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Summary of Contents for Clarett 2Pre

Page 1: ...User Guide focusrite com Version 2...

Page 2: ...t 2Pre 10 Computer audio setup 10 Audio Setup in your DAW 10 Connecting Clarett 2Pre to loudspeakers 11 EXAMPLES OF USAGE 13 1 Recording a solo artist 13 2 Using the optical connections 15 3 Using the...

Page 3: ...to help you achieve a thorough understanding of the product s operational features We recommend you take the time to read the Guide so you are fully aware of all the features Clarett 2Pre has to offer...

Page 4: ...io bandwidth and mimic guitar amp inputs to preserve the natural tone of guitars The accompanying software application Focusrite Control is designed to let you easily configure the Clarett 2Pre with s...

Page 5: ...the driver required Mac users Clarett 2Pre is class compliant on Macs therefore no drivers are required As a Clarett owner you are also entitled to a selection of third party software Go to focusrite...

Page 6: ...ge To download the Focusrite Control version you need click the appropriate Download button Note that the Windows driver is included within the Focusrite Control download No additional driver is neede...

Page 7: ...page You can find the serial number on the underside of the Clarett 2Pre and also on the gift box Then click Set Serial Number 5 Follow the rest of the on screen instructions to finish registering you...

Page 8: ...and red at 0 dBFS 4 INST two red LEDs which illuminate when Instrument mode is selected for the jack Inputs 1 or 2 from Focusrite Control software When Instrument mode is selected the line input is c...

Page 9: ...le rates This input is also capable of accepting a stereo optical S PDIF source 3 USB C connector connect the Clarett 2Pre to your computer with either the supplied USB C to USB C or USB C to USB A ca...

Page 10: ...pages Windows selection is made in Control Panel Sound right click on the Focusrite device and select Set as Default Device in both Recording and Playback tabs If you have any problems full details of...

Page 11: ...ed to drive monitoring speakers Self powered monitors have internal amplifiers and may be connected directly Passive loudspeakers will require a separate stereo amplifier in this case the outputs shou...

Page 12: ...r with the hardware monitor knob Any mix sent to line outputs 3 and 4 Additional monitor speakers in the diagram below will also be sent to the headphone output Please note the Clarett 2Pre doesn t in...

Page 13: ...ted to the Clarett 2Pre s inputs As the guitar is connected to Input 2 ensure Instrument mode is selected for Input 2 from Focusrite Control and the INST LED is illuminated The connection to the compu...

Page 14: ...an issue for most recording situations latency can be a problem for a performer who wishes to record while monitoring their input signals This might be the case if you need to increase your buffer siz...

Page 15: ...NSERT 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 to 10 Mic Line...

Page 16: ...of inputs mic line or instrument for use as a stand alone device This allows you to use it on stage in a live environment where no computer connection is needed for example In the example illustrated...

Page 17: ...he Apple App Store Focusrite Control allows you to create a custom monitor mix for each musician and specify the routing of all audio signals to the physical audio outputs Sample rate and clock source...

Page 18: ...Response 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 03 dB 20 Hz 35 kHz 0 15 dB Dynamic Range 118 dB at minimum gain A Weighted THD N 110 dB 1 dBFS and 20 dB gain A Weighted Noise EIN 129 dBu Maximum input level 18 dBu Gain Range...

Page 19: ...Analogue Inputs Connectors Combo XLR sockets Mic Line Inst on front panel Mic Line switching Automatic Line Instrument switching via Focusrite Control Phantom power 48 V switches for each input Analog...

Page 20: ...tates and other countries ADAT is a registered trademark of inMusic Brands in the US and other countries iOS iPhone iPad and App Store are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the US and other countr...