{"id":63075,"date":"2026-04-13T13:19:21","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T12:19:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/?p=63075"},"modified":"2026-04-13T15:16:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T14:16:00","slug":"directout-official-milan-certification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/2026\/04\/13\/directout-official-milan-certification\/","title":{"rendered":"DirectOut Achieves Official Milan Certification for Full Range of Network Interface cards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-63116\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DirectOut-News-AVB-Milan-Certifed-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DirectOut-News-AVB-Milan-Certifed-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DirectOut-News-AVB-Milan-Certifed-3-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DirectOut-News-AVB-Milan-Certifed-3-1024x563.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DirectOut-News-AVB-Milan-Certifed-3-768x422.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/h2>\n<div class=\"article-wrapper\">\n<h2>DirectOut network modules now Milan-certified<\/h2>\n<p>DirectOut has officially received Milan certification from the Avnu Alliance for its range of Milan-enabled interface cards &#8211; marking a major step forward for engineers looking for reliable, standards-based audio networking.<\/p>\n<p>For those working in live sound, broadcast, or installed systems, this certification means one key thing: guaranteed interoperability. DirectOut\u2019s Milan modules will now communicate seamlessly with any other Milan-certified device on the market, removing the guesswork from multi-vendor network design.<\/p>\n<p>Built on AVB\/TSN, Milan is rapidly becoming the go-to standard for deterministic, low-latency audio transport. By achieving certification, DirectOut reinforces its long-standing approach of \u201cbuilding bridges\u201d between formats rather than locking users into a single ecosystem. Alongside Milan, DirectOut continues to support widely used protocols like Dante, RAVENNA\/AES67 and SoundGrid, giving engineers the flexibility to design hybrid systems with confidence.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>Milan-Certified Modules<\/h2>\n<p>The newly certified interface cards are designed for DirectOut\u2019s PRODIGY Series and MAVEN.A platforms and include:<\/p>\n<p>DANTE.MILAN.SRC.IO<br \/>RAV.MILAN.SRC.IO<br \/>MILAN.SG.SRC.IO<br \/>MILAN.MILAN.SRC.IO<br \/>MILAN.SRC.IO<br \/>MILAN.IO<\/p>\n<p>These modules form part of DirectOut\u2019s modular ecosystem, allowing users to integrate Milan streams into existing digital audio and networking workflows, as well as convert between other network formats such as Dante, Ravenna\/AES67 and Waves SoundGrid (including with optional sample rate conversion &#8211; SRC).<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-63107\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DirectOut-PRODIGY-AVB-Milan-Certifed.jpg\" alt=\"DirectOut PRODIGY diagram showing PA system connected via AVB-MILAN\" width=\"1448\" height=\"816\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DirectOut-PRODIGY-AVB-Milan-Certifed.jpg 1448w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DirectOut-PRODIGY-AVB-Milan-Certifed-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DirectOut-PRODIGY-AVB-Milan-Certifed-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DirectOut-PRODIGY-AVB-Milan-Certifed-768x433.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1448px) 100vw, 1448px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-wrapper\">\n<div style=\"background: #eafff8; padding: 1.6rem;\">\n<h2>What is Milan?<\/h2>\n<p>Milan is a standards-based Layer 2 networking protocol for professional audio, developed by the <a title=\"Members - Avnu Alliance\" href=\"https:\/\/avnu.org\/our-members\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Avnu Alliance<\/a> with leading brands including Avid, Biamp, d&amp;b audiotechnik, L-Acoustics, Luminex, and Meyer Sound.<\/p>\n<p>Built on AVB\/TSN, Milan delivers deterministic, low-latency media transport with guaranteed timing and bandwidth over standard Ethernet. By defining a consistent set of rules and certification requirements, Milan ensures seamless, reliable communication between devices from different pro audio manufacturers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<h2>Why It Matters for Engineers<\/h2>\n<p>With Milan gaining traction as a <a title=\"Unlocking AVB Integration with the DirectOut Prodigy Series on MacOS\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/2024\/01\/25\/unlocking-avb-integration-directout-prodigy-series-macos\/\">standard for mission-critical audio networks<\/a>, certification ensures predictable performance, precise timing, and simplified deployment. For engineers, that translates to faster setup, more robust system design, and fewer interoperability headaches\u2014especially in complex, multi-manufacturer environments.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;From the beginning, DirectOut has focused on connecting formats rather than creating islands,&#8221; explains Claudio Becker-Foss, CTO of DirectOut. &#8220;Now that our Milan implementation is officially certified, we\u2019re thrilled to offer our customers another fully verified, standard based solution that complements our existing network formats.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This certification is a major step in ensuring streamlined workflows, resilient system design, and futureproof audio networking for the entire pro audio industry.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>Availability and Compatibility<\/h2>\n<p>All Milan-certified interface cards are available now and fully compatible with DirectOut\u2019s flagship platforms, including the PRODIGY.MP, PRODIGY.MC, PRODIGY.MX, and MAVEN.A.<\/p>\n<p>For engineers planning Milan deployments, certification also means these products are listed in the Avnu Alliance\u2019s official registry &#8211; making it simple to specify trusted, interoperable solutions.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"DirectOut | Synthax Audio UK\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/directout\/\">See the full range of DirectOut solutions<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr>\n<footer>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 5px;\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"logo-img\" style=\"float: left; margin: 10px 20px 20px 0;\" title=\"DirectOut Logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DirectOut-Logo.png\" alt=\"DirectOut Logo - Synthax Audio UK\" width=\"250\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"footer-text\">\n<p>Want to know more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/directout\/\">DirectOut<\/a>? \n<br>\nGive us a call on <a href=\"tel:+441727821870\">01727 821 870<\/a> to speak to one of our team, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/contact-us\/\">contact us here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/footer>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\n\n#tech-insights {\n  border: 1px solid #017556;\n  border-radius: 8px;\n  padding: 20px;\n  background-color: ghostwhite;\n}\n\n.article-wrapper {\n  margin-top: 30px;\n}\n\narticle p em {\n  font-size: 1.1rem;\n}\n\ndiv.right > ul {display:none;}\n\n#content-wrapper > div .eightCol ol li {\n  margin-bottom: 0;\n  width: 98% !important;\n  border-bottom: none;\n  padding: 10px;\n}\n\n.wordpress-wrapper ul li {\n  list-style: disclosure-closed;\n}\n\n#attachment_50344 {\n  border: none;\n}\n\nh1 {\n  line-height: 36px;\n}\n\n.article-wrapper p, .article-wrapper li {\n  font-size: 130% !important;\n  line-height: 26px !important; \n}\n\n\/*\n.article-wrapper h3, .article-wrapper h2 {\n  letter-spacing: 0.099em !important;\n}\n*\/\n\n\n.article-wrapper-heading {\n  margin-top: 20px;\n  letter-spacing: 0.099em;\n}\n\n\n.eightCol {\n  padding: 0 !important;\n}\n\n.wp-block-separator {\n  margin: 10px;\n}\n\n.footer-top-wrapper {\n  padding-bottom: 0;\n}\n\n\n.footer-text {\n  font-family: \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; \n  font-size: 20px; \n  font-style: normal; \n  font-variant: normal;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  margin: 20px 0;\n}\n\n.footer-text p {\n  line-height: 26px !important;\n}\n\n  .head-img-txt {\n    font-size: 110%;\n    font-style: italic;\n  }\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 768px) {\n\nh2 {\n  font-size: 21px;\n  line-height: 28px;\n}\n\n  .head-img {\n    width: 98vw;\n    display: flex;\n    flex-direction: row;\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\n    justify-content: center;\n    margin: auto;\n    clear: both;\n  }\n\n  .head-img-lg {\n    width: 90vw;\n    padding-left: 100px;\n  }\n\n\n  .logo-img {\n    width: 50vw;\n    display: flex;\n    justify-content: center;\n    margin: 20px auto !important;\n    float: none !important;\n  }\n  \n  .separator {\n    display: none;\n  }\n\n.article-wrapper p, .article-wrapper li {\n  font-size: 130% !important;\n  line-height: 22px !important; \n}\n\n\/*\n.article-wrapper h3, .article-wrapper h2 {\n  letter-spacing: 0.01em !important;\n}\n*\/\n\n.footer-text {\n  font-weight: 400;\n}\n\n}\n\n<\/style>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DirectOut network modules now Milan-certified DirectOut has officially received Milan certification from the Avnu Alliance for its range of Milan-enabled interface cards &#8211; marking a major step forward for engineers looking for reliable, standards-based audio networking. 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