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TC Electronic Clarity M - Desktop Audio Meter

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TC Electronic Clarity M - Desktop Audio Meter
Key Features
  • Mono, Stereo, 5.1
  • For Mixing, Mastering, Post Production
  • DAW Plug-In Metering
  • 1/3 Octave Real-Time Analyzer
The Clarity M from tc electronic provides precise visual metering that helps make crucial mix and mastering decisions during audio production, mixing, mastering, or sound for picture post production. The seven-inch high-resolution display can show a quick overview, or the ever-important fine points at a glance. Aside from standalone operation, the unit supports plug-in metering via all modern plug-in standards, allowing a user to work with any preferred DAW.
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TC Electronic CLARITY M Overview

The Clarity M from tc electronic provides precise visual metering that helps make crucial mix and mastering decisions during audio production, mixing, mastering, or sound for picture post production. The seven-inch high-resolution display can show a quick overview, or the ever-important fine points at a glance. Aside from standalone operation, the unit supports plug-in metering via all modern plug-in standards, allowing a user to work with any preferred DAW.

Digital connectivity via the included custom breakout cable hosts six channels of unbalanced AES3 digital audio, connecting the meter to an external mixing desk, console, or audio interface for broadcast-grade 5.1 metering. Also available is a stereo optical input that can connect to an audio interface through TOSLink for maximum flexibility. The breakout cable allows for hooking up a two-button footswitch for easy resetting of the meter, as well as for triggering play and pause.

Professional stereo and 5.1 audio meter for mixing, mastering and post production
Compliant with all major broadcast standards including ITU BS.1770-4, ATSC A/85, EBU R128, TR-B32 and OP-59
State-of-the-art True-Peak Meter identifies clipping in DACs, CODECs and downstream filters
7" high resolution LCD display for precision metering in all studio environments
Six input channels of unbalanced AES3 digital audio on 75-Ohm BNC connectors for broadcast-grade 5.1 metering
Downmix compliance meter based on the company's industry-standard loudness measurement algorithms
USB connection for hassle-free AAX Native, Audio Units, and VST plug-in metering
LM6 Loudness Radar Meter provides all essential loudness monitoring information on a single screen
High accuracy real time analyzer with 1/3 octave resolution and individual band zoom
Multiple hardware mounting options available

TC Electronic CLARITY M Specs

Connectors
Digital
3 x BNC AES3id, S/PDIF via DB-15
1 x TOSLink, EIAJ optical

GPIO
2 external switch inputs, 1 relay output (100 mA maximum, optically isolated)
1 x 1/8" TS female (GPO) via DB-15
1 x 1/4" TRS female (2x GPI) via DB-15

USB
USB 2.0 (Micro type B)
Compliance
ITU BS.1770-4
ATSC A/85
EBU R128
TR-B32
OP-59
Sample Rates
Physical I/O
44.1 kHz
48 kHz

Plug-In Mode
44.1 kHz
48 kHz
96 kHz
Display
7" TFT (color)
800 x 480 pixels
Controls
1 x Rotary encoder
6 x Selection buttons
Power Requirements
110 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz for included 12 VDC, 0.5 A external power supply
Mac System Requirements
Clarity M Plug-In
OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) or above
Pro Tools 10 or above, or a VST/Audio Units compatible host
Windows System Requirements
Clarity M Plug-In
Windows 7 or above
Pro Tools 10 or above, or a VST compatible host
Plug-In Compatibility
AAX Native 32/64-bit, Audio Units (Mac only), VST 2.4, VST3
Dimensions
7.2 x 5.5 x 1" (182 x 140 x 25 mm)
Weight
1.9 lb (0.85 kg) excluding cable
Packaging Info
Package Weight
3.335 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
9.15 x 9 x 3"

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