Acoustic Image Clarus amplifier

Clarus 1: 400W with one channel and Clarus+: 800W with two channels…plus effects

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General description

• 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 (Clarus 1) or capable of being mounted in our Coda+ or Corus+ speaker cabinets (Clarus+)
• 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 (Clarus+)
• Mute switch and pre/post EQ for direct out
• Stereo capable with external power amp (Clarus+)
• Headphone output (Clarus+)
• 400 W switch mode power amplifier (Clarus 1) or 800W (Clarus+)
• Switchable dual voltage operation (115/230V)
• Dual speaker outputs via Speakon connectors
• Comes with padded case, Speakon to 1/4 inch adapator

Design Goals

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 1000 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.

Technical Specs

Control Panels
Clarus 1

Clarus+

Rear Panel

Clarus 1

Clarus+

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