DirectOut PRODIGY.MC - Changelog 04-22-2026

New versioning scheme: System YY.MM.BB (year.month.build version)

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System v26.03.1 (22-04-2026)

NOTE: Version 26.03.1 includes the patch update from 31.03.2026

Improvements to existing features
[ DO-729 ] improved stability for HOME NATS connections
[ DO-636 ] improved performance of internal RAV.IO handling
improved OOB performance

Bug fixes
[ DO-730 ] Ember+ service started in Demo mode only ← fixed


Patch Update Ember+ v1.8.4 (31-03-2026)
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+ Ember+ service did only start in demo mode (v26.03.0) <- fixed


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System v26.03.0 (16-03-2026)

NOTE: Version 26.03.0 includes the patch update from 10.12.2025

Improvements to existing features
[ DO-576 ] Snapshot recall via Ember+  
[ DO-97 ] add input managers to Ember+ tree
[ DO-498 ] add 'mute' source to Ember+ tree  
[ DO-143 ] add 'unconnect' source to Ember+ tree
[ DO-95 ] NMOS OOB: display Module name instead of internal IP
[ DO-697 ] PRODIGY - optimize log creation  
[ DO-287 ] HOME - Additions to API  

Bug fixes
[ DO-536 ] Input Manager 'AE' always on - enable button does not appear  
[ DO-525 ] AGC Globcon issues  
[ DO-524 ] DNA with Dante - sync status not always correct  
[ DO-522 ] Ember+ "MIC8.HD.IO Hybrid" not available  
[ DO-483 ] Prodigy MIDI DIN-->USB.IO routing not working  
[ DO-445 ] Dual network audio base board - Clock Source selection not working as expected
[ DO-433 ] DANTE.IO (Bkln 3 only) - Audio issues (TX) on PRODIGY.MX Slots 1 and 4  
[ DO-146 ] MADI.2/4 modules top priority clock issue


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Patch Update (10-12-2025)

Bugfix:
- Linux system configuration issue that could, in rare cases, cause a system license error and reset the device to factory default settings after extended uptime (> 5-7 days) <= fixed

NOTE:
The patch can be applied to any existing system build and is included in all future PRODIGY Series releases.


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System v25.08.2 (14-10-2025)
New Features
- HOME service now handles channel selection on RAV.IO gracefully (Firmware HW 0.39 / SW 1.25)

Bugfixes
- NMOS: Bulk requests for IS-05 ← fixed
- MILAN.IO: DHCP status was not correctly reported in globcon (and API) ← fixed
- PRODIGY.MC: Issues with RAV.IO booting into safe Mode on power-up ← fixed


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System v25.08.1 (10-09-2025)

Bugfixes
- [DO-458] MADI2/4.SRC.IO settings were sometimes not applied to the module


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System v25.08 (22.08.2025)
New Features
- Dual Network Audio (DNA) module support
- RAV.IO WebUI via OOB (OOB license required)
- USB.IO added to MIDI Matrix

Improvements to existing features
- Performance improvements for internal service communication
- HOME - “Effective Gain” support added, Bugfixes
- [ DO-121 / DO-121 ]  - mute output signals during boot

Bugfixes
- [ DO-414 ] Full Access Matrix enables Sum Bus as source
- [ DO-352 ] MADI2/4 modules - High pitch noise during boot (fixed in MADI2/4 firmwares)
- [ DO-325 ] AES/EBU enable sync not working (globcon)
- [ DO-313 ] Transparent Bit not OFF after "reset device"
- [ DO-111 ] Reset Device - missing parameters

Known issues
- HOME requires RAV.IO Firmware HW 0.29 / SW 1.02.3 should be used as the channel mapping feature is not yet support by HOME. The feature will be added with an update soon.
- HOME does not yet support DNA modules



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Build 37 (04.03.2025)
Features
-full HOME* support, including SDP exchange
-NMOS Out-of-Band* control for RAV.IO through PRODIGY Management Interface (NOTE: NMOS OOB supports IS-04 v1.3 with static configuration of the registry only and IS-05 v1.1. Service discovery and P2P mode require In-Band connection to the module.)
-System reboot via command from front panel and globcon

Bugfixes and Improvements
-improved hardware watchdog for control resilience
-improved internal service management
-improved Fan Control in silent mode
-improved IP address assignment in DHCP mode
-device gets the same IP address also after update to new system images
-PSU status information could lock up ← fixed
-improved exception handling to avoid potential JSON API crash
-improved logging
-Bugfixes in SNMP Service

* HOME and NMOS OOB are licensed features

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Build 36a (20.8.2024)

Bugfixes
- Mirror mode: crash due to missing dependencies <- fixed

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Build 36 (5.8.2024)

Features
- USB.IO support added
- FPGA: MADI RX improved
- AES SRC lock/mute improved
- improved information in support archive
- LLDP
- HOME: support multiple NATS

Changes
- improvements to internal watchdog
- improved TCP/IP connection handling to avoid potential unavailability of the device

Bugfixes
- automator: issue matching OSC integer values <- fixed
- FPGA: MADI#2 FastSRC Sample Rate Factor fixed
- snmp: small bugfixes (NOTE: a new MIB file is required to use the updated version of the snmp service!)
- HOME: service did not start automatically after reboot <- fixed



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Build 35 (19.12.2023)

Features
- support for MADI2.BNC.SRC.IO

Changes
- AN8.O 2.0 - use fast Roll-off filter to avoid frequency issues above 18kHz (latency ~30 samples)

Bugfixes
- Net mask CID translation did not work properly
- replaced wrong automator binary
- front panel: improved behaviour of snapshot list


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Build 34 (17.10.2023)

Features
- Link Local Address support if DHCP is not answering (zeroConf)
- AES Output Dark
- automator: link faders between devices
- HOME support prepared
- support for MADI2.BNC.SRC.IO
- MIDI Tunnel for SG.IO (available in MIDI Matrix)

Changes
- FPGA: Userbit transparency for NET slots with inactive AM824 setting
- cored: increased number of possible connections
- cored: improved log output
- Improved stability of firmware updates of NET modules with SRC

Bugfixes
- FPGA: MTC 30fps
- FPGA: MADI Slot 2 Sample rate factor information fixed


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Build 33 (25.05.2023)
Features
MADI2.SFP.IO support
SNMP support

Changes
FPGA/cored: improved configuration for modules with ESS ADC converters
autoupdated: improved stability of NET.BASE.SRC module firmware updates

Bugfixes
FPGA: MADI Mode Legacy/Highspeed swap corrected



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Build 32 (19.12.2022)
Features
Front Panel: Display Timeout and Brightness control
Input Slot Labels
Recall Snapshot 1/2 with GPI 1/2
(support for HCONTROL.8 via globcon/GLUE)


Bugfixes
FPGA: improved FastSRC
FPGA: BLDS detection for 96k and 192k frame mode
Ember+: fix for crash after many connection attempts
Triggers would trigger always on device startup
Gateway Information
Fix for bit transparency mode in combination with ESS ADC modules
improved configuration of ESS DAC modules to prevent unwanted muting



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Build 31 (2022-08-17)

Crossfade for Groups
Reset device without removing snapshots
Group crossfades for Ember+ service
Reduced delay for ESS DA converters
HOME button pressed for 30 seconds also restarts web server
Automator (Settings/Licenses)



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Build 30 (2022-05-18)

improved snapshot load behaviour in config mode: automatic MUTE ALL is applied on recall
WCK Out can be fixed to 1FS or Follow FS (Follow FS was previous behaviour)
MADI High Speed mode for 4FS (switchable)
MADI Output Dark
EARS with Disaster Recovery
Input Mutes
Ember+ with Levelmeter Support
improved warning messages for PSU failure and power over-consumption
added dynamic measurement of power consumption to allow usage of more than 6 MIC8.HD modules
display and configuration of RAV.IO IP addresses



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Build 29 (2021-12-22)

New Features
   support for analog I/O modules Rev 2.0

Bugfixes
   unnecessary error messgaes by MirrorMode service <- fixed
   Hush wizzard value was not applied after reboot <- fixed



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Build 28

NOTE: This release requires globcon version 1.8.0. Build 26 needs to be installed first, if the device shall be updated from an earlier version (< build 26).

New Features
   Summing Busses (PRODIGY.MC - Advanced or license bundle FastSRC)

   MirrorMode

   User definable slot labels


Changes

   Confirmation dialog on snapshot page if snapshots are loaded in CONFIG mode

   Improved support archive information


Fixes

   fixed issue with blocked License Manager

   Ember+: improved gain value representation



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Build 27

NOTE: This release requires globcon version 1.7.0 and Build 26 being installed first.

NOTE: globcon version 1.7.0 needs to be downloaded from www.globcon.pro - it is not updated automatically from an earlier version installed.

New Features

   Input Managers with silence detection
   Automatic Bypass for FastSRC(TM)
   Loudness Metering (license option)

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Build 26

NOTE: This release requires globcon version 1.6.0

New Features

   Front panel: signal present indicator in levelmeters aligned with globcon levelmeters
   Front panel: license information page with info about license state on the device
   Remote control: Ember+ service
   Remote control: OSC service

Fixes

   Front panel: levelmeter flickering with static signals (e.g. sine wave) <- fixed
   Front panel: graphical module label wrap-around for certain module types <- fixed


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Build 25

NOTE: This release requires globcon version 1.5.0

New Features

   Snapshots can be stored in the device and recalled stand-alone from the front panel
   "Configuration" and "Show" Mode
   Ember+
   OSC

Changes

   Improved MADI receiver
   Improved file handling for configuration data


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Build 23

New Features

    GROUPS: Outputs can be assigned to up to 16 groups
    basic MIDI-over-MADI control support (Gains, P48, PAD -> use PRODIGY MIDI PlugIn in globcon)
    improved Fan speed measurement

Bugfixes

    improved DA Mute during power-on
    AoIP modules could be set and held in reset state after several weeks without reboot <- fixed
    FrontPanel: Output Levelmeters did not work <- fixed
    FrontPanel: Phones Mute Button was not updated correctly in all cases <- fixed

 

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Build 22 

New Features

Fast SRCs (bidirectional low latency asynchronous SRC) for MADI and NET I/Os
MIDI-Matrix (incl. support for MIDI-over-MADI tunneling)
LTC to MTC converter
Sine wave, Pink noise and white noise generators
Enhanced Automatic Redundancy Switching (EARS) for NET and MADI I/Os
Levelmeter speed configuration

Bugfixes

Lock state not preserved on page reload via Browser <- fixed
Bit transparency for ST2110-31 and AES I/Os did not work properly <- fixed
improved globcon bridge startup behaviour


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Build 21 

New Features

Front panel: Locking function with PIN entry and auto lock
Front panel: optional home view with big LTC display (tap on LTC to activate)
Auto clock algorithm for automatic sync source changeover
Fan control with setting for temperature threshold and silent mode
Transparent mode for MADI and NET I/Os for ST2110-31 support
IMPROVEMENT: Update now preserves network interface configuration

Bugfixes

Front Panel:
Front panel: clock source on home screen was not updated correctly under certain circumstances
Front panel: encoder turn did not work anymore when display was released from idle state via tap on the screen

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Build 20

Issues Resolved:
BUGFIX: Phase reverse fix of FPGA build 66 affected AES outputs also

Changes:
Improved idle Display behaviour -> if the screen is dark the first tap on the screen, encoder movement or pressing a button is ignored and just turns on the backlight
Improved Watchdog



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Build 19

Issues Resolved:
BUGFIX: 64ch Mode for MADI I/Os did not work properly at 2FS and 4FS
BUGFIX: AN8.O Line Outputs were phase reversed
BUGFIX: Gain Range of MIC8.LINE modules was not completely available
BUGFIX: AES LED still showed blue color for clock master even if there was no input signal available


New Features:
added downloadable Support Archive
added watchdog for front panel UI
added PAD initialisation during boot




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Build 18

Issues Resolved:
- Gateway setting was not restored after reboot on UI <- fixed
- noise on Headphone Outputs @4FS <- fixed
- improved DANTE.IO boot behavior

New Features:
- support for all MIC modules