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Apogee ensemble User Manual

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Apogee Ensemble
Thunderbolt Audio Interface
User’s Guide
Fall 2014

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Apogee ensemble Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeAudio Interface
Simultaneous Channels36
Phantom PowerYes
Word ClockYes
Bit Depth24-bit
Digital InputsADAT, S/PDIF
Digital OutputsADAT, S/PDIF
ConnectivityFireWire
Inputs8 analog
Outputs8 analog

Summary

Rear Panel Overview

Getting Started

Powering Precautions & Thunderbolt Notes

Safety precautions for powering on/off and important notes regarding Thunderbolt connectivity.

Ensemble Software

System Requirements and Installation

Details system requirements and provides steps for downloading and installing the software.

Update Ensemble Firmware

Connection Examples Diagram

Front Panel Controls

Adjusting Input Gain & Settings

Instructions for adjusting input gain and accessing other input settings via the front panel.

Adjusting Output Volume & Assignable Buttons

Guides on controlling output volume and configuring the front panel's assignable buttons.

Getting Started with Audio Software

Select Ensemble in your DAW

Logic Pro X and ProTools 11 Setup

Configuration steps for selecting Ensemble in Logic Pro X and ProTools 11.

Ableton Live Setup

Configuration steps for selecting Ensemble in Ableton Live.

Monitoring the Input Signal

Hardware Direct Monitor

Guitar I/O

Input, Output, and Re-Amping Features

Details on guitar input/output capabilities and the re-amping process.

Stage 1: Record Performance & Monitoring

Steps for recording a guitar performance and monitoring it during recording.

Stage 2: Playback & Record Amp

Steps for playing back recorded guitar tracks and recording the amp sound.

Inserting Effects Pedals

Guide on using external effects pedals with the Guitar I/O.

Built In Mic

Analog Audio Outputs

Guitar Outputs

Digital I/O

Monitor Control Center

Talkback Functionality

Using the talkback feature, including built-in and external mic setup.

Fixed Line-Out & Multiple Speaker Sets

Setting monitor outputs as fixed line-out and setting up multiple speaker sets.

Multiple Mixes via Maestro Mixer

Clocking with External Equipment

Maestro Software Overview

Maestro: Input Tab Window

Maestro: Output Tab Window

Maestro: Device Settings Tab Window

Maestro: Input Routing Tab Window

Maestro: Output Routing Tab Window

Maestro: Mixer Tab Window

Maestro: Mixer Tab Window (Continued)

Maestro: System Setup Tab Window

Understanding Latency

Software I/O Buffer Settings

Soft Limit

Specifications

Inputs, Preamps, and Outputs Summary

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