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Apogee Quartet - User Manual

Apogee Quartet
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Apogee Quartet
User’s Guide
V1, September, 2012

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Apogee Quartet Specifications

General IconGeneral
Sample rate192 kHz
Audio quality24 bit
Frequency range44.1 - 96 Hz
Microphone maximum input20
Headphone outputs1
Product colorBlack, Silver
Minimum RAM2 MB
Minimum processor1.5
Compatible operating systemsiOS, Mac
LED indicatorsYes

Summary

QuickStart Guide

Quartet Panel Tour

Display and Touchpad Tour

Connecting to Your Mac

System Requirements

Lists the essential hardware and operating system specifications for Mac.

Install Quartet Software

Provides a step-by-step guide for installing the Quartet software.

Adjusting Volume Levels

Configuring Input Settings

Analog Input Configuration

Details setting analog input level, type, and phantom power via Maestro software.

Operation Basics

Adjusting Input and Output Levels

Input Level Adjustment

Details how to set input gain using touchpads and the controller knob.

Speaker Output Level Adjustment

Explains controlling speaker volume via touchpads and the controller knob.

Headphone Output Level Adjustment

Explains controlling headphone volume via touchpads and the controller knob.

Multiple Speaker Set Configuration

Custom Output Routing

Manual Output Routing

Explains how to manually assign software outputs to hardware outputs for custom setups.

Assignable Touchpad Functions

Mute Outputs Assignment

Assigns touchpads to mute speaker, headphone, or all outputs.

Dim Outputs Assignment

Assigns touchpads to lower output volume by 15 dB for brief muting.

Sum to Mono Assignment

Assigns touchpads to combine stereo channels to mono for phase checking.

Engage Speaker Set Assignment

Assigns touchpads to switch between multiple speaker sets.

Clear Meters Assignment

Assigns touchpads to clear peak and over indicators on meters.

OS X Configuration

System Preferences and Audio MIDI Setup

Explains OS X System Preferences and Audio MIDI Setup for Quartet.

Maestro 2 Software

Input Tab Window Details

Explains all settings and controls within the Maestro Input tab.

Output Tab Window Details

Explains all settings and controls within the Maestro Output tab.

Device Settings Tab Window

Details peripheral prefix, touchpad, and encoder push assignments.

Output Routing Tab Window

Explains how to configure signal routing for analog outputs.

Mixer Tab Window Features

Describes controls for input/output levels, panning, solo, mute, and returns.

Low Latency Mixing Concepts

Working with the Maestro Mixer

Maestro Output Routing Tab

Maestro Mixer Settings

Software Setup Guides

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Resolving Audio Quality Problems

Provides solutions for distortion, choppy, or buzzy audio issues.

Troubleshooting Device Recognition

Guides on how to fix issues where the Quartet is not recognized by Mac or software.

Further Troubleshooting Resources

Product Specifications

Warranty and Notifications

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