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Ferrofish Pulse8 AE rackmount audio interface with front display and headphone output

Ferrofish

Ferrofish Pulse8 AE 8x8 AD/DA Converter 66-Channel ADAT to USB Audio Interface

SKU CH-72TM-N86JG

High-performance 16-channel AD/DA converter with 66-channel ADAT, 32-bit/192 kHz ESS conversion, dedicated headphone DAC, USB-C control and 3.5 mm MIDI I/O

  • Studio-grade conversion via 32-bit 192 kHz ESS technology
  • 8 balanced analog I/O plus 16-channel ADAT connectivity
  • Audiophile headphone amp with dedicated ESS DAC
  • USB-C for RemoteFish software and 3.5 mm MIDI I/O
  • Compact rackmount or desktop design for studio and live use

8x8 AD/DA Converter with 66-Channel ADAT

The Ferrofish Pulse8 AE is an 8x8 AD/DA converter built on 32-bit 192 kHz ESS conversion technology. It provides eight balanced analog inputs and outputs alongside 16-channel ADAT I/O with SMUX support up to 192 kHz. A dedicated headphone output uses a separate ESS DAC and a four-stage amplifier for monitoring. USB-C connects to RemoteFish software for configuration and 3.5 mm MIDI I/O handles firmware updates.

Suits studios needing compact high-channel

This unit fits engineers who require 66-channel ADAT routing and pristine analog conversion in a rackmount or desktop form factor. The vibrant front-panel display allows real-time visual control of routing and levels. It is not intended for users who only need basic two-channel USB recording without ADAT expansion. Buyers requiring integrated DSP effects or motorised faders should consider dedicated mixing consoles instead.

Rackmount or desktop installation with software

The compact chassis mounts in a standard rack or sits on a desktop without special brackets. Connect analog gear via balanced jacks and ADAT devices via optical ports, then use the USB-C link to configure routing and clocking in RemoteFish. Firmware updates travel over the 3.5 mm MIDI ports. Ensure your host system supplies adequate USB-C power and that optical cables are rated for the chosen sample rate to avoid clock errors.

Highlights

  • Studio-grade conversion via 32-bit 192 kHz ESS technology
  • 8 balanced analog I/O plus 16-channel ADAT connectivity
  • Audiophile headphone amp with dedicated ESS DAC
  • USB-C for RemoteFish software and 3.5 mm MIDI I/O
  • Compact rackmount or desktop design for studio and live use

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What digital equipment do I need to use all 66 ADAT channels?

You need devices with ADAT optical ports that support SMUX at up to 192 kHz to access the full 66-channel capacity.

How does the 16-channel ADAT I/O work with my existing 192 kHz gear?

The ADAT ports run at up to 192 kHz with SMUX support, so they connect directly to other 192 kHz ADAT equipment without sample-rate conversion.

How can I confirm the dedicated ESS DAC is driving the headphone output?

The RemoteFish software via USB-C shows real-time metering and routing for the headphone path, verifying the separate DAC is active.

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