Focusrite Clarett 8 Pre User Manual

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Examples of Usage
The Clarett 8Pre is an excellent choice for numerous recording and monitoring applications.
Some typical configurations are shown below.
1. Recording a band
Bass GuitarGuitar
(Front Panel)
(Rear Panel)
Engineer’s Headphones
Stereo Keys
This setup illustrates a typical configuration for multitrack recording with DAW software on your
computer.
A selection of sources – microphones, two guitars and a keyboard – are shown connected to the
Clarett 8Pre’s inputs. Note that only Inputs 1 and 2 can be configured to accept instruments directly,
so we have chosen to plug the guitars into Inputs 1 and 2. Ensure that INST mode is selected for
Inputs 1 and 2 from Focusrite Control, and the INST LEDs are illuminated.
The connection to the computer running DAW software is via a Thunderbolt™ cable. This will carry
all the input and output signals between the DAW and the Clarett 8Pre. Once the audio setup is
correctly configured in the DAW, each input source will be automatically routed to its own DAW track
for recording.

Focusrite Clarett 8 Pre Specifications

General

Type	Audio Interface
Number of Preamps	8
Connectivity	Thunderbolt
Max Sample Rate	192 kHz
Bit Depth	24-bit
Word Clock	Yes
Form Factor	Rackmount
Rack Spaces	1U
USB	No
Phantom Power	Yes
MIDI I/O	In/Out
Thunderbolt	1 x Thunderbolt
Software	Focusrite Control
Dynamic Range	118 dB (A-weighted)
Inputs	8 XLR/TRS combo (mic/line/instrument)
Outputs	8 TRS (line)