MARIAN Clara D1 is a low profile AES/EBU PCIe soundcard designed for compact broadcast and production systems, delivering professional 24‑bit/192 kHz digital audio and ultra‑low latency performance.
Overview
MARIAN Clara D1 is a professional low profile PCIe AES/EBU soundcard engineered for continuous operation in desktop and server‑based audio systems. It combines high‑resolution 24‑bit/192 kHz digital audio, robust AES/EBU connectivity and a powerful DSP‑based architecture tailored to broadcast, mastering and production environments.
The low profile PCIe design allows installation in small form factor and rackmount PCs, while the included full‑height bracket maintains compatibility with standard cases. Using the supplied XLR to D‑Sub cable, Clara D1 integrates cleanly into existing AES/EBU infrastructures and digital studio wiring.
Key features
- Low profile PCIe AES/EBU soundcard with full‑height bracket for flexible installation.
- 1 x AES/EBU input and 1 x AES/EBU output providing up to 4 digital channels (4 mono or 2 stereo).
- 24‑bit/192 kHz digital audio with selectable resolutions towards the audio application.
- Balanced XLR connectivity via included XLR to D‑Sub breakout cable.
- Switchable input sample rate converter with very high dynamic range for clean rate and format conversion.
- Beast DSP engine with flexible internal mixer, routing and TDM SyncBus support.
- Multi‑client ASIO and multi‑channel WDM/WASAPI drivers for ultra‑low latency Windows operation.
- Designed for reliable 24/7 use in broadcast, production and installation environments.
Technical specifications
- Interface type: PCI Express 1x, low profile form factor with long and short brackets included.
- Digital I/O: 1 x AES/EBU input, 1 x AES/EBU output, up to 4 channels via XLR breakout cable.
- Audio resolution: 24‑bit, sample rates up to 192 kHz.
- Sample rate conversion: Switchable input SRC with very high dynamic range.
- Clocking (D1+ variant): Wordclock/Superclock I/O on BNC with low‑jitter clock design.
- DSP engine: Beast DSP with freely configurable internal mixer and routing.
- Drivers: Multi‑client ASIO 2.2 and multi‑channel WDM/WASAPI for Windows.
Alternative soundcards
For projects that need additional analogue or digital I/O, consider these alternative PCIe soundcards from the same category on Broadcasters Warehouse.
- AudioScience ASI5788 – a high‑density PCIe audio card for multi‑channel broadcast playout and logging workflows.
- Digigram ALP442e – a compact PCIe soundcard with balanced analogue and AES/EBU I/O for radio automation systems.
- Digigram ALP882e – a higher‑channel PCIe solution when more inputs and outputs are required in complex studios.
You can also browse our full range of sound cards, including MARIAN, AudioScience and Digigram models, in the dedicated Sound Cards section on Broadcasters Warehouse.
