Overview
Introduction
The new Apogee Ensemble is the first Thunderbolt™ 2 audio interface to offer superior sound quality,
the lowest latency performance and the most comprehensive studio functionality all in one box.
Ensemble includes 8 Advanced Stepped Gain mic preamps, monitor controller functionality including
talkback, front panel Guitar I/O, two headphone outputs and digital connectivity for a total of 30 x 34 I/
O. Blending acclaimed innovations, groundbreaking new features and an effortless user interface,
Ensemble empowers you to capture inspiration when creative lightning strikes.
Launched in 2007, the first Ensemble re-defined the possibilities of the personal studio interface,
setting new standards of quality, simplicity and value. Winning that year’s TEC Award for Digital Audio
Technology, Ensemble went on to become the preferred interface for thousands of hit-making
producers, engineers and artists. Now, with 30 years of digital audio expertise and the latest
technological innovations, Apogee has re-built Ensemble to introduce the next generation of music
creation technology.
Features
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Thunderbolt™ 2 Mac audio interface
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Analog-to-digital conversion (ADC) for recording up to 24-bit/192kHz
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Proprietary Thunderbolt audio driver and ESS Sabre32 DAC offer full 32-bit playback
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Groundbreaking low latency performance
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Core Audio-optimized hardware DMA Engine frees your Mac CPU
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2 high-resolution OLED displays show levels and settings
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Input select buttons and controller knob for convenient selection of parameters and settings
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4 assignable buttons to control:
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Talkback mic (built-in or external)
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Output settings such as speaker set selection, mute, dim, sum to mono
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Complete input/output control with Apogee’s Maestro software
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Works with Pro Tools, Logic, Ableton and any Core Audio compliant app on Mac
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Designed in California – Assembled in the U.S.A.
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