Apogee Symphony 64 ThunderBridge User Manual

Symphony 64 |ThunderBridge QuickStart GuideV1, March, 2013

System RequirementsMac Computer•Computer: Thunderbolt-enabled Mac computer, including MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and iMac•Memory: 2 GB RAM mi

Compatible Apogee InterfacesApogee Symphony I/O•Firmware: Release 4.4 or greater•Connection: PC-32X-Symphony equipped Rosetta Series/X Series converte

Connecting to your MacInstall Symphony Software1. Download the latest Symphony installer package here:http:/ /w ww. apo geed igit al.com/ down load s1

2. If you’re using Symphony I/O, you’ll first want to make sure you’re using the most up to date firmware. If you’re using an X-Symphony Equipped X Seri

3. Connect the included DC power supply to Symphony 64 | Thunderbridge’s DC input and to an AC outlet using the included cable (or using a standard IE

5. Connect one of Symphony 64 | ThunderBridge’s Thunderbolt ports to your Mac with a Thunderbolt cable - it doesn’t matter which connector is used. S

Choosing Symphony 64 | ThunderBridge for Mac Sound I/OOnce the Mac has been restarted after installation, a dialog box will prompt you to choose Symph

Connecting Multiple Apogee InterfacesSymphony I/OIf connecting a second Symphony I/O, connect the Primary port of the second unit to Symphony 64 | Thu

Connecting Multiple Apogee Interfaces (continued)Symphony 64 | ThunderBridge Port Selection1. Open Audio MIDI Setup application, located in the Applic

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Connecting Multiple Thunderbolt DevicesThunderbolt supports the connection of up to 6 Thunderbolt devices to each Mac Thunderbolt port. See the connec

Connecting one-port Thunderbolt devicesOne-port Thunderbolt devices (such as bus powered devices, adaptors and other devices with a single Thunderbolt

Software SetupUsing the Symphony System with Apple Logic1. Go to the Logic Pro menu and choose:Preferences > Audio.2. In the Core Audio pane of the

3. Set the I/O Buffer Size to 64. 4. Click Apply Changes at the bottom of the Preferences window.23

Using the Symphony System with Avid Pro Tools1. Choose Setup > Playback Engine.2. In the Current Engine drop down menu, select Symphony 64 | Thunde

3. Set the Buffer Size to 64, then click OK.25

TroubleshootingThe firmware update for Symphony I/O failed:Symphony I/O’s included USB cable must be connected to a USB 2.0 port in order to update the

Additional SupportFor more information:• Complete Apogee ThunderBridge User's Guide• Apogee KnowledgeBase and FAQs• Apogee Product Registration•

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Contents...Overview! 5Introduction! 5Package Con

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OverviewIntroductionThank you for purchasing Apogee’s Symphony 64 | ThunderBridge. This QuickStart guide describes how to setup Symphony 64 | ThunderB

Package ContentsThe following items are included in the ThunderBridge box: •Symphony 64 | ThunderBridge•DC Power Supply + IEC Cable•Printed QuickStart

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Symphony 64 | ThunderBridge TourStatus LEDFront PanelStatus LEDs - These LEDs indicate the status of the corresponding rear panel PC-32 ports, as desc

DC Power Word Clock OutSymphony PCIPort 1: CH 1-32Thunderbolt PortsSymphony PCIPort 1: CH 1-32Rear PanelDC Power - Connection for the included DC po