DirectOut introduces MADI modules and PRODIGY.MX upgrade

DirectOut has announces shipping of the MADI4.SRC.IO and MADI4.IO modules for the PRODIGY.MX system that extend audio processing and connectivity.

In January, the company announced the first major upgrade to the PRODIGY.MX, which was unveiled at the NAMM Show 2024 and ISE 2024. The PRODIGY.MX upgrade adds a number of new features to the functionality of the current PRODIGY mainframe, available under the Advanced and Unlimited system licences. These include a 64x64 matrix mixer (MatMix), 64 flex channels with 64 IIR filters, 64 dynamics and delay plug-ins, and 64 input managers and EARS™ for all input channels. These enhancements are said to enable cost-effective solutions as all features can be purchased either as single software plug-ins or in combination as part of the system licence bundles.

The MADI4.SRC.IO and MADI4.IO modules provide four MADI ports each, enabling a channel count of 256 inputs and 256 outputs at 1FS (48kHz) per module.Both modules support a variety of MADI formats, including BNC coaxial, single mode and multi-mode optical, thanks to SFP slots.

The MADI4.SRC.IO provides HD SRC sample rate conversion for all MADI inputs and outputs on board. Both modules also offer automatic redundancy switching between MADI ports and EARS™ providing audio switching for uninterrupted operation.

The MADI4.IO module is a more cost-effective option for synchronous MADI setups without the requirement for SRCs. Future plans include the introduction of FastSRCs™ as a licensed feature.

Claudio Becker-Foss, CTO of DirectOut, commented on the introduction of the new modules and the PRODIGY.MX upgrade: "This upgrade extends the possibilities of the PRODIGY.MX far beyond of what you typically expect from an infrastructure device. We believe these enhancements will raise the industry standards and help our customers realise their creative visions".