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.
DirectOut is proud to introduce the PRODIGY.MX, a multiformat audio matrix elevating the audio routing, converting, and processing capabilities of the PRODIGY Series to the next level.
PRODIGY.MX offers an impressive capacity of 1664 x 1668 audio channels, making it a formidable asset for professionals in need of versatile audio solutions. Its modular hardware simultaneously accommodates multiple audio formats, selectable between Dante, RAVENNA/AES67, SoundGrid, AVB/MILAN, and MADI, and ensures seamless interconnectivity among them.
The modules feature bidirectional sample rate conversion (HD SRC), enabling connections across various clock boundaries. Operational control is facilitated through globcon control software, compatible with both Mac and PC, while local operation is simplified with an intuitive touch display, providing essential monitoring and control capabilities. Third-party control protocols, like Ember+, are available as options to ease integration into larger systems.
In its first release PRODIGY.MX will already incorporate processing features, such as gain control for all inputs and outputs, and channel grouping . Additional DSP functions are planned for future updates, further expanding the application scenarios.
DirectOut is also introducing new high-channel count MADI modules shaped for the audio network slots of the PRODIGY devices and adding extra capacity and flexibility to the series.
DirectOut PRODIGY.MX at a glance
The DirectOut PRODIGY.MX is a multiformat audio matrix with a capacity of 1664 x 1664 audio channels.
The mainframe hosts up to six audio network modules for interfacing with the whole range of digital audio and AoIP protocols offered by DirectOut. Two additional MADI slots connect with selectable sockets.
The hardware I/O slots are modular, with granular licenses available for additional features and add-ons - so you only pay for the features that you need.
Essential or Unlimited
The DirectOut Prodigy.MX is available in two different versions: Essential or Unlimited.
Note: the Unlimited license must be chosen at the time of purchase. The Essential version cannot be upgraded at a later date.
Prodigy.MX Essential
Up to 1664 x 1668 Router and Converter
Six AoIP I/O slots for a 64ch Dante, 128ch AES67/Ravenna, AVB Milan, Soundgrid or dual-MADI or 256ch quad MADI .IO interfaces - with or without HD-SRC
Two MADI I/O slots for BNC, SC MM, SC SM & SFP .IOs
FastSRC low latency sample-rate decoupling for MADI-only I/O
64 Summing Buses - mix any PRODIGY sources with Output level control
Optional HD-SRCs for AoIP, MADI2 andMADI4 port decoupling
Prodigy.MX Unlimited
Everything included with the PRODIGY.MX Essential plus:
All current and future Options and Licenses
Add-on Licenses
A number of add-ons are available for the PRODIGY Series, such as integration with control protocols (Ember+, OSC, Automator Script engine, SNMP, Lawo Home IP Management), as well Loudness Metering and Automix functionality.
Each of these optional features requires an additional license, and several can be purchased together as a bundle. Contact us for more information.
Bidirectional sample rate conversion (HD SRC) connects across clock boundaries:
FastSRC operating on the mainframe for the B modules (single-port MADI)
HD SRC operating optionally on the corresponding A modules (audio network, multi-port MADI)*
DSP
Signal processing offers gain control of all inputs and outputs and channel groups for comfortable fading.
64 Flex Channels provide signal processing with excellent internal plugins:
IIR filter with six instances of selectable filter types
Dynamics with four different configurations
Delay of up to 262143 samples (= 5461 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.
Redundancy
64 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.
MADI unlocked
New MADI modules for the audio network slots with two or four MADI ports add extra capacity to the single MADI slots.
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.
Multi Format - Build your own perfect audio converter
The DirectOut PRODIGY.MX supports modular I/O cards in the following formats:
