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CLARITY M Stereo and 5.1 Audio Loudness Meter with 7" High Resolution Display and USB Connection for Plug-In Metering User Manual A50-XXXXX-XXXXX...
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CLARITY M 1. Introduction The Clarity M provides a comprehensive set of precision tools essential to the success of any audio producer. Ideally suited to stereo and 5.1 mixing, mastering and post-production, Clarity M’s 7" high-resolution LCD display provides a wealth of monitoring information at-a-glance via a single screen.
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CLARITY M User Manual Hookup for external mixing desk, surround sound USB connection for firmware updates and preset exchange Included cable that goes from SUB-D-15 to 3 AES unbalanced inputs on BNC-female connectors, plus a ¼" stereo (2 GPI) and 1⁄8" mono (GPO) connector.
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CLARITY M Hookup for audio interface, digital S/PDIF input USB connection for firmware updates and preset exchange Custom SUB-D-15 cable with included BNC to RCA adapter connects to the S/PDIF output of an audio interface Audio interface...
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CLARITY M User Manual Hookup for audio interface, digital TOS input, GPIO Audio interface Optical TOS cable Indication of peaks or overloads to external equipment USB connection for firmware updates and preset exchange 2 button footswitch for Play/Pause and Meter Reset...
(3) State-of-the-art true peak meter identifies clipping in DACs, CODECs and USB connection for plug-in metering, preset exchange and (13) downstream filters. firmware updates. (4) Downmix compliance meters based on TC ELECTRONIC’s industry-standard Stereo optical input. (14) loudness measurement algorithms. (5) Adjustment knob allows various parameters to be controlled.
RAM Mount Below the meters are indicators for deviation and correlation. The Clarity M also has 2 holes that are ready to use with RAM mounts. Up to 6 descriptors can be displayed in vertical fashion – program loudness, true-...
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(indicated with and I or S on the main screen). 1. When the Clarity M is connected to a computer via USB, it will interact like a hard drive. To use the device as a software meter along with the dedicated 12.
Connect the Clarity M to your computer with the included USB cable. On the Clarity M unit, press the 5th button to access the System menu, then make sure that the USB Mode is set to Plug-in. A prompt will appear to advise that you eject the Clarity M from your PC before switching modes.
Digital Audio Inputs Input 1 – BNC (AES3id, S/PDIF) Download the firmware file to your PC. Connect the Clarity M to your PC with the Input 2 – BNC (AES3id, S/PDIF) included USB cable and turn the unit on. The unit should appear as a connected Input 3 –...