marian DIGITAL AUDIO ELECTRONICS Clara A/D+ 32-Channel Analog and AES/EBU PCIe Sound Card (XLR I/O)

Clara A/D+ XLR "+" Edition: Enhanced Connectivity

The "+" version adds Wordclock / Superclock I/O (BNC connectors) and an additional two MIDI I/O via a dedicated expansion card. This add-on connects to the sound card via a ribbon cable, allowing flexible placement inside the case or in a separate PCIe slot.

• Balanced analog I/O is integrated directly into the motherboard.
• AES/EBU digital connections are routed via a D-Sub connector, eliminating unnecessary signal conversions for maximum fidelity.

Highest Audio Quality for Analog and Digital Signals

• With 115 dB (A)SNR and a THD+N of less than 0.001% at -1 dBfs, the Clara A/D+ delivers premium audio quality.
• A hefty level of +15 dBu provides enough headroom at the inputs and sufficient signal at the outputs for any connected device.
• AD/DA is 24-bit and 192 kHz throughout, with no restrictions on the number of channels.

Advanced DSP Mixing and Realtime Routing

The BEAST DSP Mixer offers latency-free volume control and routing of all input signals, along with advanced mixing and playback capabilities:

• Mix up to 64 signals across 8 buses.
• Route playback signals from any DAW.
• Record mix sums back into an application.
• 4-band parametric EQ per channel for precise tonal shaping.

Superior Clocking and Synchronization

• With less than 1 ns jitter, the Clara A/D+�s internal clock provides superior synchronization, often outperforming external studio clocks. This ensures ultralow jitter performance, making external clocking unnecessary in many setups.

Switchable Samplerate Converter (SRC)

• For seamless digital integration, software-switchable Sample Rate Converters (SRCs) allow any digital input signal to be used, regardless of sample rate or clock settings, ensuring effortless compatibility with any connected digital device.

Scalable Multi-Card Synchronization

• Multiple Clara sound cards installed in a single system can be synchronized via TDM SyncBus, appearing as a single unified ASIO device. 
• This enables direct inter-card audio signal exchange within the BEAST Mixer, supporting up to 32 interconnected audio streams.

Reliable Multi-Client Driver Suite

Marian�s continuously refined driver supports:

• ASIO 2.2 as well as multichannel WDM audio / WASAPI with the lowest latencies in all software environments.
• Simultaneous access by multiple applications.

marian DIGITAL AUDIO ELECTRONICS CLARA A/D+ X... Specs

Channels of I/O	16 Inputs / 16 Outputs
Maximum Sampling Rate	192 kHz / 24-Bit
Number of Microphone Inputs	No
Analog Audio I/O	8x XLR 3-Pin Line Input (on Included Breakout Cable) 8x XLR 3-Pin Line Output (on Included Breakout Cable)
Digital Audio I/O	No
Host Connection	No
Power Requirements	PCIe

Display	No
Channels of I/O	16 Inputs / 16 Outputs
Built-In DSP	Yes
Maximum Sampling Rate	192 kHz / 24-Bit
Number of Microphone Inputs	No
Built-In Microphone	No

Pad	No
High-Pass Filter	No
Solo/Mute	No

Analog Audio I/O	8x XLR 3-Pin Line Input (on Included Breakout Cable) 8x XLR 3-Pin Line Output (on Included Breakout Cable)
Phantom Power	No
Digital Audio I/O	No
Host Connection	No
Host Connection Protocol	PCIe
USB (Non-Host)	No
Sync I/O	1x BNC Word Clock Input
Network I/O	No
MIDI I/O	2x DIN 5-Pin Input 2x DIN 5-Pin Output
Expansion Slots	No
Wireless	No

Frequency Response	Analog Inputs: 5 Hz to 96 kHz Analog Outputs: 20 Hz to 74 kHz
Maximum Input Level	+15 dBu
Impedance	Analog Inputs: 15 Kilohms Analog Outputs: 75 Ohms
Dynamic Range	115 dB
THD+N	0.001% (At -1 dBfs)

Sample Rates	Up to 192 kHz
Sample Rate Conversion	On Digital Inputs (1:16, 16:1)
Bit Depths	24-Bit
Sync Sources	Internal, Word Clock

Media/Memory Card Slot

No

OS Compatibility	Windows 10 to 11
Mobile Device Compatibility	No
Required Hardware	PCIe Card Slot

Power Requirements

PCIe