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Summary of Contents for Focusrite Clarett 2Pre USB
- Page 1 User Guide focusrite.com Version 2...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
2. Using the optical connections ..........15 3. Using the Clarett 2Pre USB as an on-stage mic pre-amp ......16 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 Focusrite Control is available at focusrite.com/downloads. On Windows, Focusrite Control will also install the driver required. Mac users: Clarett 2Pre USB 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. To find out what’s included, go to: focusrite.com/usb-c-audio-interface/clarett-usb/clarett-2pre-usb... -
Page 6: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED Software Installation Focusrite Control and the driver software needed for the Clarett USB are available for download from the Focusrite website: focusrite.com/downloads. Clarett USB range Downloads Click on the page. This will take you to a page with all the downloads which are available for the Clarett USB range. - Page 7 REGISTER A NEW PRODUCT 3. If you do have an account, log in and select Product 4. Select your Clarett USB 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 rear or underside of the Set Serial Number Clarett, and also on the gift box.
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Page 8: Hardware Features
MONITOR – main monitor output level control – this control will normally control the level at the main monitor outputs on the rear panel, but can be configured in Focusrite Control to adjust the level of either or both pairs of analogue outputs. -
Page 9: 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 10: 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 focusrite.com/get-started/clarett-2PreUSB. On all subsequent connections, your OS should automatically select the Clarett 2Pre USB as the default audio device. -
Page 11: Connecting Clarett 2Pre Usb 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 the Clarett 2Pre USB. All the line output connectors are 3-pole (TRS) ¼” jack sockets, and are electronically balanced. - Page 12 IMPORTANT: LINE OUTPUTS 1 and 2 incorporate “anti-thump” circuitry that protects your speakers if the Clarett 2Pre USB is turned on while the speakers (and amplifier if used) are connected and active. LINE OUTPUTS 3 and 4 do not have this circuitry.
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Page 13: Examples Of Usage
This shows 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 INST mode is selected for Input 2 from Focusrite Control, and the INST LED is illuminated. - Page 14 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.
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Page 15: 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 16: 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 17: Focusrite Control - Overview
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. Sample rate and clock source selection are also available from Focusrite Control. -
Page 18: 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 Custom mixes 10 mono Maximum custom mix inputs 18 mono Digital Performance Supported sample rates 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz... -
Page 19: 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 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.