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Focusrite Clarett 2Pre USB User Manual

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Version 1.2

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  • Page 1 User Guide www.focusrite.com Version 1.2...
  • Page 2 2. Using the optical connections ..........14 3. Using the Clarett 2Pre USB as an on-stage mic pre-amp ......15 FOCUSRITE CONTROL - OVERVIEW .

  • Page 3: Overview

    You can also use the Clarett 2Pre USB as a stand-alone interface on-stage, bringing the benefits of Focusrite’s high-quality analogue microphone preamps to your live performance.

  • Page 4: Features

    The Clarett 2Pre USB is also a MIDI interface, allowing your computer to connect to other MIDI equipment in your studio.

  • Page 5: Box Contents

    • USB-C to USB-C cable • Important Information, with codes for accessing the following on-line resources: - Focusrite Control* - Drivers for Windows* (Clarett 2Pre USB is class-compliant for Macs: no drivers required) - 2 GB of Loopmasters sounds and samples - Focusrite Red 2 and Red 3 Plug-in Suite - Time &...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Software Installation All software required by the Clarett 2Pre USB, including several powerful and useful extras, is available for download from the Focusrite website (www.focusrite.com/register). The Important Information provided with your Clarett 2Pre USB contains validation codes which you will need to enter at the above web address.

  • Page 7: Hardware Features

    INST – two red 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.

  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    44.1/48 kHz sample rate or four channels at 88.2/96 kHz. These are simply additional inputs to the Clarett 2Pre USB. This input is disabled at 176.4/192 kHz operation. This input is also capable of accepting an optical S/PDIF source.

  • Page 9: Connecting Your Clarett 2Pre Usb

    In case of difficulty, full details of how to select the Clarett 2Pre USB as the audio device on all operating systems can be found at www.focusrite.com/get-started/clarett-2PreUSB. On all subsequent connections, your OS should automatically select the Clarett 2Pre USB as the...

  • Page 10: Audio Setup In Your Daw

    After installing the drivers and connecting the hardware, you can start using the Clarett 2Pre USB with the DAW of your choice. Please note - your DAW may not automatically select the Clarett 2Pre USB as its default I/O device. Audio Setup In this case, you must manually select the driver on your DAW’s...
  • Page 11 Professional equipment will generally have balanced inputs. If your amplifier or powered speakers have balanced inputs, use 3-pole (TRS) 1/4” jacks to connect them to the Clarett 2Pre USB. All the line output connectors are 3-pole (TRS) ¼” jack sockets, and are electronically balanced.

  • Page 12: Examples Of Usage

    This setup illustrates a typical configuration for multitrack recording with DAW software on your computer. In this case, two sources – a microphone and a guitar – are connected to the Clarett 2Pre USB’s inputs. As the guitar is connected to Input 2, ensure that INST mode is selected for Input 2 from Focusrite Control, and that the INST LED is illuminated.
  • Page 13 Outputs 3 and 4, and it will then be available at the Clarett 2Pre USB’s headphone socket. If you need to send the monitor mix to more than one musician, you can use the rear panel line outputs to send the mix to a headphone amplifier.

  • Page 14: Using The Optical Connections

    2 . Using the optical connections In addition to the two analogue inputs, the Clarett 2Pre USB 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.

  • Page 15: Using The Clarett 2Pre Usb As An On-Stage Mic Pre-Amp

    To FOH Mixer In the example illustrated, a mic and a guitar are connected to the inputs of the Clarett 2Pre USB; Outputs 1 and 2 go to the main PA system. The performer can adjust the volume of the mic and guitar...

  • Page 16: Focusrite Control - Overview

    FOCUSRITE CONTROL - OVERVIEW Focusrite Control is the software application used with the Clarett 2Pre USB. It allows you to create a custom monitor mix for each musician, and also to specify the routing of all audio signals to the physical audio outputs.

  • Page 17: Clarett 2Pre Usb Technical Specifications

    CLARETT 2PRE USB TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Performance Specifications Configuration Inputs 10: analogue (2), ADAT (8) Outputs 4: analogue Mixer Fully assignable 14-in/4-out mixer Digital Performance Supported sample rates 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz Microphone Inputs Frequency Response 20 Hz - 35 kHz +/-0.5 dB (Minimum Gain)

  • Page 18: Physical And Electrical Characteristics

    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 Analogue Outputs Main outputs 4 x balanced ¼” TRS jacks on rear panel Stereo headphone output ¼”...

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    COPYRIGHT AND LEGAL NOTICES Focusrite is a registered trade mark and Clarett 2Pre USB is a trade mark of Focusrite Audio Engineering Limited. All other trade marks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

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