ACE - MILAN

Portable Design
Backpack-friendly hardware makes it easy to carry between shows, studios, and installations.

Milan Audio Networking
Built for AVB/Milan network audio, helping users connect into open, standards-based audio systems.

Flexible ACE Modes
Choose the workflow that fits the job, including playback, PA, or full custom signal design.

Playback Workflow
Set up primary and backup playback computers with simple routing and reliable redundancy.

PA System Workflow
Use ACE as a compact drive rack with tools for tuning, processing, and managing live sound systems.

Custom Routing
Build tailored signal paths with advanced routing, mixing, summing, snapshots, and redundancy.

Redundant Operation
Designed with backup power and audio redundancy features to support reliable professional use.

Integrated Monitoring
Multiple headphone outputs make it easy to monitor different signals directly from the unit.

Analog and Digital I/O
Connect microphones, line signals, AES3, MADI, and network audio from one compact platform.

Touchscreen Control
Use the front-panel display and controls for fast access, monitoring, and setup.

globcon Control
Operate ACE through DirectOut’s familiar control environment for deeper system configuration.

General Specifications
Device Type: Compact smart audio platform
Compatibility: Professional playback, drive rack, processing, routing, mixing, summing, snapshot, redundancy workflows
Audio Network: AVB / MILAN
Audio Network Channels: 64 I/O channels @ 1 FS
Control Software: globcon
Operating Modes: Playback Mode, PA Mode, PRODIGY Mode
License Type: Perpetual mode licenses
AI Assistance: Ask.DirectOut

Interfaces
MADI Ports: 4 x SFP I/O cages
Network: 2 x RJ45 1 Gbit/s audio network
Management: 1 x RJ45 1 Gbit/s
Analog Input: 4 x MIC/LINE via DSUB-25
Analog Output: 4 x LINE via DSUB-25
AES3 I/O: 4 x AES3 input/output via DSUB-25
Headphone Outputs: 4 x 6.3 mm TRS jack, mono/stereo
Additional Headphone Output: 1 x 3.5 mm TRS jack, mono/stereo
Word Clock I/O: 2 x coaxial BNC
Word Clock Termination: 75 Ω switchable
GPIO Input: 2 x voltage input via DSUB-9
GPIO Output: 2 x MOSFET switch via DSUB-9
USB Control: 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A
USB Control: 1 x USB 3.1 Type-C lockable

Digital Audio
Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
Sample Rate Tolerance: +/- 12.5%
MADI Formats: 48k frame, 96k frame, 56 channel, 57 channel, 64 channel, S/MUX
AES3 SRC: Supported

Analog Audio
Input Sensitivity: -55 dBu to +24 dBu
PAD: -9 dB switchable
Phantom Power: +48 V switchable

A/D Conversion
SNR @ 0 dB Gain: -118 dBFS RMS, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
THD @ -1 dBFS: -113 dB
EIN @ 60 dB Gain: -118 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Frequency Response: -0.5 dB, 10 Hz to FS/2

D/A Conversion
SNR: -119 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
THD+N @ 0 dBFS: -109 dB @ 24 dBu

Headphone Output
Maximum Output Level: +18 dBu
SNR: -118 dB RMS, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
THD+N @ 0 dBFS: -109 dB @ 600 Ω

Playback Mode
Primary Computer Configuration: Supported
Backup Computer Configuration: Supported
Vocal Processing Inserts: Supported
Output Routing: Streamlined
Redundancy: EARS
EARS: Enhanced Automatic Redundancy Switching

PA Mode
Flex Channels: 8
IIR Processors: 8
Delay Processors: 8
Dynamic Processors: 8
FIR Filters: 4
Input Managers: 4
Summing Busses: 8
Output Matrix Mixer: 8 outputs
Smaart Integration: Native
Redundant Input Management: Supported

PRODIGY Mode
Signal Path Design: Custom
Routing: Advanced
Mixing: Advanced
Summing: Advanced
Snapshots: Supported
Redundancy Features: Supported

Front Panel
Display: 3.5 in backlit LED LCD
Display Type: IPS transmissive
Display Resolution: 340 x 800 px
Touch Control: Supported
Encoder: 1 x rotary encoder with push function
Buttons: 2 x push-buttons
Power Status LEDs: Power supply 1, power supply 2

Power
Power Supply: External, 60 W, grounded
Power Inputs: 2 x USB-C lockable
Power Redundancy: Supported
Power Consumption: 60 W maximum

Physical
Width: 310 mm
Height: 1 RU, 44 mm
Depth: 210 mm
Weight: Approximately 2.5 kg