MERGING+ANUBIS

Flexibility, power and quality at your fingertips whatever your challenge.

Merging’s 30 years of developments are all concentrated into the Anubis. This compact AD/DA is unique in its configurability to perform your mission without changing the hardware. Included is our new 32bit dual PreAmp topology, incredible headphone amps, D/A converters derived from our years of audiophile experience, all combined with a powerful low-latency mixing engine evolved from our 25 years of DAW design.
Uniquely Modular by Software, Anubis is truly ONE OF A KIND.

A small but astonishingly powerful system controller and interface, [...] with stunningly impressive preamps.

- Hugh Robjohns, Sound On Sound -

MODELS - HARDWARE FLAVORS

MERGING+ANUBIS – Discover the Anubis hardware with the introductionary video.

Anubis has two variants: MERGING+ANUBIS and MERGING+ANUBIS SPS. SPS offers an additional network connection for either redundancy or to eliminate an external switch, while Anubis offers an EtherCon connector for extra connectivity reliability. Your choice of model depends on your usage profile. As with other Merging products, both versions are offered in Pro or Premium. If 192kHz is the limit for you, go for Pro. If you are into true Hi-Res Audio and work in DXD/384kHz or in DSD, you will need Premium.

Whichever flavor you choose, you get the same beautiful unibody case crafted from a single piece of aluminium with the same multi-touch display with all the same control possibilities. ONE OF A KIND – whatever the flavor


MISSIONS - MODULAR APPLICATIONS

From the initial recording through to the final master, there are specific ‘missions’ that require precision and control. MERGING+ANUBIS gives you complete control to choose the ‘mission’ application to accomplish each stage - effortlessly.

If your mission of the day is to create a great mix, you need to be in complete control of your monitoring: reference monitors, nearfields, headphones, sources, surround mix, downmix, etc., so you will be in the Monitor Mission. If your mission is to record the band or rehearse for the next gig, you will be in the Music Mission controlling the extraordinarily powerful ultra-low-latency mixer and feeding individual cue mixes to each musician. Anubis gives you that “Mission Control” in a single, compact device that has unrivalled capabilities defined by the software application. MERGING+ANUBIS allows the user to choose the Mission Controller app that fits the task. ONE OF A KIND

ANUBIS PLUGINS

Optional plugins for MERGING+ANUBIS

Anubis can host optional plugins developed by Merging, available for purchase on the Merging Online Store


3RD PARTY ADD-ONS

Anubis opens to third party add-ons

The power of Anubis can be fully realized when partnered with other trusted suppliers that enhance the productivity and utility of the appropriate Mission.


USE CASES

Example setups with MERGING+ANUBIS

The Monitor Mission mode can be configured according to your needs. Here are some diagram examples typically used in a professional studio setup. Anubis small size also means you can bring your control room with you when on location.


SUPERB SPECIFICATIONS

Merging has a reputation for getting it right when it comes to audio quality and we have years of experience. It would be surprising if Anubis was any less than the best we can achieve. Great sound is only part of the story, just look at the performance measurements.


General Specifications
Case Material Premium machined and anodized aluminium
Dimensions 200 x 128 x 40mm
Weight 950 g
Top Panel Display Capacitive Touch, TFT LCD 800 x 480 pixels resolution
16:9 Aspect ratio
Rotary Encoder Anodized aluminum + Black rubber O-ring
7 x Hardware + Soft buttons RGB LEDs
Bottom Panel Mic stand thread 3/8" 16BSW European thread incorporated
Note: Americas 5/8" 27UN adaptor not included
Software Specifications
Windows Driver/OS Windows 7 64bit / Windows 8.1 64bit: RAVENNA ASIO v12.0 (ASIO 2.2)

Windows 10 64bit: MAD v2.0 (Merging Audio Device)
Mac Driver/OS VAD Core Audio for macOS 10.8.5 or higher (Intel & M1)
Linux Driver/OS ALSA Linux driver for RAVENNA/AES67
ANEMAN Version 1.1.7 and above



Device Connectivity.

The Anubis interface has two analog high quality combo connectors, and an additional two front line/instrument analog inputs. On the output side, you get two gold plated XLR and two TRS jacks. In addition, there are two independent stereo headphone jacks with the best quality amplification we have ever done. There is also MIDI I/O or GPIO and the all-important AES67/RAVENNA connector.


ANUBIS Connectivity
MICROPHONE INPUTS 1-2 (Combo)
Connector Type Combo Locking Neutrik XLR / TRS
Dynamic Range Mic / Mic Boost 137 dB / 128 dB (A-weighted, typ.)
Max Input level Mic Pad / Mic / Mic Boost +24 dBu / +12 dBu / +0 dBu
Frequency response +0/-0.2dB @ fs = 48 kHz 9 Hz – 22 kHz
Frequency response +0/-3dB @ fs = 96 kHz 9 Hz – 46 kHz
Frequency response +0/-3dB @ fs = 192 kHz 11 Hz – 94 kHz
THD+N Preamp + A/D 1kHz @ 0 dBFS < -110 dB (0.0003%)
Interchannel Crosstalk @ 1kHz < -130 dB
Equivalent Input Noise Mic / Mic Boost (150Ω Source) < -125 dBu / -128 dBu (A-weighted, typ.)
Common Mode Rejection Rate (20 Hz – 20 kHz) > 80 dB
Input Impedance (Differential) ~ 10kΩ
Gain Range (Software controlled) 0 dB to +66 dB
Gain Step Coarse / Fine 0.5 dB / 0.1 dB
Phantom Power (Software Switchable Per Channel) +48V
Phase Reverse (Software Switchable Per Channel) Yes
Low Cut filter (Software Switchable Per Channel) -12 dB/octave, 80 Hz
5° low-end in-channel Ø deviation pt: Mic 9 Hz
Interchannel phase 10 Hz - 100 kHz < ±2°
LINE INPUTS 1-2 (Combo)
Connector Type Combo Locking Neutrik XLR / TRS
Dynamic Range, ref +24 dBu 139 dB (A-weighted, typ.)
Max Line Input Level +24 dBu
Input Impedance (Differential) ~ 10kΩ
THD+N Preamp + A/D 1kHz @ 0 dBFS < - 104 dB (0.0006%)
Interchannel Crosstalk @ 1kHz < -140 dB
Sensitivity Range for 0 dBFS (Software controlled) +24 dBu to -42 dBu
Common Mode Rejection Rate (20 Hz – 20 kHz) > 80 dB
5° low-end in-channel Ø deviation pt: Line 9 Hz
Interchannel phase 10 Hz - 100 kHz < ±2°
INSTRUMENTS / Hi-Z & LINE INPUTS 3-4
Connector Type ¼” TRS Female
Dynamic Range, ref +18 dBu 136 dB (A-weighted, typ.)
Max Input Level +18 dBu
Input Impedance (Single ended / Differential) ~ 1MΩ / ~ 2MΩ
Gain Range (Software controlled) 0 dB to +66 dB
THD+N Preamp + A/D 1kHz @ 0 dBFS < - 111 dB (0.0003%)
Interchannel Crosstalk @ 1kHz < -150 dB
Sensitivity Range for 0 dBFS (software controlled) +18 dBu to -48 dBu
Common Mode Rejection Rate (20 Hz – 20 kHz) > 70 dB
5° low-end in-channel Ø deviation pt: Inst/Line 2 Hz
Interchannel phase 10 Hz - 100 kHz < ±1°
MAIN OUTPUTS 1-2
Connector Type Neutrik XLR Male
Dynamic Range 123 dB (A-weighted, typ.)
Max output Level (Differential / Single ended) +24 dBu (12.2 Vrms) / +18 dBu (6.1 Vrms)
Frequency response +0/-0.2dB @ fs = 48 kHz 6 Hz – 22 kHz
Frequency response +0/-3dB @ fs = 96 kHz 2 Hz – 46 kHz
Frequency response +0/-3dB @ fs = 192 kHz 2 Hz – 92 kHz
Output Impedance < 70Ω
THD+N 1 kHz @ 0 dBFS < - 110 dB (0.0003%)
Output Level Matching ±0.01 dB
Attenuation Range (Software controlled) - ∞ dB to 0 dB
Gain Step / Precision 0.5 dB / ±0.05 dB
LINE OUTPUTS 3-4
Connector Type ¼” TRS Female
Dynamic Range 123 dB (A-weighted, typ.)
Max output Level (Differential / Single ended) +24 dBu (12.2 Vrms) / +18 dBu (6.1 Vrms)
Output Impedance < 70Ω
THD+N 1 kHz @ 0 dBFS < - 110 dB (0.0003%)
Output Level Matching ±0.01 dB
Attenuation Range (Software controlled) - ∞ dB to 0 dB
Gain Step / Precision 0.5 dB / ±0.05 dB
HEADPHONES
Headphone Jacks 2 Independent ¼” TRS Female Stereo 6.3 mm
Dynamic Range (A-weighted, typ.) High / Low < -122 dB / - 117 dB
Max output Level High / Low 17.1 dBu / 7.8 dBu
Frequency response +0/-0.2dB @ fs = 48 kHz 6 Hz – 22 kHz
Frequency response +0/-3dB @ fs = 96 kHz 2 Hz – 46 kHz
Frequency response +0/-3dB @ fs = 192 kHz 2 Hz – 92 kHz
Output Impedance < 0.035Ω
THD+N 1 kHz @ 0 dBFS High / Low < -108 dB (0.00039%) / -110 dB (0.0003%)
Attenuation Range (Software controlled) - ∞ dB to 0 dB
Gain Step / Precision 0.5 dB / ±0.05 dB
A/D – D/A CONVERSION
Supported Sample Rates PRO 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz
Supported Sample Rates PREMIUM 44.1 kHz up to 352.8 kHz (DXD), 384 kHz, DSD64, DSD128 & DSD256
Bit Depth Per Sample 32
A/D Latency Sharp Short delay @ 44.1kHz to 96kHz 5 samples
A/D Latency Sharp Short delay @ 174.6kHz to 192kHz 6 samples
A/D Latency Sharp Short delay @ 352.8kHz to 384kHz 7 samples
D/A Latency Sharp @ 44.1kHz to 384kHz 35 samples
D/A Latency Slow @ 44.1kHz to 384kHz 9 samples
D/A Latency Apodizing @ 44.1kHz to 384kHz 35 samples
D/A Latency Brickwall @ 44.1kHz to 384kHz 35 samples
COMPLEMENTARY I/O
RAVENNA/AES67 (Gigabit Ethernet) Locking EtherCON compatible with standard RJ45 connectors
Built-in Talkback microphone Mono omnidirectional CMOS/MEMS membrane technology
GPI/MIDI Input ¼” TRS Female
GPO/MIDI Output ¼” TRS Female



Redundant Power Options.

Anubis is small and compact, it can be powered by its main PSU or/and from PoE (Power over Ethernet) making it a reliable redundant powered device. The input voltage range offers the possibility to use a wide range of power supply such as a battery.


POWER
Power Supply Voltage (DC) 9V to 15V DC
Power Supply Connector Type Barrel jack, int. 2.5mm/out. 5.5mm, with locking function
Power Consumption (Typ.) 15W
P-o-E (Power Over Ethernet) IEEE 802.3at (PoE+) class 0 Power-over-Ethernet standard

UPGRADE YOUR ANUBIS

Upgrading your Anubis to the latest firmware will give you access to the Monitor Mission and the Music Mission free of charge, along with other updates and fixes.

To download the firmware and documentation please go to the Anubis download section.

It is recommended to register your Anubis device(s) in the hardware section of your account. To get access to your account, please register here.

BUY AN ANUBIS

Merging has a worldwide network of carefully selected Sales Partners that will process orders and offer the best support in their respective countries.

If you are in a country without a Merging Sales Partner, you may contact us directly.