Ferrofish Pulse
Best high fidelity conversion for professional studio integration.
This converter is the ultimate bridge for expanding your interface without cluttering your rack. It delivers pristine 32-bit conversion and rock-solid clocking in a compact footprint, though you’ll need to rely on its digital routing to manage the signal flow.
$599.00
at
Alto Music
Who it's for
- Audio professionals demanding transparent and accurate signal reproduction.
- Studio owners looking to easily add more high-quality analog channels.
- Engineers and producers needing dependable, rack-mountable studio expansion.
Who should skip it
- Users without an ADAT-compatible audio interface.
- Large studios needing more than eight simultaneous analog channels.
- Home studio users seeking a direct, all-in-one audio interface solution.
Performance breakdown
Conversion Fidelity
32-bit technology delivers exceptional clarity for demanding professional studio environments.
Clocking Stability
Active jitter reduction ensures rock-solid synchronization across complex digital setups.
Connectivity Versatility
Comprehensive ADAT support handles high sample rates with impressive routing flexibility.
Monitoring Precision
Dedicated ESS DAC provides a transparent, high-quality path for critical listening.
Form Factor Efficiency
Compact rackmount design maximizes studio real estate without sacrificing channel count.
Remote Control Integration
USB and MIDI software control streamlines configuration for modern digital workflows.
Key Specs
Analog Inputs
8 balanced TRS inputs (¼-inch)
Analog Outputs
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 Optical Ports
2+2 optical ports (8 channels each with 48 kHz)
ADAT Channel Support
16 channels @32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz; 8 channels @64kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz (SMUX/2); 4 channels @128kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz (SMUX4)
MIDI I/O Connections
2 x Mini TRS connector for firmware updates and future features (Adapter to 5-pin standard MIDI port available)
Wordclock I/O Connections
BNC: 1 x input, 1 x output, 75 Ohm Termination switchable for input
Oscillator
125 MHz oscillator with high precision, Initial accuracy: ±1.5 ppm, Drift over temperature range: ±2.5 ppm, Aging: ±1 ppm
Power Supply Voltage
12 V at a maximum of 1 A
Power Adapter
12 V, 3 A (or 12 V, 1 A), Positive pin, Included with the device
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