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Multi–Channel, 24bit/192kHz Audio Interfacefor the MacintoshUser’s GuideV1.6 - April 2008

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

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 GuideGeneral OperationInput Routing Diagram

APOGEE ELECTRONICSEnsemble – User’s Guide11General OperationOutput Routing Diagram

APOGEE ELECTRONICS12Ensemble – User’s GuideMaestro Control: Settings - SettingsAll Ensemble settings are made from Apogee’s Maestro Settings panel or

APOGEE ELECTRONICSEnsemble – User’s Guide13 Maestro Control: Settings - Settings (diagram)

APOGEE ELECTRONICS14Ensemble – User’s GuideMaestro Control: Levels - OutputLevel Control – Three knobs provide level control for the Main, HP1 and HP2

APOGEE ELECTRONICSEnsemble – User’s Guide15Maestro Control: Levels - Output (diagram) Maestro Control: Levels - Input (diagram)

APOGEE ELECTRONICS16Ensemble – User’s GuideMaestro PreferencesThe following Maestro preferences determine the behavior of connected hardware. Please c

APOGEE ELECTRONICSEnsemble – User’s Guide17Maestro PreferencesAnalog (Main) output selectedencoder set to -60 dBHP2 output selectedencoder set to 0 dB

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 ELECTRONICS20Ensemble – User’s GuideConnecting Your Studio2 Instruments 2 HeadphonesDVD/CDPowered MonitorsSynthesizerMicrophonesBasic studio co

APOGEE ELECTRONICSEnsemble – User’s Guide21Connecting Your Studio5.1 surround conguration:5.1 Surround Speaker Set–up

APOGEE ELECTRONICS22Ensemble – User’s GuideConguring Audio Software AppsApple Soundtrack ProTo select Ensemble as hardware I/O:1. Playback – open th

APOGEE ELECTRONICSEnsemble – User’s Guide23Conguring Audio Software Appsgure 28gure 29gure 30MOTU Digital PerformerTo select Ensemble as hardware

APOGEE ELECTRONICS24Ensemble – 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 Guide25TroubleshootingI want to run Ensemble at 176.4 –192 kHz, but I only see 44.1–96 kHz in AMS.– Ensemble can o

APOGEE ELECTRONICS26Ensemble – User’s GuideWarnings & CopyrightsFCC warningThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for

APOGEE ELECTRONICSEnsemble – User’s Guide27Declaration of Conformity—FCCApogee EnsembleThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation i

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

APOGEE ELECTRONICS28Ensemble – User’s GuideBe sure to register your Ensemble, either by lling in the enclosed Registration Card or by completing the

User’s GuideV1.6 - April 2008

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

APOGEE ELECTRONICS4Ensemble – User’s GuideGetting Started Quickly1. Installing software Insert the included CD in your Mac’s optical drive slot, doub

APOGEE ELECTRONICSEnsemble – User’s Guide53. OS X conguration From your Mac’s Apple menu bar, open the System Preferences window, then click on the

APOGEE ELECTRONICS6Ensemble – User’s GuideGetting Started Quickly5. DAW conguration Congure your Core Audio compatible software to communicate wit

APOGEE ELECTRONICSEnsemble – User’s Guide76. Recording Connect a mic to the MIC 1 rear panel connnec-tion (gure 13). or an instrument to the H