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Rack-mount converter with front display and TRS connectors

Ferrofish

Ferrofish Pulse8 AE 16ch 32-bit 192 kHz AD/DA

SKU CH-WFAY-GE4XG

16-channel 32-bit 192 kHz AD/DA converter with balanced TRS I/O, ADAT, headphone output, wordclock and 3.5 mm MIDI

  • 16 balanced analog I/O for studio and live routing
  • 16-channel ADAT connectivity with SMUX support up to 192 kHz
  • 32-bit 192 kHz ESS conversion for transparent signal clarity
  • Dedicated headphone amplifier with separate ESS DAC for critical monitoring
  • USB-C remote control plus 3.5 mm MIDI I/O for integration

Studio-Grade AD/DA Conversion

The Ferrofish Pulse8 AE delivers 16 channels of balanced analog I/O via TRS connectors alongside 16-channel ADAT connectivity. It operates at 32-bit / 192 kHz resolution using premium ESS converters for both A/D and D/A paths. This unit is built for professional studio and live production workflows requiring high-channel-count conversion and routing.

Silent Operation and Efficient Power

The desktop chassis uses passive cooling with no internal fans, ensuring completely silent operation in noise-sensitive recording environments. Power consumption remains low for a 16-channel converter, drawing only modest current from the included external supply. Stable clocking via Wordclock I/O prevents jitter-related artifacts during extended sessions.

RemoteFish Software and Dedicated Monitoring

The USB-C port enables full remote configuration through the RemoteFish application, allowing parameter adjustments without front-panel menu diving. A separate ESS DAC feeds the 4-stage headphone amplifier, giving engineers an independent, audiophile-grade monitoring path. The 3.5mm MIDI I/O ports simplify firmware updates and integration with external controllers.

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Price $516.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

How do I connect the Pulse8 AE to my interface and which cable carries all 16 channels?

Connect balanced analog gear to the 16 TRS jacks and route digital I/O through the ADAT ports; at 192 kHz the optical link requires SMUX to carry the full channel count.

What will need servicing or replacement after extended studio use?

The TRS jack contacts and front-panel display backlight are the parts most likely to wear out; the ESS converters and clock circuitry are solid-state and have no user-replaceable elements.

What limit appears first when I run all channels at 192 kHz continuously?

The ADAT optical bandwidth caps the digital I/O at 16 channels only when SMUX is active; the analog stage and ESS converters maintain full 32-bit 192 kHz performance without throttling.

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