Marian Audio Seraph 8 MKII TRS - PCIe audio interface
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Marian Audio Seraph 8 MKII TRS – Professional Audio Interface for Studio Quality Sound
The Marian Audio Seraph 8 MKII TRS is a high-end PCIe audio interface offering 16 analog channels (8 inputs and 8 outputs) through balanced TRS connections, with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution. Designed for professional studios, this interface ensures crystal-clear and precise audio processing in a modern digital environment.
Beast DSP Mixer – Powerful Real-Time Mixing
The Seraph 8 MKII TRS features the integrated Beast DSP Mixer, providing latency-free mixing and routing of input and playback signals. With EQ processing, signal routing, and pre/post aux summing, the mixer delivers an intuitive working experience similar to a classic analog mixing console – but in a digital form and with zero latency.
Balanced TRS Connections and Expandability
The Seraph 8 MKII TRS is equipped with balanced TRS input and output connections (1/4" jack), ensuring seamless integration with professional studio equipment. The MWX version additionally offers 2 MIDI inputs and outputs for connecting keyboards, synthesizers, and other MIDI devices. With sample rates up to 192 kHz, the interface is ideal for high-quality recording and playback.
Flexible Scalability and Synchronization
The option to cascade multiple Seraph 8 MKII cards allows for building a system with up to 128 analog channels. Using the TDM SyncBus, audio signals can be exchanged between Seraph and Clara systems, maintaining precise synchronization within an ASIO environment.
Advanced Windows Drivers and Multi-Client Support
The Seraph 8 MKII TRS comes with optimized Windows drivers, supporting ASIO 2.2 as well as multi-channel WDM audio/WASAPI with the lowest latencies. This allows multiple applications to use the interface simultaneously, providing a flexible and versatile audio setup.
German Quality and Reliability
All Marian Audio interfaces are manufactured in Germany to the highest quality standards and come with a 5-year warranty. This reliability makes the card an ideal investment for professional studios that demand performance and longevity.
Technical Specifications Marian Audio Seraph 8 MKII TRS
PCIe Audio Interface
- Type: 1 Lane (PCIe 1x), compliant with PCI Express Base Specification 1.1
- Operating Temperature: -25 °C to +60 °C
- Communication: PCIe Busmaster DMA with direct ASIO support
- Sample Rates: 6 to 192 kHz (analog)
- Sample Resolutions: 8 to 32 Bit
DSP Channels and Routing
- 48 DSP Channels: 8 inputs, 8 TDM, 32 playback
- Flexible Signal Routing of input and playback signals to outputs
- Synchronization: Internal or via TDM SyncBus (MWX version also with WordClock)
Analog Inputs
- 8 channels via TRS connections (1/4" jack)
- Max Input Level: +15 dBu
- Impedance: 10 kOhm
- SNR: 113 dB(A) @ -60 dBFs
- Frequency Range: 5 Hz – 96 kHz
Analog Outputs
- 8 channels via TRS connections (1/4" jack)
- Max Output Level: +15 dBu
- Impedance: 75 Ohm
- SNR: 113 dB(A) @ -60 dBFs
- Frequency Range: 20 Hz – 74 kHz
- THD+N: -104.5 dB
Digital Connections and MIDI (MWX Version Only)
- 8 digital channels via TDM SyncBus
- WordClock (BNC): Input and output
- 2 MIDI inputs and outputs
Scalability and Synchronization
- Multi-Card Support: Cascading multiple cards via TDM SyncBus
- Sync Sources: Internal, TDM SyncBus, WordClock (MWX version)
The Marian Audio Seraph 8 MKII TRS is a versatile and powerful audio interface designed for professional audio production, ensuring high-quality sound, reliable performance, and easy integration into any studio environment.
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What are the main features of the professional audio interface Marian Audio Seraph 8 MKII TRS?
The Marian Audio Seraph 8 MKII TRS is a high-end PCIe audio interface offering 16 analog channels (8 inputs and 8 outputs) via balanced TRS connectors. With 24-bit/192 kHz resolution, it's designed for professional recording studios, delivering clean and precise sound processing in a modern digital environment.
What does the Beast DSP Mixer offer for audio processing?
The Seraph 8 MKII TRS features an advanced DSP processor, the Beast Mixer, which allows latency-free mixing and routing of input signals and playback. The mixer also offers EQ processing and pre/post aux summing, providing a fully functional mixing environment that emulates the capabilities of a classic analog mixer.
What connections and expandability does the Seraph 8 MKII TRS provide?
The Seraph 8 MKII TRS has balanced TRS inputs and outputs (1/4" jack), enabling easy integration with professional studio equipment. The MWX version also provides 2 MIDI inputs and outputs for connecting various MIDI instruments, keyboards, and sound modules. Supporting up to 192 kHz, the interface is ideal for recording and playback of high-quality audio.
How flexible and scalable is the Seraph 8 MKII TRS?
By supporting cascading of multiple Seraph 8 MKII cards, users can create a system with up to 128 analog channels. The cards can communicate via TDM SyncBus, which allows the exchange of up to 8 audio signals between Seraph and Clara cards, ensuring consistent operation in an ASIO environment.
How are the Windows drivers optimized for the Seraph 8 MKII TRS?
The Seraph 8 MKII TRS comes with optimized drivers for Windows, supporting multichannel ASIO 2.2 and WDM audio/WASAPI environments, ensuring the lowest possible latency. With multi-application support, several audio programs can use the interface simultaneously.
What does "Made in Germany" mean for the quality and reliability of the Seraph 8 MKII TRS?
Marian Audio manufactures its products in Germany, adhering to the highest quality standards and providing a 5-year warranty. This quality construction ensures durability and reliability, which is crucial for professional recording studios.
What are the technical specifications of the Marian Audio Seraph 8 MKII TRS?
The Seraph 8 MKII TRS is a PCIe audio interface with a 1-lane slot (PCIe 1x), compliant with PCI Express Base Specification 1.1. It supports sampling rates from 6 to 192 kHz (analog) and bit depths from 8 to 32 bits. There are 48 DSP channels (8 input, 8 TDM, 32 playback), and the card provides flexible routing of input and playback signals to outputs.
What analog inputs and outputs does the Seraph 8 MKII TRS have?
The interface features 8 analog TRS inputs (1/4" jack) with a maximum input level of +15 dBu and an impedance of 10 kOhm. The 8 analog TRS outputs (1/4" jack) have a maximum output level of +15 dBu and an impedance of 75 Ohms. Digital communication includes TDM SyncBus for up to 8 digital channels, as well as WordClock connections in the MWX version.
What expandability does the MWX version of the Seraph 8 MKII TRS offer?
The MWX version enables the cascading of multiple cards via TDM SyncBus and includes 2 MIDI inputs and outputs as well as WordClock synchronization via BNC connections, allowing precise synchronization and connection of multiple devices.
The Marian Audio Seraph 8 MKII TRS is a powerful and versatile audio interface that offers studio-quality sound and reliability for professional music producers – perfect for recording, mixing, and producing music at the highest level.