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Apogee ONE - User Manual

Apogee ONE
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Users Guide
September 2011

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Summary

Introducing ONE

Quick Start

System Requirements

Minimum hardware and OS requirements for the device.

Getting Started

Initial steps for device setup and connection.

Connecting ONE

Connecting an Apple Macintosh computer

How to connect the device to a Mac via USB.

Connecting ONEs breakout cable

Instructions for attaching the breakout cable.

Connecting Headphones

How to connect headphones for audio output.

Connecting Powered Speakers

How to connect powered speakers for audio output.

Connecting a Home Stereo

How to connect the device to a home stereo system.

Connecting a Microphone

How to connect a microphone using the breakout cable.

Connecting an Instrument

How to connect instruments like guitar or bass.

Connecting a Line output (CD, Mixing console)

How to connect line-level audio sources.

Hardware and Software Controls

ONE Top Panel Encoder

Description of the main physical control knob.

Setting the Output Level

How to adjust headphone or speaker volume.

Muting the Output

How to mute the audio output.

Setting the Input Gain

How to adjust the recording input level.

Top Panel 48 V Indicator

Indicator for phantom power status.

Top Panel 3-Segment LED Meter

Meter displaying input or output signal levels.

OS X Audio MIDI Setup

Selecting ONE for Mac Sound Input;Output

How to select ONE as the audio device in OS X.

Controlling ONEs Input;Output Parameters

Adjusting input and output settings via software.

Setting ONEs Sample Rate

Configuring the audio sample rate for the device.

OS X System Preferences - Sound

Apogee Control Panel (Logic Pro 8, GarageBand)

Apogee Maestro

Maestro Control

Overview of the Maestro control interface.

Maestro Control - continued

Further details on Maestro control features.

Maestro Mixer - Overview

Maestro Mixer - Overview continued

Explanation of low latency mixing concepts.

Do I need the Maestro Mixer?

Guidance on when to use the Maestro Mixer.

Maestro Mixer - Controls

Working with the Maestro Mixer - Audio software settings

Software configuration for Maestro Mixer.

Working with the Maestro Mixer - Maestro settings

Recommended settings for the Maestro Mixer.

Maestro Menus

Preferences

Accessing and configuring software preferences.

Maestro Menus - continued

Further details on menu options.

Apogee Maestro 2 - Interface

Devices Sidebar

Overview of connected Apogee devices.

Device Icon & ID Button

Identifying hardware units in the software.

Input Tab Window

Settings for audio input parameters.

Output Tab Window

Settings for audio output parameters.

Device Settings Tab Window

Configuring device-specific settings.

Mixer Tab Window

Adjusting input/output signal mixing.

System Setup Window

Configuring system-wide settings like sample rate.

Menu Bar Menus

Navigating the application's menu bar.

Apogee Maestro 2 - Mixer Functionality

Low Latency Mixing

Reducing audio delay during recording.

Maestro Mixer Initial Settings

Initial setup steps for the Maestro Mixer.

Maestro Mixer Balance and Monitoring

Adjusting fader balances and monitoring levels.

Working With ONE

How do I set a recording level?

Guide to setting appropriate input gain levels.

How do I set my softwares I;O buffer?

Configuring buffer size for latency and performance.

I;O buffer continued

Tips for optimizing I/O buffer settings.

What sample rate should I record at?

Guidance on choosing the correct sample rate.

Can I record my session on the the startup hard drive?

Recommendations for recording drive usage.

How do I set the input control of my powered speakers?

Adjusting speaker sensitivity for proper levels.

What is phantom power?

Explanation of 48V phantom power for microphones.

Using ONEs internal mic

Tips for achieving good sound with the built-in mic.

Configuring Core Audio Applications

Logic Pro;Express (8.0.3 or later)

Setting up ONE with Logic Pro/Express.

Soundtrack Pro

Setting up ONE with Soundtrack Pro.

Final Cut Pro

Setting up ONE with Final Cut Pro.

GarageBand 08 (or previous)

Setting up ONE with older GarageBand versions.

MainStage

Setting up ONE with MainStage.

Live

Setting up ONE with Live.

MOTU Digital Performer

Setting up ONE with Digital Performer.

Steinberg Nuendo

Setting up ONE with Nuendo.

Troubleshooting

Registration and Warranty Information

Warnings

Important safety and operational warnings.

Copyright Notice

Legal information regarding software and documentation.

Service Information

Declarations of Conformity

Regulatory compliance statements for various regions.

Industry Canada Notice

Compliance statement for Canadian regulations.

Declaration of Conformity - CE

CE compliance statement.

Declaration of Conformity - Japan

Japan VCCI Class B compliance statement.

Declaration of Conformity - Australia;New Zealand

Australia/New Zealand compliance statement.

Summary

Introducing ONE

Quick Start

System Requirements

Minimum hardware and OS requirements for the device.

Getting Started

Initial steps for device setup and connection.

Connecting ONE

Connecting an Apple Macintosh computer

How to connect the device to a Mac via USB.

Connecting ONEs breakout cable

Instructions for attaching the breakout cable.

Connecting Headphones

How to connect headphones for audio output.

Connecting Powered Speakers

How to connect powered speakers for audio output.

Connecting a Home Stereo

How to connect the device to a home stereo system.

Connecting a Microphone

How to connect a microphone using the breakout cable.

Connecting an Instrument

How to connect instruments like guitar or bass.

Connecting a Line output (CD, Mixing console)

How to connect line-level audio sources.

Hardware and Software Controls

ONE Top Panel Encoder

Description of the main physical control knob.

Setting the Output Level

How to adjust headphone or speaker volume.

Muting the Output

How to mute the audio output.

Setting the Input Gain

How to adjust the recording input level.

Top Panel 48 V Indicator

Indicator for phantom power status.

Top Panel 3-Segment LED Meter

Meter displaying input or output signal levels.

OS X Audio MIDI Setup

Selecting ONE for Mac Sound Input;Output

How to select ONE as the audio device in OS X.

Controlling ONEs Input;Output Parameters

Adjusting input and output settings via software.

Setting ONEs Sample Rate

Configuring the audio sample rate for the device.

OS X System Preferences - Sound

Apogee Control Panel (Logic Pro 8, GarageBand)

Apogee Maestro

Maestro Control

Overview of the Maestro control interface.

Maestro Control - continued

Further details on Maestro control features.

Maestro Mixer - Overview

Maestro Mixer - Overview continued

Explanation of low latency mixing concepts.

Do I need the Maestro Mixer?

Guidance on when to use the Maestro Mixer.

Maestro Mixer - Controls

Working with the Maestro Mixer - Audio software settings

Software configuration for Maestro Mixer.

Working with the Maestro Mixer - Maestro settings

Recommended settings for the Maestro Mixer.

Maestro Menus

Preferences

Accessing and configuring software preferences.

Maestro Menus - continued

Further details on menu options.

Apogee Maestro 2 - Interface

Devices Sidebar

Overview of connected Apogee devices.

Device Icon & ID Button

Identifying hardware units in the software.

Input Tab Window

Settings for audio input parameters.

Output Tab Window

Settings for audio output parameters.

Device Settings Tab Window

Configuring device-specific settings.

Mixer Tab Window

Adjusting input/output signal mixing.

System Setup Window

Configuring system-wide settings like sample rate.

Menu Bar Menus

Navigating the application's menu bar.

Apogee Maestro 2 - Mixer Functionality

Low Latency Mixing

Reducing audio delay during recording.

Maestro Mixer Initial Settings

Initial setup steps for the Maestro Mixer.

Maestro Mixer Balance and Monitoring

Adjusting fader balances and monitoring levels.

Working With ONE

How do I set a recording level?

Guide to setting appropriate input gain levels.

How do I set my softwares I;O buffer?

Configuring buffer size for latency and performance.

I;O buffer continued

Tips for optimizing I/O buffer settings.

What sample rate should I record at?

Guidance on choosing the correct sample rate.

Can I record my session on the the startup hard drive?

Recommendations for recording drive usage.

How do I set the input control of my powered speakers?

Adjusting speaker sensitivity for proper levels.

What is phantom power?

Explanation of 48V phantom power for microphones.

Using ONEs internal mic

Tips for achieving good sound with the built-in mic.

Configuring Core Audio Applications

Logic Pro;Express (8.0.3 or later)

Setting up ONE with Logic Pro/Express.

Soundtrack Pro

Setting up ONE with Soundtrack Pro.

Final Cut Pro

Setting up ONE with Final Cut Pro.

GarageBand 08 (or previous)

Setting up ONE with older GarageBand versions.

MainStage

Setting up ONE with MainStage.

Live

Setting up ONE with Live.

MOTU Digital Performer

Setting up ONE with Digital Performer.

Steinberg Nuendo

Setting up ONE with Nuendo.

Troubleshooting

Registration and Warranty Information

Warnings

Important safety and operational warnings.

Copyright Notice

Legal information regarding software and documentation.

Service Information

Declarations of Conformity

Regulatory compliance statements for various regions.

Industry Canada Notice

Compliance statement for Canadian regulations.

Declaration of Conformity - CE

CE compliance statement.

Declaration of Conformity - Japan

Japan VCCI Class B compliance statement.

Declaration of Conformity - Australia;New Zealand

Australia/New Zealand compliance statement.

Apogee ONE Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeLaptop microphone
Bit rate24 bit
Sample rate96 kHz
Microphone direction typeOmnidirectional
Microphone inYes
Device interfaceUSB
Connectivity technologyWired
Product colorBlack
Compatible productsiPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Mac
Battery typeAA
Power sourceBattery
Number of batteries supported2
Cables includedLightning, USB
Number of products included1 pc(s)

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