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Ferrofish

Ferrofish Pulse8 AE 8x8 AD/DA Converter with ADAT

$699.00

The Ferrofish Pulse8 AE is a high-performance AD/DA converter engineered to deliver studio-grade conversion and routing capabilities for a wide range of professional workflows, from home studios to live productions. Built on the premium 32-bit / 192 kHz ESS conversion technology found in its larger sibling, it ensures exceptional signal clarity and precision. The Pulse8 AE features 8 high-quality balanced analog inputs and outputs, along with comprehensive ADAT connectivity up to 192 kHz (with SMUX support).

The Pulse8 AE's vibrant front-panel display provides intuitive, real-time, visual control, streamlining monitoring and configuration. The unit includes an audiophile-grade, 4-stage headphone amplifier with a dedicated signal path powered by a separate ESS DAC, ensuring pristine audio quality for critical monitoring. Additional features include a USB-C port for streamlined software configuration using the RemoteFish software and 3.5mm MIDI I/O for effortless firmware updates. With robust clocking options and compatibility with standard studio connections, the Pulse8 AE is an indispensable tool for engineers and producers who demand reliability, flexibility, and exceptional audio performance in a space-saving form factor.

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  • High quality 8 x 8 channel AD/DA converter
  • 16 x 16 ADAT channels @48kHz
  • 32bit, 192kHz ESS converters
  • Headphone output
  • Single channel routing matrix
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About the Ferrofish Pulse8 AE 8x8 AD/DA Converter with ADAT

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.

Key Features

  • High quality 8 x 8 channel AD/DA converter
  • 16 x 16 ADAT channels @48kHz
  • 32bit, 192kHz ESS converters
  • Headphone output
  • Single channel routing matrix

Ferrofish Pulse8 AE 8x8 AD/DA Converter with ADAT Specs

Analog I/O
8 balanced TRS inputs (¼-inch)
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
2+2 optical ports (8 channels each with 48 kHz)
16 channels @32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz
8 channels @64kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz (SMUX/2)
4 channels @128kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz (SMUX4)
MIDI I/O
2 x Mini TRS connector for firmware updates and future features
(Adapter to 5Pin standard MIDI port available)
Wordclock I/O
BNC
1 x input, 1 x output
75 Ohm Termination switchable for input
125 MHz oscillator with high precision
Initial accuracy
±1.5 ppm
Drift over the 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
Nominal
12 VA, Standby: Below 1 VA

Key Features

  • High quality 8 x 8 channel AD/DA converter
  • 16 x 16 ADAT channels @48kHz
  • 32bit, 192kHz ESS converters
  • Headphone output
  • Single channel routing matrix
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