Focusrite Clarett 2Pre USB User Manual

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Connecting your Clarett 2Pre USB
The Clarett 2Pre has a USB-C™ port (on the rear panel). Once the software installation is complete,
connect the Clarett 2Pre to your computer using one of the supplied USB-C cables.
The Clarett 2Pre can be powered either with the supplied AC adaptor (PSU), or via the USB connection,
provided your computer has a 15 W Type-C™ port. See Clarett 2Pre USB Bus Power Information to
check whether your computer has a port of this type.
Turn the unit on with the power switch.
Computer audio setup
When you connect your Clarett 2Pre USB to your computer for the rst time, you will need to select
it as the audio input/output device.
• Mac OS: selection is made in System Preferences > Sound: select the Focusrite device on
both the Input and Output pages.
• Windows: selection is made in Control Panel > Sound: right-click on the Focusrite device
and select Set as Default Device in both Recording and Playback tabs.
In case of difculty, full details of how to select the Clarett 2Pre USB as the audio device on all
operating systems can be found at focusrite.com/get-started/clarett-2PreUSB.
On all subsequent connections, your OS should automatically select the Clarett 2Pre USB as the
default audio device.
Audio Setup in your DAW
After installing the drivers and connecting the hardware, you can use the Clarett 2Pre USB with the
DAW of your choice.
Your DAW may not automatically select the Clarett 2Pre USB as its default I/O device. In this case,
you must manually select the driver on your DAW’s Audio Setup* page, and select Focusrite 2Pre
USB (Mac) or Focusrite USB ASIO (Windows). Please refer to your DAW’s documentation or Help
les if you are unsure where to select the Clarett 2Pre USB as your audio device.
* Typical name – page names may vary with DAW

Focusrite Clarett 2Pre USB Specifications

General

Gain	57 dB
Control type	Buttons, Rotary
Sample rates	44.1 - 192 kHz
On/off switch	Yes
Phantom power	48 V
Product color	Black
LED indicators	Power, Signal strength, USB
Frequency range	20 - 35000 Hz
Built-in display	No
Mac operating systems supported	Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1
XLR inputs	2
USB port type	USB Type-C
Digital audio optical out	1
6.35 mm (1⁄4-inch) output	5
DC output voltage	12 V

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	161 mm
Width	210 mm
Height	55 mm
Weight	1360 g