OFFLINE Ferrofish Pulse 16 DX CV AD/DA Converter with DC-Coupled

Full Description

16 channels of AD/DA conversion

Constantly looking to push the envelope, the Pulse 16 DX CV is a continuation of the standard model, but with the addition of DC-coupled outputs, allowing you to send you signals through to external hardware and modular synthesizers using control voltages. By giving you DC-coupled outputs, you have access to expand your recording and performing rig exponentially to include Eurorack setups and some hardware synthesizers for evolving and complex sound design.

Fully-featured and intuitive to use, the Pulse 16 DX CV is the ultimate choice for studio musicians looking to expand their existing recording setup. 16 analog inputs, Dante and ADAT connectivity allow you to flexibly integrate the Pulse 16 DX CV into any recording chain to unlock a new world of possibilities. No matter how you chose to connect your device, the Pulse 16 DX CV will produce unrivalled audio quality thanks to meticulous attention to detail and premium parts and components that make up the design. Utilising Cirrus Logic converters, you can expect near zero-latency performance with a completely neutral response, near-zero THD and a tremendous level of headroom.

A considerable amount of expansion is capable with the Pulse DX CV, with the additional of MADI I/O, 16x16 balanced analog inputs and outputs, 4 x ADAT I/O ports provide a full 16x16 channel operation, even when running at 96kHz sampling rate, as well as 1 x MADI I/O (Optical) to transfer 64 x 64 discrete audio channels. Not only that, but the Ferrofish Pulse 16 DX can also function as a format converter, allowing you to convert MADI to Dante or add 16 analog channels to an incoming MADI stream and route them through your Dante network.

Intuitive software control

For additional control and flexibility over your Pulse 16 DX, Ferrofish have developed the RemoteFish application for both Mac and PC. This provides you to have an extension of your user interface for full control over all input and output gains, channel routing, adjustment of settings and saving and loading of presets.

Complete monitoring solution

In order to make sure you can effectively monitor the input and output gains of your signal, the Pulse 16 DX CV provides you with two highly accurate TFT screens to give you visual feedback of your input and output levels. As well as this, a premium quality headphone output is provided to make sure you can hear every detail of your signal to make sure you don't run into any clipping or unwanted distortion artefacts.

Plug and play Dante connectivity

A new feature for the CV model of Pulse 16 series converters, you can now integrate your converters seamlessly into your Dante network. Simply plug in your device to the network and instantly have access to route together with your Dante controller.

Features

• Cirrus Logic converters produce audiophile sound quality at 24-bit 96kHz
• 16 x 16 analog inputs and outputs
• Remote control via MIDI
• Four x Four TOSLINK ports let you connect ADAT I/O to run 32 x 32 channels or 16 x 16 at 96kHz
• 64 x 64 MADI optical I/O
• Plug and play Dante connection with RJ45 connectors to run 64 x 64 channels
• Connect 16 x 16 ADAT I/O channels via 2 x 2 TOSLINK ports
• BNC I/O for Worldclock
• Highly accurate and fast TFT screens gives you perfect reading of levels
• Active jitter reduction circuit
• Stepped analog input sensitvity from -8dBu to +20dBu
• Stepped analog output level from -8dBu to +20dBu in steps of 1dB
• Premium quality headphone out
• Silent performance with fan-less design
• Solid metal chassis provides rugged durability

Specifications

ADAT

• Four + Four optical ports
• 32 channels @32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz
• 16 channels @64kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz
• 8 channels @128kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz (MADI MX option required)
• Latency: 2 samples

MADI I/O (MX or DX only)

• SFP cage for MADI single-mode or multi-mode SFP module
• 64 channels @32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz
• 32 channels @64kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz
• 16 channels @128kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
• MIDI-over-MADI implemented
• Latency: 2 samples

Dante I/O (DX only)

• 2 network connectors
• 64 channels @32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz
• 32 channels @64kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz
• 16 channels @128kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz

Wordclock I/O

• BNC: 1 x input, 1 x output
• 75 Ohm Termination switchable for input

MIDI I/O

• 2 x DIN5 connector for remote control of the unit
• Conversion MIDI MIDI over MADI possible (MADI MX option required.)

A/D converter

• 2 x CS5368 (Cirrus Logic)

Outputs (analog)

• 16 x TRS ¼” (6.3mm), female
• Digital gain: +20dBu -8dBu in single steps of 1dB
• Latency: @48kHz: 12/fs, 0.25ms, @96kHz: 9/fs, 0.09ms, @192kHz: 5/fs, 0.03ms

D/A converter:

• 2 x CS4365 (Cirrus Logic)

Inputs (analog)

• 16 x TRS ¼” (6.3mm), female
• Digital sensitivity: +20dBu...-8dBu in single steps of 1dB Latency: @48kHz: 7.8/fs, 0.16ms, @96kHz: 5.4/fs, 0.06ms, @192kHz: 6.6/fs, 0.03ms

LCD Displays

• 2 x TFT Colour Screens for the complete control of all analogue 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

Headphones

• 1 x ¼” (6.3mm) TRS jack, stereo
• Selectable mono or stereo source
• Digitally controlled volume level

PLL

• Digitally controlled PLL with active jitter reduction
• Output jitter: 50ps, 100ps typ.

Internal Clock

• TCXO (temp. compensated oscillator) with high accuracy.
• Initial accuracy +/-1.5ppm
• Over temperature range: +/-2.5ppm
• Aging: +/-1ppm

Fuse

• Polyfuse, internal, self-resetting

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

General

• Op-Amps: RC4580
• Dimensions: 1U, 19cm deep
• Weight: 2 kg
• Temperature: +5 to +45 celsius
• Product code: FER-PULSE16-DX-CV