Merging Technologies MERGING+HAPI MK III Ravenna/AES67 Audio Interface (Dante Ready)

Building upon the renowned flexibility and sonic transparency of its predecessor, the MERGING+HAPI MK III Audio Interface retains the same RAVENNA/AES67 connectivity, but now boasts Dante-ready connectivity to significantly enhance its versatility. Designed as both a primary interface for smaller setups and an ideal companion for Horus systems requiring control room I/O, the interface delivers exceptional networked audio solutions in a compact 1 RU form factor—perfect for broadcast, live events, and studio environments.

HAPI MK III offers eight channels of AES/EBU I/O and eight ADAT or two S/PDIF I/O (via Toslink), and features dual network interfaces. Its two expansion slots support AD8D, AD8P, DA8, DA8P, MADI, or PT64 option cards for additional analog and digital I/O. When fully equipped with expansion cards, the interface delivers up to 152 inputs and 154 outputs at 1FS. Precision-engineered in Switzerland, HAPI MK III upholds the highest manufacturing standards, delivering audio quality that exceeds industry benchmarks.

Route Signal Anywhere

HAPI MK III has been designed so that any input can be simultaneously routed to any number of outputs as is required. With comprehensive routing pages accessible both locally on the touchscreen and by remote access using a standard web browser, HAPI is the answer to signal-flow management in your studio.

Dante Ready

Users who require Dante can purchase a license from Audinate. Two license models are available, 16x16 I/O and 64x64 I/O. This ensures there are no additional costs for users who do not need Dante.

Numerous AoIP Options and Full Redundancy

With an easy-to-use OLED display for standalone operation and intuitive web-browser control, this network audio mainframe offers unprecedented AoIP flexibility, with full support of Ravenna/AES67 and a Dante option. Redundant network RJ45 connectors ensure reliability and security. The second network port can be utilized in switch mode to connect an extra interface or system.

Headphone Monitoring

For headphone monitoring, HAPI MK III features an ultralow impedance, mastering-grade headphone output, conveniently positioned on the front of the unit in both 1/4" and 3.5mm TRS format.

At a Glance

• Two-slot modular design for optional I/O expansion with additional analog and digital I/O
• Up to 152 inputs and 154 outputs at 1FS
• 8x AES/EBU + 8x ADAT or 2x SPDIF (Optical)
• Standard modules support 44.1 to 192 kHz and Premium up to DXD/DSD256
• Signal routing from any input to any combination of outputs
• Ravenna/AES67 compatible
• Ravenna/AES67 HAPI MK III supports Network ST2022-7 redundancy and Network Switch mode
• Dante Ready (requires Dante firmware and license plan)
• Dante Network Redundancy and Switched mode support (requires Dante firmware and license plan)
• DA4:36 PM compatible
• DA4:36 PM Redundancy Support
• Browser-based remote access using any web-enabled device
• AC or DC power supply options
• Near-zero latency from in to out (<1ms)
• Main rotary control button
• ST2022-7 Support (Seamless Protection Switching)
• Network Switch mode support (allowing daisy-chaining an extra network device)
• Additional Roll Off filters
• Per-channel DA Trims level and polarity support
• Per-channel Headphones Trims level and polarity support
• Routing support with per-channel support
• Mastering-grade Headphone Amp
• Powerful Headphone Amp, suitable for ultralow-to-very-high-impedance headphones
• Headphones DSD volume support (DSD64, DSD128, DSD256)
• Headphones DSD256 support
• OLED display for local control access