Marian Seraph M2 2 Channel MADI coax I/O PCIe

The Marian Seraph M2 is a professional PCIe audio interface with 2 coaxial MADI inputs/outputs, enabling 256 channels per card and sample rates of 384Khz. This PCIe card is particularly suitable for professional use in recording studios and DAWs where a large number of channels with low latencies are required. With this module up to 256 channels on each card are possible. In contrast to the F-version of the M2, this basic version has electrical coaxial BNC MADI connectors instead of optical SC connectors. This module does without a WordClock module as it is included in the MWX version. Like its sister products, the M2 can be expanded with up to three identical Marian cards. A resolution of 24 bits and sampling rates of up to 384kHz also meet high quality requirements. The Multi-Client Driver Suite ensures very short access times in different software environments.

Four coaxial MADI connectors for 256 channels!

The basic version M2 differs from the Seraph M2-F product line by its coaxial (BNC) MADI connectors instead of optical SCs. Thanks to two MADI inputs and two MADI outputs, up to 64 channels per cable are possible with this sound card, depending on the sample rate, and thus a total of up to 256 channels on each card. Using a special DSP, the M2 offers routing options for each channel individually, such as the choice of either the computer's processed playback signal or a latency-free copy of the signal instead. Volume adjustment for each individual channel is also no problem. The intuitive software helps with the signal redirection of the channels.

Three more soundcards expandable with TDM SyncBus

Are the 256 channels per card not enough for you? At high sample rates, you often reach the channel limits faster. The Seraph M2 series can therefore be connected to up to three other cards of the same Marian type via the TDM SyncBus on the top of the module. Or you can use adapter cables to expand your system with other Marian sound systems. The SyncBus can also be used to synchronize sampling rates of connected devices and to exchange start and stop signals.

Error-free and fast drivers

The driver software of the Seraph M2 guarantees very short latency times for you, no matter in which driver software the plug-in card is used. Without an appropriate multi-client suite as in the case of digital signal processors, they often Marian lock when two signals simultaneously control the same interface of the processor. This often results in avoidable latencies or the signal processor stops operation completely. But thanks to several driver interfaces of the driver suite you are not exposed to any additional waiting times or error messages.

The product manual is written in an understandable way and offers even laymen a good insight into the operation of the module. Ergonomic user interfaces of the software also ensure frustration-free use. And even in the event of a failed update, the built-in fail-safe technology saves your skin by automatically resetting the firmware to the latest functional status.

Highest manufacturing quality

With the Leipziger manufacturer Marian not only the design, but also the production of the module is completely in German hands and was not outsourced to Asia. Where large service providers abroad often produce on mass and accept product defects, you can call Marian a product tested for quality your own. Their products Marian therefore come with a 5-year warranty.

Marian Seraph M2 Overview

- 2 coaxial MADI inputs (BNC)
- 2 coaxial MADI outputs (BNC)
- Sample rates: 44.1 kHz to 384 kHz; Sample resolution (physical): 24 bit
- 256 channels at 48 kHz; 128 channels at 96 kHz; 64 channels at 192 kHz; 32 channels at 384 kHz
- Fail-Safe firmware update technology (automatic firmware recovery in case of failure)
- Multi-Card support
- ASIO 32bit Float hardware support
- S/MUX compatible
- MARIAN SyncBus compatible

Scope of delivery

- Marian Seraph M2 PCIe
plug-in card - CD with driver
software - Quickstartguide (complete manual as PDF on the manufacturer side)

Requirements:

operating system:

- Windows™ 64 Bit: Windows™ XP/Vista/7/8/10, Windows™ Server 2003/2008/2008.R2/2012,
- Windows™ 32 Bit: Windows™ X

Hardware:

- Free PCIe slot (PCIe 1x)
- Intel or AMD processor with 2.0 GHz; 512MB RAM (depending on the audio application used, higher hardware may be required)