From Ferrofish
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 Screens
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 HEADPHONES OUT
- 16 x 16 BALANCED TRS: balanced analog I/O, max 192kHz 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.
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 24 Bit A/D Converter
16 x TRS ¼” (6.3mm), female
- Digital gain
- +20dBu … -8dBu, 1dB steps
- Digital gain (+24dBu Option)
- +24dBu … -4dBu, 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 24 Bit D/A Converter
16 x TRS ¼” (6.3mm), female
- Digital gain
- +20dBu … -8 dBu, 1dB steps
- Digital gain (+24dBu Option)
- +24dBu … -4dBu, 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.)
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)
- +24dBu I/O 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.
Free 3-Year Warranty
Sound Pure stands behind our products. Free three-year warranty on this item. Coverage exclusions live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
Level of support and expertise that simply isn't available at big-box megastores. Read the warranty →
Returns
Not eligible for Try Before You Buy or the 48-hour approval period. Standard return policy applies — see Terms & Conditions, Section 18 for details.
You may also like
Browse A/D and D/A →
Recommended accessories
Sound Pure Studios · Durham, NC
Come hear it in our control rooms.
Sound Pure is a working studio in Durham, NC — a 1,000 sq ft live room and two pro control rooms. Book a session to audition gear in a world-class acoustic space before you buy.