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Summary of Contents for Focusrite Clarett 8PreX
- Page 1 User Guide focusrite.com Version 2 FFFA001254-02...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Connecting Clarett 8PreX to loudspeakers........ -
Page 3: Overview
You can also use the Clarett 8PreX as a “stand-alone” interface to any other type of recording device, once you have configured it using Focusrite Control software. -
Page 4: System Requirements
Although all inputs and outputs on the Clarett 8PreX are, by default, routed directly to and from your DAW for recording and playback, you can configure the routing within the Focusrite Control application to meet your needs. -
Page 5: Getting Started
All software required by the Clarett 8PreX, including several powerful and useful extras, is available for download from the Focusrite website (focusrite.com/downloads). The Important Information provided with your Clarett 8PreX contains validation codes if you wish to register your Clarett and access the optional bundled software. -
Page 6: Hardware Features
AIR – eight yellow LEDs – one per channel; illuminate when the AIR function is selected from Focusrite Control. AIR modifies the frequency response of the input stage to model the classic, transformer-based Focusrite ISA mic preamps. - Page 7 15. 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 any of the unit’s ten analogue outputs.
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Page 8: Rear Panel
1-8 connector may be set to carry the signal routed to S/PDIF OUT in optical format. These options are selected from Focusrite Control. WORD CLOCK OUT – a BNC connector carrying the Clarett 8PreX’s word clock; this may be used to synchronise other digital audio equipment forming part of the recording system. The source of sample clock synchronisation used by the Clarett 8PreX is selected in Focusrite Control. - Page 9 10. SPDIF IN and OUT – two phono (RCA) sockets carrying two-channel digital audio signals in or out of the Clarett 8PreX 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 inputs are functional up to 96 kHz sample rate.
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Page 10: Connecting Your Clarett 8Prex
This will ensure the hardware uses the correct drivers, and will prevent unexpected behaviour. The Clarett 8PreX should be connected to AC mains with the supplied AC power cable. Plug the IEC connector into the rear panel IEC port and turn the unit on with the front panel power switch. -
Page 11: Connecting Clarett 8Prex To Loudspeakers
When mixing, you can connect several pairs of additional speakers (mid-field. near-field, etc.) to pairs of outputs and use Focusrite Control to route your mix to the different outputs as desired, to check your mix on the different types of speaker. -
Page 12: Examples Of Usage
A range of sources – microphones, guitars and a keyboard – are connected to the Clarett 8PreX’s inputs. Note the guitars are connected to Channels 1 and 2 as they can be configured to accept instruments directly. Ensure INST mode is on for these channels in Focusrite Control, and the INST LEDs are illuminated. -
Page 13: Project Studio
Main Active Monitors Stereo Keys One of the Clarett 8PreX’s advantages is the large number of physical inputs it provides. In a studio, these can be (more or less) permanently committed to specific sound sources, minimising the amount of re-patching required when switching from one instrument to another, as you build up the various tracks making up a song. -
Page 14: Using The Optical Connections To Provide Additional Inputs
8 audio inputs at 44.1/48 kHz sample rate, 4 at 88.2/96 kHz or 2 at 176.4/192 kHz. Using one or two 8-channel microphone preamplifiers equipped with ADAT outputs – such as a pair of Focusrite OctoPres – provides a way to expand the Clarett 8PreX’s input count. Inputs 1 & 2 Inputs 1 &... -
Page 15: Using The Optical Connections To Provide Additional Outputs
Computer running DAW and Focusrite Control In the example, the OPTICAL IN 1-8 ports of the two OctoPre are connected to the Clarett 8PreX’s OPTICAL OUT ports with two TOSLINK optical cables. The additional outputs created may be routed within Focusrite Control in the same way as the other outputs. -
Page 16: Loopback Recording
DAW as signal sources for recording. By routing DAW 1 and 2 to your Loopback mix in Focusrite Control, when you select the Loopback output as the recording source on a mono or stereo DAW track, you can record from another software application into your DAW. -
Page 17: Clarett 8Prex Technical Specifications
CLARETT 8PreX TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Performance Specifications Configuration Inputs 26: analogue (8), S/PDIF (2), ADAT (16) Outputs 28: analogue (10), S/PDIF (2), ADAT (16) Mixer Fully assignable 30-in/16-out mixer Digital Performance Supported sample rates 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz & 192 kHz... -
Page 18: Physical And Electrical Characteristics
Analogue Inputs 1 & 2 Mic: XLR sockets; Line: ¼” TRS jack, both on rear panel. Connectors Inst: ¼” TS jack on front panel Mic/Line/Instrument switching via Focusrite Control Phantom power +48 V, independently switchable per channel Analogue Inputs 3 to 8 Connectors Mic: XLR sockets;... -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
For all troubleshooting queries, please visit the Focusrite Help Centre at support.focusrite.com. COPYRIGHT AND LEGAL NOTICES Focusrite is a registered trade mark and Clarett 8PreX is a trade mark of Focusrite Audio Engineering Limited. All other trade marks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.