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Powerful, Yet Intuitive
ACE introduces application-specific modes — such as Playback and PA Tuning — each guided by setup wizards that get you up and running in just a few steps. For fully custom signal flow and processing chain, PRODIGY Mode unlocks the full depth of DirectOut's processing architecture via globcon, including 64 Flex Channels, a 64×64 matrix mixer, FIR and IIR filtering, dynamics, delays, and automixing.

Comprehensive Connectivity
ACE handles analog, digital (AES3, MADI), and network audio (Dante, AVB / MILAN). With SFP-based MADI ports, ACE is also compatible with DirectOut's USB.MADI transceiver, turning any MADI slot into a high-performance computer audio interface.

Grow at Your Own Pace
Start with the mode that fits your workflow, then expand ACE's capabilities over time through software licenses — from extended DSP packs and sample rate conversion to EARS redundancy switching. ACE scales from a straightforward playback rig or drive rack to a fully featured multifunction processor without ever changing hardware.

Control is key
Globcon control manages all DirectOut devices via network - either on Mac or PC.
Local display and operation on a touch display facilitates the overview and grants basic control.

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A smart platform features a powerful FPGA plus processor and is able to grow or change depending on the requirements of single applications. Thus a smart platform contributes to DirectOut's philosophy of the Audio Solution Model (ASM). How?

• Populate the mainframe with modules as needed.
• Select the licenses to run the application.

Licenses are available on a granular level to add just the portion that is required now.

MAVEN.A - Teaser Video

Modules - IO

MAVEN.A features one A slot and two C slots:

• A slot - audio network, multi-port MADI or USB - up to 256 channels
• C slot - converter (mic/line, AD/DA) and AES3 - 8 channels per module

Two SFP cages can be fitted with various transceivers to extend the connectivity by two additional MADI ports with 64 channels each of.

Multi Format

• • RAVENNA / AES67
  • Dante
  • AVB / MILAN
  • SoundGrid
  • MADI - single-port, multi-port
  • Analog
  • AES3
  • USB

DSP

64 Flex Channels provide signal processing with excellent internal plugins:

• 16 FIR filter with selectable filter types and a custom filter
• 64 IIR filter with six instances of selectable filter types
• 64 Dynamics with four different configurations
• 64 Delays of up to 65535 samples (= 1365 milliseconds @ 48 kHz)

64 x 64 Matrix Mixer to mix 64 freely assignable sources to 64 busses.

64 Summing Busses, each of which can sum any number of signal sources to a single feed.

AutoMix for automated mixing of different audio signals in up to 16 AutoMix groups to increase intelligibility or to reduce noise

DSP licenses are available in packages of smaller units to portion out the total capacity.

Seamless connecting & Redundancy

Bidirectional sample rate conversion (HD SRC or FastSRC)* connects across clock boundaries.

32 Input Managers each managing the signal automatic switch-over between up to six physical inputs.

EARS™ (Enhanced Automatic Redundancy Switching) for automatic fail-over switching of an entire input port to a backup port.

Available licenses: FastSRC, Input Managers, EARS

Loudness Metering

Loudness Metering - 8 routable channels loudness metering **

Control is key

Globcon control manages all DirectOut devices via network - either on Mac or PC.
Local display and operation on a touch display facilitates the overview and grants basic control.
Third-party control protocols (Ember+, OSC, SNMP, JSON-API, Lawo HOME) are available as options.

Available licenses: Ember+, SNMP, OSC, Lawo HOME, Automator

* FastSRC operates on the mainframe, HD SRC is available only on corresponding hardware modules (XX.SRC.IO).

** Check the changelog about availability.

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Modules - IO

PRODIGY.MX features six A slots and two B slots:

• A slot - audio network, multi-port MADI or USB - up to 256 channels per module
• B slot - single-port MADI - 64 channels per module

The channel capacity sums up to 1664 inputs and 1668 outputs which are managed with a channel-based routing matrix.

Multi Format

• RAVENNA / AES67
• Dante
• SoundGrid
• AVB / MILAN
• MADI single-port, multi-port
• USB

Seamless connecting

Bidirectional sample rate conversion connects across clock boundaries:

• FastSRC operating on the mainframe for the B modules (single-port MADI)
• HD SRC operating optionally on the corresponding A modules (audio network, multi-port MADI)*

Control is key

Globcon control manages all DirectOut devices via network - either on Mac or PC.
Local display and operation on a touch display facilitates the overview and grants basic control.
Third-party control protocols (Ember+, OSC, SNMP, JSON-API, Lawo HOME) are available as options.

DSP

Signal processing offers gain control of all inputs and outputs and channel groups for comfortable fading.

64 Flex Channels provide signal processing with excellent internal plugins:

• IIR filter with six instances of selectable filter types
• Dynamics with four different configurations
• Delay of up to 262143 samples (= 5461 milliseconds @ 48 kHz)

64 x 64 Matrix Mixer to mix 64 freely assignable sources to 64 busses.

64 Summing Busses, each of which can sum any number of signal sources to a single feed.

AutoMix for automated mixing of different audio signals in up to 16 AutoMix groups to increase intelligibility or to reduce noise

Redundancy

64 Input Managers each managing the signal automatic switch-over between up to six physical inputs.
EARS™ (Enhanced Automatic Redundancy Switching) for automatic fail-over switching of an entire input port to a backup port.

MADI unlocked

New MADI modules for the A slots with two or four MADI ports add extra capacity to the single-port MADI slots (B slots) - Modules' ABC

* HD SRC is available only on corresponding hardware modules (XX.SRC.IO).

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ANDIAMO is a powerful, high-end AD/DA converter offering simultaneous conversion of 32 audio channels from analog to digital and vice-versa and sharing the extremely high sonic quality with the PRODIGY Series. The third generation of ANDIAMO takes the features that made the product famous worldwide and expands them to reach a new level.

Housed in an elegant, space-saving 1U 19” casing, it allows conversion to and from MADI via two SFP ports, while the optional network audio cards support RAVENNA/AES67, Dante or SoundGrid, bringing the total channel count of the device up to 288 inputs and outputs.

As a successful participant of the JT-NM Tested program ANDIAMO is listed in the JT-NM Tested Catalog as a device aligning with the SMPTE 2110 standards.

Management

ANDIAMO can be managed remotely via globcon remote software using the dedicated ethernet port placed in the back of the unit. Basic functions are quickly accessible via two function buttons on the front panel.

• Remote control via globcon (Windows® / macOS®) offers access to the following features:
• Signal routing on a per-channel basis
• 8 Summing Busses
• Level control for input and output channels (gain and level trim)
• Redundancy management (EARS™)

Quick Overview

The front panel provides status LEDs for real-time monitoring of signal condition for all analog input and output channels.

Clocking

Selectable clock sources are word clock, MADI input, network audio or the internal clock. The current system clock is provided at the word clock output at any time.

Redundancy & Safe operation

Two MADI ports offer seamless port redundancy and switch-over.

Two audio network ports are connected to independent NICs and can be configured to offer network redundancy – ST 2022-7 (RAVENNA) or Primary/Secondary (Dante).

EARS™ (Enhanced Automatic Redundancy Switching™) is also available on all digital inputs. It is a unique technology to prevent interruption of the output signal.

EARS™ uses either the proven BLDS™ technology or pilot tone triggering. A logic monitors the condition of the trigger signal on the selected digital input. In case of a failure it switches automatically to the backup input (MADI or audio network).

Thanks to two phase-redundant power supplies with separate IEC inlets and AC power switches on the rear panel the device offers the highest reliability.

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Equipped with three MADI ports and four network ports it offers low latency conversion of 128 audio channels between SoundGrid and MADI.

The handy size of the popular EXBOX series (1/3 of 19’’), combined with the rock-solid housing and redundant power supplies, makes the EXBOX.SG a perfect connectivity tool for mixing in OB vans or live sound environments, for recording sessions as well as studio applications integrating numerous Waves and third party plugins.

Overview
LEDs at the front panel inform about clocking, sample rate, device state and power supply at a glance..

Audio Streaming
Interfacing with up to 128 audio channels at 48 kHz or 64 audio channels at 96 kHz is supported.

All-Round Functionality
EXBOX.SG offers highest flexibility as it provides three MADI ports of different interface types:

• optical SC (single-mode or multi-mode)
• coaxial (BNC)
• SFP

The Small Form Factor Pluggable cage can be fitted with any SFP module suitable for the particular application.

EARS™

Enhanced Automatic Redundancy Switching™ is a system to prevent interruption of the output signal. It uses either the proven BLDS™ technology or pilot tone triggering. A logic monitors the condition of the trigger signal on the audio network or the MADI inputs. In case of a failure it switches automatically to the defined backup input (audio network or MADI).

Built-in Switch
Four network ports can be used to connect directly to redundant recording systems and plugin servers without the need of an additional switch.

Remote control
EXBOX.SG is managed by a Soundgrid device control panel and globcon control.

Safe operation
The device can be powered by up to two external power-supplies with lockable plugs as well as PoE (Power over Ethernet).

Rack-Ready
Each EXBOX can be mounted into a standard 19’’-rack by using the optional kit BOXMOUNT.XL. Up to three devices may fit side-by-side within 1 RU.

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As a successful participant of the JT-NM Tested program MONTONE.42 is listed in the JT-NM Tested Catalog as a device aligning with the SMPTE 2110 standards.

Powerful networking, seamless interoperability

MONTONE.42 integrates RAVENNA networking technology. RAVENNA is a solution for real-time distribution of audio and other media content in IP-based network environments that offers outstanding features in terms of timing accuracy and scalability.
It is also fully AES67-compliant (the interoperability standard from AES) for seamless compatibility with other AoIP devices. MONTONE.42 offers both an AES67 profile for straightforward network integration and RAVENNA profiles for more demanding applications requiring high performance transmission at minimum latency.

Clocking

MONTONE.42 can be synchronized to MADI input, word clock, video reference, network (PTP) or internal clock. The device may also serve as a network grandmaster. The achieved clock accuracy complies with AES11 throughout the whole network.

All-Round Functionality

MONTONE.42 offers highest flexibility as it provides three interface standards for MADI:

• optical SC (single-mode or multi-mode)
• coaxial (BNC)
• SFP

The Small Form Factor Pluggable cage can be fitted with any SFP module suitable for the customer’s application. The configuration of MADI I/Os can be defined individually at order.

Streaming

Assemble up to 32 streams with an individual number of audio channels from the MADI inputs via the integrated routing matrix. Subscribe to another 32 streams and convert the incoming audio channels to MADI.
256 channels are supported even at higher sample rates (96 kHz).

Remote control

An integrated webserver provides access via web browser through the network interface to configure network streams, audio routing and all device settings.
Basic settings are also adjustable via a local interface on the front panel.

Reliable

The MADI inputs can be configured as redundant inputs with automatic fail-over switching.

Safe operation

Thanks to two phase-redundant power supplies with separate IEC inlets and AC power switches on the rear panel the device offers the highest reliability.

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Four gigabit ports with an internal switch and PoE, plus three MADI ports in BNC, SC and SFP format offer bidirectional conversion and routing of 64 audio channels, with built-in SRC functions (FastSRC™) and automatic redundancy switching (EARS™).

The handy size of the popular EXBOX series (1/3 of 19’’), combined with the rock-solid housing and redundant power supplies, makes EXBOX.RAV a compact and affordable solution to migrate baseband audio to IP.

As a successful participant of the JT-NM Tested program EXBOX.RAV is listed in the JT-NM Tested Catalog as a device aligning with the SMPTE 2110 standards.

Audio Streaming

Up to 32 streams with a total number of 64 audio channels are supported. The device complies with AES67, ST 2110-30 / -31, and supports all ST 2022-7 classes.

All-Round Functionality

EXBOX.RAV offers highest flexibility as it provides three MADI ports of different interface types:

• optical SC (single-mode or multi-mode)
• coaxial (BNC)
• SFP

The Small Form Factor Pluggable cage can be fitted with any SFP module suitable for the particular application.

FastSRC™

The FastSRC™ is a low latency sample rate converter, switchable for the audio network I/O, and ensures seamless exchange between MADI and IP when both sources are not synchronised.

EARS™

Enhanced Automatic Redundancy Switching™ is a system to prevent interruption of the output signal. It uses either the proven BLDS™ technology or pilot tone triggering. A logic monitors the condition of the trigger signal on the audio network input. In case of a failure it switches automatically to the defined backup input (audio network or MADI).

Built-in Switch

Two independent NICs can be connected to four network ports of the built-in switch, supporting redundant audio streaming as per ST 2022-7.

Remote control

Device functions of EXBOX.RAV, such as the channel based routing matrix, FastSRC™ or EARS™ are accessible via globcon and a browser UI. NMOS standards IS-04 and IS-05 are supported for stream and device discovery and connection management.

Safe operation

The device can be powered by up to two external power-supplies as well as PoE (Power over Ethernet).

Rack-Ready

Each EXBOX can be mounted into a standard 19’’-rack by using the optional kit BOXMOUNT.XL. Up to three devices may fit side-by-side within 1 RU.

Knowledge source about RAVENNA 

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The handy size of the popular EXBOX series (1/3 of 19’’), combined with the rock-solid housing and redundant power supplies, makes the EXBOX.MD a perfect connectivity tool for touring live shows, OB vans as well as studio applications.

OVERVIEW

LEDs at the front panel inform about clocking, sample rate, device state and power supply at a glance.

AUDIO STREAMING

Up to 32 streams with a total number of 64 audio channels are supported. The device also features the latest Dante firmware with activated AES67 support.

ALL-ROUND FUNCTIONALITY

EXBOX.MD offers highest flexibility as it provides three MADI ports of different interface types:

• optical SC (single-mode or multi-mode)
• coaxial (BNC)
• SFP

The Small Form Factor Pluggable cage can be fitted with any SFP module suitable for the particular application.

FastSRC™

The FastSRC™ is a low latency sample rate converter, switchable for the Dante I/O, and ensures seamless exchange between MADI and Dante I/O when both sources are not synchronised.

EARS™

Enhanced Automatic Redundancy Switching™ is a system to prevent interruption of the output signal. It uses either the proven BLDS™ technology or pilot tone triggering. A logic monitors the condition of the trigger signal on the audio network or the MADI inputs. In case of a failure it switches automatically to the defined backup input (audio network or MADI).

BUILT-IN-SWITCH

Four network ports are connected to an internal switch and give the opportunity to use Dante’s redundancy mode (Primary <> Secondary), while more EXBOX.MDs or other Dante devices can be connected in switched mode directly to increase the number of channels.

REMOTE CONTROL

EXBOX.MD can be controlled by Audinate‘s remote software ‚Dante Controller‘ and is ‚Dante Domain Manager‘ ready. Device functions, such as the channel based routing matrix, FastSRC™ or EARS™ are accessible via globcon and a browser UI.

SAFE OPERATION

The device can be powered by up to two external power-supplies as well as PoE (Power over Ethernet).

RACK READY

Each EXBOX can be mounted into a standard 19’’-rack by using the optional kit BOXMOUNT.XL. Up to three devices may fit side-by-side within 1 RU.

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PRODIGY.MP Demo Video

Modules - IO

PRODIGY.MP features two A slots, two B slots and four C slots:

• A slot - audio network, multi-port MADI or USB - up to 128 channels per module
• B slot - single-port MADI - 64 channels per module
• C slot - converter (mic/line, AD/DA) and AES3 - 8 channels per module

The channel capacity sums up to 416 inputs and 420 outputs which are managed with a channel-based routing matrix.

Multi Format

• RAVENNA / AES67
• Dante
• SoundGrid
• AVB / MILAN
• MADI single-port, multi-port
• Analog
• AES3
• USB

DSP, SRC & Sync management

FPGA-based and low-latency processing offers Matrix Mixers, Summing Busses and Flex-Channels with EQ (FIR & IIR filters), Dynamics, Delay and external plug-ins. Flex-channels can be configured as input/pre faders or output/post faders. Phase locked operation of all audio channels is ensured via Time-Adjust.

The internal DSP reference can be set to Word Clock or Video input, any network / digital input, or internally generated clock.

Sample Rate Converters on AES inputs and FastSRC™ on MADI I/Os and audio network I/Os are available allowing simultaneous Media-, Format- and Sample Rate Conversion and full routing at up to 192 kHz.

Networked Audio & Seamless Interoperability

PRODIGY.MP can simultaneously host up to two Network Audio Modules supporting different network formats and allowing seamless interoperability between them. The RAVENNA module complies with AES67, ST 2110-30 / -31, and supports all ST 2022-7 classes. As a successful participant of the JT-NM Tested program RAV.IO is listed in the JT-NM Tested Catalog as a module aligning with the SMPTE 2110 standards. With the Dante option, the hardware can be a front-end for audio consoles, or a standalone converter, DSP, SRC and routing system. Waves Audio’s SoundGrid offers extremely low latency audio transport and allows Waves servers to be connected for plug-in inserts. Virtual soundcards for macOS® and Windows® can directly interface with any DAW for multitrack recording and virtual sound-checking.

Control Is Key, Multiple Access Locally & Remotely

globcon remote control, a browser-based GUI, and a front panel touch display ensure ultimate usability.

globcon software offers full control of multiple pieces of equipment in Mac/PC/Linux-based systems and features a comprehensive snapshot management with selective recall scope-sets. It also supports trigger management which includes OSC and MIDI for control e.g. from a tablet device. The measurement software Smaart from Rational Acoustics can be accessed via API.

Automated surveillance and red-light control are possible through GPIOs. USB ports on the front and rear panels offer connection and control of legacy devices via globcon bridge.

PRODIGY Series - Video Tutorials

Safe Operation, Monitoring

Two headphone outputs provide local monitoring of any I/O. Two phase-redundant power supplies grant seamless operation of the device. An internal switch on the network module ensures redundancy for the network domain.

While the Dante module supports Dante redundancy, the RAVENNA module offers stream redundancy in accordance with ST 2022-7.

EARS™ (Enhanced Automatic Redundancy Switching) is available for several combinations of inputs. EARS™ is a system to prevent interruption of the output signal. It uses either the proven BLDS™ technology or pilot tone triggering. A logic monitors the condition of the trigger signal on the input. In case of a failure it switches automatically to the backup input.

The BLDS™ Generator can be patched as virtual source in the Matrix and provides monitoring of connections with automatic fail-over switching.

An internal LTC reader displays incoming linear timecode on the touchscreen or via the globcon control software where it can be used to trigger any action.

Test Report Production Partner 02/2022 - E

Test Report Production Partner 02/2022 - D

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PRODIGY.MC Demo Video

Modules - IO

PRODIGY.MC features one A slot, two B slots and eight C slots:

• A slot - audio network, multi-port MADI or USB - up to 128 channels per module
• B slot - single-port MADI - 64 channels per module
• C slot - converter (mic/line, AD/DA) and AES3 - 8 channels per module

The channel capacity sums up to 320 inputs and 324 outputs which are managed with a channel-based routing matrix.

Multi Format

• RAVENNA / AES67
• Dante
• SoundGrid
• AVB / MILAN
• MADI single-port, multi-port
• Analog
• AES3
• USB

Networked audio and seamless interoperability

The network audio module is designed to accommodate different formats in order to meet present and future requirements in various applications.

The RAVENNA module complies with AES67, ST 2110-30 / -31, and supports all ST 2022-7 classes. As a successful participant of the JT-NM Tested program RAV.IO is listed in the JT-NM Tested Catalog as a module aligning with the SMPTE 2110 standards. With the Dante option, the hardware can be a front-end for audio consoles, or a standalone converter and routing system. Waves Audio’s SoundGrid offers extremely low latency audio transport and allows Waves servers to be connected for plug-in inserts. Virtual soundcards for macOS® and Windows® can directly interface with any DAW for multitrack recording and virtual sound-checking.

The FastSRC™ is a low latency sample rate converter, switchable for the MADI I/Os and the audio network I/O, and ensures seamless exchange when digital sources are not synchronised.

Control is key, multiple access locally and remotely

globcon remote control, a browser-based GUI, and a front panel touch display ensure ultimate usability.

globcon software offers full control of multiple pieces of equipment in Mac/PC/Linux-based systems and features a comprehensive snapshot management with selective recall scope-sets. It also supports trigger management which includes OSC and MIDI for control e.g. from a tablet device.

Automated surveillance and red-light control are possible through GPIOs. A USB port on the rear panel offers connection and control of legacy devices via globcon bridge.

PRODIGY Series - Video Tutorials

Safe operation, monitoring

Two headphone outputs provide local monitoring of any I/O. Two phase-redundant power supplies grant seamless operation of the device.
An internal switch on the network module ensures redundancy for the network domain.

While the Dante module supports Dante redundancy, the RAVENNA module offers stream redundancy in accordance with ST 2022-7.

EARS™ (Enhanced Automatic Redundancy Switching) is available for several combinations of inputs. EARS™ is a system to prevent interruption of the output signal. It uses either the proven BLDS™ technology or pilot tone triggering. A logic monitors the condition of the trigger signal on the input. In case of a failure it switches automatically to the backup input.

The BLDS™ Generator can be patched as virtual source in the Matrix and provides monitoring of connections with automatic fail-over switching.

An internal LTC reader displays incoming linear timecode on the touchscreen or via the globcon control software where it can be used to trigger any action.

Test Report Studio Magazin 08/09-2020 - D

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