Prodigy Multitrack
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How to Record Live Shows with Prodigy Multitrack
If you are a fan of the electronic music group The Prodigy, you might be interested in how they record their live shows using a modular audio converter called Prodigy Multitrack. This device, designed by DirectOut, allows them to capture up to 480 inputs and 484 outputs from their massive live rig, which includes analog, digital and networked audio sources. In this article, we will explain how Prodigy Multitrack works, how it is controlled and monitored, and how it can be used for multitrack recording and virtual sound-checking.
What is Prodigy Multitrack?
Prodigy Multitrack is a modular audio converter that can be configured to specific requirements for different applications in live sound, broadcast, installation and recording. It has eight local slots for analog line-level/mic input and AES3 modules, each with eight channels. It also supports two MADI and one network audio option, which can be equipped with BNC, SC optical and SFP modules for MADI, or Dante, RAVENNA/AES67 or SoundGrid for network audio. The network audio module is designed to accommodate different formats and standards, such as AES67, ST 2110-30 / -31, ST 2022-7, Dante redundancy and SoundGrid low latency audio transport. The device also features a channel-based routing matrix, a low latency sample rate converter (FastSRC), two headphone outputs for local monitoring of any I/O, two phase-redundant power supplies and an internal switch for network redundancy[^1^].
How is Prodigy Multitrack controlled and monitored?
Prodigy Multitrack can be controlled and monitored by three different methods: globcon remote control software, a browser-based GUI and a front panel touch display. globcon software offers full control of multiple pieces of equipment in Mac/PC/Linux-based systems and features a comprehensive snapshot management with selective recall scope-sets. It also supports trigger management which includes OSC and MIDI for control e.g. from a tablet device. Automated surveillance and red-light control are possible through GPIOs. A USB port on the rear panel offers connection and control of legacy devices via globcon bridge[^1^]. The browser-based GUI allows access to the device's settings and status from any device connected to the same network. The front panel touch display provides an intuitive interface for local operation and configuration[^1^].
How is Prodigy Multitrack used for multitrack recording and virtual sound-checking?
Prodigy Multitrack can be used as a front-end for audio consoles or a standalone converter and routing system for multitrack recording and virtual sound-checking. For example, Jon Burton, the live sound engineer of The Prodigy, uses Prodigy Multitrack to record every gig of the band using a separate dedicated board connected to his laptop via MADI. He then uses Waves Audio's SoundGrid virtual soundcard to interface with his DAW (Logic Pro X) for multitrack recording and virtual sound-checking. He also uses SoundGrid servers to connect Waves plug-ins for processing the live sound[^2^]. By using Prodigy Multitrack, Burton can capture the full dynamic range of the band's performance without any compression or limiting[^2^]. He can also use the device's routing matrix to split the signals into different groups for different purposes[^2^].
Conclusion
Prodigy Multitrack is a versatile and powerful modular audio converter that can handle various audio sources and formats in live sound applications. It can be controlled and monitored by different methods and offers flexible routing options. It can also be used for multitrack recording and virtual sound-checking of live shows using networked audio protocols such as SoundGrid. If you want to learn more about Prodigy Multitrack or hear some examples of its recordings, you can visit the official website of DirectOut or listen to some audiobooks on SoundCloud[^3^]. 061ffe29dd