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- Page 1 User Guide focusrite.com Version 2.0...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
6. Using Clarett+ OctoPre’s inserts to record drums ....... . . -
Page 3: Overview
Switchable channel inserts on every channel keep Clarett+ OctoPre at the centre of your creative process and its word clock input offers convenience and reliability for your system. -
Page 4: Hardware Features
HARDWARE FEATURES FRONT PANEL INPUTS 1 & 2 – Combo XLR input sockets - connect microphones, instruments (e.g., guitar), or line level signals via XLR or ¼” jacks as appropriate. Either TRS (balanced) or TS (unbalanced) jack plugs can be used for instruments or line level signals. INST 1 &... - Page 5 ADAT digital outputs. The mode in use is stored in memory so it is retained when the unit is switched off. 13. POWER – AC power switch and LED. 14. Rack ears for mounting the Clarett+ OctoPre in a standard 19” equipment rack.
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Page 6: Rear Panel
REAR PANEL 22 22 15. MIC/LINE INPUTS 3 to 8 – Combo XLR input sockets - connect further microphones or line level signals via XLR or ¼” jacks as appropriate. Either ¼” TRS (balanced) or TS (unbalanced) jack plugs can be used for line level signals. 16. - Page 7 This connector is always active, and normally carries the outputs of Channels 1 to 8, enabling the Clarett+ OctoPre to be used as a stand-alone 8-channel analogue mic pre. In ADAT > LINE mode, the connector carries the signals applied at the OPTICAL IN ports [19].
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Page 8: Getting Started
3. If you do have an account, log in and select 4. Select your Clarett+ device from the Product drop-down list and enter the Serial Number of your device at the bottom of the page. The serial number of your Clarett+ OctoPre can be found on the Set Serial Number underside of the unit. -
Page 9: Using The Clarett+ Octopre
DB25-to-jack breakout cables are available from professional audio suppliers. DIGITAL OUTPUTS Use the OPTICAL OUT ADAT port(s) [18] to connect the Clarett+ OctoPre to the ADAT input(s) of an audio device using TOSLINK optical cable(s). The ports can send eight channels of audio at 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz sample rate via a single optical cable. -
Page 10: Digital Synchronisation
On the OctoPre, SYNC should be set to INTERNAL and the LED will illuminate. An alternative method is to synchronise the receiving device to the Clarett+ OctoPre’s WORD CLOCK OUT using a BNC cable. The receiving device’s sync source will need to be set to its external word clock input. -
Page 11: Inserts
INSERTS Each preamplifier channel includes a switchable insert point to connect external processing equipment such as compressors or noise gates. The insert includes a send and a return: with no jack in the INSERT socket, the channel signal path is uninterrupted. The insert send and return are both unbalanced. -
Page 12: Adat-To-Line Mode
8 chs. Ch. 8 This mode allows you to use the Clarett+ OctoPre to connect an 8-channel ADAT format output (from a DAW, for example) to a set of analogue inputs. For example, you can send the channels from your DAW to outboard equipment to use as part of your mixing process. -
Page 13: Example Setups
OPTICAL MONITOR Here the OPTICAL OUT on the Clarett+ OctoPre is connected to OPTICAL IN on a Focusrite Clarett+ 8Pre audio interface with a single optical cable. Both units are running at 44.1 kHz sample rate. The OctoPre’s clock source is set to INTERNAL, and the 8Pre is synchronised to it because its clock source is set to ADAT (via Focusrite Control). -
Page 14: Clarett+ Octopre With Red 8Line - Smux-Ii And Smux-Iv Modes
Clock set to Internal via RedNet Control This example shows a similar setup as Example 2, but using a Focusrite Red 8Line audio interface running at a sample rate of 96 kHz (“SMUX-II” mode). Both units must be set to 96kHz; you need two optical cables, carrying four channels of audio each. -
Page 15: Clarett+ Octopre With Analogue Mixing Desk
4 . CLARETT+ OCTOPRE WITH ANALOGUE MIXING DESK Analogue Mixing Desk This setup uses the Clarett+ OctoPre’s mic preamplifiers and AIR mode to provide a high quality “front end” for an analogue mixing desk. Use an 8-way loom to connect the OctoPre’s LINE OUT socket to eight line inputs on the mixing desk;... -
Page 16: Clarett+ Octopre In Adat-To-Line Mode
The setup in this example would allow you to send 16 DAW tracks to the desk if you only used one Clarett+ OctoPre. The above channel counts are applicable at 44.1/48 kHz sample rate, providing a Focusrite Red 8Line the primary interface. -
Page 17: Using Clarett+ Octopre's Inserts To Record Drums
6 . USING CLARETT+ OCTOPRE’S INSERTS TO RECORD DRUMS Clarett+ 8Pre Clock set to ADAT using Focusrite Control Y-Cable Y-Cable Clarett+ OctoPre Clock set to Y-Cable Y-Cable INTERNAL via the front panel Tom 1 Gate Tom 2 Gate Snare Compressor... -
Page 18: Clarett+ Octopre Technical Specifications
CLARETT+ OCTOPRE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS Sample Rates Supported sample rates 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz & 192 kHz Microphone Inputs 20 Hz – 20 kHz, +/-<0.03 dB; Frequency Response 20 Hz – 35 kHz, +/-<0.15 dB... -
Page 19: Physical And Electrical Characteristics
PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Analogue Inputs 1 & 2 “Combo XLR” sockets on front panel; for Line use ¼” TRS Connectors jack, for Inst use ¼” TS jack. Mic/Line switching Automatic Line/Instrument switching via front 2 x front panel switches Phantom power +48V, switchable Chs. -
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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