Focusrite // Getting Started with Clarett 8Pre - Video 5 - Expanding via ADAT
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- In this chapter, we see how to expand your channel count via ADAT with the Clarett 8 Pre and the Octopre Mk 2 Dynamic.
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Why hasn't there ever been a Scarlet Octopre Dynamic to 18i20 setup video? It makes no sense that the 2 most expensive devices in the Scarlet line have never been featured together. I'm having a hell of a time trying to get mine to sync.
Sorry to hear that you have had problems getting set up, Warren. This is covered in this video - czcams.com/video/OBhLxrpuZZU/video.html
If you still need assistance, please contact our Support Team - bit.ly/FocusriteSupport
would this make the latency of each interface the same? And as the octo pre isnt connected via firewire will it have the same thunderbolt latency of the clarett?
Thanks a bunch! Appreciate it!
If I used a Scarlett 18i20, and wanted to take advantage of the inputs AND outputs on the Octopre MKII Dynamic, would I have to use a second ADAT cable to connect the 18i20 input to the octopre output, and the 18i20 output to the octopre input?
Currently using an 18i20, tempted to upgrade to this but I've got a couple of questions
A) is it worth it? I know you've got to promote and sell units but is it worth paying £700 just for thunderbolt connectivity? Or is there other features I've overlooked?
B) There doesn't seem to be a pad switch on the unit or in focusrite control - is there one built in to the mic/line switch? is a pad switch not needed? or is it something I'd have to spring for the 8pre X to have?
are there any videos on setting up the additional outputs from clarette octopre..... how do i hear the adat outputs from protools... looks like i need another optical cable?
can I connect my Focusrite Liquid Saffire 56 to my Clarett 2 pre?
I have a Clarett 8Pre X Thunderbolt. Which is my best option to add 8 channels? Should I get another thunderbolt or would an older Focusrite interface work just as well?
Have you considered a Clarett/Scarlett OctoPre? This is the ideal way to extend the capabilities of your Clarett 8PreX using ADAT: store.focusrite.com/en-gb/search/octopre
Do you know why it appears as inputs 13-20 and not 9-16?
There are probably 4 other inputs somewhere on your interface. On mine SPDIF is 9 and 10... so my ADAT starts at 11 onwards. Slightly annoying, I know.
With this the record lost quality? Even if we use another interface very badly connected to claret?
Can anyone suggest a good ADAT patch cable for this application?
Could you make a video showing how to use two Saffire Pro 40s in Dual Unit Mode? Mine had been working for a while, but I took them out to record another band and I haven't been able to set them up properly since.
We're very sorry to hear that you're having problems with that. Have you discussed this with our tech support team yet? They can help you set this up - bit.ly/FocusriteSupport
We also have some articles here that you may find useful:
support.focusrite.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360001414220-How-do-I-connect-two-Saffire-interfaces-together-in-Dual-Unit-Mode-
support.focusrite.com/hc/en-gb/articles/207546605-Why-can-t-I-hear-my-second-Pro-40-in-Dual-Unit-Mode-
Is it possible to connect a saffire pro 56 to a claret and still be able to select different liquid pres through the usb connection instead of firewire?
Afraid not. The only was to access the liquid pres would be by using a Firewire connection.
Hi. I have a saffire pro 40 connected via firewire to my pc. Is this the way I should connect it to an octopre mk2 too?
If your external preamp unit (for example, Octopre Mk2) has an optical output that uses the ADAT format, you can connect it to the optical input on your Saffire Pro 40. We have an article here that explains how to do that: bit.ly/2YvqEYN
Hi I have a focusrite Saffire pro 40 Fire wire. I also have a Focusrite Clarett 8 Pro. Thunderbolt can I use them together to get 16 tracks of audio ??
Absolutely, that's possible. You could set up your Saffire for standalone use and then connect via ADAT to your Clarett 8Pre.
support.focusrite.com/hc/en-gb/articles/206849939-How-do-I-set-up-my-Saffire-or-Scarlett-1st-Gen-for-Standalone-Mode-
support.focusrite.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360001464789-How-do-I-connect-and-sync-an-external-preamp-unit-with-an-optical-ADAT-output-to-my-Focusrite-interface-via-ADAT-
@@FocusriteTV I am now using a 4K iMac which does not have a firewire connection thunderbolt only. How would you get past this obstacle
having an incredibly hard time getting outputs to work on the octa pre MkII
Have you discussed this with our Support Team yet? They'll help you get set up. Support is available via phone, Live Chat and email - bit.ly/FocusriteSupport
Puedee confxtar una tarjeta al ada.. luego a otro ada y volver... Asi multiplicas tus canales
Si su unidad de preamplificación externa (por ejemplo Clarett OctoPre) tiene una salida óptica que utiliza el formato ADAT, puede conectarla a la entrada óptica de su interfaz Focusrite para grabar más canales en el software de grabación (DAW) de su computadora. Algunas interfaces Focusrite más grandes también tienen una salida óptica, que se puede conectar a la entrada óptica de su unidad de preamplificador externo, si la tuviera. El uso de ADAT le permite pasar audio desde su computadora a cualquier salida analógica en la unidad de preamplificación externa. El formato digital ADAT puede transportar hasta 8 canales de audio, y esto depende de la frecuencia de muestreo que desee utilizar.
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Can I get 16 outs whit this?
Can i connect Scarlett 18i20 with Clarett 8 Pre?
That's right, using one of these in Standalone Mode would allow you to expand your i/o and access the additional analog inputs via ADAT. We have an article here that explains how to set this up: support.focusrite.com/hc/en-gb/articles/115003394169-How-do-I-set-up-my-Clarett-or-Scarlett-2nd-Gen-for-Standalone-Mode-
Can I connect two clarett prex with this optical connector? Or does it have to be a octopre?
That's certainly possible, ADAT expansion isn't limited to OctoPre. The best way to connect both interfaces would be to connect one to the Thunderbolt port on your Mac then use the other in 'Standalone Mode', connecting the ADAT cables to the ADAT input and output of the Clarett that is connected to the Mac. ADAT is limited to 4 channels at 96kHz as per the ADAT specification limitations. However the 8PreX has 2 ADAT inputs and 2 ADAT outputs, which will allow you to work around this limitation by using 2 ADAT optical cables. Using this resolution you can record 8 channels at 96kHz and 24bit! You can find more information on how to set this up here: support.focusrite.com/hc/en-gb/articles/115003394169-How-do-I-set-up-my-Clarett-or-Scarlett-2nd-Gen-for-Standalone-Mode-
how close are Focusrite to releasing Windows thunderbolt drivers? my Clarett 8pre is still in its box because I can't use it
+stupidusername38 If you already have a PC with a Thunderbolt port fitted as standard, it is most likely ready to use. However, if you plan to buy a PCIe card to obtain Thunderbolt connectivity, you will need to find a card which is compatible with your motherboard - please consult your motherboard vendor or PC manufacturer for details on which card to buy and how to install and configure it.
You can find more info here: www.focusrite.com/answerbase/clarett-windows-compatibility
+FocusriteTV thanks, however I wouldn't be able to access any of the Clarett configuration options without a PC version of Focusrite control and also the drivers that are installed with it
Can you do a video on connecting more than one OctoPre using wordclock?
Thanks for your feedback, we'll see what we can do about that. In the meantime, if you need assistance setting this up, please contact our support team here: bit.ly/FocusriteSupport - they will talk you through this.
Do you need to connect word clock cable as well, or clock is synct by ADAT connection?
only Adat. He explained it in the video that he is syncing the clock by using focusrite control.
will this configuration work With Reaper?
I may be wrong, but it should be DAW-independent. In my experience, anything that works with both logic and pro tools will work with all modern DAWs. Hope this helps!
13-20...
I have one 18i20 and I want to let focusrite now that R E A P E R is better than all these fail attempts of DAW such as the 'garbage tools' and so...
No sans
Can I connect a Liquid Saffire 56 to an 18i20 and then use the USB connection?
If not will it work the other way around and then use a Firewire to thunderbolt adapter?
You can connect the Liquid Saffire 56 to the Scarlett 18i20 using the optical I/O that both units have. Using a digital optical cable, you can take an output from the optical out of the Liquid Saffire 56 to the optical in of the 18i20. This will allow you to send the Liquid Saffire 56's 8 input channels to the 18i20 which will appear in MixControl as ADAT channels 9-16. You will need to ensure the sample rate on both devices is set to the same value and the 18i20's MixControl Sync Source is set to ADAT.
More information on this can be found here: support.focusrite.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360001374139-Connecting-Two-Scarlett-18i20-s-via-ADAT
This describes connecting two Scarlett 18i20 however, the process will be the same for your setup.
@@FocusriteTV sorry still confused, if I am sending the Saffire 56s input channels to the 18i20 surely that means that a USB connection is required as the 18i20 becomes the 'master'?
Sure, you can use either device as the master/slave depending on how you want to connect to your computer. Apologies for any confusion caused!
Can I connect 2 Saffire 40 to my clarret ?? Or only one
You can connect one Saffire Pro 40 to Clarett, this will allow you to add an additional 8 channels into the Clarett over ADAT.
@@FocusriteTV can I connect OctoPre to Saffire and then Saffire to Clarett? To have 24 channels