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Ferrofish PULSE8 AE Manual

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  • Page 1 Manual.
  • Page 2 Introduction Dear users, we are very pleased that you have chosen our converter PULSE8 AE. Our goal is to offer you real added value in everyday life with this device. We hope that you will enjoy the device as much as we did during its development.
  • Page 3 SAFETY INFORMATION Safety information Safety information Safety information: Read and follow these instructions. Follow all warnings and safety instructions. Keep this manual. ATTENTION! This device, in combination with headphones, amplifiers or speakers, can achieve levels that can damage hearing over prolonged exposure. Avoid both unpleasant and permanently high volumes.
  • Page 4 SAFETY INFORMATION Do not make any electrical or other modifications to the device or power supply, otherwise the device will lose its CE approval. Do not insert objects or foreign objects through the vent openings of the device. This could lead to a short circuit inside the device and a defect.
  • Page 5 FRONT VIEW Front view Headphone output The headphone output is powered by a high-quality DAC and amplifier chip, and works independently of the analog outputs located on the backside. To adjust the headphone settings, go to the main display, and move the knob. You can find out more about headphone settings in the following chapters.
  • Page 6 This DSP STICK slot is intended for future extensions. ADAT 1 IN/OUT and ADAT 2 IN/OUT The PULSE8 AE has two ADAT input and output pairs (TOSLINK optical). This allows transmission of 16+16 audio channels at up to 48kHz. At higher frequen- cies, the number of channels is reduced, as described later.
  • Page 7 BACK VIEW WORDCLOCK IN/OUT The WORDCLOCK IN jack is used to receive and synchronize the clock from other digital devices. Set the clock source to BNC in the CLOCK view. The current clock is output to the WORDCLOCK OUT jack. ANALOG IN/OUT On the right back there are 8-analog inputs in the upper row, as well as 8-analog outputs at the bottom, which are designed balanced using 6.3mm TRS jacks.
  • Page 8 4 ADAT channels per jack SMUX/4 128kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz 2 ADAT channels per jack Since the Pulse8 AE has two ADAT input and two ADAT output jacks, even at 96kHz 8 channels per direction can still be transmitted via ADAT.
  • Page 9 MAIN DISPLAY Resolution of DAC and ADC chips All ADC and DAC chips as well as the FPGA chip work internally with 32-bit. Future extensions via the DSP Stick port benefit from this very high bit depth. However, the ADAT specification only provides 24-bit, therefore the lower 8-bits are discarded when transmitted.
  • Page 10 HEADPHONES Headphones To access the headphone display, turn the rotary knob in the main display. In this display, you can adjust the volume of the headphone by turning the knob, and (un-)mute it by long pressing the MENU button. Tap the MENU button to select the source of the headphone's signal.
  • Page 11 MAIN MENU Main Menu Press the MENU button in the main display to enter the main menu. Press the ESC key to return to the previous view. In the main menu you will find the following settings: CLOCK Setting the clock source and sampling rate HP SETUP Headphone Settings PRESET...
  • Page 12 If it is green, it has been synchronized to this signal and the corresponding source can be used. The "INTERNAL" field displays the current frequency of the word clock generator of the PULSE8 AE. Pressing the MENU button again will bring you to the view in which you can select the internal sampling rate during INTERNAL operation.
  • Page 13 HP SETUP Accordingly, the ADAT and BNC settings display the sample rate detected at the corresponding input. Since ADAT cannot distinguish between the different SMUX settings, you can set them manually here. Please note: depending on sample rates, the number of available ADAT channels is as follows: SMUX/1 up to 48 kHz...
  • Page 14 PRESET & SETUP PRESET In the PRESET display you can save and load one of eight presets. For saving, use the knob to navigate to SAVE PRESET. Loading a preset is done simply by selecting one of the preset numbers. When loading a preset, you can also choose which parts of the selected preset should actually be loaded.
  • Page 15 GAINS GAINS The GAINS display is used to adjust the sensitivity of the analog inputs. These are individually adjustable in 1dB steps from +20dBu to -8dBu. The number given below the fader indicates the maximum level that the converter accepts. If, for example, a fader is set to a value of 19, the input can process a level of 19 dBu maximum and in this case...
  • Page 16 LEVELS & ROUTING LEVELS The LEVELS display is similar to the GAINS display and is used to adjust the output volumes. The outputs are also individually adjustable in 1 dB steps from +20dBu to -8dBu. Note that the levelmeter display does not change while you adjust, as the levels are shown before the attenuation is done.
  • Page 17 SETUP MENU To simplify routing of a group of outputs, you can also choose multiple channels at the same time. To do this, press the MENU button until the routing menu appears. Here you have the choice to select 1, 2, 4, or 8 channels.
  • Page 18 SETUP MENU Furthermore, you can turn the Clip LED display on or off on the main screen. When enabled, a flashing LED for an analog input or output signals clipping. The LED’ s can be cleared by briefly pressing the POWER button. To simplify routing of a group of outputs, you can also choose multiple channels at the same time.
  • Page 19 SETUP MENU DEVICE LOCK This function allows locking of the unit. When lock is active, only the headphone menu is accessible. Locking can only be done using the code provided on the sticker on the bottom of the device. The same code is also used for unlocking.
  • Page 20 SETUP MENU MISC. CONFIGURATION Here you can reset the device to factory settings or start Vegas mode. Factory reset resets the device to its factory settings. Please note that all settings in the device including all presets will be overwritten with default settings! Vegas mode displays a wave-like movement of the level meters in the main display for demonstration purposes.
  • Page 21 REMOTE CONTROL Remote control The PULSE8 AE can be operated remotely via the RemoteFish software. The connection can be made either via USB (MIDI-over-USB) or the MIDI I/O ports of the device (via a separate MIDI interface). In principle, the functions that can be controlled via the front panel can also be controlled via the RemoteFish software.
  • Page 22 TECHNICAL DATA Technical data FERROFISH PULSE8 AE 8x8 Channel A/D-D/A Converter & Router ADAT I/O optical Toslink interfaces (2 x in, 2 x out) - 16x16 channels with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz - 8x8 channels with 64 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz - 4x4 with 128 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz...
  • Page 23 TECHNICAL DATA Expandable via optional DSP stick Digitally controlled PLL with active jitter reduction 125MHz oscillator with high accuracy Interne Initial accuracy: +/- 1.5 ppm Wordclock Gradient during temperature range: +/- 2.5 ppm Ageing: +/- 1 ppm Voltage supply 12 V at maximum 1A female for 2.54 mm hollow plug with union screw Polyfuse, internal, self-resetting.
  • Page 24 CE CONFORMITY CE Conformity This unit has been tested by a qualified test laboratory and complies with the standards for the harmonization of the laws of the member states relating to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC Directive 2014/30/EU) as well as DIN EN 55103-1 (EMC interference emission) and DIN EN 55103-2 (EMC interference immunity).
  • Page 25 FCC DECLARATION FCC Declaration This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) The unit may not cause any interference, and (2) The unit may be immune to any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 26 Claims for damages of any kind, in particular consequential damages, are excluded. Liability beyond the value of the goods of the device is also excluded. The general terms and conditions of FERROFISH GmbH apply.
  • Page 27 GmbH does not assume any guarantees, neither explicit nor implicit, for the correct- ness of the contents of this documentation. In no event shall FERROFISH GmbH be liable for any form of data loss or data errors in connection with the use of the product or this documentation.