Reliably transmit a high number of sample-accurate audio channels at up to 384 kHz over long distances and through low-cost network cables with the MARIAN DIGITAL AUDIO ELECTRONICS Seraph M2-F MADI PCIe Sound Card with Optical SC I/O. The Seraph M2 offers a cost-effective solution for sending and receiving up to 256 channels via 2 optical SC I/O connectors. With high-end chips supporting resolutions up to 32-bit, latencies of 1 ms, integrated clock synchronization, and rugged construction, the Seraph M2-F delivers state-of-the-art sound quality for demanding applications in professional studios and installations.

256 MADI Channels, One PCIe-Slot Width    2 MADI Optical SC I/O Connectors    Up to 32-Bit / 384 kHz Resolution    Latency: 1 ms    Slim Format: One PCIe Slot Width    2 MIDI over MADI    Cascadable via TDM SyncBus    Windows 7, 8.1, 10, 11, Linux

• MADI PCIe card with 2 optical SC I/O connectors
• Sample rates up to 384 kHz
• S/MUX compatible
• 2 MIDI I/O via MADI
• Latency: 1 ms
• Cascadable via TDM SyncBus
• ASIO 32-bit Float Hardware Support
• MARIAN SyncBus compatible
• Compatible with current Thunderbolt PCIe Adapters
• Synchronization as clock master: internal clock to the MADI inputs, SyncBus, or the Wordclock output (requires MWX2 Extender available separately)
• Synchronization as clock slave: processing an external clock at the MADI 1, MADI 2,SyncBus, or the Wordclock input (requires MWX2 Extender available separately)
• Fail-safe firmware update technology (automatic recovery of the firmware in case of errors)
• Windows 7, 8.1, 10, 11, and Linux drivers
• Advanced multiclient drivers for Windows TM2000/2003 Server and Windows TM7
• Driver support: MME, ASIO 2.0, DirectSound, WDM Audio

• Up to 256 MADI channels at 48 kHz (128 I/O)
• Up to 128 MADI channels at 96 kHz (64 I/O)
• Up to 64 MADI channels at 192 kHz (32 I/O)
• Up to 32 MADI channels at 384 kHz (16 I/O)

• MIDI signals can be embedded into the MADI signal via a DAW and thus be transmitted over long distances.
• The MWX2 Extender (available separately) adds a BNC Wordclock I/O to the Seraph M2. This allows for seamless synchronization with external clock signals or for sending the card's ultraprecise, internal MARIAN clock as a synchronization source—independently of the MADI connections.In addition, the MWX2 Extender adds two MIDI I/O on 5-pin DIN connectors.

• An intuitive user interface is available for convenient latency-free routing of up to 128 input signals to different outputs and for adjusting their respective volume. It is part of a comprehensive driver suite optimized for Windows systems and minimal latencies in any ASIO DAW.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I have a M1 MacBook Pro currently running 2 external monitors. If I connect the SoundSlayer to the computer via a HDMI cable, will it still work? Because apparently the SoundSlayer is being identified as another external monitor when connected and my MacBook Pro is only able to support up to a maximum 2 external monitors.

A: The more ideal way to do this without sending video signal and audio signal to the Panasonic SC-HTB01PP soundbar at the same time, would be to utilize the Optical audio input as opposed to the HDMI Video/Audio input. If your audio is coming out of your headphone output by default for example, you can use an analog to digital converter like B&H # GEATVDA to send only your audio signal to the Panasonic SC-HTB01PP.

Q: 2. Does it work on DS1821+ ? I see on Synology website that it will, but wanted to double check since it wasn't listed here.

A: Yes, the Synology E10G18-T1 10GbE PCIe Expansion Card will work with the DS1821+.

Q: 3. Does this Madi card need a driver installed in computer to run with windows 10 and my studio one 5 daw

A: Yes, to use the MADI-USB Combo Card on a Windows PC additional drivers are needed. However, no additional drivers are required for Mac since the MADI-USB uses Apple's Core Audio drivers. Soundcraft’s MADI-USB Combo card audio drivers can be found on the Soundcraft website (www.soundcraft.com).

Q: 4. Is this card compatible with Adobe audition?

A: Absolutely - depending on the version of Audition you use, it may require the WDM driver set to be installed, which is included in the download drivers form Digigram. I have probably half a dozen PC's using this card and Adobe Audition V3.

Q: 5. Would this sound card be suitable for recording audio for some like video tutorials or podcasts?

A: Yes, this device is suitable for audio recording.

Q: 6. Is this compatible with the DS1621+?

A: Yes, according to the link below from the manufacture's website, the Synology E10G18-T1 10GbE PCIe Expansion Card is compatible with the DS1621+. https://www.synology.com/en-us/products/E10G18-T1#specs

Q: 7. Which driver software need for PC when I use Madi USB combo card.

A: To use the Soundcraft MADI-USB Combo Option Card for Si Series Consoles on a Windows PC additional drivers are needed. Soundcraft's MADI-USB Combo card audio drivers can be found on the Soundcraft website (www.soundcraft.com).

Q: 8. is this compatible with DS1520+ ?

A: The Synology E10G18-T1 10GbE PCIe Expansion Card won't be compatible with the Synology DiskStation DS1520+ 5-Bay NAS Enclosure because it does not have a PCI expansion port to upgrade the Ethernet port.

Q: 9. How does this fair as a sound bar for a TV in a small 12 x 12 room?

A: It would be good for a small size TV and room.

Q: 10. Does anyone use the digital audio port of the soundslayer with a m1 macbook pro? and if so, how did you manage to make it work?

A: To be able to go from the headphone output of your computer into the optical input on the Panasonic SC-HTB01PP soundbar, you will need to use BH #GEATVDA.