Marian CLARA E Dante Soundcard 512x512 with AES67 Support

Marian CLARA E Dante Soundcard 512x512 with AES67 SupportUp to 512 bi directional channels, long distance connectivity through low cost network cables and infrastructure, sample rates up to 192 kHz, auto configuration all these advantages of the Dante protocol are now available with the Clara E at an amazingly affordable price. Unlike virtual solutions, the Clara E offers the security of the redundancy of 2 separate network connections and, in conjunction with the reliable PCIe interface, latencies of 1 ms.

Up to 512 bi-directional channels, long distance connectivity through low cost network cables and infrastructure, sample rates up to 192 kHz, auto-configuration – all these advantages of the Dante protocol are now available with the Clara E at an amazingly affordable price. Unlike virtual solutions, the Clara E offers the security of the redundancy of 2 separate network connections and, in conjunction with the reliable PCIe interface, latencies of 1 ms.

Realtime Routing, Mixing and EQ

Each input signal of the sound system can be adjusted in volume and routed latency-free to any output. The BEAST DSP mixer also sums up to 64 signals to 8 different busses and plays them back on any number of outputs without delay. Furthermore, the BEAST Mixer adds playback signals from any DAW. All mix sums can be fed back to an application for recording. In each channel of the BEAST mixer there are 4 parametric EQ available for sonic processing.

Expansion options

An optional plug-on module serves as a bridge to the classic audio formats and expands the Clara E with AES/EBU, ADAT or analog interfaces. In the routing and in the Beast Mixer the signals of these interfaces are available as well and can thus be integrated into the Dante network.

If several Clara E are installed in one computer, they are synchronized via the TDM SyncBus and appear as a combined sound system to an ASIO application. In the Beast Mixer, up to 32 audio signals can be exchanged with other Clara sound systems (e.g. Clara Dmaj) and thus also be integrated for use with ASIO.

Sound system with a +

The “+” version includes an extension that adds a word clock input and output and 2 MIDI inputs and outputs to the sound system. This expansion card is connected to the sound card via a ribbon cable and can therefore be freely positioned in one of the slots of the computer housing.

Powerful and Future-Proof

Every MARIAN 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.

Features

• 24 Bit / 192 kHz Resolution
• Dante Connector for up to 1024 channels
• AES67 Support
• Dual Ethernet Port for Redundancy
• Fanless Design
• 64-Channel DSP Mixer with EQ-functionsFeature available with a driver update Q1 2025
• 1024 x 1024 Channel Routing MatrixFeature available with a driver update Q1 2025
• Cascadeable (via TDM SyncBus)
• Compatible with current Thunderbolt PCIe Adapters
• Optional I/O Extension via Daughterboard
• Wordclock / Superclock In- and Output ("+" version)
• Windows Drivers
• Linux Drivers
• Mac driver available in Q2 2025
• free life-long quality support

Specifications

• PCIe Audio Interface
• 4 Lane (PCIe 4x) according to PCI Express Base Specification 2.1
• PCIe Busmaster DMA with Direct ASIO Support
• Up to 256 Dante AoIP channels @ 192 kHz (128 I/O)
• Up to 512 Dante AoIP Channels @ 96 kHz (256 I/O)
• Up to 1024 Dante AoIP Channels @ 48 kHz (512 I/O)
• Sample Resolutions of 8 to 32 Bit towards the Audio Application
• Support for AES67
• Beast DSP powered
• TDM SyncBus
• Multi-Card Support
• Wordclock / Superclock Input
• BNC Input: without DC offset, Schmitt-Triggered, Over Voltage Protection
• BNC Input Frequency Range: 0 to 30 Mhz
• BNC Input Impedance: 5 kOhm, Software Controlled Termination to 75 Ohms
• BNC Input Voltage Range: 1,5 Vss to 5,0 Vss
• Clock Jitter
• Dante™ Status LEDs and MARIAN System Status LED

Digital Inputs

• 2x Dante RJ45 via Gigabit Ethernet (redundant)
• Up to 32 Channels via TDM SyncBus
• BNC WordClock ("+" version)

Digital Outputs

• 2x Dante RJ45 via Gigabit Ethernet (redundant)
• Up to 32 Channels via TDM SyncBus
• BNC WordClock ("+" version)