Focusrite Clarett 8Pre USB User Manual

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Connecting Clarett 8Pre USB to loudspeakers
The 1/4” jack MONITOR outputs on the rear panel (Line Outputs 1 and 2) will normally be used
to drive monitoring speakers. Self-powered monitors (e.g., typical computer speakers) incorporate
internal amplifiers, and may be connected directly. Passive loudspeakers will require a separate
stereo amplifier; in this case, the rear panel outputs should be connected to the amplifier’s inputs.
All the line output connectors are 3-pole (TRS) ¼” jack sockets, and are electronically balanced.
Typical consumer (hi-fi) amplifiers and small powered monitors will have unbalanced inputs, either
on phono (RCA) sockets, or via a 3.5 mm 3-pole jack plug intended for direct connection to a computer.
In either case, use a suitable connecting cable with jack plugs at one end.
Professional power amplifiers will generally have balanced inputs.
Connecting active speakers
Connecting passive speakers

Focusrite Clarett 8Pre 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
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	0.001 %
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows RT 8.1
USB port type	USB Type-C
USB ports quantity	1
6.35 mm (1⁄4-inch) output	8

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	291 mm
Width	482.5 mm
Height	43.9 mm
Weight	4080 g