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Ferrofish

Pulse 8 AE

Code: 8279

8 x 8 AD/DA 16 x 16 ADAT Converter

Price: €599.00
Price: €599.00
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The Ferrofish PULSE8 AE is a versatile and compact AD/DA converter designed for seamless integration into studio or live setups. With 8 high-quality balanced analog inputs and outputs, it ensures precise and clean signal conversion. 

The Pulse8 AE offers full visual control via its vibrant front-panel display, simplifying real-time monitoring and configuration. Built to accommodate professional workflows, its robust clocking options and compatibility with standard studio connections make it an essential tool for engineers seeking reliable performance in a flexible, space-saving form factor.

Developed on the same premium conversion technology as its bigger sibling, this compact powerhouse delivers 8×8 balanced analog I/O alongside comprehensive ADAT connectivity up to 192kHz.

With its crystal-clear display and intuitive controls, the PULSE8 AE brings studio-grade conversion and routing capabilities to any professional workflow, from home studios to live setups. Every detail, from the high-stability clock to the premium ESS converters, ensures uncompromising audio quality in a versatile, space-efficient design.

  • Analog I/O:
  • 8 balanced TRS inputs (¼-inch)
  • 8 balanced TRS outputs (¼-inch)
  • ADAT Connectivity:
  • 2 ADAT input ports
  • 2 ADAT output ports
  • SMUX support for higher sample rates:
    • Up to 192kHz with 4×4 ADAT channels via SMUX/4
    • Up to 96kHz with 8×8 ADAT channels via SMUX/2
    • Up to 48kHz with 16×16 ADAT channels
    • Clocking:
    • Word Clock input and output (BNC connectors)
    • Internal clock with high stability
    • External sync via ADAT or Word Clock
    • Signal Monitoring:
    • High-resolution front display for input and output level monitoring
    • Multi-colored level meters for clear visual feedback
    • Controls:
    • Front-panel control knob and buttons for quick navigation and configuration
    • Connectivity:
    • USB-C for remote control via Ferrofish RemoteFish software and firmware updates
    • TRS-MIDI Type A for remote control via MIDI CC
    • Headphone Output:
    • 6.3mm jack output
    • Amplification power adjustable in four stages
    • Digital volume control with 1 dB resolution
    • Dedicated monitoring path via a separate ESS DAC
  • Power:
  • External 12V power supply (12V/3A or 12V/1A, positive pin, included)
  • Connector: 2.54mm barrel jack with locking screw
  • Nominal consumption: 12 VA
  • Standby consumption: Below 1 VA
  • Converter Specifications:
  • 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):
  • Digitally controlled PLL with active jitter reduction
  • Internal Wordclock:
  • 125 MHz oscillator with high precision
  • Initial accuracy: ±1.5 ppm
  • Drift over temperature range: ±2.5 ppm
  • Aging: ±1 ppm
  • Fuse:
  • Polyfuse, internal, self-resetting
  • Environmental:
  • Operating temperature: +5°C to +45°C
  • Maximum humidity: <75%, non-condensing
  • Physical:
  • Weight: 1 kg
  • Dimensions: 13.5cm (D) × 22cm (W) × 4.4cm (H) — 1U (excluding knobs and connectors)
  • Compact design, suitable for rack-mounted or desktop use