Overview; Introduction - Focusrite Clarett 8Pre USB User Manual

OVERVIEW

WARNING: Excessive sound pressure levels from earphones and headphones can cause
hearing loss.
WARNING: This equipment is only compatible with USB Type 2.0, 3.0 or 3.1 ports, or Thunderbolt™
3 ports. More information regarding the compatibility of computer serial ports can be found at:
https://support.focusrite.com/hc/en-gb/articles/115002287829-USB-port-clarification-and-compatibility

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this Clarett 8Pre USB, one of the family of Focusrite professional USB audio
interfaces incorporating high quality Clarett analogue pre-amplifiers with the unique AIR function. In
conjunction with the Focusrite Control application, you now have a highly versatile and professional
solution for routing high quality audio to and from your computer recording system with extremely
low latency.
You can also use the Clarett 8Pre USB as a "stand-alone" interface on-stage, bringing the benefits of
Focusrite's high-quality analogue microphone preamps to your live performance.
This User Guide provides a detailed explanation of the hardware to help you achieve a thorough
understanding of the product's operational features. We recommend that you take the time to read
through the Guide, whether you're new to computer recording or a more experienced user, so that
you are fully aware of all the possibilities that the Clarett 8Pre USB has to offer.
IMPORTANT: As well as this User Guide, you will need the Focusrite Control Software
Guide which can be downloaded from www.focusrite.com/downloads. This contains full
details of Focusrite Control, the software application that has been designed specifically
for use with the Focusrite Clarett USB range of interfaces.
If either of the Guides do not provide the information you need, be sure to consult
www.focusrite.com/answerbase, which contains a comprehensive collection of answers to common
technical support queries. A Getting Started video tutorial is also available, at:
www.focusrite.com/get-started/clarett-8PreUSB.
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