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DirectOut is a leading manufacturer of professional audio solutions and is pleased to announce the latest in its range of compact IO modules, a series of Dual Network Modules for PRODIGY and MAVEN. These new additions to the modules range enhance the flexibility and interoperability of the host device, offering expanded audio network and sample rate conversion options, fitting into the audio network slot (Slot A) of all PRODIGY and MAVEN devices.
The new modules feature bi-directional sample rate conversion (HD SRC) as a standard, allowing them to link to different audio networks independently of different clock masters.
Devices equipped with a single A slot, such as MAVEN.A or PRODIGY.MC, particularly benefit from the dual functionality of these modules. Users can either double the channel capacity of a DANTE.SRC.IO or interface with two different audio network protocols, providing a versatile and cost-efficient solution. The DANTE.DANTE.SRC.IO module offers two interfaces with 64 channels each and individual SRC for each Dante network.
There are currently seven available modules in the range of options including the DANTE.MILAN.SRC.IO, DANTE.RAV.SRC.IO and DANTE.SG.SRC.IO. These focus on Dante conversions, enabling fully redundant, effortless conversions between Dante, Ravenna, Milan and SoundGrid network protocols.
In addition to the Dante solutions, the RAV.MILAN.SRC.IO and RAV.SG.SRC.IO, alongside the MILAN.SG.SRC.IO can facilitate any conversion between all these popular audio network protocols. As with all DirectOut solutions, these modules deliver the rock-solid reliability the company is known for, including their famous EARS™ redundancy switching.
Following the first collaboration with RME, the Digiface RAVENNA, DirectOut now adds the USB.IO, a USB audio interface module to their MAVEN and PRODIGY platforms. Based on the USB 3.0 core by RME and using their renowned low latency technology, the USB.IO benefits from high performance Windows and Mac drivers with unrivalled stability.
The collaboration introduces a new USB-C version of the interface that provides an impressive 128 channels I/O at standard sample rates (1FS), while the entire range from 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz is supported. This development eases the integration of DirectOut’s converters and multifunction processors into computer-based production systems, on tour and in the studio.
An exciting feature that comes with RME’s drivers, is the inclusion of RME's renowned TotalMix FX software. TotalMix FX offers an extensive range of mixing and routing options. From up to 128 separate submixes over internal Loopback routing to mixer and matrix views and controls, TotalMix FX allows flexible and versatile handling of the available record and playback channels, providing users with an all-in-one solution for interfacing to an external computer.
In addition to the advanced driver support for Windows (ASIO, WDM) and macOS (Kernel Extension and DriverKit Core Audio), the new interface boasts a USB 3 Class-Compliant USB mode that transfers all 128 channels each for record and playback.
This feature allows for driverless operation of the module, making it instantly compatible with iPads and other devices for seamless, on-the-go audio production.
Of course, the card comes with EARS™ support, DirectOut's proprietary Enhanced Automatic Redundancy Switching technology. EARS ensures continuous audio playback by automatically switching to a backup source in the event of a signal loss, providing an additional layer of reliability for live performances and broadcasts.
“We are very happy to offer a USB audio interface for the PRODIGY series and MAVEN,” says Claudio Becker-Foss, CTO of DirectOut. “RME’s long standing experience in implementing computer interfaces and their drivers is legendary and their philosophy to create long lasting devices with maximum performance and long-term support matches our mindset perfectly.”
“DirectOut's PRODIGY family is a state-of-the-art modular system,” concludes Matthias Carstens, Head of Design of RME. “RME is happy to provide a professional audio interface solution as an optional module, continuing the succesful collaboration with DirectOut.”
DirectOut, a leading manufacturer of professional Audio Solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of MAVEN – a smart audio platform that redefines the limits of flexibility, rack space and DSP power.
Building on the success of the PRODIGY series, MAVEN offers DirectOut’s powerful DSP engine in a compact 1RU device, expanding the integration possibilities for sound engineers, system designers and AV professionals.
With the modular architecture and popular module-design introduced by PRODIGY, MAVEN is fully compatible with its big brother, PRODIGY.MP and can be tailored to the specific needs of any project. It delivers the same DSP power, enhancing its flexibility and range of applications. MAVEN offers support for a variety of audio network formats, including Dante, AVB/MILAN, RAVENNA/AES67 and Soundgrid. It is the perfect solution for live sound, installation, remote-production, studio recording and broadcast.
MAVEN’s reduced footprint makes it the perfect solution for decentralised setups in installed AV for systems of any size, where flexibility, maximum reliability and compactness matters.
MAVEN inherits the outstanding sound quality and tour-proven reliability of PRODIGY.MP including, flexible routing options and a scalable DSP core, making it perfectly adaptable to the dynamic demands of live events.
As part of the DirectOut Audio Solution Model (ASM), MAVEN expands the portfolio of smart hardware platforms towards smaller sized solutions, allowing users to extend their systems with additional functionality, control protocols, and add-ons to create a customized solution adapted to their specific requirements.
“With MAVEN, we can now offer the unlimited DSP feature-set, uncompromised reliability, and flexibility initially introduced by PRODIGY.MP on a footprint of just 1RU,” says Jan Ehrlich CEO of DirectOut. “Our customers’ demand for a more compact and even more granular platform has encouraged us to set new limits in terms of downsizing a DSP solution that is as powerful as our existing products.”
With MAVEN, DirectOut is setting new standards in the audio industry, taking form factor and power density/ratio to a new level.
