For sending/receiving multiple signals with just one single cable, MADI is the solution.
Up to 64 channels per cable, integrated clock synchronization, long-range electrical or optical transmission and more are now available with the MARIAN SERAPH M2.
Based on a PCIe interface, a single SERAPH M2 sends and receives up to 256 channels either via 4 electrical BNC or 2 optical SC connectors. SyncBus also allows users to internally synchronize up to 4 SERPAH M2 in one computer.
Using special DSP, the SERAPH M2 offers extensive routing capabilities for all 256 channels. Users can define each output separately, choosing which signal is supposed to appear where: a playback signal from the computer or a low latency duplicate of any input signal.
Furthermore the volume of each input or playback channel can be changed independently. Using these functions, complex signal routing and distribution setups are most easily accomplished and remote-controlled, from an ergonomic software control surface.
Using the SyncBus you can upgrade the SERAPH M2 with up to 3 more of its kind or with any other SyncBus-compatible MARIAN device. The SyncBus enables all connected systems to share audio clock and start/stop information. This unique solution thus ensures reliable recording of all the signals of all the sound systems involved.
Every SERAPH audio device provides support for Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10, Windows Server 2003/2008/2008.R2/2012 and Apple Mac OS X. The multi-client and continuously improved driver includes ASIO 2, GSIF 2, WDM with kernel streaming and real, non-emulated DirectSound support, delivering low latency for all software environments.
The unit allows users to run several audio applications using the same or even different audio interfaces, parallel on the same computer system. Settings, dialogues and menus of the driver, along with simple documentation in printed form, make it easy to setup this system and adjust it to the specific requirements of your studio. Of course all settings, including MIDI assignments and signal flow of mixer and routing can be saved in a file for total recall.
Both SERAPH M2 types (standard or M2-F) are available in two versions. For basic input/output purposes the SERAPH M2 with its 2 MADI connectors will serve all situations. The SERAPH M2 MWX provides an additional daughter board with a word clock synchronization in- and output. The word clock ports are ideal for advanced clock setups that allow independence of the clock signals of the MADI ports. That also means, you can synchronize all external equipment featuring a word clock input simply using the SERAPH M2 MWX as clock master. A helpful tool to manage clock signals is the included software clock status panel monitoring sample rates, lock status and possibly clock errors of all digital input signals.
MARIAN’s SERAPH M2 is 100% engineered and assembled in Germany and offers a full 5-year limited warranty.