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Page 2: ... setup 9 Audio Setup in your DAW 9 Connecting Clarett 4Pre USB to loudspeakers 10 Examples of Usage 12 1 Recording a small band 12 2 Recording a drum kit with and without the optical connection 14 3 Providing foldback while recording 16 FOCUSRITE CONTROL OVERVIEW 17 CLARETT 4PRE USB TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 18 Performance Specifications 18 Physical and Electrical Characteristics 19 TROUBLESHOOTING...

Page 3: ...stage bringing the benefits of Focusrite s high quality analogue microphone preamps to your live performance This User Guide provides a detailed explanation of the hardware to help you achieve a thorough understanding of the product s operational features We recommend that you take the time to read through the Guide whether you re new to computer based recording or a more experienced user so that ...

Page 4: ...new AIR function Individually selectable on each channel AIR subtly modifies the pre amp s frequency response to model the impedance and resonance characteristics of Focusrite s classic transformer based ISA mic preamps When recording with good quality microphones you will notice an enhanced clarity and definition in the important mid frequency range just where it is most needed for vocals and man...

Page 5: ... drivers required 2 GB of Loopmasters sounds and samples Focusrite Red 2 and Red 3 Plug in Suite Softube Time Tone plug in bundle Your choice of one XLN Audio Addictive Keys software instrument Ableton Live Lite recording software These software items may also be accessed directly at www focusrite com downloads System Requirements IMPORTANT Please visit the following link for up to date informatio...

Page 6: ...r 2 Follow the on screen instructions entering the Bundle Code into the form where prompted Your Bundle Code can be found on the Important Information packed with the unit 3 You will then be able to access the My Products page where the software products to which your registrationentitlesyouareavailablefordownload completewithactivationcodeswhereapplicable Windows users only 4 Download and install...

Page 7: ...LEDs which illuminate when INST mode is selected for the jack contacts of Inputs 1 or 2 from Focusrite Control software When INST is selected the line input is converted to a high impedance unbalanced input suitable for the direct connection of instruments via a 2 pole TS jack plug 5 AIR four yellow LEDs one per input which illuminate when the AIR function is selected for the input from Focusrite ...

Page 8: ...ed to work with an optical S PDIF source Note that this input is disabled at 176 4 192 kHz sample rate 4 USB C connector connect the Clarett 4Pre USB to your computer with the supplied USB C to USB C or USB C to USB A cable 5 MIDI IN and MIDI OUT standard 5 pin DIN sockets for connection of external MIDI equipment allowing MIDI data to from your computer to be received and distributed to additiona...

Page 9: ... the Focusrite device on both the Input and Output 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 In case of difficulty full details of how to select the Clarett 4Pre USB as the audio device on all operating systems can be found at www focusrite com get started clarett 4PreUSB On all su...

Page 10: ...his case the outputs should be connected to the amplifier s inputs Professional power amplifiers will generally have balanced inputs If your amplifier or powered speakers have balanced inputs use 3 pole TRS jacks to connect them to the Clarett 4Pre USB All the line output connectors are 3 pole TRS jack sockets and are electronically balanced Typical consumer hi fi amplifiers and small powered moni...

Page 11: ...orate anti thump circuitry that protects your speakers if the Clarett 4Pre USB is turned on while the speakers and amplifier if used are connected and active LINE OUTPUTS 3 and 4 do not have this circuitry If you re using additional speakers connected to these outputs we recommend that you power your Clarett 4Pre USB on first then turn on the speakers or power amplifier But get into the habit of f...

Page 12: ...B s front panel inputs Note that only Inputs 1 and 2 can be configured to accept instruments directly so we have used these two inputs for the two guitars Ensure that INST mode is selected for Inputs 1 and 2 from Focusrite Control and that the INST LEDs are illuminated The two mics for vocals are plugged into Inputs 3 and 4 if they are condenser mics press the 48V button to enable phantom power Th...

Page 13: ... particularly high CPU load within your DAW most DAWs have CPU readouts If you experience this on a Mac you can raise the buffer size from the DAW application itself but on a Windows PC you will most likely need to change this from the ASIO ControlPanel which can usually be accessed from your DAW Setup Preferences The Clarett 4Pre USB in conjunction with Focusrite Control allows zero latency monit...

Page 14: ...output such as the Clarett OctoPre provides a simple and excellent method of expanding the Clarett 4Pre USB s input capability This could for example extend the scope of the recording example above to include a close miked drum kit as shown below The Clarett OctoPre s OPTICAL OUT port is connected to the Clarett 4Pre USB s OPTICAL IN port with a single TOSLINK optical cable The two devices must be...

Page 15: ...use of the optical port may be routed using Focusrite Control in exactly the same manner as the other inputs The additional inputs can also form part of any musician s headphone mix as required If an ADAT equipped mic pre amp is not available a satisfactory method of recording drums with just four mics and the Clarett 4Pre USB is shown below ...

Page 16: ...B s various outputs Each of the two headphone outputs on the front panel initially provide a default mix Headphone 1 s mix is always the same stereo mix that is routed to Line Outputs 3 and 4 while Headphone 2 has a completely independent mix dedicated for headphone monitoring use You can adjust the content of both mixes in Focusrite Control that for Outputs 3 4 defines what is heard by Headphones...

Page 17: ...dows only are available from Focusrite Control Note Focusrite Control is compatible with other hardware interfaces in the Focusrite product range When you connect your Clarett 4Pre USB to your computer and launch Focusrite Control the model of interface is automatically detected and the software correctly configured to suit the hardware Focusrite Control has its own dedicated User Guide which cont...

Page 18: ...ise EIN 128 dB A weighted Maximum input level 18 dBu at minimum gain Gain Range 57 dB Line Inputs 1 4 Variable Gain Frequency Response 20 Hz 35 kHz 0 5 dB at minimum gain Dynamic Range 118 dB THD N 0 001 Maximum input level 26 dBu at minimum gain Gain Range 57 dB Line Inputs 5 8 Fixed Gain Frequency Response 20 Hz 35 kHz 0 5 dB at minimum gain Dynamic Range 118 dB THD N 0 001 Maximum input level 1...

Page 19: ...te Control Phantom power 48 V switches for inputs 1 2 3 4 Analogue Inputs 5 to 8 Connectors 4 x balanced TRS jacks on rear panel Analogue Outputs Main outputs 4 x balanced TRS jacks on rear panel Stereo headphone outputs 2 x TRS jack on front panel Main monitor output level control On front panel Headphones level controls Other I O ADAT Input TOSLINK optical connector 8 channels at 44 1 48 kHz 4 c...

Page 20: ...ind articles covering numerous troubleshooting examples COPYRIGHT AND LEGAL NOTICES Focusrite is a registered trade mark and Clarett 4Pre USB is a trade mark of Focusrite Audio Engineering Limited All other trade marks and trade names are the property of their respective owners 2017 Focusrite Audio Engineering Limited All rights reserved ...

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