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  • Page 1 User Guide focusrite.com Version 2 FFFA001255-02...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3. Using the Clarett 2Pre as an on-stage mic pre-amp ......

  • Page 3: Overview

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

  • Page 4: Features

    DAW, or within the Focusrite Control application, in order to meet your precise needs. The Clarett 2Pre also has connectors for sending and receiving MIDI data; this lets you use it as a MIDI interface between your computer and other items of MIDI equipment in your system.

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    All software required by the Clarett 2Pre, including several powerful and useful extras, is available for download from the Focusrite website (focusrite.com/downloads). The Important Information provided with your Clarett 2Pre contains validation codes if you wish to register your Clarett and access the optional bundled software.

  • Page 6: 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 gain range and input impedance are altered (relative to LINE), and the input is made unbalanced. This optimises it for the direct connection of instruments via a 2-pole (TS) jack plug.

  • Page 7: Rear Panel

    MIDI data to/from your computer to be received and distributed to additional MIDI devices. 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.

  • Page 8: Connecting Your Clarett 2Pre

    This will ensure the hardware uses the correct drivers, and will prevent unexpected behaviour. The Clarett 2Pre must be powered using the supplied AC adaptor (PSU). Plug the connector on the on the PSU into the rear panel power socket and turn the unit on with the power switch.

  • Page 9: Connecting Clarett 2Pre To Loudspeakers

    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 Clarett 2Pre. All the line output connectors are 3-pole (TRS) ¼” jack sockets, and are electronically balanced.
  • Page 10 LINE OUTPUTS 3 and 4 allowing you to check your mix on different types of speaker. By default, these outputs do not carry the same stereo signal as LINE OUTPUTS 1 and 2. If you wish, you can use Focusrite Control to route the same stereo signal feeding LINE OUTPUTS 1 and 2 to these outputs. Additional...

  • Page 11: 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 INST mode is selected for Input 2 from Focusrite Control, and the INST LED is illuminated.
  • Page 12 You can route a musician’s stereo monitor mix to Outputs 3 and 4, and it will then be available at the Clarett 2Pre’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 13: Using The Optical Connections

    2. Using the optical connections In addition to the two analogue inputs, the Clarett 2Pre has an ADAT input port (OPTICAL IN) which can provide an additional eight audio inputs at 44.1/48 kHz sample rate, four at 88.2/96 kHz or two at 176.4/192 kHz.

  • Page 14: Using The Clarett 2Pre As An On-Stage Mic Pre-Amp

    – using your computer, and then save the configuration to the device itself. Then you can use the Clarett 2Pre as a compact stage pre-amp, with the advantage of Focusrite’s renowned analogue sonic quality.

  • Page 15: Focusrite Control - Overview

    FOCUSRITE CONTROL - OVERVIEW Focusrite Control is the software application used with the Clarett 2Pre. 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. All sample rate selection, digital syncing and buffer size settings (Windows only) are available from Focusrite Control.

  • Page 16: Clarett 2Pre Technical Specifications

    CLARETT 2PRE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Performance Specifications Configuration Inputs 10: analogue (2), ADAT (8) Outputs 4: analogue Mixer Fully assignable 20-in/6-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 - 20 kHz +/-0.1 dB...

  • Page 17: 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 18: Troubleshooting

    For all troubleshooting queries, please visit the Focusrite Help Centre at support.focusrite.com. COPYRIGHT AND LEGAL NOTICES Focusrite is a registered trade mark and Clarett 2Pre 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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