{"product_id":"ferrofish-pulse-16-mx","title":"Ferrofish PULSE 16 MX","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverveiw\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePULSE\u003c\/strong\u003e16\u003csup\u003eMX\u003c\/sup\u003e is the high-quality solution to connect a wide range of Analog, MADI and ADAT equipment to a mixer or a computer interface – with up to 192 kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003eThe PULSE16 is using the recent high-performance low-latency converter generation from Cirrus Logic. Combined with a temperature-compensated high-precision clock and an active jitter reduction hardware design, the 226-channel MX delivers an exceptional detailed sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pulse16\u003csup\u003eMX\u003c\/sup\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll in all the fan-less, small footprint device is a huge problem solver for studio and live sound applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptical MADI I\/O\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PULSE16 MX provides a MADI SFP module with optical LC connector. The MADI I\/O supports daisy-chain delay compensation and carries MIDI-over-MADI. The default Multimode module can be exchanged with a Singlemode module\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual TFT Display\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo high-resolution TFT displays provide detailed level information for all 2 x 16 analog signals – allowing the overview of the signal flow in and out of the unit. The innovative on-board contextual help, much loved by Ferrofish users, allows it to use the high-tech device, without reaching for the manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternal Routing Matrix\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PULSE16 MX provides a sophisticated internal matrix for the free routing and splitting of all 112 Ins to all 112 Outs in blocks of 8 channels. The headphone output on the front allows it to monitor every mono or stereo I\/O directly on the unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e+24dBu I\/O Option\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis optional version raises the maximum input and output level of the 16 analog inputs and outputs from +20dBu to +24dBu, which then complies with the SMPTE standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCV Out Option\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CV version allows the output of DC voltage at the analog outputs of the Pulse16. This allows control voltages (CV) to be generated via a CV plugin in a DAW, allowing to control modular systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINPUTS \u0026amp; OUTPUTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 x 16 BALANCED TRS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-8 to +20 dBU (Gain in 1 dB steps).\u003cbr\u003eOptional +24 dBU and\/or CV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMADI SFP PORT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSFP MADI module with optical LC connector (Multimode).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 x 4 TOSLINK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach port transfers eight channels at a sample rate of 48 kHz (= 32 In + 32 Out).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWORD CLOCK I\/O\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBNC with 75 Ohm\u003cbr\u003einternal termination.\u003cbr\u003eOn\/Off via display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMIDI I\/O\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Remote Control and\u003cbr\u003eMIDI-over-MADI\u003cbr\u003e(with installed MADI module).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePHONES STEREO TRS (FRONT)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonitoring of every PULSE stereo\/mono I\/O via an additional stereo DAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog I\/O\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PULSE16 MX provides a unique flexible level setup for all analog inputs and outputs.\u003cbr\u003eEvery I\/O can be set to a different sensitivity in a mixer like screen, directly on the display. The level setup ranges from -8 dBu up to +20 dBu in single steps of 1dB. When the fader is set to 20, the output of a digital signal with 0dBFS will be +20dBu on the analog input or output. -8 dBu on the lower end is close to the level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eADAT I\/O\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PULSE16 MX features 2 x 4 ADAT I\/O ports (white doors: outputs, black doors: inputs). Each port can transfer eight channels at a sample rate of 48 kHz (= 32 In + 32 Out channels).\u003cbr\u003eWith the reduction to four channels per port at 96 kHz (SMUX\/2), it is still possible, to convert all 16 I\/O to ADAT. With 192kHz (SMUX\/4) it is still possible, to transfer 8 input and 8 output channels in total, using all four interface pairs. Additionally it is possible, to route 32 channels of ADAT from\/to MADI at 48 kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to the optical connection, ADAT-linked equipment avoids ground-loops and will not transfer harmful electrical spikes from one device to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWord Clock I\/O\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PULSE16 MX can generate its own high precision clock. It can send this clock or receive a master clock via the BNC I\/O using a coaxial cable with 75 Ohm.\u003cbr\u003eWether the PULSE16 MX runs in Master or Slave mode or termination on\/off can be set via the display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMIDI I\/O\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe integrated 5pin standard MIDI I\/O ports can be used for controlling the unit over a MIDI cable from a host computer.\u003cbr\u003eWith installed MADI option, it is possible, to embedd or de-embedd MIDI signals into the MADI stream (MIDI-over-MADI ).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very useful feature, to remotely control MIDI Equipment in the studio rack or on stage from the FOH. The kind of MIDI routing can be adjusted via the display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevice Lock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front panel control – except the headphone screen – can be locked with a PIN number. 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