The Clara E+ PCIe card brings the power of the Dante protocol to a reliable, low-latency PCIe environment and enables the operation of up to 512 bidirectional channels. The connection is made via network cable, making it easy to bridge even long distances. Sample rates of up to 192 kHz, automatic configuration and the dual-port Ethernet interface for redundancy ensure secure and robust audio transmission. Thanks to the PCIe architecture, latencies of just 1 millisecond are achieved, which is particularly important for professional applications.
The comprehensive multi-client driver suite supports ASIO 2.2, WDM Audio and WASAPI, so that several audio applications can access the system simultaneously via different driver interfaces. Through continuous development, the driver architecture ensures robust performance with minimal latency.
With the integrated BEAST DSP mixer, the Clara E+ offers flexible routing and mixing options. Each input signal can be routed latency-free to any desired output and the volume can be adjusted. The 64-channel mixer adds up to 64 signals to 8 mixing busses, which can be output via any number of outputs. Playback signals from a DAW can also be seamlessly integrated. All sum signals from the mixer can also be sent back to software for recording. Each channel has four parametric EQs that enable targeted sound processing.
For additional connectivity, the Clara E+ can be expanded with an optional plug-on module that provides AES/EBU, ADAT or analog interfaces. These additional I/O options can be fully integrated into the Dante network and are available in both the routing and BEAST Mixer. Multiple Clara-E cards within a system can be synchronized via the TDM SyncBus and appear as a common sound system in ASIO environments. The SyncBus also enables the exchange of up to 32 audio signals between other Clara sound systems (such as the Clara Dmaj).
The Clara E+ offers a 1024 x 1024 channel routing matrix, supports the AES67 protocol and is compatible with common Thunderbolt PCIe adapters. The fanless design ensures silent operation, while word clock and superclock inputs and outputs enable precise synchronization. In addition to drivers for Windows and Linux, Mac support will be available from Q2 2025. Free, lifetime quality support rounds off the overall package.