Bundled by B&H for your convenience, this Merging Technologies MERGING+ANUBIS SPS Ravenna/AES67 Audio Interface Kit adds a Sonnet Thunderbolt AVB Adapter for connecting the interface to a Mac computer via Thunderbolt.
Incorporating the company's Swiss expertise in high-end analog and digital technology, Merging Technologies MERGING+ANUBIS SPS Pro is a compact audio interface that can serve as a powerful RAVENNA-network system controller and interface, with the added ability to link directly to a computer DAW. This Seamless Protection Switching (SPS) Pro variant has been developed specifically to address the demands of broadcast facilities that depend on an IP infrastructure. Featuring no-compromise ST2022-7 Class-C and NMOS compliance, it provides an extremely efficient and cost-effective solution for AoIP stream monitoring and management for demanding audio professionals.
MERGING+ANUBIS SPS Pro is unique in its configurability to perform your mission without changing the hardware. Included is the company's new 32-bit dual preamp topology, high-fidelity headphone amps, D/A converters derived from years of audiophile experience, all combined with a powerful low-latency mixing engine evolved from 25 years of DAW design. The interface is designed in Switzerland, where it is assembled and tested to the same exacting standards as the company's line of flagship products, and is intended to deliver the same exceptional level of performance and reliability.
- ST2022-7 Seamless Protection Switching: The interface features two network ports for ST2022-7 Seamless Protection Switching compliance.
- Sample Rates: From 44.1 to 192 kHz (PCM) at a 32-bit resolution.
- NMOS: MERGING+ANUBIS SPS is capable of registering itself onto an NMOS server and complying with connection requests from a compliant NMOS Network Manager such as VideoIPath from Nevion (NMOS IS-04 and NMOS IS-05).
- SMPTE ST2110: Merging Technologies has implemented ST2110 and AES67. MERGING+ANUBIS SPS meets the demanding requirements of JT-NM and is self-certified.
- RAVENNA/AES67 Built-In: Using RAVENNA/AES67, MERGING+ANUBIS SPS is able to flexibly connect to every single input and output across standard networks, using off-the-shelf network equipment.
- DC- or POE-Powered, or Both: Protect your production with audio-network seamless switching and power switching. Connect MERGING+ANUBIS SPS to DC and POE power supplies. Should one fail, MERGING+ANUBIS SPS will switch to the other seamlessly.
- Switch Mode: MERGING+ANUBIS SPS can be used in switch mode instead of redundant ST2022-7 mode, removing the necessity to have a network switch in scenarios where a DAW simply needs to be connected to the interface for mobile recording.
- Accessible and Controllable Remotely: Anubis' configuration, presets, and features are completely accessible remotely for very fast troubleshooting and deployment.
- Ethernet with Ravenna interface allows asynchronous data transfer with computer audiosystems and allows cable runs up to 333' with a Cat 5e / Cat 6 cable.
- Use it as a central hub of a highly scalable and expandable network. Multiple MERGING+ANUBIS or Ravenna-/AES67-compliant interfaces can be connected to the network, and Anubis can remotely and locally control, mix, and monitor multichannel content, and route those I/Os.
- Standalone operations. MERGING+ANUBIS SPS can serve as a multichannel analog converter or headphone amp when disconnected from the computer.
- Full 32-bit signal path from analog I/O, via Mixer.
- TFT LCD capacitive multitouch screen.
- Web-based remote control accessible via smartphone, tablet, or computer.
- Rotary control knob allows easy adjustment of volume level. The rotary knob provides access to a comprehensive and intuitive menu within the MERGING+ANUBIS software.
- FPGA-based DSP mixer with effects and ultralow latency for performer foldback/cues.
- Up to 4 x 128 x 8 mix engines.
- Redundant power supply with PoE and DC power.
- Two mic preamps offer audio transparency with a huge 139 dB dynamic range with ample headroom.
- 48V phantom power, low-cut filter, pad and boost, phase inversion, stereo linking, and lock and cut features.
- Dual Gain 32-bit AD circuitry uses two A/D converter per input to expand headroom and lower noise floor.
- Split Channel feature enables you to independently control FOH and Monitoring Microphone Gains without any conflict. You can also record a duplicate of the input channel at a different input gain level (for backup or peak safety recording).
- Two instrument/line inputs on front panel. Can be used for Hi-Z instruments or Line inputs.
- Dynamic Range (A-weighted): 136 dB typical.
- Independent gain levels for instrument and line inputs.
- Dual gain and split-channel feature as above.
- Two individual stereo main balanced XLR outputs with mono, dim, mute, level control, and mixing possibilities. Can be used for Main monitor set.
- Two individual stereo main balanced TRS outputs with mono, dim, mute, level control, and mixing possibilities. Can be used for auxiliary monitors of additional Cue Mix.
- Two independent headphones jacks with independent level control.
- Two high-power headphone amps with dedicated DACs.
- Mute switch for any output.
- Adjustable Max, Ref, Dim levels.
- Crossfeed for headphones. Recreate the speakers' stereo image by mixing some signal from the left channel into the right channel, and vice versa.
- Instant access dedicated soft buttons.
- The remote allows control of volume level and source selection of any Merging.
- Ravenna Device on the network.
- In the Box and Expandable I/O through Hapi, Horus, or any Ravenna/AES67 devices.
- Up to 8 Monitors capable of up to 22.2 (maximum 32 channels).
- Up to 128 Sources capable of up to 22.2 (maximum 128 channels, with two dedicated to Talkback).
- Up to 256 channels analog, MADI, AES3, SPDIF, and Pro Tools HD I/Os via Ravenna/AES67.
- In-the-box I/O pairing management with Merging devices.
- Any other RAVENNA/AES67 devices pairing using ANEMAN.
- Downmix selector (from mono to 22.2).
- Sources trim (exclusive and sum) selector.
- Bass management.
- Power-over-Ethernet supplied: IEEE 802.3at compliant.
- GPIO general-purpose input/output for studio (e.g. record light control) or live (e.g. footswitch).
- MIDI input and output for conventional digital sources.
- Connects from/to the computer using standard ASIO on Windows, Core Audio on Mac, or ALSA on Linux.
- Mic-stand mount.
- Kensington security slot.
- Built-in talkback microphone for communication and recording, possibility for two independent Talkbacks.
- 18 save/recall internal presets and unlimited external presets save/recall.
- Mic-pre DAW remote control.
- Built-in Room Correction support for SoundID (Sonarworks).
- Access control: Protect settings and other parameters with a password.
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