Apogee ensemble User's Guide

Multi–Channel, 24bit/192kHz Audio Interfacefor the MacintoshUser’s Guide - OSX LIONV2.0 - January 2012

APOGEE ELECTRONICS8Ensemble – User’s GuideMaking Settings with Software Control PanelsAll Ensemble settings are made from Apogee’s Maestro software Se

APOGEE ELECTRONICSEnsemble – User’s Guide9Setting Sample RateTo set Ensemble’s sample rate, choose the desired rate in your Core Audio compatible soft

APOGEE ELECTRONICS10Ensemble – User’s Guide18 DAW Inputs18 Hardware Inputs FireWire OutputANALOG 5ANALOG 6ANALOG 7ANALOG 8S/PDIF (L,R)OPTICALADAT 1-8,

APOGEE ELECTRONICSEnsemble – User’s Guide1118 DAW OutputsFireWire Input18 Hardware OutputsANALOG 5ANALOG 1ANALOG 2ANALOG 3ANALOG 4ANALOG 6ANALOG 7ANAL

APOGEE ELECTRONICS12Ensemble – User’s GuideMaestro 2ToolbarThe toolbar is reserved for system controls that must remain easily accessible. Clear Meter

APOGEE ELECTRONICSEnsemble – User’s Guide13Maestro 2Input Tab WindowAnalog Level - Use this menu to select the analog input format and nominal referen

APOGEE ELECTRONICS14Ensemble – User’s GuideMaestro 2Output Tab WindowAnalog Level - Use this menu to select the nominal reference level for each analo

APOGEE ELECTRONICSEnsemble – User’s Guide15Maestro 2Device Settings Tab WindowPeripheral Prex - Use this drop-down menu to assign a letter prex (A-Z

APOGEE ELECTRONICS16Ensemble – User’s GuideMaestro 2RoutingThe input and output routing control is accomplished across a combination of routing grids.

APOGEE ELECTRONICSEnsemble – User’s Guide17Maestro 2Input RoutingThe Input Routing tab window determines how Ensemble hardware inputs are routed to au

APOGEE ELECTRONICS18Ensemble – User’s GuideMaestro 2Output RoutingThe Output Routing tab window determines how audio software outputs are routed to En

APOGEE ELECTRONICSEnsemble – User’s Guide19Maestro 2Standalone RoutingHardware Output Columns - The hardware analog and digital outputs of the Ensembl

APOGEE ELECTRONICS20Ensemble – User’s GuideMaestro 2Mixer Tab WindowThis mixer provides a low latency path from Ensemble’s inputs to its outputs, for

APOGEE ELECTRONICSEnsemble – User’s Guide21Maestro 2System Setup WindowClock Source - This drop down selects the clock source for the Ensemble. The fo

APOGEE ELECTRONICS22Ensemble – User’s GuideMaestro 2Menu Bar MenusAbout Apogee Maestro - Choose this menu item to display version information.Preferen

APOGEE ELECTRONICSEnsemble – User’s Guide23Maestro 2Maestro Low Latency mixingWhile recording, if you notice a delay between the moment you play or si

APOGEE ELECTRONICS24Ensemble – User’s GuideMaestro 2Working with the Maestro MixerDo I need the Maestro Mixer?The Maestro mixer serves to provide a lo

APOGEE ELECTRONICSEnsemble – User’s Guide25Maestro 2Software monitoringBecause the signal to be recorded is monitored through the Maestro mixer, the o

APOGEE ELECTRONICS26Ensemble – User’s GuideMaestro 2Step by Step instructions to record with the low latency mixerSet the software application’s mixer

APOGEE ELECTRONICSEnsemble – User’s Guide27Maestro 2Step by Step instructions to record with the low latency mixerIn the Mixer tab window, set the Sof

User’s GuideContentsOwner’s Record 2Introduction 3Getting Started Quickly 41. Installing software 42. Hardware connections 4Getting Started Quick

Navigating the Front Panel1. Power Switch – Press this button to apply power to Ensemble. When Ensemble’s AC input is connect-ed, the switch will li

1. MIC1–4 – These XLR connectors accept balanced mic or line inputs; input level is determined in software control.2. INSERT SEND – RETURN (channe

APOGEE ELECTRONICS30Ensemble – User’s GuideConnecting Your Studio2 Instruments 2 HeadphonesDVD/CDPowered MonitorsSynthesizerMicrophonesBasic studio co

APOGEE ELECTRONICSEnsemble – User’s Guide31Connecting Your Studio5.1 surround conguration:5.1 Surround Speaker Set–up

APOGEE ELECTRONICS32Ensemble – User’s GuideConguring Audio Software AppsApple Soundtrack ProTo select Ensemble as hardware I/O:1. Playback – open th

APOGEE ELECTRONICSEnsemble – User’s Guide33Conguring Audio Software Appsgure 28gure 29gure 30MOTU Digital PerformerTo select Ensemble as hardware

APOGEE ELECTRONICS34Ensemble – User’s GuideTroubleshootingThe power switch’s blue LED is lit, but no other LEDs are on; is the unit in operation?– Not

APOGEE ELECTRONICSEnsemble – User’s Guide35TroubleshootingI want to run Ensemble at 176.4 –192 kHz, but I only see 44.1–96 kHz in AMS.– Ensemble can o

APOGEE ELECTRONICS36Ensemble – User’s GuideWarnings & CopyrightsFCC warningThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for

APOGEE ELECTRONICSEnsemble – User’s Guide37Declaration of Conformity—FCCApogee EnsembleThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation i

APOGEE ELECTRONICS2Ensemble – User’s GuideThe serial number is located on the rear panel of the unit. We suggest you record the serial number in the s

APOGEE ELECTRONICS38Ensemble – User’s GuideBe sure to register your Ensemble, either by lling in the enclosed Registration Card or by completing the

User’s Guide - OSX LIONV2.0 - January 2012

APOGEE ELECTRONICSEnsemble – User’s Guide3IntroductionEnsemble is a digitally–controlled Firewire audio interface specically designed for Apple Macin

APOGEE ELECTRONICS4Ensemble – User’s GuideGetting Started QuicklyInstalling software Insert the included CD in your Mac’s optical drive slot, double

APOGEE ELECTRONICSEnsemble – User’s Guide5OS X conguration From your Mac’s Apple menu bar, open the System Preferences window, then click on the sou

APOGEE ELECTRONICS6Ensemble – User’s GuideGetting Started QuicklyDAW conguration Congure your Core Audio compatible software to communicate with En

APOGEE ELECTRONICSEnsemble – User’s Guide7Recording Connect a mic to the MIC 1 rear panel connnec-tion (gure 13). or an instrument to the HI–Z