Description
The Swiss-Army knife of audio.
Dantified.
The PULSE16DX is the high-quality solution to connect and route a wide range of Analog, MADI, ADAT and Dante equipment – with up to 192 kHz.
The high-density converter provides 16 x 16 balanced analoge TRS-I/Os and can handle pro studio levels up to +20dBu – adjustable in 1 dB steps. Optional +24 dBU I/Os and/or CV outputs are available.
Combined with a temperature-compensated high-precision clock and an active jitter reduction hardware design, the 354-channel DX delivers an exceptional detailed sound.
On the digital side, the multi-format device provides an optical MADI I/O with 64 I/Os. 2 x 4 ADAT ports can convert all 16 analog I/Os – even with up to 96 kHz.
On top of it, the DX adds 64 x 64 channels of Dante/AES67 to an already impressive array of various I/Os – unique in this size and price range.
The Pulse16DX incorporates a Word Clock I/O and a MIDI I/O for embedding signals and remote control of the unit. Many popular features from the flagship A32 have been added as well: Preset Management, Panel Lock and the sophisticated routing matrix.
All in all the fan-less, small footprint device is a huge problem solver for studio and live sound applications.
An exceptional choice for live sound, recording, broadcast and house of worship.
Wherever high-end, multi-format conversion, including network audio, is required.
Digital Multicore
MADI is the industry standard for multi-channel audio at modern concert tours around the globe, classical music recordings, theatres and music studios. Setups with several hundred channels in a complex setup, including recording interfaces, mixing consoles and converters to all existing audio formats, are easy to realize.
Ferrofish consequently supports MADI and offers industry-leading products, like the PULSE16 DX and the high-density converters of the A-Series with seamless integration to other formats.
MADI – Made by Ferrofish provides a set of advanced MADI features – integrated into the PULSE16 DX:
- up to 192 kHz
- MADI DELAY COMPENSATION
- up to 2000m
- DUAL PORT REDUNDANCY
- MIDI OVER MADI
- Dante I/O
2 x RJ-45 Ethernet connector (CAT5/6 cables),
64 x 64 channel Brooklyn II board built-in.
MADI I/O (AES10)
SFP Multimode included
SFP Singlemode optional
SFP port for MADI optical Multimode or Singlemode SFP module
64 channels @32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz
32 channels @64kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz
16 channels @128kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
Support of MIDI over MADI.
Latency: 2 samples
Analog Inputs (AD)
2 x CS5368 (Cirrus Logic)
16 x TRS ¼” (6.3mm), female
Analog switches: +20dBu, +13dBu, +4dBu
Digital gain: +20dBu ... -8dBu, 1dB steps
Latency
@48kHz: 7.8/fs, 0.16ms
@96kHz: 5.4/fs, 0.06ms
@192kHz: 6.6/fs, 0.03ms
OpAmps
RC4580
Level indicator
TFT screen, 28 levels
Analog Outputs (DA)
2 x CS4365 (Cirrus Logic)
16 x TRS ¼” (6.3mm), female
Digital gain: +20dBu ... -8 dBu, 1dB steps
Latency
@48kHz: 12/fs, 0.25ms
@96kHz: 9/fs, 0.09ms
@192kHz: 5/fs, 0.03ms
OpAmps
RC4580
Headphones Out
1 x ¼” (6.3mm) TRS jack, stereo.
Selectable mono or stereo source.
Digitally controlled volume level.
ADAT I/O
4+4 optical ports (8 channels each with 48 kHz)
16 channels @32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz
16 channels @64kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz
8 channels @128kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz (SMUX4 - only with installed MADI MX option)
Latency: 2 samples
MIDI I/O
2 x DIN5 connector for remote control of the unit
Conversion MIDI <> MIDI over MADI possible (MADI MX option required.)
Wordclock I/O
BNC: 1 x input, 1 x output
75 Ohm Termination switchable for input
Power Supply
12V, 3A
1 x input jack with screw lock.
Power required: 12VA in operation, 0,1VA in standby mode
(Efficiency Level VI)
Internal resettable polyfuse
1 x power supply included
Additional Features
SMUX4 with 192 kHz operation (requires installed MADI SFP).
Delay-compensation for MADI chain (requires installed MADI SFP).
MIDI over MADI Preset Management (requires installed MADI SFP)
Internal Clock
TCXO (temp. compensated oscillator) with high accuracy.
Initial accuracy: +/-1.5ppm
Over temperature range: +/-2.5ppm
Aging: +/-1ppm
PLL
Digitally controlled PLL / Jitter reduction system
Output jitter: 50ps ... 100ps typ.
LCD Displays
2 x TFT Color Screens for the complete control of all analog I/O levels and all settings of the unit
One Key Control provides an easy control of all functions.
Multi language help pages guides available (No need to study the manual.)
Dimensions
1HU
Depth: 19cm (7.5”) (including connectors)
Weight
2 kg (4.4lbs)
Ambient temperature
41°F up to 113°F (+5°C up to +45°C)