{"id":63240,"date":"2026-05-12T17:08:19","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T16:08:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/?p=63240"},"modified":"2026-05-12T17:08:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T16:08:27","slug":"directout-introduces-ace-smart-audio-platform-that-fits-in-your-backpack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/2026\/05\/12\/directout-introduces-ace-smart-audio-platform-that-fits-in-your-backpack\/","title":{"rendered":"DirectOut Introduces ACE \u2014 A Portable Smart Audio Platform That Fits in Your Backpack"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-63256\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DirectOut-announces-ACE-smart-audio-platform-2.jpg\" alt=\"DirectOut ACE AoIP interface and signal processor\" width=\"1800\" height=\"990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DirectOut-announces-ACE-smart-audio-platform-2.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DirectOut-announces-ACE-smart-audio-platform-2-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DirectOut-announces-ACE-smart-audio-platform-2-1024x563.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DirectOut-announces-ACE-smart-audio-platform-2-768x422.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DirectOut-announces-ACE-smart-audio-platform-2-1536x845.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/h2>\n<div class=\"article-wrapper\">\n<h2>Mobile audio interface, converter, signal router, DSP processor and more!<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Mittweida, Germany \u2014 May 12th, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>DirectOut announces <a title=\"Compact Smart Audio Platform | DirectOut ACE\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/directout\/directout-ace-series\">ACE<\/a>, a compact smart audio platform designed to adapt seamlessly to a wide range of professional workflows &#8211; from playback and drive rack applications to fully custom processing rigs &#8211; combining high\u2010end performance, intelligent redundancy, and comprehensive connectivity in a portable, travel\u2010ready format.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;ACE brings the power and reliability of our flagship PRODIGY Series into a device small enough to fit in your backpack,&#8221; says Luca Giaroli, CEO of DirectOut. &#8220;It&#8217;s designed to adapt instantly to different workflows while delivering the performance professionals expect from DirectOut.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>At the heart of ACE are dedicated ACE Modes: globcon interfaces purpose\u2010built for professional audio workflows, spanning from vertically optimized configurations for common applications to a fully open environment for custom signal path design.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"head-img alignright wp-image-63260\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DirectOut-ACE-interface-Macbook-Pro.png\" alt=\"Macbook Pro on top of DirectOut ACE\" width=\"400\" height=\"293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DirectOut-ACE-interface-Macbook-Pro.png 840w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DirectOut-ACE-interface-Macbook-Pro-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DirectOut-ACE-interface-Macbook-Pro-768x562.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>Three modes are available:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Playback Mode<\/strong> \u2014 Quick configuration of primary and backup computers, vocal processing inserts, and streamlined output routing, with built\u2010in support for EARS (Enhanced Automatic Redundancy Switching).<\/li>\n<li><strong>PA Mode<\/strong> \u2014 A complete drive rack solution providing immediate access to EQ, dynamics, delays, and native Smaart\u00ae integration, with pre\u2010configured signal flows and redundant input management for live sound and system tuning scenarios.<\/li>\n<li><strong>PRODIGY Mode<\/strong> \u2014 Full access to the same globcon interface as the PRODIGY and MAVEN Series, offering complete freedom to design bespoke signal paths using advanced routing, mixing, summing, snapshot, and redundancy features.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Users select their preferred ACE Mode at activation and can freely switch between modes as requirements evolve, extending functionality through additional perpetual licenses.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;By combining the same FPGA core as our PRODIGY Series with purpose\u2010built ACE Modes, we give engineers instant access to optimized workflows for their specific application \u2014 while preserving the option to build fully custom signal paths when required,&#8221; adds Claudio Becker Foss, CTO of DirectOut. &#8220;ACE is compact by design, but uncompromising in capability.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>ACE supports MADI, Audio over IP (Dante\u00ae or Milan native versions), AES3, and high\u2010quality analogue I\/O. To simplify configuration and system design, ACE users have access to <a title=\"ask.directout.eu\" href=\"https:\/\/ask.directout.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ask.DirectOut<\/a>, the AI\u2010based DirectOut proprietary assistance service available 24\/7.<\/p>\n<p>ACE adapts to your workflow \u2014 and grows with your ambitions!<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Compact Smart Audio Platform | DirectOut ACE\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/directout\/directout-ace-series\">Find out more about DirectOut ACE<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-63258\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DirectOut-ACE-dual-redundant-playback.jpg\" alt=\"DirectOut ACE redundant AoIP audio interface\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DirectOut-ACE-dual-redundant-playback.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DirectOut-ACE-dual-redundant-playback-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DirectOut-ACE-dual-redundant-playback-1024x587.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DirectOut-ACE-dual-redundant-playback-768x440.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DirectOut-ACE-dual-redundant-playback-1536x880.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-wrapper\">\n<h2>About DirectOut<\/h2>\n<p>DirectOut is a global leader in the development of professional audio connectivity, networking, and bridging solutions.<\/p>\n<p>With its innovative Audio Solution Model (ASMTM) and the award\u2010winning PRODIGY Series, DirectOut has evolved from a hardware manufacturer into a strategic provider of integrated, software\u2010enhanced audio workflows.<\/p>\n<p>Known for uncompromising reliability and German engineering, DirectOut enables seamless interoperability across the most demanding professional audio environments worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <a title=\"www.directout.eu\" href=\"https:\/\/www.directout.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.directout.eu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr \/><footer>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 5px;\"><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\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"footer-text\">\n<p>Want to know more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/directout\/\">DirectOut<\/a>? 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