Ferrofish Pulse 16 CV AD/DA Converter
Regular price £915.00AD/DA Converter
CV version of the Ferrofish Pulse 16, with DC-coupled outputs for control of analogue and modular synthesizers.
Please note: Only the outputs are DC-coupled - the inputs cannot accept control voltages.
• 16 x 16 analogue I/O channels
• 32 x 32 ADAT I/O channels in 4 x 4 TOSLINK ports (16 x 16 @ 96 kHz)
• Full 16 x 16 analogue channel count even at double sample rates (SMUX @ 96 kHz)
• 2 x TFT screens giving complete control over all levels and system settings
• Wordclock I/O (BNC)
• MIDI I/O for remote control
• Proprietary circuit for active jitter reduction
• Headphone Output
• Fan-less design – no noise
• 1HE, 19“ solid metal chassis
• Software Control (Mac & PC)
A version with MADI I/O is also available
- see the Ferrofish Pulse 16 MX CV.
16 x 16 AD/DA <> ADAT converter with DC-coupled Outputs
The Pulse 16 CV is a modified version of the standard Pulse 16 but with DC-coupled outputs, allowing for the sending of control voltages (CV) to other equipment such as analogue and modular synthesizers.
With DC-coupling on all 16 analogue outputs, control voltages can be used alongside popular hardware modules such as those used by Eurorack, Frac Rack and Modcan/Moog/Synthesizers.com modular setups.
With the Pulse 16, Ferrofish continues their successful tradition of designing high-quality and affordable AD/DA converters, expanding the existing range that consists of the A16 MK-II, A32 and A32 Dante. The new Pulse 16 offers 16 x 16 balanced analogue inputs and outputs, and can handle pro studio levels up to +20dBu. On the digital side, four ADAT I/O ports provide a full 16 x 16 channel operation even in 96 kHz SMUX mode.
Full control and easy operation
The headphones output on the front panel of the Pulse 16 allows you to monitor every mono or stereo signal on the fly, and two TFT displays provide detailed level information for all 32 signals at a glance. The innovative on-board contextual help, much loved by Ferrofish A32 and Ferrofish A32 Dante users, is also visible when navigating through menus and makes using the Pulse 16 a breeze.
Software Control with RemoteFish (Mac/PC)
Remote control your Ferrofish Pulse 16 via MIDI with the RemoteFish software, available as a free download for both Mac and PC. RemoteFish provides an extended user interface, for control over all input and output gains, channel routing, adjusting settings, and saving and loading presets.
Click here to download RemoteFish from the Ferrofish website
RemoteFish Software - Overview Video
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Exceptional sound quality
Using the most recent converter generation from Cirrus Logic combined with an active digital jitter reduction circuit results in an exceptionally detailed resolution and great overall sound. Whether you're working in 48 kHz or 96 kHz – the Ferrofish Pulse 16 always delivers a full complement of 16 x 16 channels at the highest quality.
Ferrofish Pulse 16 Series - Overview Video
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Upgrade your Ferrofish Pulse 16 to a Ferrofish Pulse 16 MX
If you're the owner of the Ferrofish Pulse 16, you can upgrade your device with MADI Optical I/O simply by purchasing an official Ferrofish MADI SFP module and Upgrade Code. With this module equipped, all 16 x 16 channels can be used with sample rates up to 192kHz.
The Pulse 16 MADI Upgrade consists of two parts:
- The Ferrofish MADI SFP Module. Only genuine Ferrofish MADI SFP modules are supported.
- An unlock code, which you will receive via email from Synthax Audio UK after purchase.
The Ferrofish MADI SFP module and Upgrade Code are available to buy together as a bundle here.
(Both parts can also be purchased separately if required, although please note that both the SFP module and unlock code are needed to perform the upgrade.)