Apogee ensemble User Manual

Main Features
Analog Audio Inputs
Ensemble’s 12 analog audio inputs provide a multitude of connectors and options coupled with Apogee’s
dynamically optimized preamps and premium circuit design that provide for all the interconnections you need
with your external gear.
Guitar Inputs
See the Guitar I/O section on page 22.
Channels 1 - 4 Features
Combi Jacks
Rear Panel inputs 1-4 feature a combination (combi) input connector that is
able to receive an XLR or 1/4” plug through the same jack. Set the input
source via Ensemble’s front panel controls (page 14), or from the Maestro
software (page 40) according to the input connector being used.
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When using the 1/4” input, the source must be set to “Inst”.
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When using the XLR input, the source may be “Mic”, “+4dBu”, or “-10dBV”.
When Input Source is set to:
Mic
- The XLR input is sent to the microphone preamp circuit.
Inst
- The 1/4” input is sent through a Hi-Z to Low-Z conversion circuit, then the microphone preamp circuit.
+4dBu
- The XLR input bypasses the microphone preamp circuit and sent to the A/D converter.
-10dBV
- The XLR input is converted to +4dBu, bypasses the microphone preamp, and sent to the A/D converter.
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Apogee ensemble Specifications

General

Type	Audio Interface
Simultaneous Channels	36
Phantom Power	Yes
Word Clock	Yes
Bit Depth	24-bit
Digital Inputs	ADAT, S/PDIF
Digital Outputs	ADAT, S/PDIF
Connectivity	FireWire
Inputs	8 analog
Outputs	8 analog