DirectOut announced that it is shipping of the new MADI4.SRC.IO and MADI4.IO modules that are designed to extend the audio processing of the company’s PRODIGY.MX system.
The PRODIGY.MX upgrade adds a number of new features to the functionality of the current mainframe, available under the Advanced and Unlimited system licences. These include a 64 x 64 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, giving the system an added level of redundancy and reliability. The enhancements can be purchased either as single software plugins 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 (48 kHz) per module. This increased capacity is designed to provide higher performance for professional audio applications, while both modules support a variety of MADI formats for increased flexibility, including BNC coaxial, single mode and multi-mode optical, due to SFP slots.
The MADI4.SRC.IO module delivers sample rate conversion (HD SRC) for all MADI inputs and outputs on board, while both modules also offer automatic redundancy switching between MADI ports and EARS to provide audio switching for uninterrupted operation.
The MADI4.IO module is a 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, states,”With these new developments, we continue on our path of offering innovative and flexible solutions for professional audio applications. 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.”
