Description
The Ferrofish Pulse 16 MX is a professional-grade 16-channel analogue to digital and digital to analogue converter, designed to seamlessly integrate with your studio or live audio setup. Offering balanced TRS connections for 16 inputs and 16 outputs, this versatile unit supports both ADAT and MADI digital formats, providing flexible expansion options for your existing audio interfaces and mixers. Whether you need to add more analogue I/O, convert between digital protocols, or route audio to external hardware, the Pulse 16 MX delivers transparent, studio-quality sound with low latency and exceptional clarity.
Built in a robust 1U rackmount chassis, the Pulse 16 MX is equipped with dual TFT colour displays for intuitive front-panel control over all inputs, outputs, and system settings. Its fan-less design ensures silent operation, making it ideal for noise-sensitive environments. The unit’s internal routing matrix allows for comprehensive channel management, while the headphone output offers selectable monitoring options for any analogue or digital source. With sample rates up to 192 kHz and a proprietary jitter reduction circuit, the Pulse 16 MX guarantees pristine audio fidelity that professionals rely on worldwide.
Featuring a modular MADI interface with optical SFP connectivity, the Pulse 16 MX supports up to 64 channels at standard sample rates, or 16 channels at 192 kHz, all transmitted over a single optical cable. The included ADAT ports provide additional multichannel digital I/O, making this converter a flexible hub for complex setups. Remote control is made easy via MIDI and Ferrofish’s free RemoteFish software, allowing full access to gain, routing, and presets from your computer.
16 x 16 Balanced Analogue I/O
The Pulse 16 MX offers 16 balanced TRS inputs and outputs with studio-level headroom up to +20dBu, individually adjustable in 1dB steps. This ensures compatibility with a wide range of professional equipment, delivering clean, transparent conversion for recording keyboards, synthesizers, drum machines, and more.
ADAT and MADI Digital Connectivity
With four ADAT ports supporting up to 32 channels and a modular MADI interface capable of 64 channels, the Pulse 16 MX provides extensive digital expansion and format conversion. This flexibility makes it perfect for integrating with various digital audio systems and expanding your setup without compromise.
Dual TFT Displays and Intuitive Control
Two high-resolution colour screens on the front panel offer real-time visual feedback of all input and output levels, system status, and settings. The easy-to-navigate menu system eliminates the need for a manual, while MIDI remote control via RemoteFish software enables convenient operation from your Mac or PC.
Silent, Reliable Performance
The fan-less design ensures completely silent operation, essential for studio and live environments. Combined with a temperature-compensated clock and active jitter reduction circuitry, the Pulse 16 MX delivers stable, low-latency conversion with exceptional sound quality.
Key Features
- Comprehensive 16 x 16 Balanced Analogue I/O – Expand your setup with high-quality, studio-level analogue inputs and outputs on balanced TRS connectors, ensuring clean and reliable signal transfer for all your analogue gear.
- Versatile ADAT and MADI Digital Interfaces – Seamlessly integrate with a variety of digital audio systems using four ADAT ports and a modular MADI interface, supporting up to 64 channels for maximum connectivity and flexibility.
- Dual TFT Colour Screens for Easy Monitoring – Keep full control over all analogue and digital channels with clear, real-time visual feedback and an intuitive menu system accessible from the front panel or remotely via MIDI.
- Fan-less Design with Active Jitter Reduction – Enjoy silent operation and pristine audio quality thanks to the fan-less chassis and proprietary jitter reduction circuitry, ensuring stable clocking and low latency in all conditions.
Specifications
Analogue Inputs
- 16 x Balanced TRS ¼” (6.3mm)
- Input Level: +20dBu to -8dBu in 1dB steps
- Latency: 0.16ms @ 48kHz, 0.06ms @ 96kHz, 0.03ms @ 192kHz
Analogue Outputs
- 16 x Balanced TRS ¼” (6.3mm)
- Output Level: +20dBu to -8dBu in 1dB steps
- Latency: 0.25ms @ 48kHz, 0.09ms @ 96kHz, 0.03ms @ 192kHz
Digital I/O
- 4 x ADAT Optical Ports (32 x 32 channels @ 44.1/48kHz)
- 1 x MADI SFP Slot (64 x 64 channels @ 44.1/48kHz)
- MIDI over MADI support
- Word Clock I/O (BNC) with 75 Ohm termination switch
- MIDI I/O via 2 x DIN5 connectors
Conversion and Clocking
- A/D Converter: 2 x Cirrus Logic CS5368
- D/A Converter: 2 x Cirrus Logic CS4365
- Digitally controlled PLL with active jitter reduction
- Temperature compensated oscillator (TCXO) with ±1.5ppm accuracy
Controls and Monitoring
- 2 x TFT colour displays for input/output levels and settings
- Headphone output with digitally controlled volume and selectable mono/stereo source
- Remote control via MIDI and RemoteFish software (Mac/PC)
Physical
- Dimensions: 19″ rackmount, 1RU height, 19cm depth
- Weight: 2 kg
- Power Supply: 12V DC, 3A (included)
- Operating Temperature: +5° to +45° Celsius
- Humidity: < 75%, non-condensing
