Ferrofish Pulse 8 AE 8 Channel AD/DA Converter

FerrofishSKU: FER-PULSE8-AE

Price:
Sale price €649.00

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 analogue 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. 

Features

Analogue I/O: 

  • 8 x balanced TRS inputs (¼-inch)
  • 8 x balanced TRS outputs (¼-inch) 

ADAT Connectivity: 

  • 2 x ADAT input ports
  • 2 x ADAT output ports
  • Supports SMUX for higher sample rates (up to 96 kHz with 8 channels via SMUX/2 or 48 kHz with 16 channels)

Clocking:

  • Word Clock input and output (BNC connectors)
  • Internal clock with high stability or external sync via ADAT or Word Clock 

Signal Monitoring:

  • High-resolution front display for signal level monitoring (both input and output)
  • Clear visual feedback with multi-coloured LED meters 

Controls: 

  • Front-panel control knob and buttons for quick navigation and configuration  

Connectivity: 

  • USB-C for remote configuration using Ferrofish RemoteFish software
  • MIDI input/output for firmware updates or potential future features 

Power: 

  • External 12V/1A power supply 

Form Factor: 

  • Compact design, suitable for rack-mounted or desktop use

Specifications 

Headphone Output  

  •  6.3mm jack output
  • Amplification power adjustable in four stages
  • Digital volume control with 1 dB resolution
  • Dedicated monitoring path via a separate ESS DAC  

DSP  

  •  Expandable via optional DSP stick  

PLL (Phase-Locked Loop)  

  • Digitally controlled PLL with active jitter reduction  

Internal Wordclock  

  • 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  

Fuse  

  • Polyfuse, internal, self-resetting  

Power Adapter  

  • 12 V, 3 A (or 12 V, 1 A)
  • Positive pin
  • Included in the package  

Power Consumption  

  • Nominal: 12 VA
  • Standby: Below 1 VA  

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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