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Apogee Ensemble Thunderbolt | User’s Guide
iOS App Toolbar
Preferences - Opens the Preferences Menu�
Prevent Screen Lock - When engaged, the iOS device’s screen will not
automatically turn o while the Control app is open.
Devices - Opens the Connect to Device Menu�
Clear meters - Clears any Peak Hold or Over Hold indicators on the level meters�
Talkback - Tap and hold to engage Momentary Talkback; release to disengage Momentary Talkback;
Double-tap to toggle Talkback on; tap again to toggle Talkback o.
Mute all outputs - Engages Mute on all speaker and headphones outputs� These mutes must be manually disengaged�
Analog Input Settings
Provides options and controls related to the analog inputs of your Apogee Thunderbolt Interface�
1. Input Source
- Mic - XLR input is sent through the microphone preamp
- Instrument - ¼” input is sent through a Hi-Z to Low-Z circuit then to the
microphone preamp
- +4dBu/-10dBV - Live level signal from XLR input bypasses preamp circuit
2. Gain - Drag your nger up or down on the gain circle to adjust the Input
Gain�
3. Input Settings:
Phantom Power: Toggles 48V phantom power on/o.
Group: Simultaneously adjust the input gain controls of adjacent odd-even channels. Any level osets that exist
before inputs are grouped will be preserved after a group is chosen�
Soft Limit: Select “On” to engage� This option begins to attenuate transient peaks at a threshold of -4dBfs�
Polarity Invert: Use this button to invert the polarity of the input signal�
High-Pass Filter: Use this buton to engage an 80Hz, 12dV/octave high-pass lter on the input.
Insert: For Inputs 1 & 2 Only - Directs signal from the Insert Return jack to the A/D converter (Insert Send is always
active and can be utilized as a preamp line-out)�
4. Input Icon - The icon provides visual indication of the type of Input Source selected�
5. Input Level Meter - Shows the input signal strength after A/D conversion�