HAPI MkII WEBINARS

[@zanem9022]

These videos are extremely helpful someone who is interested in the device. Manusls can be complicated, best way to learn all the features direct demonstration from manufacturer, much easier

[@MergingTechnologies]

Thank you for the kind comment, always nice to hear it is useful ;-)

[@hughmcevoy4119]

Hi Merging. Great to see the Hapi II. Is this now a full 32-bit signal path? I recall the video about the (then) new IO cards talked about how the boards were 32-bit, but not (at that time) the whole signal path. Thanks! (Merci :-)) BTW, I'm thinking specifically about the ADA8S cards... (I know there was a comment about the AKDG8DS/P cards below)

[@MergingTechnologies]

Hello, all new cards such as ADA8S/P are based on a full 32 bit signal path

[@hughmcevoy4119]

@@MergingTechnologies : excellent - thanks for clarifying

[@MonkeyMarc]

Does the mki do 32bit with the new cards?

[@squashbeatszw]

Is there a chance for an additional, optional ADAT card in the near future?

[@MergingTechnologies]

Hello, do you mean a second ADAT port on the Hapi MkII ? Not really, but as an additional digital i/o you may use the AES/EBU 8 channels i/o. Hope this helps

[@atta1798]

Can you have a webinar showing Anubis and MKII Hapi? how to interface them Anubis Premium with one Ethernet with without a switch. Using Anubis as a Monitor per say and the MKii Hapi as the MIX pass through to another analogue pierce etc Thank you

[@MergingTechnologies]

Good idea ;-)

[@atta1798]

@@MergingTechnologies great!

[@АлексейВискалов-и6х]

SUPER !!!

[@MergingTechnologies]

Thank you

[@SXTWLVE]

does the Virtual patch add more AD/DA loops to the path?

[@MergingTechnologies]

Hello, I am not sure to understand your question, do you mean if by using ANEMAN it would add more streams? If that is your question, no those are the current I/O without any addition

[@greg1030]

In the Hapi MK2, given a choice, I wish Merging would have further increased the sonic quality of the DAC output stages rather than improving that of the headphone amp, even though that would certainly have resulted in a very big price increase. Trouble is there's only so much space on those cards to implement any circuit improvements.

[@MergingTechnologies]

Hello, the sonic quality is not the same depending which generation of cards you're using and if you're using Premium ones or Standart ones

[@greg1030]

@@MergingTechnologies Please clarify: Premium meaning the DA8P that does the DSD that I don't need and the Standard DA8 that only does the 88kHz or 192kHz that I would more likely need?

[@MergingTechnologies]

@@greg1030 Hello, there is a difference in between Premium and Standard cards bit also when they have been manufactured as the design has changes since the first generation of cards more than 10 years ago. You'll find specs of the present cards and the past cards on that page www.merging.com/products/interfaces/option-cards

[@bharathj63]

Hello. Does the LTC input translate to ASIO positioning protocol for use in daws such as Nuendo.

[@MergingTechnologies]

Hello, I am not aware of the ASIO positioning protocol, but yes, it will work with standard DAW's

[@IAIYTV]

When can we expect a Horus MKII ?

[@MergingTechnologies]

We just launched the HAPI MKII, we do not know if and when a Horus MKII would be made yet. But surely we will keep you informed.

[@SXTWLVE]

what is Direct out vs 8 out?

[@MergingTechnologies]

Direct Out is the Analog signal taken just after the pre-amplification (no latency, no processing), this direct out signal is provided by the AKDG8DS or the AKDG8DP card. The Line Out (8 Out) would be the output of your DAW for example

[@atta1798]

Does the AKDG8D cards supports 32 bits?

[@MergingTechnologies]

Hello, Yes, both versions AKDG8DS and AKDG8DP (P = Premium= above 192 kHz including DSD 256) are 32 bits. The DG means that they have a Dual Gain topology for the 8 Mic Pre, 2 independent gain control for the same input signal.

[@atta1798]

@@MergingTechnologies what makes each unique from each other and the same in strength? what was the reason to design a new card from the ADA8P?

[@atta1798]

Both are awesome cards ... I just have to make a decision based on my activities and look into the future! :) THANK YOU!!!

[@MergingTechnologies]

@@atta1798 The ADA8 range has 8 analog LINE/MIC input and 8 Line output. e.g. Both in and outputs are visible from the DAW The AKD8D range has 8 analog LINE/MIC input and 8 analog direct out (post pre-amplification) and no line out. So the usage of those cards is different . In both cases they have Dual Gain topology designs and Premium editions. detailed info can be found here www.merging.com/products/interfaces/option-cards

[@atta1798]

@@MergingTechnologies does the ADA8P have/, will it have 0.1dB gain precision?

[@beezanteeum]

Wish there's a reseller for Merging products (VCube, Horus, Hapi, Anubis, Pyramix, etc.) in Indonesia Or how can i become a reseller for Merging products for my own country (Indonesia)?

[@MergingTechnologies]

We have a great dealer in Indonesia it is [e-mail] do not hesitate to contact him. you may also contact [e-mail] who may give you his phone number

[@beezanteeum]

@@MergingTechnologies Thank you ❤️

[@MarcoVialeBakmaind]

Does Hapi work also alone without Anubis? Does the knob on Hapi also handle volume? So for example in an Atmos environment can I control with that knob the volume of all my 12 speakers at once? 00:16:34 Is the Hapi ready for room correction like Anubis? I use Sonarworks in my DAW and it would be glorious to avoid the latency by using the HAPI dsp's like it works with Anubis.

[@MergingTechnologies]

Hello Marco, thank you for your question. Yes, HAPI can manage the 8DA , 16DA or the headphone output volume. One can choose the behaviour of the know in the settings. For the time being the Sonarworks plugin is only available in Anubis

[@garyli3654]

Does it work without option card?

[@MergingTechnologies]

Yes it works perfectly without option cards. You would have 8 AES/EBU + 8 ADAT and 2 headphone analog outputs at your disposal. At a later stage you may ad I/O optional cards

[@greg1030]

Being a non-proaudio person, I didn't find this video all that helpful. I feel that the least that Merging and/or its sales reps should have done by now is to create a HAPI FOR AUDIOPHILES video that ignores what for us is so much useless Hapi bloatware and instead streamlines the steps for setting up a 2.x+ stereo/multi-subwoofer system or 5.3 surround system. I don't think that's asking for much in the way of more relevant tutorials considering that more audiophiles are looking to those like Merging for a straight MCH DAC solution, yes?? Two weeks ago I emailed this request to Merging; they replied that my market niche is too small to make any such videos and pointed me to the NADAC for > 3x the price of the Hapi. They also ignored the fact that the Hapi MK2 will soon be reviewed by Stereophile's Kal Rubinson; ample proof that the Hapi has crossed into the consumer marketing zone.

[@MergingTechnologies]

Hello, thank you for your message. Your dealer will help you to set up your installation.

[@DanielPelletier1]

Can we use this interface (in PCM) with Nuendo 10? And DSD would be Pyramix if I understand correctly?

[@MergingTechnologies]

Hello, our interface is usable with any kind of DAW including Nuendo. If you purchase one, you will get a Pyramix Element for free - which is the basic featured Pyramix, but you may already do 2 tracks DSD

[@DanielPelletier1]

@@MergingTechnologies Nice! Thank you.