Merging Technologies Introduces ISE 2025 Ovation 11

At the booth of Sennheiser Group in the contest, Merging Technologies showcases the new Ovation 11, which has new design, Improved ease of use and features that redefine intuitive audio playback and show synchronization.

Merging Technologies presented in ISE 2025 Your new update Ovation 11, that professionals can see and learn about in detail in the Sennheiser Group space at the fair (pavilion 3 – Booth B550), Brand Distributing Magnetron (More information at DAV).

Ovation's latest evolution features a bold design , Enhanced ease of use and features that redefine intuitive audio playback and show synchronization.

It is the preferred solution for the Synchronization and playback of audio content, and adapts to a wide range of applications. Whether it's a theatrical performance, An opera, A musical, a live broadcast or a self-contained, automated installation in museums, Multi-zone shopping malls or immersive experiences, Ovation offers high reliability.

From large-scale productions such as the opening of the Dubai Expo and the Fête des Vignerons (a show that is performed once every 25 years in Switzerland) to theme parks around the world, Ovation rises to the challenge with redundant, accurate synchronization and advanced capabilities.

Supports all major formats, including Time Code, MTC, IP, GPIO and (ADM) CSOs, while integrating with common immersive renderers.

Ovation handles professional multitrack audio formats and sample rates without the need for conversion, with a built-in mixer and renderer that scale up to immersive audio formats. For those who prefer hardware, Ovation connects to external consoles and supports control protocols such as HUI, Eucon and Oasis (for Lawo and Stagetec). Automation is stored in each CUE independently and can be changed or adapted at any time.

"It is a great pride and emotion to present Ovation 11 to the community of sound engineers and show design", Says Maurice Engler by Merging Technologies. "This is the first launch since our integration with Sennheiser Group in which Ovation takes center stage. We trust that Ovation 11 will exceed industry expectations and cement its place as the ideal solution for professional show control.".

Ovation 11 it's a Native Show Controller (ASIO/Windows based) and a playback system compatible with any sound card. It is available in three software levels (Elements, PRO & Premium) with a Masscore real-time engineoptional, that allows up to 384 Low-latency I/O channels with Merging converters or direct integration with Ravenna/AES67/ST2110.

What's New in Ovation 11

This update provides a number of improvements, including:

Complete UI and UX overhaul: A sleek, modern interface designed for effortless navigation.

Refreshed mixer: Customizable configurations for moving buses, Belts and auxiliary channels to suit your workflow.

Improved bus and strip tools: Expanded sidechain capabilities for great flexibility.

Optimized Merging VS3 add-ons: Redesigned for high performance.