Directout PRODIGY.MC Modular Audio Converter

PRODIGY.MC is a modular audio converter, designed to address numerous applications in live sound, broadcast, installation and recording, using a single hardware frame. Fully modular, it can be configured to specific requirements, giving budget savings as well as the flexibility to address changes in the global media environment through future upgrades.

Modular approach, maximum flexibility

I/O includes eight local slots for analog line-level/mic input and AES3 modules. With eight channels per module, PRODIGY.MC provides up to 64 local inputs and outputs. The hardware additionally supports two MADI and one network audio option. MADI slots can be equipped with BNC, SC optical and SFP modules, while the network audio board adds Dante, RAVENNA/AES67 or SoundGrid. The channel capacity sums up to 320 inputs and 324 outputs which are managed with a channel-based routing matrix.

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 newly designed 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 RAV2 is listed in the JT-NM Tested Catalog as a device aligning with the SMPTE 2110 standards.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Specifications:

• Converter Modules
  • AN8.IO - 8 ch line input / output, 2 x DSUB-25, balanced
  • AN8.I - 8 ch line input, 1 x DSUB-25, balanced
  • AN8.O - 8 ch line output, 1 x DSUB-25, balanced
  • MIC8.HD.I - 8 ch mic high definition input, 1 x DSUB-25, balanced
  • MIC8.HD.IO - 8 ch mic high definition input / line output, 2 x DSUB-25, balanced
  • MIC8.LINE.IO - 8 ch mic input / line output, 2 x DSUB-25, balanced
  • MIC8.LINE.I - 8 ch mic input, 1 x DSUB-25, balanced
  • AES4.IO - 4 port AES3 input / output, 1 x DSUB-25 (8 audio channels)
  • AES4.SRC.IO - 4 port AES3 input with SRC / output, 1 x DSUB-25 (8 audio channels)
• MADI Modules
  • BNC.IO - 64 ch MADI, 1x coaxial BNC input, 1x coaxial BNC output, 75 Ω
  • SC.IO - 64 ch MADI, 1x SC-Socket duplex multi-mode (single mode on request)
  • SFP.IO - 64 ch MADI, 1x SFP cage (matching SFP modules available from DirectOut)
• Network Modules
  • RAV.IO - Audio Network RAVENNA / AES67 (2x RJ45, 1x SFP)
  • RAV.SRC.IO - Audio Network RAVENNA / AES67 (2x RJ45, 1x SFP) with Sample Rate Converter
  • DANTE.IO - Audio Network DANTE (2x RJ45, 1x SFP)
  • DANTE.SRC.IO - Audio Network DANTE (2x RJ45, 1x SFP) with Sample Rate Converter
  • SG.IO* - Audio Network SoundGrid (2x RJ45, 1x SFP)
• Digital
  • Sample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz (+/- 12,5%)
  • MADI formats: 48k / 96k Frame, 56 / 64 channel, S/MUX Analog I/O
  • Analog I/O level (line): +15 / +18 / +24 dBu changeable via jumper on module
• MIC8.HD.I
  • Input sensitivity: -55 dBu to +30 dBu
  • EIN: -128 dBu
  • THD @ -1 dBFS: -113 dB
  • Frequency response: -0.15 dB (10 Hz) / -0.15 dB (20 kHz)
  • PAD: 30 dB (switchable)
  • Phantom Power: + 48 V (switchable)
• MIC8.LINE.IO
  • Input sensitivity: -55 dBu to +24 dBu
  • EIN: -118 dBu
  • SNR: -115 dBFS (20 Hz - 20 kHz) / -118 dB(A)@ 0dB Gain
  • THD @ -1 dBFS: -113 dB
  • Frequency response: -0.5 dB (10 Hz to FS/2)
  • PAD: 9 dB (switchable)
  • Phantom Power: + 48 V (switchable)
• A/D
  • SNR: -117.6 dB RMS (20 Hz - 20 kHz) / -119.9 dB(A)
  • THD @ -1 dBFS: -119 dB
  • Frequency response: -0,15 dB (10 Hz) / -0,15 dB (20 kHz)
• D/A
  • SNR: -116.8 dB RMS (20 Hz - 20 kHz) / -119.5 dB(A)
  • THD @ -1 dBFS: -109 dB
  • Frequency response: -0,5 dB (10 Hz) / -0,15 dB (20 kHz)
• Additional Interfaces
  • Headphone Output #1:
    • 1 x 6.3 mm TRS jack, mono/stereo
    • Output level: max. +18 dBu
    • SNR: -115 dB RMS (20 Hz - 20 kHz) / -118 dB(A)
    • THD+N @ 0 dBFS: -105 dB @ 600 Ω
  • Headphone Output #2:
    • 1 x 3.5 mm TRS jack, mono/stereo
    • Output level: max. +12 dBu
    • SNR: -115 dB RMS (20 Hz - 20 kHz) / -118 dB(A)
    • THD+N @ 0 dBFS: -105 dB @ 600 Ω
  • Word Clock I/O: 1 x coaxial BNC (75 Ω termination switchable), AES11 (DARS also supported)
  • GPIO
    • 2 x GPI (MOSFET switch)
    • 2 x GPO (MOSFET switch)
  • USB USB 2.0 for legacy control of ANDIAMO devices
• Communication
  • Remote Software: globcon software control integrated web server with UI (HTML, JavaScript)
  • External Management / Remote Protocols: JSON API, SNMP*
  • Remote Network: 1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet
• Global
  • Power supply: 2 x 84 V to 264 V AC / 47 Hz to 63 Hz / safety class 1, phaseredundant
  • Power Consumption: 60 to 100 W, module dependent
  • Display:
    • 5.0” Backlight LED LCD
    • IPS Transmissive
    • Resolution: 480 x 854 px
  • Local Control:
    • 1 x Encoder knob with push functionality
    • 2 x Push-Buttons
  • Dimensions:
    • Width 19'' (483 mm)
    • Height 2 RU (89 mm)
    • Depth 10'' (254 mm)
  • Weight: about 10 kg