Mittweida, Germany - DirectOut is pleased to announce compatibility between its powerful PRODIGY ecosystem and Yamaha's acclaimed DM7 Series consoles, as well as the brand-new DM5 digital mixing consoles. This new integration enables engineers to directly control analogue gain settings and essential preamp functions from the Yamaha console surface, delivering a streamlined workflow for live sound, broadcast, theatre, and installed audio applications. 

Through a dedicated software service available for PRODIGY.MC and PRODIGY.MP, users can access and manage analogue preamp parameters, including microphone gain, and 48V phantom power (P48), directly from supported Yamaha consoles. 

The solution leverages the Dante network infrastructure for communication between Yamaha and DirectOut devices. By connecting the management port of a PRODIGY device to a Dante module, control data is transmitted through the Dante network to the Yamaha console. Once connected, Yamaha DM7 and DM5 consoles automatically discover the DirectOut device and present it within the console's internal patching environment, delivering a fully native-feeling workflow directly on the console surface. 

"With the integration of our PRODIGY series and Yamaha's DM7 and new DM5 consoles, we are fulfilling a long-standing request from our customers," says Claudio Becker-Foss, CTO of DirectOut. "In line with our Audio Solution Model philosophy, third-party integration is a fundamental part of our solution strategy, and we are delighted to add a leading manufacturer such as Yamaha to our growing control ecosystem. Both Yamaha and DirectOut share a strong commitment to ease of use, intuitive workflows, and outstanding audio quality. Enabling direct control of DirectOut microphone preamps from the DM7 and DM5 consoles surface is therefore a natural fit." 

The service supports DirectOut's MIC8.LINE.IO, MIC8.LINE.I, MIC8.HD.IO, and MIC8.HD.I modules when connected via DANTE.IO, DANTE.SRC.IO, or compatible Dual Network Audio - DNA module configurations featuring at least one Dante module. Each connection supports up to 64 audio channels at 1FS, enabling flexible deployment across a wide range of production environments. 

The integration is available through a dedicated license for supported PRODIGY devices. The license is required to enable and run the Yamaha control service.

Amsterdam, Netherlands, 8 September 2026 – DirectOut will present a broad range of innovations at IBC2026, highlighting how its Smart Audio Platforms evolve to meet the changing demands of modern production. Making their first appearance at a broadcast event, ACE and USB.MADI will join the established PRODIGY and MAVEN platforms, extending DirectOut’s flexible and scalable approach to professional audio workflows. The company will also introduce new RAVENNA features, including Sync To Stream for challenging remote and distributed production environments, as well as NMOS BCP-008 support for standardized receiver status monitoring in ST 2110 infrastructures. 

"A DirectOut system is an investment, not a purchase," said Luca Giaroli, CEO of DirectOut. "It's designed to evolve, gaining value over time as it adapts to new workflows and challenges—meeting today's broadcast demands while staying future-ready. At IBC2026, we're introducing new features that reflect exactly this philosophy: giving our customers more power and flexibility from the systems they already own." 

ACE and USB.MADI for Broadcast Workflows 
ACE and USB.MADI expand DirectOut’s Smart Audio Platform portfolio with solutions tailored to the evolving needs of modern production. ACE combines the processing power of the PRODIGY and MAVEN platforms with a compact, portable form factor, while USB.MADI provides a direct link between DirectOut MADI systems and computers. Both products give broadcasters greater freedom to build flexible, scalable workflows while maintaining DirectOut’s established standards of quality, reliability and performance. 

Visitors to the DirectOut booth will be able to experience ACE and USB.MADI firsthand and discover how it complements existing PRODIGY series and MAVEN.A deployments within modern broadcast environments.

Enhanced RAVENNA Synchronization with Sync to Stream 
The new Sync To Stream functionality allows RAV.IO and RAV.SRC.IO modules to synchronize directly to an incoming network stream instead of relying on PTP or external synchronization provided by the host system. By deriving timing from a received stream, Sync To Stream enables reliable operation in challenging deployment scenarios like remote production and distributed media environments, where GPS access may not be available and PTP synchronization across WAN connections can be difficult or impractical to implement. If required, the derived media clock can be further stabilized using DirectOut’s SRC technology, while additional streams can be received from synchronized source devices. 

“Remote production has become an increasingly important topic in modern Broadcast concepts,” said Claudio Becker-Foss, CTO of DirectOut. “While IP-based systems enable decentralized productions at an entirely new scale, the local situation at venues like indoor sport halls may impose practical challenges. Sync To Stream comes to the rescue if GPS sync cannot be achieved, ensuring reliable network audio transport even when conventional synchronization methods cannot be deployed.” 

Sync To Stream functionality will be offered as a licensed feature.

BCP-008 Support Expands ST 2110 Interoperability 
In addition, DirectOut will support NMOS BCP-008, an emerging industry standard that defines a common framework for receiver status monitoring in ST 2110 environments. As part of Out-Of-Band (OOB) functionality for PRODIGY Series and MAVEN.A equipped with RAV.IO modules, BCP-008 provides a standardized approach to communicating stream health and receiver status information. 

Reggio Emilia, Italy / Mittweida, Germany – 16 June 2026

RCF and DirectOut today announced a strategic technology partnership aimed at developing tightly integrated audio solutions for RCF’s professional sound systems portfolio. 

Under the agreement, DirectOut will bring its extensive expertise in audio networking, signal conversion, processing, and redundancy technologies to support and enhance RCF’s system architectures. The collaboration is designed to deliver fully integrated solutions aligned with the RCF ecosystem, ensuring high performance, reliability, and seamless operation across a wide range of professional audio applications. 

By working at a deep technological level, the two companies aim to simplify system design and deployment while meeting the rigorous requirements of live sound, installed sound, and other mission-critical environments where RCF systems are deployed. 

Fausto Incerti, Managing Director of RCF, commented: “DirectOut’s technologies and engineering approach complement our system design philosophy. This partnership enables us to further strengthen our system offerings by integrating proven audio networking and signal management solutions that align perfectly with RCF’s performance, reliability, and usability standards. Over the past years, DirectOut has emerged as a global leader in the solutions we are now incorporating into our packages, enhancing the value we provide to our customers.” 

“Our collaboration with RCF is centered on bringing DirectOut audio networking and signal management technologies directly into RCF system solutions,” said Luca Giaroli, CEO of DirectOut. “This focused approach allows us to support RCF in delivering integrated, robust, and future-ready systems that provide clear benefits to system designers and end users. We are proud to partner with a company that has such a significant global presence and a rich history spanning decades, with impressive revenues worldwide.” 

The partnership reflects a shared commitment to technological excellence and long-term collaboration, with the goal of providing customers with innovative, high-quality solutions that offer greater operational confidence within the RCF ecosystem. 

Further details on the integrated solutions resulting from this collaboration will be announced in the coming months. 

Mittweida, Germany — May 12th, 2026

DirectOut announces ACE, a compact smart audio platform designed to adapt seamlessly to a wide range of professional workflows — from playback and drive rack applications to fully custom processing rigs —
combining high‑end performance, intelligent redundancy, and comprehensive connectivity in a portable,
travel‑ready format.

"ACE brings the power and reliability of our flagship PRODIGY Series into a device small enough to fit in
your backpack," says Luca Giaroli, CEO of DirectOut. "It's designed to adapt instantly to different workflows
while delivering the performance professionals expect from DirectOut."

At the heart of ACE are dedicated ACE Modes: globcon interfaces purpose‑built for professional audio
workflows, spanning from vertically optimized configurations for common applications to a fully open
environment for custom signal path design. Three modes are available:

• Playback Mode — Quick configuration of primary and backup computers, vocal processing inserts, and streamlined output routing, with built‑in support for EARS (Enhanced Automatic Redundancy
  Switching).
• PA Mode — A complete drive rack solution providing immediate access to EQ, dynamics, delays, and native Smaart® integration, with pre‑configured signal flows and redundant input management for live sound and system tuning scenarios.
• PRODIGY Mode — Full access to the same globcon interface as the PRODIGY and MAVEN Series,
  offering complete freedom to design bespoke signal paths using advanced routing, mixing, summing, snapshot, and redundancy features.

Users select their preferred ACE Mode at activation and can freely switch between modes as requirements evolve, extending functionality through additional perpetual licenses.

"By combining the same FPGA core as our PRODIGY Series with purpose‑built ACE Modes, we give
engineers instant access to optimized workflows for their specific application — while preserving the option to build fully custom signal paths when required," adds Claudio Becker Foss, CTO of DirectOut. "ACE is compact by design, but uncompromising in capability."

ACE supports MADI, Audio over IP (Dante® or Milan native versions), AES3, and high‑quality analog I/O. To simplify configuration and system design, ACE users have access to Ask.DirectOut, the AI‑based DirectOut proprietary assistance service available 24/7.

ACE adapts to your workflow — and grows with your ambitions!
For more information, visit www.directout.eu.