Ferrofish Pulse8 AE
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Ferrofish
Pulse8 AE
Product Info
Article Number:
608226
Brand:
Ferrofish
Model:
Pulse8 AE
Category:
Digital Converters
Price:
$599.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Ferrofish Pulse8 AE is a seriously capable little box for anyone needing high-quality AD/DA conversion without a massive investment. It’s a great solution for smaller studios, podcasters, or musicians who need to expand their I/O via ADAT – just be mindful of the limited routing options.
Product Description
- Ferrofish Pulse8 AE
- Compact Eight Channel AD/DA converter
- 32 Bit / 192 KHz
- 16x16 ADAT channels at 48 kHz
- SMUX for higher sampling rates (up to 96 kHz with eight channels via SMUX/2 or 48 kHz with 16 channels)
- Colour LED display with level meter for inputs and outputs
- Expandable with optional DSP stick
- Eight balanced line inputs and outputs: 6.3 mm jack
- Stereo headphone output: 6.3 mm jack
- Two ADAT inputs and outputs
- Word clock input and output: BNC
- MIDI input and output
- USB-C connection for remote functions and firmware updates
- Dimensions (W x H x D
- without controls): 220 x 44 x 130 mm
- Weight: 1 kg
- Includes external power supply
PROS
- • Excellent AD/DA conversion for its class, transparent and clean sound.
- • Flexible ADAT connectivity allows for expansion and routing options.
- • Compact size makes it ideal for smaller studios or mobile setups.
- • Robust build quality with solid 6.3mm jack connectors.
CONS
- • Limited routing capabilities compared to more expensive, dedicated mixing consoles.
- • USB-C connection primarily for control and updates, not audio I/O.
- • SMUX mode introduces a slight increase in latency for some workflows.
Product Video
Key Features
Channels
8
Max Sample Rate
96 kHz
Bit Depth
32-bit
Connection
USB-C, ADAT, Word Clock, MIDI
Clock
BNC
Weight
1 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Ferrofish holds its own remarkably well, offering a very clean and transparent sound, though the absolute top-tier converters might have a touch more 'magic' and dynamic range.
No, the USB-C connection is primarily for remote control, firmware updates, and potentially for future functionality – it’s not a primary audio interface.
While it allows for higher sample rates, SMUX does introduce a small amount of latency, so it's best suited for studio recording rather than low-latency live performance.
