Marian Clara A TRS 16-Channel Analog PCIe Sound Card

About: Marian Clara A TRS 16-Channel Analog PCIe Sound Card

Balanced 1/4" TRS connections ensure seamless integration of this 16-channel sound system into any recording studio. With resolutions of up to 24-bit / 192 kHz, real-time DSP functionality, and the ability to cascade multiple systems, the Clara A represents a long-term investment for any studio environment. During computer startup and system initialization, the analogue outputs are automatically muted. This auto-mute function reliably protects both connected equipment and the user’s hearing from sudden level spikes.

• 24 Bit / 192 kHz Resolution
• 8 Analog In- and Outputs (16 Channels)
• Auto-Mute of analog inputs on system start
• Balanced TRS Connectors
• Beast DSP Mixer with EQ
• 64-Channel DSP Mixer with EQ-functions
• Cascadeable (via TDM SyncBus)
• Compatible with current Thunderbolt PCIe Adapters
• Ultra Low Jitter
• Family Driver - Combines multiple Clara sound systems into one audio platform with a shared ASIO driver for all channels.
• Mac driver - (currently no BEAST Mixer & Routing)
• free life-long quality support

Realtime Routing, Mixing and EQ

Each input signal of the sound system can be level-adjusted individually and routed to any output with zero latency. The BEAST DSP Mixer can also sum up to 64 signals into eight independent buses and distribute them to any number of outputs without delay. In addition, playback signals from any DAW can be integrated directly into the mixer. All mix buses can be routed back into recording applications, enabling flexible monitoring and recording workflows. For tonal shaping, every channel in the BEAST Mixer features four fully parametric EQ bands.

Precision Clock

The internal clocking of the Clara sound system delivers exceptionally low jitter of less than one nanosecond. As a result, it often provides a significantly more accurate clock source than many connected studio devices, allowing it to reliably synchronize external hardware without the need for costly standalone master clocks.

Expansion options

If multiple Clara units are installed in a single computer, they are synchronized via the TDM SyncBus and appear to ASIO applications as one unified audio system. Within the Beast Mixer, up to 32 audio signals can be exchanged directly between the connected Clara systems.

Sound system with a +

The “+” version includes an expansion module that adds a word clock input/output as well as two MIDI inputs and outputs to the sound system. The expansion board connects to the audio interface via a ribbon cable and can be flexibly installed in any free slot of the computer chassis.

Fast and Reliable Multi-Client Treiber Suite

The continuously enhanced driver provides multi-client support for ASIO 2.2 as well as multichannel WDM audio and WASAPI, delivering ultra-low latency across all software environments. This enables multiple audio applications to access the sound system simultaneously, either through the same or through different driver interfaces.

Powerful and Future-Proof

This sound system is a quality product developed 100% in Germany and manufactured according to DIN EN ISO 9001. This is guaranteed by its warranty period of 5 years.

Specifications

• Technical
  • PCIe Audio Interface
  • 1 Lane (PCIe 1x) according to PCI Express Base Specification 1.1
  • Power Consumption: +3,3 V: 0,77 A und +12 V: 0,3 A
  • Temperature Range: -25 °C bis +60 °C
  • PCIe Busmaster DMA with Direct ASIO Support
  • Samplerates 6 to 192 kHz (Analog)
  • Sample Resolutions of 8 to 32 Bit towards the Audio Application
  • 64 Freely configurable DSP Channels: Input, TDM- and Playsignals
  • Flexible Routing of Input- and Playback Signals to Outputs
  • TDM SyncBus
  • Multi-Card Support
• Analog Inputs
  • 8 Channels via TRS D-Sub Adapter Cable
  • Max. Level: +15 dBu
  • Impedance: 10 kOhm
  • SNR @ -60dbFS: 113 dB(A)
  • Frequency Range: 5 Hz to 96 kHz
• Analog Outputs
  • 8 Channels via TRS D-Sub Adapter Cable
  • Max. Level: +15 dBu
  • Impedance: 75 Ohm
  • SNR @ -60 dBFs : 113 dB(A)
  • Frequency Range: 20 Hz to 74 kHz
  • THD+N: -104,5 dB
  • Crosstalk: <-110dB
• Digital Inputs
  • Up to 32 Channels via TDM SyncBus
• Digital Outputs
  • Up to 32 Channels via TDM SyncBus