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Summary of Contents for Focusrite Clarett+ 2Pre
- Page 1 User Guide focusrite.com Version 2...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
3. Using the Clarett+ 2Pre as an on-stage mic pre-amp ...... -
Page 3: Overview
We recommend you take the time to read the Guide, so you are fully aware of all the features Clarett+ 2Pre has to offer. IMPORTANT: As well as this User Guide, you will need the Focusrite Control Software Guide which can be downloaded from focusrite.com/downloads. -
Page 4: Features
The accompanying software application, Focusrite Control, is designed to let you easily configure the Clarett+ 2Pre with signal routings appropriate for most common recording tasks, and for more complex situations, it provides extensive routing and monitoring options. You can download Focusrite Control from focusrite.com/downloads. -
Page 5: Box Contents
• USB-C to USB-C cable Focusrite Control is available at focusrite.com/downloads. On Windows, Focusrite Control will also install 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.com/... -
Page 6: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED Software Installation Focusrite Control and the driver software needed for the Clarett+ 2Pre are available for download from the Focusrite website: focusrite.com/downloads. Clarett+ range Downloads Click on the page. This will take you to a page with all the downloads which are available for the Clarett+ range. - Page 7 4. Select your Clarett+ device from the drop-down list and enter your device’s Serial Number at the bottom of the page. You can find the serial number on the underside of the Clarett+ 2Pre, Set Serial Number and also on the gift box. Then click 5.
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Page 8: Hardware Features
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 to a high impedance unbalanced input. You can connect instruments via a 2-pole (TS) jack plug here. -
Page 9: Rear Panel
External DC power input – power the Clarett+ 2Pre via the separate AC adaptor (PSU) supplied. The PSU is a 12 V DC unit rated at 1.5 A. The Clarett+ 2Pre can also be powered from a computer via USB connection, provided the computer has a 15 W Type-C™ port. See... -
Page 10: Connecting Your Clarett+ 2Pre
Turn the unit on with the power switch. Computer audio setup When you connect your Clarett+ 2Pre to your computer for the first time, you will need to select it as the audio input/output device. System Preferences > Sound •... -
Page 11: Connecting Clarett+ 2Pre To Loudspeakers
Connecting Clarett+ 2Pre to loudspeakers The 1/4” jack LINE OUTPUTS 1 and 2 on the rear panel will normally be used 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 should be connected to the amplifier’s inputs. - Page 12 (hi-fi) amplifiers and small powered monitors will have unbalanced inputs on RCA sockets. Connecting two pairs of monitors You can connect two pairs of monitor speakers using the Clarett+ 2Pre’s four line outputs. You can adjust the level of each pair independently in software (via Focusrite Control), or the level of both pairs together with the hardware monitor knob.
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Page 13: 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’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. - Page 14 It is possible the performer may prefer to hear a monitor mix of voice and instruments adjusted to their taste. Focusrite Control lets you define a custom monitor mix for the artist and this mix may include the current input signals as well as previously recorded DAW tracks.
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Page 15: Using The Optical Connections
2 . Using the optical connections In addition to two analogue inputs, the Clarett+ 2Pre 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. Using a separate 8-channel microphone preamplifier equipped with an ADAT output –... -
Page 16: Using The Clarett+ 2Pre As An On-Stage Mic Pre-Amp
This allows you to use it on stage in a live environment where no computer connection is needed, for example. In the example illustrated, a mic and a guitar are connected to the Clarett+ 2Pre’s inputs; Outputs 1 and 2 go to the main PA system. The performer can adjust the mic and guitar volume separately... -
Page 17: Focusrite Control - Overview
FOCUSRITE CONTROL - OVERVIEW Focusrite Control is the software application used with the Clarett+ 2Pre, which can be downloaded from focusrite.com/downloads. An iOS app allowing WiFi control of Focusrite Control is available, from 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. -
Page 18: Clarett+ 2Pre Technical Specifications
CLARETT+ 2PRE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Performance Specifications Where possible, specifications are measured to AES17. Unless stated, all specification measurements are unweighted. Configuration Inputs 10: analogue (2), ADAT (8) Outputs 4: analogue Mixer Fully assignable 14-in/4-out mixer Custom mixes 10 mono Maximum custom mix inputs... -
Page 19: Physical And Electrical Characteristics
Physical and Electrical Characteristics Analogue Inputs Connectors Combo XLR sockets: Mic/Line/Inst, on front panel Mic/Line switching Automatic via Focusrite Control Line/Instrument switching 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 20: Troubleshooting
For all troubleshooting queries, please visit the Focusrite Help Centre at support.focusrite.com. COPYRIGHT AND LEGAL NOTICES Focusrite, Clarett and OctoPre are registered trade marks of Focusrite Audio Engineering Ltd. in the United States and other countries. ADAT is a registered trademark of inMusic Brands in the US and other countries.
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