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Ferrofish Pulse 8 AE 8x8 AD DA Converter with ADAT

Ferrofish Pulse 8 AE 8x8 AD DA Converter with ADAT

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The Ferrofish Pulse8 AE is THE compact analog to ADAT converter. There is no other 8 channel AD/DA converter with such high-quality balanced analog inputs and outputs and features for this price. Period.
Unique: The Pulse8 AE provides full visual control via its vibrant front-panel display, simplifying real-time monitoring and configuration. You can always see, what is going on, what is going in and out.

The Ferrofish experience: Designed and built to accommodate professional workflows, the device packs all of the latest high-end electronics into the compact housing. Robust clocking options and compatibility with standard studio connections create an essential tool for engineers, seeking reliable performance in a flexible, space-saving form factor.

The optional DSP stick slot allows for future processing power upgrades, protecting your investment while offering a path to enhanced functionality.

Developed on the same premium conversion technology as its bigger siblings, this compact powerhouse delivers 8×8 balanced analog I/O with 32-bit converter technology, alongside comprehensive ADAT connectivity with up to 192kHz!

Routing: channel by channel for all inputs and outputs!

Full control: crystal-clear high-resolution display with intuitive controls and the typical Smart Ferrofish workflow, direct at the front of the unit. Plus remote control via MIDI and USB for studio and live setups.

Every detail, from the high-stability clock to the premium ESS converters, ensures uncompromising audio quality in a versatile, space-efficient design.

More Information
Product Name Ferrofish Pulse 8 AE 8x8 AD DA Converter with ADAT
Brand Ferrofish
MPN pulse8AE

What's in the Box?

  • Ferrofish Pulse8 AE 8x8 AD/DA Converter with ADAT
  • Power Supply

Analog I/O
Inputs 8 balanced TRS inputs (¼-inch)
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 I/O
Optical Ports 2+2 optical ports (8 channels each with 48 kHz)
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
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
Consumption Nominal: 12 VA, Standby: Below 1 VA

Remote Control
Via USB Port 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)
Control Digitally controlled PLL with active jitter reduction

Fuse
Type Polyfuse, internal, self-resetting

Operating Environment
Temperature Range +5 °C to +45 °C
Humidity Maximum: <75 %, non-condensing

Physical Dimensions
Weight 1 kg
Size 13.5 cm (D) x 22 cm (W) x 4.4 cm (H) (1U)
(Dimensions exclude knobs and connectors)

Ferrofish Pulse 8 AE 8x8 AD DA Converter with ADAT
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The Ferrofish Pulse8 AE is THE compact analog to ADAT converter. There is no other 8 channel AD/DA converter with such high-quality balanced analog inputs and outputs and features for this price. Period.
Unique: The Pulse8 AE provides full visual control via its vibrant front-panel display, simplifying real-time monitoring and configuration. You can always see, what is going on, what is going in and out.

The Ferrofish experience: Designed and built to accommodate professional workflows, the device packs all of the latest high-end electronics into the compact housing. Robust clocking options and compatibility with standard studio connections create an essential tool for engineers, seeking reliable performance in a flexible, space-saving form factor.

The optional DSP stick slot allows for future processing power upgrades, protecting your investment while offering a path to enhanced functionality.

Developed on the same premium conversion technology as its bigger siblings, this compact powerhouse delivers 8×8 balanced analog I/O with 32-bit converter technology, alongside comprehensive ADAT connectivity with up to 192kHz!

Routing: channel by channel for all inputs and outputs!

Full control: crystal-clear high-resolution display with intuitive controls and the typical Smart Ferrofish workflow, direct at the front of the unit. Plus remote control via MIDI and USB for studio and live setups.

Every detail, from the high-stability clock to the premium ESS converters, ensures uncompromising audio quality in a versatile, space-efficient design.

More Information
Product Name Ferrofish Pulse 8 AE 8x8 AD DA Converter with ADAT
Brand Ferrofish
MPN pulse8AE

What's in the Box?

  • Ferrofish Pulse8 AE 8x8 AD/DA Converter with ADAT
  • Power Supply
Tech Specs

Analog I/O
Inputs 8 balanced TRS inputs (¼-inch)
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 I/O
Optical Ports 2+2 optical ports (8 channels each with 48 kHz)
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
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
Consumption Nominal: 12 VA, Standby: Below 1 VA

Remote Control
Via USB Port 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)
Control Digitally controlled PLL with active jitter reduction

Fuse
Type Polyfuse, internal, self-resetting

Operating Environment
Temperature Range +5 °C to +45 °C
Humidity Maximum: <75 %, non-condensing

Physical Dimensions
Weight 1 kg
Size 13.5 cm (D) x 22 cm (W) x 4.4 cm (H) (1U)
(Dimensions exclude knobs and connectors)
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