Ferrofish PULSE16

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~$899

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Price estimate~$899

Price tracker

Awaiting retailer match

~$899

Catalog estimate

Price history

No verified retailer history yet. The catalog estimate is a planning reference; retailer prices and availability may differ.

Documented outputs: 2323 destination connections
Documented inputs: 23Based on documented inputs
Rack space: 1UBuilder checks available rail space
Power draw: UnverifiedPower requirement is not verified in the catalog
Catalog estimate: ~$899Use retailer rows for current price and stock

Ferrofish PULSE16 Overview

The payoff

Audio Interface decisions, organized around the whole rig.

Ferrofish Pulse 16 16 x 16 AD/DA Converter with ADAT. Plan its source-defined physical connections and placement in your rig.

Documented outputs: 2323 destination connections
Documented inputs: 23Based on documented inputs
Rack space: 1UBuilder checks available rail space

Signal path for Ferrofish PULSE16

Learn the route as a block diagram: source, product function, transport, and destination. Select any block to see what enters, what changes, and what leaves.

Interactive block diagramAuto-looping · hover, focus, or tap to hold a stage

Port-type signalProduct functionSystem boundary

Follow one signal from source to destination

Each block answers the same three questions: what arrives, what changes here, and what leaves.

01 · Source · selected

01 · Source

23 documented inputs

¼-inch TRS + dc barrel

Arrives as: 23 documented inputs
Connector: ¼-inch TRS + dc barrel
Signal: analog audio

Ferrofish PULSE16 I/O ports

Switch the product view and the documented port inventory updates with it—hardware and data stay side by side.

Every connector, grouped by job.

Switch panels to keep the hardware view and the documented port list in sync.

Panel view

Front panel

Rear panel

All documented ports for Ferrofish PULSE16
Port	Panel	Connector	Direction	Signal	Channels
STEREO HEADPHONES · TRS	front	¼-inch TRS	output	analog audio	—
ANALOG INPUT 1 · TRS	rear	¼-inch TRS	input	analog audio	—
ANALOG OUTPUT 1 · TRS	rear	¼-inch TRS	output	analog audio	—
ANALOG INPUT 2 · TRS	rear	¼-inch TRS	input	analog audio	—
ANALOG OUTPUT 2 · TRS	rear	¼-inch TRS	output	analog audio	—
ANALOG INPUT 3 · TRS	rear	¼-inch TRS	input	analog audio	—
ANALOG OUTPUT 3 · TRS	rear	¼-inch TRS	output	analog audio	—
ANALOG INPUT 4 · TRS	rear	¼-inch TRS	input	analog audio	—
ANALOG OUTPUT 4 · TRS	rear	¼-inch TRS	output	analog audio	—
ANALOG INPUT 5 · TRS	rear	¼-inch TRS	input	analog audio	—
ANALOG OUTPUT 5 · TRS	rear	¼-inch TRS	output	analog audio	—
ANALOG INPUT 6 · TRS	rear	¼-inch TRS	input	analog audio	—
ANALOG OUTPUT 6 · TRS	rear	¼-inch TRS	output	analog audio	—
ANALOG INPUT 7 · TRS	rear	¼-inch TRS	input	analog audio	—
ANALOG OUTPUT 7 · TRS	rear	¼-inch TRS	output	analog audio	—
ANALOG INPUT 8 · TRS	rear	¼-inch TRS	input	analog audio	—
ANALOG OUTPUT 8 · TRS	rear	¼-inch TRS	output	analog audio	—
ANALOG INPUT 9 · TRS	rear	¼-inch TRS	input	analog audio	—
ANALOG OUTPUT 9 · TRS	rear	¼-inch TRS	output	analog audio	—
ANALOG INPUT 10 · TRS	rear	¼-inch TRS	input	analog audio	—
ANALOG OUTPUT 10 · TRS	rear	¼-inch TRS	output	analog audio	—
ANALOG INPUT 11 · TRS	rear	¼-inch TRS	input	analog audio	—
ANALOG OUTPUT 11 · TRS	rear	¼-inch TRS	output	analog audio	—
ANALOG INPUT 12 · TRS	rear	¼-inch TRS	input	analog audio	—
ANALOG OUTPUT 12 · TRS	rear	¼-inch TRS	output	analog audio	—
ANALOG INPUT 13 · TRS	rear	¼-inch TRS	input	analog audio	—
ANALOG OUTPUT 13 · TRS	rear	¼-inch TRS	output	analog audio	—
ANALOG INPUT 14 · TRS	rear	¼-inch TRS	input	analog audio	—
ANALOG OUTPUT 14 · TRS	rear	¼-inch TRS	output	analog audio	—
ANALOG INPUT 15 · TRS	rear	¼-inch TRS	input	analog audio	—
ANALOG OUTPUT 15 · TRS	rear	¼-inch TRS	output	analog audio	—
ANALOG INPUT 16 · TRS	rear	¼-inch TRS	input	analog audio	—
ANALOG OUTPUT 16 · TRS	rear	¼-inch TRS	output	analog audio	—
DC POWER INPUT ·12V3A	rear	dc barrel	input	power	—
WORDCLOCK OUTPUT	rear	bnc	output	data	—
WORDCLOCK INPUT	rear	bnc	input	data	—
ADAT INPUT 1	rear	toslink	input	digital audio	—
ADAT OUTPUT 1	rear	toslink	output	digital audio	—
ADAT INPUT 2	rear	toslink	input	digital audio	—
ADAT OUTPUT 2	rear	toslink	output	digital audio	—
ADAT INPUT 3	rear	toslink	input	digital audio	—
ADAT OUTPUT 3	rear	toslink	output	digital audio	—
ADAT INPUT 4	rear	toslink	input	digital audio	—
ADAT OUTPUT 4	rear	toslink	output	digital audio	—
MIDI INPUT	rear	midi din5	input	data	—
MIDI OUTPUT	rear	midi din5	output	data	—

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Ferrofish PULSE16 Alternatives

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Weight	⚖️ 4.4 lb	⚖️ 4.4 lb	⚖️ 6.3 lb	⚖️ 7.9 lb
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Before you buy an Ferrofish PULSE16

Short, source-backed answers surface rack fit, power, cabling, and connection details before they become surprises.

How will the Ferrofish PULSE16 affect rack fit and case depth?

It occupies 1U. Its documented depth is 190 mm.

How much power does the Ferrofish PULSE16 draw?

Its power requirement is not yet verified in the catalog.

What connections does the Ferrofish PULSE16 have?

46 documented physical ports, including STEREO HEADPHONES · TRS, ANALOG INPUT 1 · TRS, ANALOG OUTPUT 1 · TRS, ANALOG INPUT 2 · TRS, ANALOG OUTPUT 2 · TRS, ANALOG INPUT 3 · TRS.

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Send a dedicated monitor mix to a performer without a trailing headphone cable.

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Patch Bay

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Bring frequently used connections to an accessible patch point.

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Power Conditioner

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Organize power connections for the assembled rack.

Check: Check mains voltage, plug format, total load and the number of outlets.

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