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Connecting your 2Pre

The  2Pre has a USB-C™ port (on the rear panel). Once the software installation is complete, 

connect the 2Pre to your computer using one of the supplied USB-C cables.

The    2Pre  can  be  powered  either  with  the  supplied  AC  adaptor  (PSU),  or  via  the  USB 

connection, provided your computer has a 15 W Type-C™ port. See 

Clarett 2Pre USB Bus Power 

Information

 to check whether your computer has a port of this type.

Turn the unit on with the power switch.

Computer audio setup

When you connect your  2Pre to your computer for the first time, you will need to select it as 

the audio input/output device. 

•  MacOS: selection is made in 

System Preferences

 

>

 

Sound

: select 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.

If you have any problems, full details of how to select the  2Pre as the audio device can be 

found at 

focusrite.com/get-started/ClarettPlus-2Pre

.

After the first connection, your OS should automatically select the  2Pre as the default audio 

device.

Audio Setup in your DAW

After installing the drivers and connecting the hardware, you can start using the  2Pre with 

your DAW.

Please note - your DAW may not automatically select the  2Pre as its default I/O device. In this 

case, you must manually select the driver on your DAW’s 

Audio Setup

* page, and select 

 

2Pre

 (Mac) or 

Focusrite USB ASIO

 (Windows). Please refer to your DAW’s documentation or Help 

files if you are unsure where to select the 2Pre as your audio device.

* Typical name – page names may vary with DAW

Содержание Clarett 2Pre

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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