Apogee ensemble User Manual

The following settings control the configuration and level of the rear panel analog
outputs and front panel headphone outputs.
1. Speaker Level
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Controls the speaker output level.
2. Analog Out Format
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Sets the format of the analog outputs.
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Sets the format of the analog outputs.
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Line: Monitor Out 1/2 are configured as line outputs. Functions such as
level control, Mute, Dim, and Sum to Mono are disabled.
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Line: Monitor Out 1/2 are configured as line outputs. Functions such as
level control, Mute, Dim, and Sum to Mono are disabled.
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Stereo: Monitor Out 1/2 are configured as speaker outputs (with all
monitor functions available). Outputs 3-10 are configured as line outputs.
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Stereo: Monitor Out 1/2 are configured as speaker outputs (with all
monitor functions available). Outputs 3-10 are configured as line outputs.
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2 Speaker Sets: Monitor Out 1/2 and outputs 3/4 are configured as two
pairs of stereo outputs. Switch between the stereo pairs with the
Speaker Select buttons. These outputs are adjusted simultaneously with
the Output Controller knob.
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2 Speaker Sets: Monitor Out 1/2 and outputs 3/4 are configured as two
pairs of stereo outputs. Switch between the stereo pairs with the
Speaker Select buttons. These outputs are adjusted simultaneously with
the Output Controller knob.
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3 Speaker Sets: Monitor Out 1/2 and outputs 3-6 are configured as
three pairs of stereo outputs. Switch between the stereo pairs with the
Speaker Select buttons. These outputs are adjusted simultaneously with
the Output Controller knob.
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3 Speaker Sets: Monitor Out 1/2 and outputs 3-6 are configured as
three pairs of stereo outputs. Switch between the stereo pairs with the
Speaker Select buttons. These outputs are adjusted simultaneously with
the Output Controller knob.
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5.1: Monitor Outputs 1/2 and Analog outputs 3-6 are configured as
speaker outputs, suitable for connection to a 5.1 speaker system. These
outputs are adjusted simultaneously with the Output Controller knob.
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5.1: Monitor Outputs 1/2 and Analog outputs 3-6 are configured as
speaker outputs, suitable for connection to a 5.1 speaker system. These
outputs are adjusted simultaneously with the Output Controller knob.
3. Headphone Level
-
Controls the output level of the corresponding headphone output.
4. Mute
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Select “M” to mute the speaker or headphone output.
5. Dim
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Select “D” to lower the speaker or headphone output level by 15dB. This function is a
convenient for briefly lowering the playback volume in the speakers or headphones in
order to hold a conversation without completely muting the output.
6. Sum to Mono
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Select “∑” to combine the left and right channels of the speaker or headphone outputs
to mono. This function is useful to check mono compatibility of a stereo signal.
Show Trims This button reveals output attenuation controls. Use these trims to compensate for variations in the
perceived output level of individual speakers or speaker sets connected to Ensemble’s analog outputs.
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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