TC Electronic Clarity M Stereo | Professional Stereo Loudness and True Peak Monitor
Clarity M Stereo is a standalone hardware monitor designed for mixing, mastering, and broadcast production. It features a 7-inch high-resolution color display and provides visual tools such as Loudness Radar, True Peak, phase/vector oscilloscope, and spectrum analysis. Easily connect via AES3, S/PDIF, or USB plug-in audio to ensure consistent loudness and reliable sound quality across platforms and endpoints.
Key Features
- 7-inch high-resolution color screen with key monitoring information at a glance
- Loudness Radar displays integrated, short-term, and momentary LUFS to quickly assess program dynamics and consistency
- True Peak measurement to prevent overload clipping and encoding distortion
- Vector oscilloscope and phase correlation monitoring for precise control of stereo image and phase issues
- Built-in RTA spectrum analysis to assist EQ and frequency balance decisions
- Supports major broadcast and streaming loudness standards (ITU-R BS.1770, EBU R128, ATSC A/85, etc.)
- Multiple input sources: AES3, S/PDIF (coaxial/optical), and USB plug-in audio
- Use with the Clarity M Meter plugin for real-time monitoring in a DAW via USB audio bridging
- Standalone hardware operation—stable and low on computer resources—suitable for long-term monitoring
- Intuitive user interface and clear layout to speed up daily mixing, dubbing/post-production, and broadcast workflows
Specifications
| Brand / Model | TC Electronic Clarity M Stereo |
| Product Type | Stereo hardware loudness and true peak monitor |
| Display | 7-inch high-resolution color LCD |
| Measurement Standards | ITU-R BS.1770 family, EBU R128, ATSC A/85, ARIB TR-B32, etc. |
| Measured Parameters | LUFS (integrated/short-term/momentary), LRA, True Peak, PPM/VU, peak hold, numeric and radar views |
| Stereo Tools | Vector oscilloscope, phase/correlation indicators, balance display |
| Spectrum Analysis | RTA (real-time spectrum analysis) |
| Digital Audio Inputs | AES3 (XLR), S/PDIF coaxial (RCA), S/PDIF optical (TOSLINK) |
| USB Integration | USB connection with Clarity M Meter plugin to send audio from a DAW to the hardware monitor |
| Supported Sample Rates | 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 kHz (depending on source) |
| Bit Depth | 24-bit (depending on source) |
| Power | External DC power (adapter included) |
| Installation / Placement | Desktop design, suitable for studio and near-console monitoring |
| Applications | Mixing, mastering, dubbing/post-production, broadcast/compliance monitoring, streaming delivery checks |
| Package Contents | Clarity M Stereo unit, power supply, USB cable, documentation |
