What Merging Technologies does

Merging Technologies S.A. is a Swiss manufacturer of high-resolution professional digital audio recording and editing systems, founded in 1990 and headquartered in Puidoux, Switzerland. Since 2023 it has operated as a subsidiary of the Sennheiser Group alongside Neumann.Berlin. The company's product portfolio centers on Pyramix, a flagship digital audio workstation supporting DSD and DXD formats up to DSD256 with a built-in Dolby Atmos Renderer, and Ovation, an audio and event sequencer/media server for theme parks, broadcast, and fixed installations. Supporting hardware includes the MERGING ANUBIS, HAPI Mk III, and legacy HORUS networkable AD/DA interfaces, all built around deep expertise in AES67, RAVENNA, NMOS, ST2110, and ST2022-7 audio-over-IP protocols and protected by the proprietary MassCore low-latency engine.

The company monetizes through four streams: hardware sales of converters and interfaces; software licenses and subscriptions for Pyramix (tiered ELEMENTS, PRO, PREMIUM) and Ovation with annual maintenance; OEM licensing of ZMAN, ADI, and ALSA RAVENNA/AES67 modules to third-party audio manufacturers (Analog Devices, Steinway Lyngdorf, RTW, Comrex, Studio Technologies); and one-time driver/plugin sales including MAD, VAD, and bundled Anubis plugins. Go-to-market combines direct sales via my.merging.com and the Neumann web shop with regional distributors and dealers across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East & Africa, and Asia-Pacific, supplemented by presence at NAB, IBC, ISE, and AES trade shows and an extensive use-case and tutorial content library. Customers include Grammy-winning mastering and recording engineers (Bob Ludwig, Adam Ayan, Morten Lindberg), CBC/Radio-Canada, New World Symphony, Soundmirror, and Blizzard Entertainment, with the company claiming the majority of DSD/DXD downloads on specialist sites were recorded on its systems.

Name

Merging Technologies

Legal name

Merging Technologies S.A.

Website

https://merging.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Merging Technologies is a Swiss manufacturer of high-resolution professional audio recording systems, networkable AD/DA converters, and RAVENNA/AES67 audio-over-IP solutions serving recording studios, broadcasters, and installations as a subsidiary of the Sennheiser Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Puidoux

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of professional audio interfaces including ANUBIS, HAPI MkIII, HORUS, and related hardware products
2. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: Pyramix DAW sold in multiple versions (ELEMENTS, PRO, PREMIUM), Ovation sequencer, with annual software maintenance and upgrade options
3. OEM Solutions: Licensing of ZMAN, ADI, and ALSA RAVENNA/AES67 modules to other audio equipment manufacturers
4. Driver and Plugin Sales: Sale of audio drivers (MAD, VAD), Anubis plugins (Deesser, Blackhole Reverb), and SoundID Reference Multichannel add-ons

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Merging Technologies manufactures and sells professional high-resolution digital audio recording, editing, and networking systems, including the Pyramix digital audio workstation, Ovation audio and event sequencer, and networkable AD/DA audio interfaces (ANUBIS, HAPI, HORUS). The company also provides the ANEMAN audio network manager software, audio-over-IP drivers (MAD, VAD), and OEM modules (ZMAN, ADI, ALSA) that enable manufacturers to integrate RAVENNA/AES67 audio networking into third-party products.

Product overview

Merging Technologies offers a comprehensive portfolio of high-resolution digital audio systems, now part of Neumann and the Sennheiser Group. The core offering centers on Pyramix (flagship DAW) and Ovation (media server/sequencer), supported by networkable hardware interfaces including MERGING ANUBIS (multifunction with configurable Missions), HAPI MkIII (with Dante option), and legacy HORUS. Software solutions include ANEMAN (audio network manager), MAD/VAD drivers (Windows/macOS audio connectivity), VCube (video playback), and Audio Magic Ring (plugin bundle). The OEM division provides ZMAN, ADI, and ALSA RAVENNA/AES67 modules for third-party manufacturers. Key protocols include AES67, RAVENNA, NMOS, ST2110, and ST2022-7 for professional audio networking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pyramix: Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software
• Ovation
• ANEMAN
• MERGING ANUBIS
• MERGING HAPI
• HORUS
• ZMAN
• VCube

Products and services

• Pyramix Flagship digital audio workstation (DAW) for professional recording, editing, mixing, and mastering. Supports DSD, DXD, and PCM formats up to DSD256, with built-in Dolby Atmos Renderer, VS3 and VST plugin support, and MassCore for low-latency performance. Sold in three tiers (ELEMENTS, PRO, PREMIUM).
• Ovation Audio and event sequencer/media server designed for theme parks, broadcast, and installation applications. Provides rock-stable multi-speaker playout and show control with event sequencing capabilities.
• MERGING ANUBIS Networkable high-end AD/DA audio interface with multiple configurable Missions (Venue, Music, Commentary, Monitoring). Supports RAVENNA/AES67 and Dante audio networking.
• MERGING HAPI MkIII Third-generation networkable high-end AD/DA audio interface with RAVENNA/AES67 and Dante connectivity. Features modular extension card support and enhanced performance.
• MERGING HORUS Legacy high-end networkable AD/DA audio interface with RAVENNA/AES67 support. Predecessor to HAPI, still maintained with firmware updates.
• ANEMAN Cross-platform and cross-vendor audio network management software for managing RAVENNA/AES67 audio routing and device discovery across networks.
• MAD (Merging Audio Device) Windows ASIO driver (64-bit) for Windows 10/11 that replaces the legacy RAVENNA/AES67 ASIO Driver, providing flexible audio workflows for owners of Merging or Neumann networked interfaces.
• VAD (Virtual Audio Device) macOS audio driver for AES67/RAVENNA audio-over-IP. Available in Standard (third-party devices) and Premium (Merging/Neumann device owners) versions. Supports macOS Sonoma 14.x, Sequoia 15.x, and Tahoe.
• ZMAN RAVENNA/AES67 Versatile OEM audio network module for RAVENNA and AES67 ecosystems. Licensed to audio equipment manufacturers to integrate audio networking into their products.
• ADI RAVENNA/AES67 OEM AES67 solution for Analog Devices Sharc SoCs. Licensed component for integrating RAVENNA/AES67 audio-over-IP into compatible hardware.
• ALSA RAVENNA/AES67 Linux ALSA driver enabling RAVENNA and AES67 audio-over-IP support across various Linux distributions. Open-source driver bundle and source code available.
• VCube Video player/recorder software for synchronized audio/video playback and recording in professional workflows.
• Audio Magic Ring (AMR) Audio processing tool/plugin bundle for Pyramix, including various signal processing and analysis plugins.

Quantifiable outcome

• Grammy Award-winning recordings consistently achieved by engineers using Merging Technologies systems
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

AI capability2 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Sennheiser (at ISE 2026)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 January 2026Sennheiser Group will showcase its latest professional audio and AV technologies at ISE 2026 featuring products from its portfolio including Sennheiser, Neumann.Berlin, Ambeo, and Merging Technologies. Daniel Sennheiser will participate in panel discussions.
• RTWcoreTechnology or Integration · 17 April 2025RTW partners with Merging for RAVENNA solution in its TouchMonitor 5 audio monitoring product.
• Steinway LyngdorfcoreTechnology or Integration · 22 October 2024Steinway Lyngdorf elevates audio excellence with Merging Technologies' ZMAN module for high-end audio systems.
• ComrexcoreTechnology or Integration · 15 October 2024Comrex meets AES67 demands with a solution from Merging Technologies for broadcast audio networking.
• Lawo (MC2 Consoles)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 May 2023Lawo integrated OASIS protocol (first class) in May 2023 to support Pyramix and Ovation on Mc2 consoles, enabling direct control of main mixer and transport functionalities.
• Analog DevicescoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 9 May 2022Merging Technologies announced AES67 solution for Analog Devices Sharc SoCs, enabling audio networking capabilities in Analog Devices hardware.
• NeumanncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeumann is the parent company of Merging Technologies within the Sennheiser Group. Merging Technologies is now part of Neumann and the Sennheiser Group, with products integrated into Neumann's portfolio including the Neumann web shop for software sales.
• Sennheiser GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMerging Technologies joined the Sennheiser Group in 2023. The company showcases products at Sennheiser Group events including ISE 2026 at dual booths alongside Sennheiser, Neumann.Berlin, and Ambeo brands.
• Avid (EUCON)coreTechnology or IntegrationAvid EUCON support in Pyramix/Ovation achieved via OASIS-EUCON bridge, enabling control of almost every edit and mix parameter through Avid S6, S3, Artist Series, and MCPro control surfaces.
• StageTec (Aurus)coreTechnology or IntegrationStageTec Aurus console enabled with OASIS support for direct Pyramix or Ovation control from the console surface.
• SSL (UF8, Nucleus2, AWS-900+)coreTechnology or IntegrationSSL control surfaces including UF8, Nucleus2, and AWS-900+ supported via MackieControl/HUI protocols for Pyramix mixer and transport control.
• Yamaha (DM Series Consoles)coreTechnology or IntegrationYamaha DM-2000, DM-1000, 02Rv2, 02R96, 02R96v2, and 01V96 consoles supported via HUI protocol for Pyramix control.
• Studio TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationStudio Technologies enhanced ST 2110 integration with Merging's ZMAN module for improved interoperability in broadcast workflows.
• Dolby (Dolby Atmos)flagshipTechnology or IntegrationPyramix 16 includes built-in Dolby Atmos Renderer. Merging Technologies is a key platform for Dolby Atmos music and cinema production, with extensive support for object-based audio workflows.
• Audinate (Dante)coreTechnology or IntegrationMerging Anubis and Hapi MkIII offer Dante options for compatibility with Dante audio networks. Dante Appendix documentation available for both products.
• Sonarworks (SoundID Reference)coreTechnology or IntegrationSoundID Reference Multichannel integration with MERGING ANUBIS for room calibration and monitor correction. Trial available for 21 days.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Apple Logic Pro: Apple's professional DAW bundled with macOS, dominant in music production. Competes with Pyramix for working professionals at a fraction of the price, with growing investment in spatial audio and immersive workflows.
• Solid State Logic (SSL): British pro audio manufacturer of consoles, audio interfaces, and production tools. Both partner (SSL control surfaces integrated with Pyramix) and adjacent competitor in high-end studio and broadcast audio.
• Dolby Laboratories: Owner of the Dolby Atmos immersive audio ecosystem. Strategic partner through Pyramix's built-in Atmos Renderer, while also providing the platform on which Merging's immersive production capabilities depend.
• Focusrite: Public pro audio group offering RedNet, Pro Tools | HD interfaces, and Clarett product lines. Competes in networked audio conversion and offers broader product breadth at lower price points than Merging's premium tier.

Emerging players

• Audinate: Developer of Dante, the leading AoIP networking protocol. Both competitor and partner to Merging — Dante competes with RAVENNA/AES67, and Merging has had to add Dante options to its interfaces to remain compatible.
• Lawo: German manufacturer of broadcast audio consoles and IP-based production infrastructure. Both partner (MC² consoles integrated with Pyramix via OASIS) and adjacent competitor in IP-based broadcast audio.

Direct peers

• Steinberg Media Technologies: Develops Cubase and Nuendo DAWs, owned by Yamaha. Nuendo in particular competes with Pyramix in film, broadcast, and immersive post-production, with deeper integration into Yamaha console ecosystems.
• Avid Technology: Maker of Pro Tools, the dominant professional DAW in music and post-production. Direct competitor to Pyramix in the high-end recording and mixing market, with broader industry penetration but less specialization in DSD/DXD and immersive workflows.
• RME: German manufacturer of professional AD/DA converters and audio interfaces. Direct competitor to Merging's Anubis and Hapi product lines, with comparable reputation for low-latency, high-quality conversion but different approach to networked audio.
• Universal Audio: Sells Apollo and other professional audio interfaces alongside UAD plug-ins and LUNA DAW. Comparable product mix of premium hardware and software for high-end music production, though focused on plug-in-based processing rather than DSD/DXD.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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