Apogee ensemble User Manual

Inputs, preamps, and outputs
Inputs, preamps, and outputs
Analog Inputs
4 Combi mic/line/instrument inputs
- 2 1/4” balanced analog inserts
4 XLR mic/line inputs
2 1/4” hi-z guitar/instrument inputs with Class-A JFET input stage
Digital Inputs
Optical IN: Supports ADAT, SMUX & S/PDIF
- ADAT: 16 channels 44.1-48 kHz on 2 Toslink connectors
- SMUX: 8 channels 88.2-96 kHz on 2 Toslink connectors
- S/PDIF: 4 channels, up to 96 kHz on 2 Toslink connectors
Coax IN: 2 channels of S/PDIF, up to 192 kHz on 1 RCA connector
Word clock input on BNC connector
Built-in Microphone
Mono omnidirectional condenser capsule
Mic Preamps
8 Mic Preamps
Gain: Up to 75 dB and advanced stepped gain circuit design
Selectable 48v phantom power, hi-pass filter, Soft Limit¨ and polarity invert
EIN: 129 dB (unweighted) @ 60dB, 150 ohm input
Max Input Level: +20dBu
Input Impedance: 3k Ohm
Hi-Z
Max Input Level: 14dBu
Input Impedance: >2M Ohm
Insert I/O
(Balanced) max level: 20dBu
Guitar (re-amp out)
(Impedance balanced) max level: 14dBu
Analog Outputs
2 1/4” balanced monitor outputs
8 balanced outputs on 1 DSUB 25-pin connector
2 independent 1/4” stereo headphone outputs
2 1/4” dual-mode guitar/instrument outputs
Digital Outputs
Optical OUT: Supports ADAT, SMUX & S/PDIF
- ADAT: 16 channels 44.1-48 kHz on 2 Toslink connectors
- SMUX: 8 channels 88.2-96 kHz on 2 Toslink connectors
- S/PDIF: 4 channels, up to 96 kHz on 2 Toslink connectors
Coax OUT: 2 channels of S/PDIF, up to 192 kHz on 1 RCA connector
Word clock Output on BNC connector
Connections
2 Thunderbolt 2 ports
Max Audio Resolution
24-bit/192 kHz
A/D Conversion
Max Input Level: (+4dBu ref/Mic): +20dBu
Max Input Level: (-10dBV ref): +6dBv
Input Impedance: 5kOhm
Frequency Response @ 44.1kHz sample rate 10 - 20kHz: +/- 0.2dB
Relative THD + N: -110dB
Dynamic Range: 119dB (A-weighted)
D/A Conversion
Max Output Level: (+4dBu ref): +20dBu
Max Output Level: (-10dBV ref): +6dBv
Line Output Impedance: 90 Ohm
Frequency Response @44.1kHz sample rate 10-20kHz: +/- 0.05dB
Rel THD + N: -114dB
Dyn Range: 123dB (A-weighted)
Headphone max output level: 19dBu
Rel THD + N into 600 Ohm: -109dB
Dyn Range: 120dB (A-weighted)
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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