DirectOut ACE - new compact audio processor

May 11, 2026 | news

audio processor

DirectOut introduces ACE, a compact, intelligent audio processor that combines top performance, intelligent redundancy and support for multiple audio formats in a portable, travel-ready form factor. ACE supports MADI, Audio over IP (native Dante® or Milan versions), AES3 and high-quality analog inputs and outputs.



„ACE combines the power and reliability of our flagship PRODIGY series in a device small enough to fit in a backpack,” says Luca Giaroli, CEO of the DirectOut. „It's designed to instantly adapt to different ways of working while delivering the performance that professionals expect from DirectOut.”.

„By combining the same FPGA core as in our PRODIGY series with the specially designed modes of the ACE audio processor, we provide engineers with immediate access to optimized workflows tailored to their specific applications - while retaining the ability to create fully custom signal paths as needed.” - Adds Claudio Becker Foss, chief technology officer at DirectOut. „ACE has a compact design, but makes no compromises in terms of capabilities.”.

Learn about ACE's 3 pre-configured modes:

Playback Mode - Quick setup of two computers: main and backup, vocal inserts and improved output routing, with built-in support for EARS (Enhanced Automatic Redundancy Switching).

PA Mode - A complete loudspeaker processor solution providing instant access to equalizer, dynamics processors, delay effects, and native integration with Smaart® software, along with pre-configured signal routing and redundant input management for sound reinforcement and system tuning applications.

PRODIGY Mode - Full access to the same globcon interface as in the series PRODIGY i MAVEN, offering total freedom to design custom processing tracks using advanced routing, mixing, summing, snapshots and redundancy features.