DirectOut, a privately owned company headquartered in Germany, was founded in 2008, employs approximately 10 individuals, and reported $999,999 in revenue as of 2023. The company specializes in developing essential pro audio connectivity, networking, and bridging solutions for broadcast, studio, live, and installed sound applications. Its products, distributed under the brand ‘DirectOut Technologies’, offer solutions that build bridges between systems based on different audio formats such as MADI, SoundGrid, Dante, RAVENNA, and the standards AES67 and SMPTE ST2110-30/31.
DirectOut announced the appointment of a new three-member management board on February 19, 2026, stating this reorganization prepares the company for global growth and the increasing complexity of the professional audio market. The new board consists of Luca Giaroli as chief executive officer (CEO), René In der Stroth as chief financial officer (CFO), and Jan Ehrlich, who transitioned from his previous role as CEO to chief operating officer (COO). Earlier announcements on February 17 and 18, 2026, also detailed this strategic evolution for the provider of professional audio networking and connectivity solutions.