Ferrofish Pulse 16 16 Channel AD/DA Converter with ADAT

The Ferrofish Pulse 16 is a top - notch AD/DA converter that keeps Ferrofish's great tradition of offering high - quality yet affordable A/D and D/A converters. It features 16×16 balanced analog inputs and outputs, capable of handling professional studio levels up to +20dBu. On the digital side, four ADAT I/O ports enable a full 16×16 channel operation, even in 96 kHz SMUX mode. Key features include a Cirrus Logic 24 Bit / 96 kHz converter, 16×16 ADAT I/O channels via 2×2 TOSLINK ports, full 16×16 analog channel count, Wordclock I/O (BNC), MIDI I/O for remote control, 2 TFT screens for complete control, a proprietary circuit for jitter reduction, adjustable input sensitivity and output levels for all analog channels, a headphone output, a fan - less design for noise - free operation, and a 1HE, 19“ solid metal chassis.

Using the Ferrofish Pulse 16 is quite straightforward. First, connect your analog devices to the 16 balanced analog inputs and outputs. For digital connections, use the four ADAT I/O ports. You can also set up the Wordclock I/O (BNC) for synchronization. To control the converter remotely, connect via the MIDI I/O. The two TFT screens give you full control over various settings. When using the headphone output, adjust the volume according to your needs. As for input sensitivity and output levels of the analog channels, you can easily make adjustments to suit your audio sources. When it comes to maintenance, keep the converter in a clean and dry place. Since it has a fan - less design, there's no need to worry about fan - related issues. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures and humidity. Also, make sure to handle it gently to prevent any damage to the 19“ solid metal chassis.