TC Electronic CLARITY M User Manual
Desktop audio meter with 7" high resolution display and
usb connection for plug-in metering
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- Page 1 User Manual CLARITY M/CLARITY M STEREO Desktop Audio Meter with 7" High Resolution Display and USB Connection for Plug-In Metering 2018-09-27, Version 2.0...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CLARITY M/CLARITY M STEREO User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ........3 Legal Disclaimer ............. 3 Limited warranty ............3 1. Introduction ............... 4 2. Mounting ..............4 3. Hook-up ..............4 4. Controls and Connectors .......... 8 5. -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
CLARITY M/CLARITY M STEREO User Manual 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized 20. Please keep the environmental aspects of battery Important Safety or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades disposal in mind. Batteries must be disposed-of at a Instructions with one wider than the other. -
Page 4: Introduction
Continue through this manual to learn about the functionality and operation of the Clarity M. 2. Mounting The Clarity M includes a built-in stand that can be installed during use and then reverted back to its storage/travel position. Follow these steps to mount the stand: •... - Page 5 CLARITY M/CLARITY M STEREO User Manual Hookup for external mixing desk, surround sound USB connection for rmware 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 ⁄ " mono (GPO) connector.
- Page 6 CLARITY M/CLARITY M STEREO User Manual Hookup for audio interface, digital S/PDIF input USB connection for rmware 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 (Stereo version has 1 AES unbalanced input)
- Page 7 CLARITY M/CLARITY M STEREO 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 rmware updates and preset exchange (Stereo version has 1 AES unbalanced input)
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Page 8: Controls And Connectors
(3) State-of-the-art true peak meter identifies clipping in DACs, CODECs and (10) The Vector Scope. downstream filters. (11) Holes (size M5) for mounting brackets such as RAM-mount (not included). (4) Mono/Stereo Deviation meter based on TC ELECTRONIC’s industry-standard (12) Kensington lock. loudness measurement algorithm. (13) Power connection. -
Page 9: Sub-D Cable
The 2nd button provides a global reset, and will reset all values across Clarity M. By default, the rotary knob adjusts the radar speed, but can be changed to adjust resolution or target loudness in the System (SYS) menu. - Page 10 The 2nd button provides a global measurement reset, and will reset all measured Loudness Descriptors values across Clarity M. The rotary knob can select a specific frequency for detailed information. The loudness descriptors allow a quick statistical overview of mix details, ensuring compliance with international loudness standards.
- Page 11 The width is indicated by how broad the True-Peak Meter base of the triangle is. Based on TC Electronic's highly-acclaimed true-peak technology, the True-Peak Meter identifies potential clipping in codecs and digital-to-analog converters and helps you avoid unwanted distortion.
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Page 12: Editing Presets
Target Loudness. If Target Loudness is set to -24 LUFS and this parameter Stereo mixes typically have a very strong mono component. Clarity M simulates is set to 6 LU, the LOUD alert will be triggered when the sound reaches mono downmix (from stereo to mono) as a sum of L and R. - Page 13 CLARITY M/CLARITY M STEREO User Manual 11. Determines the top level shown on the RTA (Y-Axis). This will be set 19. Sets which loudness unit Clarity M uses. In Europe, this would normally be automatically by pressing the AUTO button.
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Page 14: Library
(Recall) to automatically load the settings stored in that preset. The Radar Simply create a new folder and give it a name, and this will appear in Clarity M. page will confirm that the new preset has been loaded. -
Page 15: System
Installation on a Mac Open the zip folder and double click the installer icon. 1. When the Clarity M is connected to a computer via USB, it can operate in two modes (USB Modes): Disk Drive Mode Use this setting to:... - Page 16 CLARITY M/CLARITY M STEREO User Manual Accept the license agreement and click 'Next'. Verify the install locations, then click 'Install'. Select which VST and/or AAX components you want to install. Only select the 64 Click “Finish” when the installation is complete.
- Page 17 PC. The prompt on Clarity M will only occur the first time after Clarity M has and the text box will notify you where the plug-in is currently active. Click the been switched on.
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Page 18: Firmware Updates
You can check the current firmware on your device by accessing the System menu. Download the firmware file to your PC. Connect the Clarity M to your PC with the included USB cable and turn the unit on. Make sure that the USB Mode is set to Disk Drive in the System (SYS) menu. -
Page 19: Specifications
CLARITY M/CLARITY M STEREO User Manual 13. DB15 Cable Pin Assignments 12. Specifications CLARITY M CLARITY M STEREO Signal Name Included SUB-D-15 Breakout Cable Connections Assignment Input 1 – BNC (AES3id, S/PDIF) Input 1 – BNC (AES3id, S/PDIF) Input 1 – AES3id, S/PDIF Input 1 Input 2 –...