The release of Merging Technolgies’ Pyramix 10, Ovation 6 and VCube 6 moves all products to 64-bit operation, bringing new features and simplifying the future development path.
Removing the limitations of legacy 32-bit operation and the increasing availability of 64-bit plug-ins has allowed Merging to improve operational efficiency and prepare for new features to be developed – anticipating new trends for immersive audio in the film, events and music recording markets.
The new 3D panner and revised bus structure allow sound designers to move away from traditional 5.1 and 7.1 formats. Pyramix has already been used for Dolby Atmos and Auro 3D projects and is fully ready for NHK 22.2 or any other ad hoc loudspeaker configuration.
New to Pyramix, two video streams can be monitored directly without the need for external players. Clip-based rendering for effects has also been included, in response to user feedback.
VCube’s recent integration with the Blackmagicdesign DeckLink range of PCI Express capture cards has made the switch to 4K very cost effective as well as providing a significant leap in performance. VCube also offers option cards from AJA, which combined with revised pack configurations, make VCube an affordable option for audio post studios needing to play or record virtually any video format.
The Horus and Hapi Networked Audio Interfaces have now completely replaced the Merging’s Mykerinos platform. Having separate hardware increases versatility, while the addition of Ravenna/AES67 network connectivity brings benefits in the number of channels that can be handled and the flexibility of the routing. By abandoning the on-board Mykerinos cards, the Merging Networked I/O family can be used with any DAW or music server. The new ADA8 combination AD/DA board has doubled the analogue I/O count for both products – Hapi handles 16 microphone or line inputs and 16 outputs and Horus supports 48 inputs and48 outputs.
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