Merging Technologies IOC-HAPI-MKII - Hapi MkII AES67/Ravenna Network Networked Audio Interface

Hapi MKII is the logical step up from the phenomenally successful Hapi which enjoyed record sales in 2020. HAPI is both the perfect primary interface for smaller systems as well as the ultimate accessory for a system using Horus where a smaller stagebox is required. MERGING+HAPI has been a hugely popular networked audio converter and instrumental in introducing so many to the exciting world of RAVENNA/AES67. Its economical form factor made it the ideal local stagebox or studio rack unit for any application. Now is the time to build on that success with new technology and new features that still allow full interface card compatibility with the original Hapi and Horus products.

Hapi MKII utilizes the ZMAN technology introduced with Anubis and this powerful processor allows some very meaningful performance upgrades. The recent introduction of the ADA8S and ADA8P cards improved the headroom of the mic-pre inputs and effectively doubled the analog I/O count to 16 in/16 out in DSD, all in 1U rack mountable box.

Merging’s range of audio device options make Hapi the optimum interface for any DAW, regardless of OS.

Able to carry the same AKD8D/AKD8DP and DA8/DA8P or ADA8S/P analog cards that fit in the Horus option slots and connect to any RAVENNA or AES67 network the HAPI provides a more cost-effective solution than the Horus without having to make a single compromise in quality. The big news is that the introduction of the ADA8S and ADA8P has turned this into a 16 in and 16 out capable device. Hapi MKII also takes advantage of recent technology improvements that are being rolled out across the Merging range of Networked Audio Interfaces.

Features:

• Channel-based routing. Each channel can be routed individually to make the most efficient use of resources
• Improved Headphones specifications and features
• Mastering grade Headphone Amp
• Powerful Headphone Amp suitable for ultra-low to very high impedance headphones.
• Headphones DSD volume support (DSD64, DSD128, DSD256)
• Headphones DSD256 support.
• New front panel with improved display. Clear Plexiglas with dimming options
• ST2022-7 Support. Perfectly complementing Anubis SPS and MAD, Hapi MKII is now fully compliant with the Seamless Protection Switching strategy
• Switch mode support – Remove the need for an external network switch when using one additional Networked Interface
• Additional DA Roll Off filters
• Per channel DA Trims level and polarity support
• 0.1 dB level precision steps on DA and all trims – Precision mastering control
• Per channel Headphones Trims level and polarity support

Horus Quality, Hapi size
Able to hold both the standard and premium analog cards from the Horus means that Hapi owners get the exact same sound that Horus users have been winning awards with for almost a decade now.

RAVENNA and AES67
Using RAVENNA/AES67, Hapi is able to provide flexible connectivity of every single input and output across standard networks, using off-the-shelf network equipment. The future is most definitely networked audio, and Hapi provides it today. https://www.ravenna-network.com

Broadcast Standards Compliance
Merging has kept abreast of AoIP developments by participating in international showcases and standardisation events. It is no surprise that Hapi MKII complies with the key broadcast requirements.

• ST2110
• ST2022-7
• NMOS

Complete Control over LAN
Hapi is designed to fit into hard to reach places Hapi comes with an integrated web server showing the same control interface as is available on the on-board display allowing any web-enabled device to to access all the parameters of each Hapi unit over the network. Merging’s Audio Network MANager, ANEMAN can easily manage AoIP networks of any size.

Synchronize your Network
Hapi can be synchronized to video input (black burst or trilevel HD), word clock, network (PTP), AES-EBU, ADAT, SPDIF, MADI or internal clock. It can also serve as network grandmaster (PTP).