Marian Audio Seraph 8 MKII

An analog sound card specially designed and optimized for HD audio transfer, the Seraph 8 MKII is the best combination between analog equipment and a modern DAW.

Symmetrical TRS or XLR connectors ensure seamless integration of this 16-channel sound system into the studio. Master keyboards and external sound generators can also be connected to the MWX version's 2 MIDI inputs and outputs. With up to 24-bit and 192 kHz resolution, real-time DSP features and the ability to cascade multiple systems, the Seraph 8 MKII is a lasting investment for any digital studio.

Real-time mixing and equalization

Any sound system input signal can appear on up to 8 mixer sums and be played through any number of outputs without delay. The BEAST mixer also adds playback signals from any DAW program without delay. Sound processing with up to 4 parametric equalizers is available at the hardware level and for each signal.

Optional extensions

If several Seraph 8 are installed in a computer, they appear as a combined sound system for ASIO applications. Depending on the computer's performance, up to 128 high-quality analog channels can be achieved this way. On the Beast Mixer, up to 8 audio signals can be exchanged with other Seraph or Clara sound systems (e.g., Clara D), and thus can be integrated with ASIO.

Fast and reliable Treiber package for multiple customers

The continuously improved driver includes multi-client support for ASIO 2.2, as well as multi-channel WDM / WASAPI audio with the lowest latency in all software environments. This ensures that multiple audio applications can simultaneously access the sound system through the same or different driver interfaces.

Efficient and future-proof

Each MARIAN AUDIO sound system is a high-quality product, developed at 100% in Germany and manufactured in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001. This guarantees a 5-year warranty period.

Key features:

• PCIe audio interface
• 1 Lane (PCIe 1x) according to PCI Express Base Specification 1.1
• Temperature range: from -25 °C to +60 °C
• PCIe Busmaster DMA with direct ASIO support]
• Sampling from 6 to 192 kHz (analog)
• Sampling resolution of 8 to 32 bits for audio applications
• 48 DSP channels: 8x Input, 8x TDM and 32x Play
• Flexible routing of input and playback signals to outputs
• TDM SyncBus
• Multi-card support
• Synchronization sources: Internal, TDM SyncBus
• Other synchronization sources: Wordclock (MWX version)

Analog inputs:

• 8 channels via TRS or XLR D-Sub adapter
• Max Level: +15 dBu
• Impedance: 10 kOhm
• SNR @ -60dbFS: 113 dB(A)
• Frequency range: 5 Hz to 96 kHz

Analog outputs:

• 8 channels via TRS or XLR D-Sub adapter
• Max Level: +15 dBu
• Impedance: 75 Ohm
• SNR @ -60 dBFs: 113 dB(A)
• Frequency range: 20 Hz to 74 kHz
• THD+N: -104.5 dB

Digital inputs:

• Up to 8 channels via TDM SyncBus
• 2x MIDI (MWX version)
• BNC WordClock (MWX version).

Digital outputs:

• Up to 8 channels via TDM SyncBus
• BNC WordClock (MWX version).
• 2x MIDI (MWX version)