Powerful Multi-Channel AD/DA and Format Converters
German manufacturer Ferrofish offers a range of high-quality AD/DA converters, designed for expanding professional recording studios, live audio performance and playback systems, and broadcast audio applications with large numbers of additional analogue inputs and outputs.
With digital connectivity options including ADAT, MADI and Dante, Ferrofish converters provide high-channel counts in cost-effective solutions, and can be found in studios, live rigs, post-production houses and broadcasting houses around the world, and have toured with the likes of Ellie Goulding, Disclosure, Lily Allen, One Direction and Olly Murs.
A quick overview of Key Features includes the following;
• Multi-channel audio breakout boxes with high-quality, 16- or 32-channel AD/DA conversion in only 1U of rack-space
• Daisy-chain multiple units (breakout 64 channels of MADI / Dante in only 2U)
• Options for ADAT, MADI and Dante connectivity for connecting with existing audio interfaces, mixing consoles or other equipment
• Options for DC-Coupled outputs (Pulse 16 CV Series) and +24 dBu outputs
• Comprehensive front-panel controls & on-board help section
• TFT displays with level metering for all channels
• Built-in headphone output for monitoring of all signals
• Remote control via RemoteFish
• Redundant Power Supplies (A32 / A32 Dante)
Ferrofish Pulse 16 CV Series
All three Ferrofish Pulse 16 Series AD/DA converters are now available with DC-coupled outputs (Ferrofish Pulse 16 CV Series). These modified versions have been calibrated for the of sending control voltages (CV), for use with modular synthesizers (such as the popular Eurorack and Moog/MOTM/Synthesizers.com formats) and other analogue equipment.
Please note: This modification is applied at the factory-level and cannot be retrofitted. It is available on new units only.
All six variants of the Ferrofish Pulse 16 are also available with +24 dBu outputs. Please contact us if you’re interested in this option.
Ferrofish Pulse 16 / MX / DX
16-Channel AD/DA Converters
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Ferrofish Pulse 16 CV Series
16-Channel AD/DA Converters
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Ferrofish A32pro / A32pro Dante
32-Channel AD/DA Converters
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RME Digiface USB and Ferrofish Pulse 16:
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Ferrofish A32 Dante Overview:
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Need help deciding which Ferrofish converter is right for you?
Call us on 01727 821 870 for more information, or contact us.
Key Features & Technologies
High Quality AD/DAThe latest low latency AD/DA converters from Cirrus Logic and ESS Technology, with sample rates up to 192kHz and sophisticated external circuitry, guaranteeing high-quality sound with neutral frequency response and low THD + N. All channels handle +20dBu studio level maximum, while each channel is individually adjustable in 1dB steps. |
TFT Displays & Headphone OutputKeep track of all analogue channels at any time, with levels for all channels shown clearly via the front panel TFT displays. Status information and all functions are presented clearly and intuitively – no need to keep checking the the manual. A sophisticated context-sensitive help function shows additional information about the current selection. |
Internal Routing MatrixAll analogue and digital channels are brought together in groups of 8 using the internal routing matrix. For easy monitoring, any channel, mono or stereo, can be selected and monitored directly via the front panel headphone output. |
“[The Ferrofish A32 Dante is] an incredible box which does everything I need it to”
Rob Ashard
Sound Supervisor (BBC, ITV, Channel 5, Sky, Dave)
“very well-engineered products providing highly cost-effective
and capable multichannel ADAT/analogue converters”
Sound On Sound Magazine
“The A32’s AD/DA conversion is the best I’ve heard.”
Brandon Blackwell
Live Engineer (Camila Cabello, X Factor USA)
“The Ferrofish A32 is a great unit… …it just does its job perfectly”
Kevin Porée
Producer and Recording Engineer (Berry Street Studio)
“I have used many different analogue splitters and converters with differing results,
but the Ferrofish A32 Dante is a unit I will call on again.”
Pro Tools Expert
“Excellent sound quality, MADI redundancy, dual power supplies,
and the small footprint – the audio side of this playback system
only takes up 3U!”
Matt Robertson
Musical Director (Björk)
"The A32's AD/DA conversion is really transparent…
…There is no colouration whatsoever, and that’s a huge deal for me."
Anthony Lalumia
Engineer (The GRAMMYs)
"The GUI is so intuitive that I was up and running
in minutes without any need to refer back to the manual."
Vincent Barker
Engineer (Simple Minds)
"The reliability, build quality, ease of use,
and most importantly the sound quality – they’re all fantastic.”
Andrew Horsburgh
Southampton Solent University
“This is where the Ferrofish A32s become worth their weight in gold
– format conversion of Optical or Coaxial MADI
– 32 channels in 1U: Ideal!”
Oliver Waton
Systems Engineer (Emeli Sandé)
“The usability of the unit is refreshingly simple in a
world where we all need an IT degree to just load a project.”
Audio Media International
“The sound quality of the Ferrofish A32 is fantastic,
and in terms of usability it couldn’t have been easier.”
Will Sanderson
MIDI and Playback Tech (Ellie Goulding)
“This playback rig is very cutting edge – it’s got every functionality
that any tech would dream of in a
playback and performance system."
Alex Turner
Engineer (Disclosure)
“[With] the stability of the RME drivers and the Ferrofish for the D/A... no problems at all.”
Gavin Ellis
Keyboard Tech (Lily Allen)
“RME and Ferrofish are sonically transparent and sound great live.”
James Wiffin
Playback Engineer (One Direction)
Dante Plug & PlayIntegrate the Pulse 16 DX or A32pro Dante seamlessly into your Dante network. Just plug it in and the device is visible on the network, ready to be routed freely using the Dante Controller software. Together with Audinate’s Dante Virtual Soundcard, the Pulse 16 DX and A32pro Dante turn into universal audio interfaces. |
Flexible Remote ControlComprehensive remote software is available for both MAC and PC, providing simultaneous remote control of multiple Ferrofish devices via MIDI, MIDI over MADI or USB (device-dependent). All Ferrofish devices are automatically detected and listed in the software. |
Multiple Options AvailableAvailable in a range of 16- and 32-channel models, with options for ADAT, MADI and Dante connectivity, plus DC-coupled outputs and +24 dBu. Various models can also be upraded with MADI Optical I/O at a later date (via the official Ferrofish MADI SFP), along with DSP-plugins (for the A32 and A32 Dante) for syncing with Video Clock and routing submixes to any of the analogue outputs. |
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We take a look at how Ferrofish converters can be used with RME audio interfaces for adding additional analogue I/O to any home, studio or live recording setup.
Nearly all modern recording setups will involve some sort of interaction with a Mac or PC (unless you're one of those who still swears by an entirely analogue setup!).
As such, the majority of studios and live rigs will include some sort of audio interface, whether a standalone device (such as those from RME Audio), or built directly into a mixing console.
The majority of interfaces will come with a number of analogue inputs and outputs built into the device (analogue I/O), for connecting equipment such as microphones and instruments for recording (inputs), as well as studio monitors and headphones for playback and monitoring (outputs).
However, have you ever looked at an audio interface’s specification and seen a much higher channel count listed than the number of visible analogue connections would suggest? How is it the manufacturer can claim their device has so many extra channels?
The answer is the inclusion of digital I/O options, which can be used to expand the analogue channel count through the use of dedicated multi-channel AD/DA converters, microphone preamps, or a mixing console... Read the full article
Remote Control your Ferrofish Converters (Mac/PC)
Ferrofish’s RemoteFish is a free software application that provides additional remote control of any Pulse 16, Pulse 16 CV or A32 converter from a Mac or PC, allowing for control over input and output gains, channel routing, device status and settings, as well as the saving and loading of presets.
For the Ferrofish Pulse 16 / CV models, control occurs via MIDI or MIDI over MADI (Pulse 16 MX and DX only).
For the A32 and A32 Dante, both versions can be operated remotely via USB, MIDI, or MIDI over MADI.
Multiple units can also be used together from within the same software window, with each unit easily identifiable via the Serial number on the left-hand side of the user interface.
Download Remotefish and the latest firmware here
For an introduction to RemoteFish, check out our video here.
