ALVA offer a collection of durable audio products built to the highest standards. Forming a perfect complement to the products from our partners from RME, there's an extensive selection of professional cables and a range of other items designed to make studio or on-stage life easier.
Appsys ProAudio is a Swiss design and manufacture company dedicated to creating digital solutions for broadcast, post-production, live and recording studios.
Calrec Audio supplies audio broadcast mixing consoles which are relied on by the world's most successful broadcasters.
Originally formed as a microphone manufacturer in 1964, Calrec celebrated 50 years as audio specialists in 2014.
The company's reputation for build quality, reliability and audio performance has made it an industry benchmark across the world.
DirectOut GmbH specialises in developing essential pro audio connectivity, networking and bridging solutions for broadcast, studio, live and installed sound applications.
The product range offers solutions that build bridges between different audio worlds, with support for MADI, SoundGrid, Dante, RAVENNA and the standards AES67 and SMPTE ST2110-30/31.
Founded in 1977 in Skanderborg, Denmark, Dynaudio has over 40 years of experience in producing cutting-edge loudspeakers.
From the classic BM Series and contemporary LYD Series, to the
high-end Core and M Series ranges of studio monitors, Dynaudio's focus
on transparency and accuracy has made them a household name of the
recording studio and broadcast audio industries.
In the UK, Dynaudio can be found in major studios such as Abbey Road
and Air Studios, as well as the next generation of film and game studios
mixing for surround sound and Dolby Atmos.
As well as the highly respected B4000+ organ module, Ferrofish offers a range of quality ADAT <> MADI <> Analogue converters that can be used for studio, live, post-production and broadcast applications and at a price that will suit any budget.
iConnectivity is a renowned professional audio manufacturer known for creating innovative and versatile products.
Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta Canada, the iConnectivity range includes audio and MIDI interfaces that are perfect for both studio and live sound.
The mioXL MIDI 1U rack unit is a favourite among studio and live sound professionals as a robust MIDI hub, whilst the unique PlayAUDIO1U interface allows for the connection of multiple host computers via USB.
High-end monitor controllers, headphone amplifiers and microphone preamps from Konstanz, Germany.
Founded in 1986, Lake People has been designing and manufacturing top-tier professional recording solutions for over 30 years in the Lake Constance region.
Renowned for their exceptional sound quality and reliability, Lake People products proudly carry the acclaimed "Made in Germany" seal of quality.
Lauten Audio design and manufacture high quality studio microphones with a unique and distinctive character.
Based in Northern California, the company regularly collaborates with industry professionals when creating fresh and original sounding microphones.
RME is a German company founded in 1996 by a small group of professional audio engineers and designers.
From day one, the team have stuck to a strict philosophy of truly innovative design and unparalleled reliability in the field of digital audio.
Award-winning headphone and speaker calibration software / measurement microphones from Sonarworks.
Calibrate your headphones and studio monitors with Sonarworks' SoundID Reference software. Create, mix and deliver with confidence, trust every mixing decision, and deliver an accurate studio reference sound every time.
Used and loved by over 200,000 sound recording studios globally.
Handmade pro audio equipment from Madrid, Spain. Combining eco-friendly materials with premium analogue sound, the Tierra Audio range includes Microphones, Preamps, EQs, Compressors and more, and in a variety of different flavours - from clean and precise, to warm, colourful and full of character.
Every component is built to the highest of standards, guaranteeing high-end sonic performance and maximum durability for studio recording, mixing and mastering applications.
A selection of Ex-Demo, B-Stock and Open-Box products from our brands including RME, Ferrofish, Icon and Lauten Audio.
Available at reduced prices from new so grab yourself a bargain!
Synthax Audio UK is a
professional audio distributor supplying the recording studio, live
audio, broadcast, installation, education and scientific application
markets.
Representing a number of established pro audio manufacturers, we keep immediate stock of all key items
from our brands including RME Audio, Calrec Brio and Type R, Ferrofish,
Dynaudio studio monitors, DirectOut, iConnectivity, Appsys ProAudio Multiverter and SRC, TIERRA Audio, Lake People, and
Lauten Audio Microphones.
MAVEN.A is a smart audio platform with modular IOs and signal processing. Hosted in a compact 1 RU housing it offers a capacity of up to 400 x 402 audio channels and an adaptable feature set to meet the evolving needs of today's audio applications. MAVEN.A is designed to bridge the gap between entry-level and flagship audio systems, sharing the same hardware modules of the PRODIGY Series.
A smart platform features a powerful FPGA plus processor and is able to grow or change depending on the requirements of single applications. Thus a smart platform contributes to DirectOut's philosophy of the Audio Solution Model (ASM):
Populate the mainframe with modules as needed.
Select the licenses to run the application.
A number of different licenses are available for MAVEN.A and to a highly granular level.
This allows customers to only add the the features they require.
DirectOut Dante I/O Module for PRODIGY, MAVEN and ANDIAMO Series
Modules - I/O
The DirectOut MAVEN.A is a modular device that features one "A slot" and two "C slots":
A slot - audio network ports, multi-port MADI or USB connection - up to 256 channels
C slot - analogue converter (mic/line, AD/DA) and AES3 digital I/O - 8 channels per module
Two SFP cages can be fitted with various transceivers to extend the connectivity by two additional MADI ports with 64 channels each.
DSP
64 Flex Channels provide signal processing with excellent internal plugins:
FIR filter with selectable filter types and a custom filter
IIR filter with six instances of selectable filter types
Dynamics with four different configurations
Delay of up to 65535 samples (= 1365 milliseconds @ 48 kHz)
64 x 64 Matrix Mixer to mix 64 freely assignable sources to 64 busses.
64 Summing Busses, each of which can sum any number of signal sources to a single feed.
AutoMix for automated mixing of different audio signals in up to 16 AutoMix groups to increase intelligibility or to reduce noise.
DSP licenses are available in packages of smaller units to portion out the total capacity.
Seamless connecting & Redundancy
Bidirectional sample rate conversion (HD SRC or FastSRC)* connects across clock boundaries.
32 Input Managers each managing the signal automatic switch-over between up to six physical inputs.
EARS™ (Enhanced Automatic Redundancy Switching) for automatic fail-over switching of an entire input port to a backup port.
Available licenses: FastSRC, Input Managers, EARS.
* FastSRC operates on the mainframe, HD SRC is available only on corresponding hardware modules (XX.SRC.IO).
Control Software
GlobCon is DirectOut's customisable software platform, offering professional users a powerful and continually evolving tool able to manage any type or size of production environment in a contemporary, flexible, ergonomic and cost-effective way.
Specifically designed to support the professional entertainment and live music industries, GlobCon provides extensive management and control for both point-to-point (e.g. MADI) and audio-networked systems (Dante, Ravenna), with access to matrix mixers, summing busses, and effects like EQ, Dynamics and Delay.
Available for both Mac and PC, globcon is a ”plug and play” solution that allows multiple users to share control of devices using a standard Ethernet infrastructure, enabling large audio networks to be monitored from multiple positions within a venue, arena or any other large-scale production.
The software is available for download from the globCon website, providing integrated control and management of any number of DirectOut devices via an Ethernet network, USB and MIDI ports.
Control is key
Globcon control manages all DirectOut devices via network - either on Mac or PC.
Local display and operation on a touch display facilitates the overview and grants basic control.
Third-party control protocols (Ember+, OSC, SNMP, JSON-API, Lawo HOME) are available as options.
Available licenses: Ember+, SNMP, OSC, Lawo HOME, Automator.
Choose only the features you need (Configuration)
The DirectOut MAVEN.A is a highly-customisable device, so you only pay for the features that you need.
Due to the wide variety of options available, please contact us ahead of making a purchase so we can discuss your requirements.
For reference, the MAVEN.A can be customised with the following licenses, bundles, DSP options and additional Tools (available on a per-feature basis):
The Unlimited option provides all current licenses and features, as well as any future DSP and Tools upgrades.
Essential
The standard version of MAVEN.A includes:
Router
400 x 402 Router and Converter
Hardware
2 x MADI SFP I/O slots
1 x Slot A: 256ch I/O for the following modules (available with or without SRC):
Dante
AES67/Ravenna
AVB Milan
Waves Soundgrid L2
Dual MADI.IO Interface (Optical/Coaxial)
Quad MADI.IO Interface (Optical)
USB.IO
2 x Slot C: 8ch .IO Slot Cs for the following modules:
Mic
MicHD
Line
AES3(SRC)
DSP
Additional expansions via individual DSP and Tool licenses, or DSP and Tools Bundles (see below)
Maximum DSP: 64 Flex channels; 64 x 64 Mix-matrix; 64 IIR Filters; 16 FIR Filters; 64 Delays; 64 Dynamics; 64 Input Managers; 64 Summing buses;
Software
globcon shared network control and configuration
Unlimited
MAVEN.A Unlimited License*:
• Includes everything found in Essential, plus all current and future DSP and Tools licenses
*Note: the Unlimited License is configured at factory-level, and as such must be specified at the time of purchase.
Bundles
MAVEN.A Essential Bundles:
• Full Bundle - All DSP & Tools currently available
• DSP Bundle - All the DSP resources available in the current DSP configuration
• Tools Bundle - All the Tools currently available
• Tools Add-On A - Automator, Automix and OSC
• Tools Add-On B - Automator, Automix, Ember+ and SNMP
• Automix - Automix control for Flex Channels for 16 Groups
• Automator - Native script engine to trigger custom commands and events (TCP/UDP/OSC/...)
• Ember+ - Native support of EMBER+ protocol, with Levelmeter Support
• SNMP - Native support of Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
• OSC - Native support of Open Sound Control (OSC) protocol
• Lawo HOME - Native support for Lawo HOME management platform. Includes basic functions Discovery, Config, Audio / Stream Routing. Further control requires an additional license from Lawo.
• 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
* optionally available
** HD SRC optionally available
*** Each MAVEN.A 'DSP Pack' enables 4 Input Managers, 8 Flex Channels, 8 IIR EQ, 4 FIR EQ (until all 16 available FIR EQ are unlocked), 8 Delays, 8 Dynamics, 8 Master Outputs of the 64x64 MatMix, 8 Summing Busses