Apogee ensemble User Manual
Multi–channel, 24bit/192khz audio interface for the macintosh
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- Page 1 Multi–Channel, 24bit/192kHz Audio Interface for the Macintosh User’s Guide V1.5 - February 2008...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Getting Started Quickly 5. DAW configuration Getting Started Quickly 6. Recording General Operation Making Settings with Software Control Panels Making Settings with Ensemble’s Front Panel Encoder Knobs Setting Sample Rate Using 176.4–192 kHz Sampling Rates Setting Clock Source Digital I/O Stand-Alone Mode... -
Page 4: Owner's Record
The serial number is located on the rear panel of the unit. We suggest you record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to it whenever you call an authorized Apogee Electronics repair facility or the manufacturer. Please be sure to return your completed warranty card immediately! Ensemble Serial No._________________________________________________... -
Page 5: Introduction
Ensemble’s sample rate conversion may be applied to a digital input (to convert an input stream to Ensemble’s sample rate) or to a digital output (to provide an output stream at a user selected sample rate different than Ensemble’s rate). -
Page 6: Getting Started Quickly
Mac (figure 2). Connect Ensemble’s AC input to an AC outlet of 90 to 250 volts; Ensemble’s power switch will illuminate to indicate the presence of AC. Press the power switch to turn the unit on (figure 3). -
Page 7: Getting Started Quickly
System Preferences window, then click on the sound icon (figure 5). In the Sound Preferences window click on the Output tab and select Ensemble (figure 6). 4. iTunes playback Open iTunes, select an audio file and initiate playback (figure 7). -
Page 8: Getting Started Quickly
Choose Preferences > Audio and click on the Devices tab. In the Devices window, click on the Core Audio tab (figure 9). Check the Enabled box, select Ensemble in the Device field, and verify that the 24 Bit Record- ing box is checked. Click on Apply Changes when compete (figure 10). -
Page 9: Getting Started Quickly
Ensemble – User’s Guide Getting Started Quickly 6. Recording Connect a mic to the MIC 1 rear panel connnec- tion (figure 13). or an instrument to the HI–Z 1 front panel con- nection (figure 14). In Logic, set a track’s input to Analog 1 and its output to Analog 1/2 and record-enable the track (figure 15). -
Page 10: General Operation
Additionally, Mic Pre gain and Ouput level may be controlled from Ensemble’s front panel encoders, as described on the lower half of this page. Apogee Maestro provides the most complete control of Ensemble, including control of all Ensemble parameters, store/recall of configurations, expanded routing and 2 low–latency mixers. -
Page 11: Setting Sample Rate
Thus, the sample rate of the external source must be manually set to match the software sample rate. For example, if you want to open a session at 88.2 kHz but lock Ensemble to word clock from an Apogee Big Ben, you must manually set the Big Ben to 88.2 kHz. -
Page 12: General Operation
Ensemble – User’s Guide APOGEE ELECTRONICS General Operation Input Routing Diagram 18 Hardware Inputs 18 DAW Inputs Analog 1 Analog 2 Analog 3 Analog 4 Analog 5 Analog 6 Analog 7 Analog 8 S/PDIF (coax) L S/PDIF (coax) R ADAT 1... -
Page 13: General Operation
Ensemble – User’s Guide APOGEE ELECTRONICS General Operation Output Routing Diagram 18 DAW Outputs 18 Hardware Outputs Analog 1 Analog 2 Analog 3 Analog 4 Analog 5 Analog 6 Analog 7 Analog 8 S/PDIF (coax) L S/PDIF (coax) R ADAT 1... -
Page 14: Maestro Control: Settings - Settings
Identify Unit – When checked, all LEDs on the “active” Ensemble’s front panel light, thereby allowing easy identification of the hardware receiving software control panel settings. Clock Source Select – This drop down list is used to set Ensemble’s clock source to Internal or to the S/PDIF Coax, Optical, or Word Clock rear panel inputs. -
Page 15: Maestro Control: Settings - Settings (Diagram)
Ensemble – User’s Guide APOGEE ELECTRONICS Maestro Control: Settings - Settings (diagram) -
Page 16: Maestro Control: Levels - Output
Ensemble – User’s Guide Maestro Control: Levels - Output Level Control – Three knobs provide level control for the Main, HP1 and HP2 outputs. Output attenuation from 0 to –127 dB is displayed in a corresponding readout. Meter Display – Signal present on any channel selected in the MAIN Format Select or HP 1–2 Source Select drop down lists is displayed on the corresponding meter. -
Page 17: Maestro Control: Levels - Input (Diagram)
Ensemble – User’s Guide APOGEE ELECTRONICS Maestro Control: Levels - Output (diagram) Maestro Control: Levels - Input (diagram) -
Page 18: Navigating The Front Panel
STATUS LED – This multi–color LED provides a quick visual indication of the status of various param- eters. • A solid blue LED indicates that Ensemble is locked to the clock source chosen in software control and that the Firewire connection is valid. -
Page 19: Connections On The Rear Panel
Firewire connection). In Stand-Alone mode, all routing, mixing and control settings made when the unit was last connected to a Mac are saved in Ensemble flash memory, thus allowing the use of the unit when not connected to a computer. Thus, it’s possible to use Ensemble as a Stand-Alone mixer or AD-DA converter. -
Page 20: Connecting Your Studio
Ensemble – User’s Guide APOGEE ELECTRONICS Connecting Your Studio Basic studio configuration: 2 Instruments 2 Headphones DVD/CD Powered Monitors Synthesizer Microphones... -
Page 21: Connecting Your Studio
Ensemble – User’s Guide APOGEE ELECTRONICS Connecting Your Studio 5.1 surround configuration: 5.1 Surround Speaker Set–up... -
Page 22: Configuring Audio Software Apps
Configuring Audio Software Apps Configuring Ensemble for use with audio software apps When configuring Ensemble for use with Core Audio applications it’s necessary to: 1) select Ensemble in the hardware drivers menu; 2) open a software control panel to control Ensemble’s settings. -
Page 23: Configuring Audio Software Apps
1.In Nuendo, open Devices > Device Setup and select VST Audiobay in the Devices column. (figure 30) 2. Set Master ASIO Driver to Ensemble. (figure 31) 3. When queried “Do you want to select another MASTER ASIO driver?”, click “Switch”. -
Page 24: Troubleshooting
– When Format Select is set to None (in Maestro), the front panel OUTPUT encoder does not attenuate output level. Set Format Select to Stereo. The meters aren’t working at all. – Verify the METER setting in the Apogee Control Panel in Logic, it might be set to OFF. APOGEE ELECTRONICS... -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
I want to run Ensemble at 176.4 –192 kHz, but I only see 44.1–96 kHz in AMS. – Ensemble can operate at sample rates of 44.1 to 96 kHz or 176.4 to 192 kHz, as determined by the Sample Rate Range setting in the Apogee Maestro Settings panel. To change the sample rate range, open the Maestro>Window>Settings panel and set Sample Rate Range to the desired... -
Page 26: Warnings & Copyrights
Copyright Notice The Apogee Ensemble is a computer–based device, and as such contains and uses software in ROMs. This software, and all related documentation, including this User’s Guide contain proprietary information which is protected by copy- right laws. -
Page 27: Declarations Of Conformity
B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matérial brouilleur du Canada. Declaration of Conformity – CE Apogee Electronics Corporation hereby declares that the product, the Ensemble, to which this declaration relates, is in material conformity with the following standards or other normative documents: •... -
Page 28: Service Information
Apogee. In the event your Ensemble needs to be upgraded or repaired, it is necessary to contact Apogee prior to shipping, and a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number will be assigned. This number will serve as a reference for you and helps facilitate and expedite the return process. - Page 32 User’s Guide V1.5 - February 2008...
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