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2 . Using the optical connections
In addition to two analogue inputs, the 2Pre has an ADAT input port (OPTICAL IN) which
can provide eight additional audio inputs at 44.1/48 kHz sample rate or four at 88.2/96 kHz. Using a
separate 8-channel microphone preamplifier equipped with an ADAT output – such as the Clarett
OctoPre – provides a simple method of expanding the 2Pre’s input capability.
AC ONLY 100-240V~ 50/60Hz 30W
WORD CLOCK
IN
OUT
LINE OUTPUTS
8
7
6
5
4
3
MIC/LINE INPUTS
CET APPAREIL DOIT ETRE MIS A LA TERRE PAR LE CORDON D’ALIMENTATION
THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED BY THE POWER CORD
W
ARNING /
A
VE
RTISSEMENT
IN
OUT
ADAT
INSERT 8
INSERT 7
INSERT 6
INSERT 5
INSERT 4
INSERT 3
192
3-4
1-2
96
5-8
1-4
48
1-8
2
1
INSERT 1/2
TIP = SEND RING = RETURN
R
12V
1.5A
OPTICAL IN
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
LINE OUTPUTS
1
2
3
4
R
To inputs 1 & 2
on front panel
Up t
o 10 Mic/Line Sour
ces
To inputs 1 & 2
on front panel
Octopre
8 channel Mic Amp
Optical ADAT connection (TOSLINK)
Computer running DAW
and Focusrite Control
The Clarett OctoPre’s OPTICAL OUT port is connected to the 2Pre’s OPTICAL IN port with a
single TOSLINK optical cable. The two devices must be synchronised to ensure audio passes cleanly,
without clicks and pops. To do this in
Focusrite Control
go to
Device Settings
and set the
Clock
Source
to
ADAT
. Both devices must be set to the same sample rate.
You can route the additional ADAT inputs in the same way as other inputs in Focusrite Control. The
ADAT inputs can form part of any musician’s headphone mix, as needed.
