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 Acoustic Image
CLARUS 2R Series III
The Acoustic Image Clarus integrated amplifier was designed to accurately reproduce the sound of all acoustic and electric instruments using a compact and highly portable electronic system. This powerful and amazingly light amplifier can delivers up to 500 watts of clean, full spectrum output into speaker loads as low as 2 ohms. This amp has a distinct warm sound unlike other solid state amps, more like a tube amp. The Clarus is not "voiced" like many electronic instrument amps. Its frequency response is flat. What you will hear is the sound of your instrument provided you use a high quality speaker system. The tonal shaping characteristic of the three band EQ preamp is able to help you overcome room acoustics or to subtly shape the sound of the instrument being amplified. The Clarus was not designed to play at tonal extremes or with a distorted output.
 New Series III Models:
Power: The Contra, Coda, and Clarus models will increase from 200w to 400w at 4 ohms. The Focus models will increase from 600w to 800w at 4 ohms.
Features: There are some changes to heads and combos, they all now have: three-band EQ, mute switch, dual-purpose quarter-inch/XLR inputs, and pre and post EQ on the direct out. The two channel amps have separate notch/high pass filters, reverb plus other effects (chorus, flange, delay), and stereo capability (with satellite amp).
In all ways the Clarus is a high fidelity amplifier. Its wide frequency response, low distortion and low noise make it ideal for accurate sonic reinforcement of all instruments. All this performance combined with its small size and portability make it virtually disappear on stage, thereby highlighting the musician and his/her performance rather than an equipment stack.
Despite its reasonable cost, the Clarus doesn’t skimp on features. A sophisticated preamp section provides three-band equalization, a selectable notch or high pass filter, effects looping and a pre- or post-eq balanced direct out. A cutting edge power amp section drives loads as low as 2 ohms. Together, these features represent an unparalled combination of finesse, brawn and natural sound in an absurdly light book-sized package.
The Clarus is an amplifier for the working musician looking for exceptionally clean, natural sound, with wide frequency response and low noise. Carried in one hand, or in the supplied gig bag, it provides the ultimate in sound reproduction and portability.
Other features of the Clarus include a parallel effects loop with a return level control, a selectable notch or high pass filter for feedback or “boominess” elimination and a balanced direct out with ground lift 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 traveling musician.
The Clarus 2R adds a second channel and reverb/effects to the feature set of the Clarus 1. Here's a list of the features of this amplifier:
- Extended Frequency Range, High Fidelity Sound
- Compact Enclosure (10x9x2.5 inches)
- Light Weight (now less than 5 pounds)
- Integrated Preamp and Power Amp
- 500-Watt "Digital" Power Amplifier (500w @2 ohms, 400w @4 ohms, 250w @8 ohms) higher power!
- Input Level Control
- Master Level Control
- Mute Switch
- Three Band EQ:
- Bass Control: Shelving type, ±15 dB @ 60 Hz
- Mid Control: ±15 dB @ 650 kHz
- Treble Control: Shelving type, ±15 dB @ 10 kHz
- Switchable Notch/High Pass Filter
- Notch Filter: -12 dB sweepable from 30 to 700 Hz
Notch Control lets you reduce the volume of a single frequency to help fight a feedback or resonance problem
- High Pass Filter: -12 dB/octave sweepable from 30 to 700 Hz
The High Pass filter lets you reduce the response below a frequency of your choice, to fight the mud on boomy stages and in similar situations
- Combination Jacks allow the use of a 1/4" or XLR input; input impedances are 1 megohm or 600 ohms based on jack chosen, separately buffered
- Optional 48 volt phantom power to XLR input jack
- Effects Loop via 1/4" phone jacks with Return Level Control
- Balanced XLR Line Output with Ground Lift Switch
- PRE- or POST-effects switch XLR output
- AC Power On/Off switch with LED Indicator
- Switchable Dual Voltage Operation (115/230V) (comes with USA Cable; to use in other countries, you can source an IEC-C13 AC Cable, also commonly used for computer power supplies.)
- Two Neutrik Speakon Connector Output Jacks
- Detachable AC Input Connector
- Durable Powder-coated Aluminum Enclosure
- Padded Carrying Case with Shoulder Strap, zippered cable pocket, and 6 Foot Speakon-1/4" Speaker Cable included with purchase
- FIVE YEAR Warranty
- Two identical channels for any mix of instruments and microphones using 1/4" or XLR inputs
- Six Digital Effects including three reverbs, one delay, one chorus, and one flanger using technology licensed from Alesis; Acoustic Image cherry-picked the best of the bunch and included them in the Series III models
- Separate Digital Effects in/out buttons for each channel
- Separate Effects Loops via 1/4" phone jacks with Return Level Control for each channel
- Stereo Option: Channel 2 button out allows you remove the second channel from this amp, to route it to second amplifier, for stereo use.
Other features of the Clarus 2R include a parallel effects loop, with level control, for each of the two channels. A switchable notch filter is present in the instrument channel to filter out feedback induced resonances. A balanced direct out is provided to allow connection to a mixing board for PA augmentation or recording. A switch for dual voltage operation (115/230V, 50/60 Hz) and a detachable power cord make the unit convenient for the traveling musician.
The Clarus 2R is an amplifier for the working musician looking for exceptionally clean, natural sound, with wide frequency response and low noise. Carried in one hand, or the supplied gig bag, either amp provides the ultimate in sound reproduction and portability. Please note that the photo shows the Focus 2R; the Focus and Clarus heads look the same, only the label differs.
Not sure? New owners have a fourteen day trial period during which they may return the amp, in like new condition, for a full refund less actual shipping cost.
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