signal level up to +24dBu, adjustable in 1dB steps, SMPTE-compliant
• 2 x 4 ADAT ports delivering full 16x16 channels at 96kHz in SMUX mode
• Latest-generation Cirrus Logic converters with low latency
• Temperature-compensated clock with PLL jitter reduction
• Fanless design for quiet studio operation
• Compact 1U chassis
• Upgrade path to the MX version with a MADI module or the DX version with Dante
• Simple, single-function converter with no menu-diving complexity
• Proven, stable design carried across the Pulse series for years

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Analog inputs: 16 x TRS, balanced
• Analog outputs: 16 x TRS, balanced
• Signal level: up to +24dBu, adjustable in 1dB steps (+24dBu version)
• ADAT ports: 2 x 4 (In/Out), full 16x16 channels at 96kHz in SMUX mode
• Converters: Cirrus Logic, low latency
• Clock: precision, temperature-compensated, with active jitter reduction
• Cooling: fanless
• Chassis format: 1U rack