From Ferrofish
The Pule 8 AE adds a smaller-scale AD/DA converter to the very popular line of Ferrofish converters that include the A 32 Pro, A 32 Pro Dante, and Pulse 16 Series.
The Ferrofish Pulse 8 AE is a versatile and compact AD/DA converter designed for seamless integration into studio or live setups. With 8 high-quality balanced analog inputs and outputs, it ensures precise and clean signal conversion. The Pulse 8 AE offers full visual control via its vibrant front-panel display, simplifying real-time monitoring and configuration. Built to accommodate professional workflows, its robust clocking options and compatibility with standard studio connections make it an essential tool for engineers seeking reliable performance in a flexible, space-saving form factor.
Analog I/O
8 balanced TRS inputs (¼-inch)
8 balanced TRS outputs (¼-inch)
Headphone Out
1 x ¼” (6.3mm) TRS jack, stereo.
Selectable mono or stereo source.
Amplification power adjustable in four stages.
Digital volume control with 1 dB resolution.
Dedicated monitoring path via a separate ESS DAC.
ADAT I/O
2+2 optical ports (8 channels each with 48 kHz)
16 channels @32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz
8 channels @64kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz (SMUX/2)
4 channels @128kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz (SMUX4)
MIDI I/O
2 x Mini TRS connector for firmware updates and future features
(Adapter to 5Pin standard MIDI port available)
Wordclock I/O
- BNC
- 1 x input, 1 x output 75 Ohm Termination switchable for input
125 MHz oscillator with high precision
- Initial accuracy
- ±1.5 ppm
- Drift over the temperature range
- ±2.5 ppm
- Aging
- ±1 ppm
Power Supply
- Voltage
- 12 V at a maximum of 1 A
- Connector
- 2.54 mm barrel jack with locking screw
- Power Adapter
- – 12 V, 3 A (or 12 V, 1 A), Positive pin, Included with the device
- Nominal
- 12 VA, Standby: Below 1 VA
Remote Control
via USB port for Ferrofioh RemoteFish software
Converter info
analog outputs
SNR 120dB (typ.)
THD+N -115dB (1kHz, 48kHz SR, a-weighted, typ.)
analog inputs
SNR 112dB (typ.)
THD+N -108dB (1kHz, 48kHz SR, a-weighted, typ.)
DSP
Expandable via optional DSP stick
PLL (Phase-Locked Loop)
Digitally controlled PLL with active jitter reduction
Fuse
Polyfuse, internal, self-resetting
Operating Temperature Range
+5 °C to +45 °C
Humidity
- Maximum
- <75 %, non-condensing
Weight
1 kg
Dimensions
- Size
- 13.5 cm (D) x 22 cm (W) x 4.4 cm (H) (1U)
(Dimensions exclude knobs and connectors)
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