DirectOut ACE

ACE. Audio Infrastructure Without the Infrastructure. ACE is a new kind of audio platform. Built on the same FPGA engine that powers DirectOut's flagship PRODIGY systems, it delivers professional-grade routing, processing and redundancy in a format that travels as easily as the engineers who use it. Whether it's playback, system drive, broadcast, or a completely custom signal workflow, ACE strips away complexity without sacrificing capability. It’s not a smaller solution. It’s a smarter starting point. One Platform. Multiple Personalities. Most audio systems are designed around a single task. ACE is designed around the reality that no two productions are the same. Through dedicated ACE Modes, the platform can transform from a playback rig to a PA processing environment or a fully open signal-processing engine in minutes. Playback Mode streamlines primary and backup playback workflows with integrated redundancy management. PA Mode provides immediate access to EQ, dynamics, delay processing and system tuning tools. PRODIGY Mode unlocks the complete DirectOut architecture, giving engineers full control over routing, matrix mixing, snapshots, DSP and failover strategies. The workflow changes. The hardware doesn't. Built for Engineers Who Refuse Compromise. ACE may fit in a backpack, but it was engineered for environments where failure isn't an option. Native support for MADI, Dante, Milan, AES3 and analogue I/O allows it to sit comfortably within existing infrastructures while acting as the central point of control. Intelligent redundancy, automatic failover capabilities, sample rate conversion and extensive DSP processing ensure signal integrity remains intact under pressure. From touring systems and live events to broadcast facilities and mission-critical installations, ACE brings enterprise-level resilience into a highly portable form factor. Designed to Grow With the Job. Not every production requires a fully loaded processing environment on day one. ACE adopts a scalable licensing model that allows users to activate the functionality they need today and expand capabilities as requirements evolve. Additional DSP resources, advanced redundancy features and workflow-specific functionality can be added without replacing hardware or redesigning systems. The result is a platform that adapts alongside engineers, productions and businesses—protecting investment while remaining ready for whatever comes next.