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  • Page 1 PRODIGY.MC Hardware Guide Version 1.0...
  • Page 2 DirectOut GmbH cannot be held responsible for any misleading or incorrect information provided throughout this manual. DirectOut GmbH reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice. DirectOut Technologies® is a registered trademark of the DirectOut GmbH. © DirectOut GmbH, 2019 page 2 of 64...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Slots - Converter Modules ................36 Word clock ....................46 Clocking ....................... 47 USB ......................48 GPIO ......................48 CHAPTER 5: Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting ................... 50 Maintenance ....................51 CHAPTER 6: Technical Data Index Prodigy.MC Hardware Guide - Version 1.0 page 3 of 64...
  • Page 4 Appendix A - DSUB-25 Pin assignment Appendix B - DSUB-9 Pin assignment Appendix C - Firmware Update Appendix D - Dimensions page 4 of 64 Prodigy.MC Hardware Guide - Version 1.0...

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    N OT E S are used for important points of clarification or cross references. WAR NI N GS! alert you when an action should always be observed. Prodigy.MC Hardware Guide - Version 1.0 page 5 of 64...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1: Overview Introduction

    Welcome to PRODIGY.MC, DirectOut’s modular audio converter supporting multiple formats, offering fl exible I/O, networked audio, and extremely powerful hardware and software. PRODIGY.MC has been designed to address numerous applications in pro audio, broadcast, installation and studio applications, using a single hardware frame. page 6 of 64...

  • Page 7: Feature Summary

    (84 V to 264 V AC / 47 Hz to 63 Hz / safety class 1) * see „Slots - Connecting Audio“ on page 29 for a comprehensive description of the different modules available. Prodigy.MC Hardware Guide - Version 1.0 page 7 of 64...

  • Page 8: How It Works

    320 inputs and 324 outputs. Applications PRODIGY.MC can be used for bidirectional conversion between analog and digital signals, signal distribution, streaming audio, conversion between audio networks and MADI environments, conversion of different MADI signals.
  • Page 9 CHAPTER 1: Overview This page is left blank intentionally. Prodigy.MC Hardware Guide - Version 1.0 page 9 of 64...

  • Page 10: Chapter 2: Legal Issues & Facts

    We would like to remind you to please check carefully whether the failure is caused by erroneous configuration, operation or connection before sending parts for repair. page 10 of 64 Prodigy.MC Hardware Guide - Version 1.0...

  • Page 11: First Aid (In Case Of Electric Shock)

    Check their pulse and reanimate if their respiration is poor. Lay the body down and turn it to one side. Call for a doctor immediately. • Having sustained an electric shock, always consult a doctor. Prodigy.MC Hardware Guide - Version 1.0 page 11 of 64...

  • Page 12: Updates

    This guide refers to the following firmware version 1.1. Intended Operation PRODIGY.MC is designed for conversion / routing between analog, digital and audio network signals. Digital audio refers to AES3 and AES10, audio network refers to Dante, SoundGrid and RAVENNA (including AES67 and SMPTE ST 2110-30/31).

  • Page 13: Conformity & Certificates

    Germany Only stamped parcels will be accepted! WEEE-Reg.-No. DE 64879540 Contact DirectOut GmbH Leipziger Str. 32, 09648 Mittweida, Germany Phone: +49 (0)3727 5665-100 Fax: +49 (0)3727 5665-101 Mail: sales@directout.eu www.directout.eu Prodigy.MC Hardware Guide - Version 1.0 page 13 of 64...

  • Page 14: Contents

    CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts Contents The contents of your PRODIGY.MC package should include: • 1 x PRODIGY.MC (19’’, 2 RU) • 2 x power chord with self locking mechanism • 1 x Hardware Guide The device provides slots for audio network modules, MADI modules and converter modules.

  • Page 15: Accessories

    ANDIAMO unit. BREAKOUT.AN8 - analog input / output, 8 channels Article code: DOBOB0719 BREAKOUT.AN16I - analog input, 16 channels Article code: DOBOB0720 BREAKOUT.AN16O - analog output, 16 channels Article code: DOBOB0721 Prodigy.MC Hardware Guide - Version 1.0 page 15 of 64...
  • Page 16 Digital patch cable for connection with DOCAA0332 BREAKOUT.AES or AESid transferring 8 audio channels, length 0.5 m DSUB25.AES100 Digital patch cable for connection with DOCAA0333 BREAKOUT.AES or AESid transferring 8 audio channels, length 0.5 m page 16 of 64 Prodigy.MC Hardware Guide - Version 1.0...
  • Page 17 - 5.00 dBm - 3.00 dBm (Receiver overload) Temperature (min) 0° Celsius 0° Celsius Temperature (max) 70° Celsius 70° Celsius Type of DDM/DOM internal internal Extinction Ratio 8.20 dB 9 dB Prodigy.MC Hardware Guide - Version 1.0 page 17 of 64...
  • Page 18 • SFP Optical Transceiver, optical LC Single Mode (No: DOICT0133) Specification Copper - RJ45 Optical - LC single mode Distance 100 m via CATe cable 2000 m Wavelength 1310 nm Datarate 12 Mbit/s to 1.25 Gbit/s 2.67 GBit/s page 18 of 64 Prodigy.MC Hardware Guide - Version 1.0...
  • Page 19 CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts This page is left blank intentionally. Prodigy.MC Hardware Guide - Version 1.0 page 19 of 64...

  • Page 20: Chapter 3: Installation

    For installation of separately delivered modules follow the instructions in the manual enclosed with the packaging of the modules. Audio Network Slot - see page 30 MADI Slots - see page 34 Converter Slots - see page 36 page 20 of 64 Prodigy.MC Hardware Guide - Version 1.0...
  • Page 21 WA R N IN G ! This device must be connected to the mains using the three-cord power leads supplied with the system. Only supply the voltages and signals indicated (84 V – 264 V). Prodigy.MC Hardware Guide - Version 1.0 page 21 of 64...
  • Page 22 DHCP server of your network and can be checked or altered on the display at the front panel. T I P Keep any packaging in order to protect the device should it need to be dispatched for service. page 22 of 64 Prodigy.MC Hardware Guide - Version 1.0...
  • Page 23 CHAPTER 3: Installation This page is left blank intentionally. Prodigy.MC Hardware Guide - Version 1.0 page 23 of 64...

  • Page 24: Chapter 4: Operation Introduction

    • 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz = 1 FS • 88.2 kHz or 96 kHz = 2 FS • 176.4 kHz or 192 kHz = 4 FS page 24 of 64 Prodigy.MC Hardware Guide - Version 1.0...

  • Page 25: Global Control

    Note that an unlit LED does not guarantee that the device is free of voltage. To ensure that the device is completely disconnected from mains voltage, the power chords must be disconnected. Prodigy.MC Hardware Guide - Version 1.0 page 25 of 64...

  • Page 26: Managing Device

    Touch-Display to navigate the menu, adjust settings and for monitoring. Display tap, swipe - have fun! Encoder to adjust values and confi rmation. CONTROL Rotate to modify values. Press to confi rm a setting. page 26 of 64 Prodigy.MC Hardware Guide - Version 1.0...

  • Page 27: Networking

    CHAPTER 4: Operation Networking PRODIGY.MC uses separate network links for managing the device and network- audio transmission. LEDs on the front panel indicate the state of both network links. RJ 45 socket MGMT Connect here for network control and fi rmware updates.
  • Page 28 CHAPTER 4: Operation This page is left blank intentionally. page 28 of 64 Prodigy.MC Hardware Guide - Version 1.0...

  • Page 29: Slots - Connecting Audio

    CHAPTER 4: Operation Slots - Connecting Audio PRODIGY.MC offers three different slot-types that can be assembled individually according the particular requirements. Audio Network Slot 1 x Option Slot for Audio Network Modules See „Slots - Audio Network Modules“ on page 30...

  • Page 30: Slots - Audio Network Modules

    64 ch in / out RAV.IO RAVENNA / AES67 / 128 ch in / out SMPTE ST 2110-30/31 SG.IO SoundGrid 128 ch in / out DANTE.IO DANTE.IO RAV.IO RAV.IO SG.IO SG.IO page 30 of 64 Prodigy.MC Hardware Guide - Version 1.0...
  • Page 31 * See page 18 for modules that are available by DirectOut. NOT E If redundancy is being used, secondary interfaces should be connected to a second separate network. Secondary interfaces cannot communicate with primary interfaces. Prodigy.MC Hardware Guide - Version 1.0 page 31 of 64...
  • Page 32 The confi guration of the built-in network switch is available via the browser interface of the RAV.IO-module. NOT E Further devices that require PTP synchronisation should be connected to an external PTP-aware switch. page 32 of 64 Prodigy.MC Hardware Guide - Version 1.0...
  • Page 33 (ON) = data sent or received (OFF) = no data transmission SFP cage PORT 3 Insert SFP transceiver here and connect to the network.* * See page 18 for modules that are available by DirectOut. Prodigy.MC Hardware Guide - Version 1.0 page 33 of 64...

  • Page 34: Slots - Madi Modules

    SFP modules available from DirectOut - see page 17 . ** The SC ports are multi-mode as default, single-mode SC ports are available on request. The housing of single-mode ports is colored blue. multi-mode single-mode page 34 of 64 Prodigy.MC Hardware Guide - Version 1.0...
  • Page 35 MADI input, connect MADI input signal here * The labelling of the MADI ports is printed on the Mainframe. SFP .IO OUT IN SFP socket Insert SFP module here and connect MADI input/output. Prodigy.MC Hardware Guide - Version 1.0 page 35 of 64...

  • Page 36: Slots - Converter Modules

    8 ch line in MIC8.HD.I 8 ch mic input (HD) MIC8.HD.IO 8 ch mic input (HD) 8 ch line out MIC8.LINE.IO 8 ch mic input 8 ch line out AN8.O AN8.O AN8.IO AN8.IO page 36 of 64 Prodigy.MC Hardware Guide - Version 1.0...
  • Page 37 CHAPTER 4: Operation AN8.I AN8.I MIC8.HD.I MIC8.HD.I MIC8.HD.IO MIC8.HD.IO MIC8.LINE.IO MIC8.LINE.IO Prodigy.MC Hardware Guide - Version 1.0 page 37 of 64...
  • Page 38 AN8.I 24/18/15 24/18/15 AN8.I - access from sideways AN8.O 24/18/15 24/18/15 AN8.O - access from top page 38 of 64 Prodigy.MC Hardware Guide - Version 1.0...
  • Page 39 The line output is not servo balanced. Do not connect the negative lead to ground. This may cause damage at the output stage. Observe the technical specifi cations listed in this document. Prodigy.MC Hardware Guide - Version 1.0 page 39 of 64...
  • Page 40 DSUB-25 Port (analog pinout) Analog audio input (balanced) - connect line level audio source here The pinout complies with AES59 (‘TASCAM pinout’) see „Appendix A - DSUB-25 Pin assignment“ on page 58. page 40 of 64 Prodigy.MC Hardware Guide - Version 1.0...
  • Page 41 Analog audio input (balanced) - connect mic / line level audio source here The pinout complies with AES59 (‘TASCAM pinout’) see „Appendix A - DSUB-25 Pin assignment“ on page 58. Prodigy.MC Hardware Guide - Version 1.0 page 41 of 64...
  • Page 42 Analog audio input (balanced) - connect mic / line level audio source here The pinout complies with AES59 (‘TASCAM pinout’) see „Appendix A - DSUB-25 Pin assignment“ on page 58. page 42 of 64 Prodigy.MC Hardware Guide - Version 1.0...
  • Page 43 4 port AES3 out AES4.SRC.IO AES4.SRC.IO 4 port AES3 in with SRC 4 port AES3 in with SRC 4 port AES3 out 4 port AES3 out AES4.IO AES4.IO AES4.SRC.IO AES4.SRC.IO Prodigy.MC Hardware Guide - Version 1.0 page 43 of 64...
  • Page 44 Digital audio input and output (AES3) - connect for digital audio here. Input offers switchable Sample Rate Conversion. The pinout complies with AES59 (‘TASCAM pinout’) see „Appendix A - DSUB-25 Pin assignment“ on page 58. page 44 of 64 Prodigy.MC Hardware Guide - Version 1.0...
  • Page 45 CHAPTER 4: Operation This page is left blank intentionally. Prodigy.MC Hardware Guide - Version 1.0 page 45 of 64...

  • Page 46: Word Clock

    Connect word clock or AES3 DARS (Digital Audio Reference Signal) here. The word clock input also accepts a AES3 frame (AES11). Termination (75 Ω) for the word clock input is switchable locally or via remote control. page 46 of 64 Prodigy.MC Hardware Guide - Version 1.0...

  • Page 47: Clocking

    = signal lock, in sync, selected clock source (blinking, green) = signal lock, not in sync with selected clock source (blinking, red) = input selected as clock source and no signal lock. Prodigy.MC Hardware Guide - Version 1.0 page 47 of 64...

  • Page 48: Usb

    2 V and 30 V due to a safety limiter in the input. GPIO DSUB-9 socket (female) Connect for GPIO application here. Observe the pin out - see „Appendix B - DSUB-9 Pin assignment“ on page 59. page 48 of 64 Prodigy.MC Hardware Guide - Version 1.0...
  • Page 49 CHAPTER 4: Operation This page is left blank intentionally. Prodigy.MC Hardware Guide - Version 1.0 page 49 of 64...

  • Page 50: Chapter 5: Troubleshooting And Maintenance

    Clicks in the Input source is not Check the status of input LED and check audiosignal. in sync with clock clock setting of the connected device. master of the box. page 50 of 64 Prodigy.MC Hardware Guide - Version 1.0...

  • Page 51: Maintenance

    To clean the device, use a soft, dry cloth. To protect the surface, avoid using cleaning agents. N OT E ! The device should be disconnected from the power supply during the cleaning process. Prodigy.MC Hardware Guide - Version 1.0 page 51 of 64...

  • Page 52: Chapter 6: Technical Data

    • AES11 (DARS also supported) Sample Rate • 30 - 50 kHz @ 1 FS • 60 - 100 kHz @ 2 FS • 120 - 200 kHz @ 4FS page 52 of 64 Prodigy.MC Hardware Guide - Version 1.0...
  • Page 53 • 0.3 V up to 0.6 V (peak to peak) MADI Port SFP • 1 x SFP (empty cage without module) MADI Format (I/O) • 48k Frame, 96k Frame • 56 channel, 64 channel Prodigy.MC Hardware Guide - Version 1.0 page 53 of 64...
  • Page 54 • SNR: -116 dB RMS (20 Hz - 20 kHz) / -119 dB(A) • THD @ -1 dBFS: -109 dB • Frequency response: -0,5 dB (10 Hz) / -0,15 dB (20 kHz) page 54 of 64 Prodigy.MC Hardware Guide - Version 1.0...
  • Page 55 • 2 x RJ45, 1x SFP DANTE.IO • Network Audio DANTE®, 64 ch • 2 x RJ45, 1x SFP SG.IO • Network Audio Waves SoundGrid, 128 ch • 2 x RJ45, 1x SFP Prodigy.MC Hardware Guide - Version 1.0 page 55 of 64...

  • Page 56: Index

    WEEE See Conformity & Certificates: WEEE DSUB-25 ..........58 Word clock ..........46 Environmental Conditions ....20, 52 Feature Summary ........7 Firmware Update ........60 First Aid ........... 11 Fuses ............52 page 56 of 64 Prodigy.MC Hardware Guide - Version 1.0...
  • Page 57 Index Prodigy.MC Hardware Guide - Version 1.0 page 57 of 64...
  • Page 58 CH 1 OUT + CH 4 − CH 4 IN − CH 3 + CH 3 IN + CH 2 − CH 2 IN − CH 1 + CH 1 IN + page 58 of 64 Prodigy.MC Hardware Guide - Version 1.0...
  • Page 59 GPO - Open drain MOSFET switch - max. 30 V, max. 200 mA. Power supply: + 12 V, max. 200 mA (in total) The pinout (3, 4, 5, 8, 9) complies with the GPO of PRODUCER.COM Prodigy.MC Hardware Guide - Version 1.0 page 59 of 64...
  • Page 60 Appendix C - Firmware Update Appendix C - Firmware Update The PRODIGY.MC is updated via the management network port (MGMT). Visit www.directout.eu and navigate to the PRODIGY.MC product page. Download: • Firmware PRODIGY.MC Instructions will be updated in a future release of this guide.
  • Page 61 Appendix D - Dimensions Appendix D - Dimensions 465,7 19Zoll 2HE, Depht 260mm Prodigy.MC Hardware Guide - Version 1.0 page 61 of 64...
  • Page 62 Notes page 62 of 64 Prodigy.MC Hardware Guide - Version 1.0...
  • Page 63 Notes Prodigy.MC Hardware Guide - Version 1.0 page 63 of 64...
  • Page 64 DirectOut GmbH Leipziger Strasse 32 T: +49-3727-5665-100 09648 Mittweida F: +49-3727-5665-101 Germany www.directout.eu...

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