Overview - Focusrite Clarett 2Pre 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+ ports, or Thunderbolt 3+ ports.
More information regarding the compatibility of computer serial ports can be found at:
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this Clarett 2Pre USB, one of the family of Focusrite professional USB
audio interfaces incorporating newly-designed, 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 super-low latency.
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.
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 you take the time to read
through the Guide, whether you're new to computer-based recording or a more experienced user, so
you are fully aware of all the possibilities the Clarett 2Pre USB has to offer.
IMPORTANT: As well as this User Guide, you will need the Focusrite Control Software
Guide which can be downloaded from
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 User Guide does not have the information you need, please go to support.focusrite.com,
where you can find articles and tutorials beyond the scope of this user guide. A Getting Started video
tutorial is also available, at focusrite.com/get-started.
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