Marian Clara E
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Marian
Clara E
Product Info
Article Number:
547927
Brand:
Marian
Model:
Clara E
Category:
Ethernet Audio Interfaces
Price:
$1,868.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Marian Clara E is a serious beast for large studios or live broadcast environments demanding massive channel counts and flexible routing. Its Dante integration and built-in DSP are game-changers, though the Windows/Linux-only restriction will steer some users away. If you’re running a complex, networked audio setup, this is a powerful and capable solution.
Product Description
- Marian Clara E
- PCIe DANTE Audio Interface
- 24-bit / 192 kHz
- Up to 1024 channels
- AES67 support
- 64-channel DSP mixing desk with EQ functions
- 1024 x 1024 channel routing matrix
- Cascadable (via TDM SyncBus)
- Dante status LEDs and Marian system status LED
- Multi-client support for ASIO 2.2 and multi-channel WDM Audio / WASAP
- Two Dante RJ45 via Gigabit Ethernet connections (redundant)
- Design: PCI Express 2.1
- Only for Windows 7/8/10/11 systems and Linux (Ubuntu and Debian)
PROS
- • Exceptional Dante channel count for complex routing needs.
- • Integrated DSP mixing desk reduces external hardware costs.
- • Redundant Dante connections ensure rock-solid network stability.
- • Cascadable TDM SyncBus enables expansion for larger setups.
CONS
- • Windows/Linux only limits accessibility for Mac users.
- • PCIe 2.1 limits bandwidth compared to newer standards.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for smaller studios.
Product Video
Key Features
Inputs
64 (Dante)
Outputs
64 (Dante)
Protocol
AES67 (Dante)
Max Sample Rate
192 kHz
Bit Depth
24-bit
Weight
Approximately 5 lbs (estimated, based on similar PCIe interfaces)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The redundant Dante connections provide failover; the interface will seamlessly switch to the secondary connection if the primary fails, minimizing downtime.
While powerful, the DSP is limited by the interface's processing power, meaning very complex effects chains or extremely high channel counts could still strain the system.
Marian typically supports a few prior and subsequent OS versions, but check their website for a specific compatibility matrix; ongoing driver support for new OS releases isn't guaranteed indefinitely.
