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Summary of Contents for Focusrite Clarett+ 4Pre
- Page 1 User Guide focusrite.com Version 2...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Connecting Clarett+ 4Pre to loudspeakers ........ -
Page 3: Overview
We recommend you take the time to read the Guide, so you are fully aware of all the features the Clarett+ 4Pre has to offer. IMPORTANT: As well as this User Guide, you will need the Focusrite Control Software Guide which can be downloaded from focusrite.com/downloads. -
Page 4: Features
JFET instrument inputs mimic guitar amp inputs to capture the true character and natural tone of guitars. The Clarett+ 4Pre 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+ 4Pre 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. -
Page 6: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED Software Installation Focusrite Control and the driver software needed for the Clarett+ 4Pre are available for download from the Focusrite website: focusrite.com/downloads. Clarett+ range Downloads Click on the page. This will take you to a page with all the downloads which are available for the Clarett+ range. - Page 7 4. Select your Clarett+ 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 underside of the Clarett+ 4Pre, and Set Serial Number also on the gift box. Then click 5.
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Page 8: Hardware Features
(Headphones) – 1 and 2 – connect headphones here. The stereo mixes at these outputs are set up in Focusrite Control: Headphone 1 always carries the same mix as Line Outputs 3 and 4, while Headphone 2 can provide an independent mix by using Outputs 5 and 6 in software. -
Page 9: Rear Panel
SPDIF IN and OUT – two RCA sockets carrying two-channel digital audio signals in or out of the Clarett+ 4Pre in S/PDIF format. Like all the other inputs and outputs, the routing of S/PDIF signals may be customised in Focusrite Control. The S/PDIF Input appears in Focusrite Control as Inputs 9 and 10 and the S/PDIF Output as Outputs 7 and 8. -
Page 10: Connecting Your Clarett+ 4Pre
Clarett+ 4Pre to your computer using one of the supplied USB-C cables. Turn the unit on with the power switch. Computer audio setup When you connect your Clarett+ 4Pre to your computer for the first time, you will need to select it as the audio input/output device. System Preferences > Sound •... -
Page 11: Connecting Clarett+ 4Pre To Loudspeakers
Professional power amplifiers will generally have balanced inputs. If your amplifier or powered speakers have balanced inputs, use 3-pole (TRS) ¼” jacks to connect them to the Clarett+ 4Pre. All line output connectors are 3-pole (TRS) ¼” jack sockets, and are electronically balanced. Typical... - Page 12 When mixing, you can connect an additional pair of speakers (mid-field. near-field, etc.) to LINE OUTPUTS 3 and 4 to check your mix on different types of speaker. You can easily configure Focusrite Control to route the mix to these outputs as well as Outputs 1 and 2. Additional...
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Page 13: Examples Of Usage
EXAMPLES OF USAGE The Clarett+ 4Pre is an excellent choice for many recording and monitoring applications. Some typical configurations are shown below. 1 . Recording a small band This setup illustrates a typical configuration for multitrack recording with DAW software on your computer. - Page 14 You can monitor the recording via Headphone Output 1 if you wish, using Focusrite Control to set up your monitoring mix. A second, different mix can be created for a musician and can be routed to Headphone Output 2. A note about latency You will probably have heard the term “latency”...
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Page 15: Recording A Drum Kit With (And Without) The Optical Connection
2 . Recording a drum kit with (and without) the optical connection In addition to eight analogue inputs, the Clarett+ 4Pre has an ADAT input port (OPTICAL IN) which can provide an additional eight audio inputs at 44.1/48 kHz sample rate or four at 88.2/96 kHz. Using a separate 8-channel microphone preamplifier equipped with an ADAT output –... - Page 16 If an ADAT-equipped mic pre-amp is not available, a method of recording drums with just four mics and the Clarett+ 4Pre is shown below:...
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Page 17: Providing Mixes While Recording
Focusrite Control lets you define several different mixes, each of which may be either mono or stereo, and can be routed to any of the Clarett+ 4Pre’s outputs. This means each musician being recorded can have a unique mix. In their mix you can include any hardware inputs on the Clarett+ 4Pre and combine them with DAW tracks, such as click or pre-recorded backing tracks. -
Page 18: Focusrite Control - Overview
FOCUSRITE CONTROL - OVERVIEW Focusrite Control is the software application used with the Clarett+ 4Pre, which can be downloaded from focusrite.com/downloads. An iOS app allowing WiFi control of Focusrite Control is also 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. -
Page 19: Clarett+ 4Pre Technical Specifications
CLARETT+ 4PRE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Performance Specifications Where possible, specifications are measured to AES17. Unless stated, all specification measurements are unweighted. Configuration Inputs 18: analogue (8), S/PDIF (2), ADAT (8) Outputs 8: analogue (4), S/PDIF (2), HP2 (2) Mixer Fully assignable 26-in/10-out mixer... -
Page 20: Physical And Electrical Characteristics
Combo XLR sockets: Mic/Line/Inst (Inputs 1 & 2); Mic/Line Connectors (Inputs 3 & 4) on front panel Mic/Line switching Automatic Line/Instrument switching via Focusrite Control (Inputs 1 & 2) Phantom power +48 V switches for inputs 1 & 2, 3 & 4 Analogue Inputs 5 to 8 Connectors 4 x balanced ¼”... - Page 21 Other I/O TOSLINK connector: 8 channels at 44.1/48 kHz ADAT Input 4 channels at 88.2/96 kHz Optical S/PDIF input (selectable) S/PDIF I/O 2 x RCA Data connector (to computer) 1 x USB-C™ connector MIDI I/O 2 x 5-pin DIN sockets Weight and Dimensions 222 mm x 192 mm x 63.5 mm W x D x H...
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Page 22: 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.