| The Clarus amps were designed
to accurately reproduce the sound of all acoustic and electric instruments
without compromise or the size and weight that has traditionally be associated
with high quality amplification.
Unlike other solid state amps,
the Clarus has a distinct, warm sound, more like a tube amp. In addition,
the Clarus is not "voiced" like many electronic instrument amps.
So its frequency response is flat. This means that, with a high quality
speaker system (like the Contra EX), what you hear is your sound of your
instrument. The tonal shaping characteristics of the three-band EQ are
sufficient to overcome room acoustics or to shape your sound without adding
noise to the signal.
At the heart of the Clarus is a powerful Class D switch mode amplifier
that runs cool yet delivers up to 500 Watts of clean, full spectrum
power into speaker loads as low as 2 ohms. Other features include a
parallel effects loop with a return level control, a selectable notch
or low cut filter for feedback or "boominess" elimination and a
balanced direct out with ground lift and pre/post EQ selection to allow
connection to a mixing board for PA augmentation or recording. A switch
for dual voltage operation (115/230V, 50/60 Hz), a detachable power
cord and a padded gig bag with shoulder strap make the unit convenient
for the travelling musician. Clarus amps are for the working player looking
for exceptionally clean, natural sound, with wide frequency response and
low noise. Carried in one hand, or in the supplied gig bag, they provide
an exceptional combination of pure sound reproduction and portability.
Clarus:
400W, with one channel
or two...plus effects.
- Extended frequency range, high fidelity sound
- Light weight (5 lbs.), small size (10.2 x 8.2 x 3.5)
- Unique, slanted front chassis with built-in handles on side rails
- Combo jack input (either 1/4" or XLR)
- Phantom power on XLR input
- Three-band EQ preamp section per channel
- Input and master level controls
- Effects loop with return level control per channel
- Switchable notch/low cut filter per channel
- Balanced direct out with ground lift
- Digital effects with 6 presets and level control (C2R)
- Mute switch and pre/post EQ for direct out
- Stereo capable with external power amp (C2R)
- 400 W switch mode power amplifier
- Switchable dual voltage operation (115/230V)
- Dual speaker outputs via Speakon connectors
- Comes with padded case, 6 foot speaker cable
Technical Specs
System |
Clarus 1 |
Clarus 2R |
Frequency Response |
20 Hz - 20 kHz, ± 0.5 dB |
Distortion |
<0.5% full output, <0.1%
typical |
Hum and Noise |
-85 dB or better |
AC Power |
115V/60Hz, 230/50Hz, switchable
Japan version is 100V, 50/60 Hz only |
Size |
10.2 x 8.2 x 3.5 inches
|
Weight |
less than 5 pounds |
Preamp (mic
and instrument inputs through combo jack) |
Mic Input |
600 ohm balanced, XLR connector |
Phantom Power |
48 volts, on/off switch w/LED indicator |
Instrument Input |
1 Mohm impedance, 1/4"
jack |
Direct Out |
+4 dB, balanced, XLR connector,
ground lift,
pre/post EQ selector |
Effects Loop |
Parallel type with return level control |
Bass Control |
Shelving type, ±15 dB @ 60 Hz |
Mid Control |
±15 dB @ 650 Hz |
Treble Control |
Shelving type, ±25
dB @ 10 kHz |
Notch Filter |
>-18 dB sweepable from
30 to 800 Hz |
|
Low Cut Filter
|
-12 dB/octave sweepable
from 30 to 800 Hz |
Effects |
Type |
|
Digital with 6 presets and level control |
Program presets |
|
3 reverb (hall, room, plate), delay, ambient chorus,
flange |
Power Amp |
Topology |
Class D (PWM) |
Switching Frequency |
200 kHz |
Output Power |
>250 Watts (8ohm)
>400 Watts (4ohm)
>500 Watts (2ohm) |
Minimum Load |
2 ohms |
Output Connectors |
Neutrik Speakon type (pole
1) |
Included Accessories |
Gig bag with shoulder
strap, Speakon to 1/4 inch adapter |
Control Panels
Clarus 2R
Rear Panel
Contra
EX:
Coverage and power expansion
in a compact extension cab.
- 4-ohm cabinet, with 10-inch downfiring woofer, frontfiring 5-inch midrange, defeatable 1-inch tweeter
- Ideal extension enclosure for Contra, Coda R, Corus (increases power output, volume, expands soundstage even further)
- Perfect match as main speaker for Clarus and Focus
- Comes with a fitted slip cover with cord storage pocket and shoulder strap.
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