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User Guide

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Version 2

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Summary of Contents for Clarett+ 4Pre

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

Page 2: ...10 Computer audio setup 10 Audio Setup in your DAW 10 Connecting Clarett 4Pre to loudspeakers 11 EXAMPLES OF USAGE 13 1 Recording a small band 13 2 Recording a drum kit with and without the optical c...

Page 3: ...provides a detailed explanation of the hardware 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 aw...

Page 4: ...rings collaborators together with options to record up to 18 input channels simultaneously Expandable using ADAT you can connect devices such as Clarett OctoPre with eight channels of digital expandab...

Page 5: ...the driver required Mac users Clarett 4Pre 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 4Pre 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: ...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 converted...

Page 9: ...his input is disabled at 176 4 192 kHz sample rates This input is also capable of accepting a stereo optical S PDIF source 4 USB C connector connector connect the Clarett 4Pre to your computer with th...

Page 10: ...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 how to select the Clarett 4Pre as the audi...

Page 11: ...e outputs should be connected to the amplifier s inputs Stereo amplifier Professional power amplifiers will generally have balanced inputs If your amplifier or powered speakers have balanced inputs us...

Page 12: ...NE OUTPUTS 1 and 2 have anti thump circuitry that protects your speakers if the Clarett 4Pre is turned on while the speakers and amplifier if used are connected and active LINE OUTPUTS 3 and 4 do not...

Page 13: ...tar bass guitar synth and two vocalists Guitars these are shown connected to the Clarett 4Pre s front panel inputs Note that only Inputs 1 and 2 can be configured to accept instruments directly so we...

Page 14: ...setting that is too low could be glitching audio clicks and pops or a particularly high CPU load within your DAW most DAWs have CPU readouts If you experience this on a Mac you can raise the buffer s...

Page 15: ...for example extend the example above to include a close miked drum kit as shown below Clarett OctoPre 8 channelMic Amp USB The Clarett OctoPre s OPTICAL OUT port is connected to the Clarett 4Pre s OP...

Page 16: ...16 If an ADAT equipped mic pre amp is not available a method of recording drums with just four mics and the Clarett 4Pre is shown below...

Page 17: ...initially provide a default mix Headphone 1 s mix is always the same stereo mix is routed to Line Outputs 3 and 4 while Headphone 2 has a completely independent mix dedicated for headphone monitoring...

Page 18: ...the 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 sour...

Page 19: ...quency 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 Noise EIN 129 dBu A Weighted Maximum input level 18 dBu Gai...

Page 20: ...5 kHz 0 07 dB Dynamic Range 118 dB A Weighted THD N 104 dB Maximum Output Level 16 dBu Impedance 5 Physical and Electrical Characteristics Analogue Inputs 1 to 4 Connectors Combo XLR sockets Mic Line...

Page 21: ...48 kHz 4 channels at 88 2 96 kHz Optical S PDIF input selectable S PDIF I O 2 x RCA Data connector to computer 1 x USB C connector MIDI I O 2 x 5 pin DIN sockets Weight and Dimensions W x D x H 222 mm...

Page 22: ...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...

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