Focusrite Clarett+ 2Pre User Guide
User Guide
Version 2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
OVERVIEW..................................................................... 3
Introduction .................................................................3
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Box Contents ................................................................5
System Requirements.........................................................5
GETTING STARTED .............................................................6
Software Installation ..........................................................6
Registering your Clarett+ 2Pre..................................................6
Hardware Features ...........................................................8
Front Panel ....................................................................8
Rear Panel ....................................................................9
Connecting your Clarett+ 2Pre .................................................10
Computer audio setup ..........................................................10
Audio Setup in your DAW........................................................10
Connecting Clarett+ 2Pre to loudspeakers .........................................11
EXAMPLES OF USAGE ..........................................................13
1. Recording a solo artist........................................................13
2. Using the optical connections..................................................15
3. Using the Clarett+ 2Pre as an on-stage mic pre-amp ..............................16
FOCUSRITE CONTROL - OVERVIEW............................................... 17
CLARETT+ 2PRE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..................................... 18
Performance Specifications ...................................................18
Physical and Electrical Characteristics..........................................19
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................... 20
COPYRIGHT AND LEGAL NOTICES................................................ 20
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OVERVIEW
WARNING: Excessive sound pressure levels from earphones and headphones can cause
hearing loss.
WARNING: This equipment must only be connected to USB Type 2.0+ or Thunderbolt 3.0+ ports.
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this Clarett+ 2Pre, an audibly stunning, pure-sounding, bus-powered
interface for PC or Mac to take you on your creative journey. Independent A-D and D-A converters
bring you closer than ever to your music and improved D-A dynamic range enables you to capture
every detail.
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 the
Guide, so you are fully aware of all the features Clarett+ 2Pre 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.
This contains full details of Focusrite Control, the software application designed
specifically for use with the Focusrite Clarett+ 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/ClarettPlus-2Pre.
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Features
Clarett+ 2Pre has two next-generation, high-performance Clarett+ preamps with a preamp design
that brings masses of headroom, low distortion and low noise. New and improved A-D and D-A
converters capture more accurate recordings, and the independent A-D and D-A converters deliver
extremely low noise and high dynamic range. Vocals will shine with the All-analogue Air, its circuitry
emulating the classic Focusrite ISA 110 preamp. J-FET instrument inputs offer dedicated, ultrahigh-impedance, extremely wide audio bandwidth, and mimic guitar amp inputs to preserve the
natural tone of guitars.
The accompanying software application, Focusrite Control, is designed to let you easily configure
the Clarett+ 2Pre with signal routings appropriate for most common recording tasks, and for more
complex situations, it provides extensive routing and monitoring options. You can download Focusrite
Control from focusrite.com/downloads.
iPad and iPhone users can additionally download Focusrite iOS Control from the App Store®. The
app communicates via WiFi with Focusrite Control running on your computer, and lets you adjust
your monitor mixes and input settings from your iOS device. See the Focusrite Control User Manual
for more information.
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Box Contents
Along with your Clarett+ 2Pre you should have:
• External 12 V DC mains Power Supply Unit (PSU)
• USB-C to USB-A cable
• 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+ 2Pre 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. Go to focusrite.com/
included_software/ClarettPlus-2Pre to find out what’s included.
System Requirements
IMPORTANT – Please visit the following link for up-to-date information on computer and
operating system compatibility for all Clarett+ products:
support.focusrite.com
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GETTING STARTED
Software Installation
Focusrite Control and the driver software needed for the Clarett+ 2Pre are available for download
from the Focusrite website: focusrite.com/downloads.
Clarett+ range on the Downloads page. This will take you to a page with all the downloads
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which are available for the Clarett+ range.
To download the Focusrite Control version you need, click the appropriate Download button.
Note that the Windows driver is included within the Focusrite Control download. No additional
driver is needed for Macs.
Registering your Clarett+ 2Pre
If you are having trouble with the steps below, please watch our video guide here:
focusrite.com/get-started/ClarettPlus-2Pre.
1. Go to focusrite.com/register/.
2. If you do not have already have a Focusrite/Novation account, select CREATE AN ACCOUNT and
follow the on-screen instructions.
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