But theres a difference between doing the work and. Operation apogee quartet user s guide version 1, september 2012 21. Apogee ensemble thunderbolt audio interface with 8 mic preamps, frontpanel guitar inputs with inserts, builtin talkback, monitor control and much more, the ensemble is the heart of your mac studio. Several apogee products have popup level indicator graphics that will appear on the desktop of your mac when the input and output levels are adjusted from the device or from the macs keyboard volume buttons. Anyone who owns an apogee ensemble or element thunderbolt audio interface. Apogee electronics ensemble 30 x 34 thunderbolt audio. Overview introduction the new apogee ensemble is the. Apogee thunderbolt audiomidi interfaces for sale ebay. Apogee ensemble thunderbolt audio interface apogee electronics. Analog free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Blending the best of apogees acclaimed innovations with groundbreaking new features and the power of thunderbolt technology, the completely redesigned ensemble sets a new standard for personal studio interfaces. Multichannel, 24bit192khz audio interface for the macintosh.
Contact apogee tech support chat and email response. Ensemble, ensemble thunderbolt, ensemble thunderbolt. To be honest its a bit like working in a chocolate factory, the novelty soon wears off and in fact it can have the opposite effect and leave one cynical and unmoved by most new offerings. Apogees element 88 is a thunderbolt audio io box made for creating music on your mac. I also use apogee control hardware connected to 1port.
Roger robindore from apogee presents the ensemble thunderbolt audio interface here at sweetwater sound. Apogee electronics element 46 12x14 thunderbolt audio. The ensemble uses apogees wellknown maestro software for graphical user interface, networking, and control. Warning to apogee ensemble and duet firewire users planning. Apogee ensemble is one of the the first thunderbolt 2 audio interfaces to offer superior sound quality, the lowest latency performance and the most comprehensive studio functionality all in one box. V how to use this manual this manual is written for the owner and user of siemens building technologies actuating terminal equipment controllerelectronic output, referred to as atec for the remainder of this manual.
The ensemble thunderbolt isnt just an update apogee have completely redesigned it, and the results are impressive. From mic preamps to mac core audio connectivity to headphone outputs, ensemble includes all thats necessary for a highquality macbased recording system. Get the best deals on apogee thunderbolt audiomidi interfaces when you shop the largest online selection at. Apogee ensemble thunderbolt has better quality sound output, than apogee ensemble firewire. Element 88 takes the best of cuttingedge apogee gear like symphony io mk ii, ensemble thunderbolt and groove and puts it into a simple form factor. The apogee ensemble is designed for the user looking for top of the line conversion inside of a audio interface. User manuals, guides and specifications for your apogee symphony io kitchen appliances, recording equipment. Im using an apogee ensemble thunderbolt into my protools setup. Apogee ensemble thunderbolt users guide monitor output settings provides option and controls related to the main and headphones outputs of your apogee thunderbolt interface output source selector selects the sound source for this output the options are. Apogee ensemble thunderbolt recording gear audio interface. Apogee ensemble thunderbolt 30x34 thunderbolt audio interface. I demonstrate how to setup up a low latency mixer to play a connected. With ultralow latency performance, comprehensive studio functionality and legendary apogee quality, ensemble is the ideal choice to meet the diverse demands of the professional home or commercial studio. Apogee symphony io manuals and user guides, kitchen.
Warning to apogee ensemble and duet firewire users. Ensemble user s guide apogee electronics 3 introduction ensemble is a digitallycontrolled firewire audio interface specifically designed for apple macintosh computers. Apogees helpful manual shows the ensemble being connected to a mac prior to being powered up, although it doesnt seem to explicitly warn against doing this the other way around, which is what i would normally do, as id leave the ensemble in standalone mode when not connected. Page 1 apogee ensemble thunderbolt audio interface quick start guide fall 2014. The software is intended to provide a customizable user interface offering multiunit support and compatibility with the apogee control ios app as well as the apogee control hardware remote.
I demonstrate how to setup up a low latency mixer to play a connected devices through the ensemble. After the video, click the link above for even more info and photos of. Whatever the reason apogee are releasing windows 10 drivers for the one, duet and quartet this november. Ensemble thunderbolt audio interface apogee electronics. Apogee actuating terminal equipment controller electronic. Made for the professional home or commercial studio, ensemble features legendary apogee adda conversion, eight advanced stepped gain mic preamps. Apogee element series thunderbolt audio recording interfaces. Apogee finally releases windows drivers for its old audio. Utilization i dont find that using the apogee ensemble to be hard at all, as. Manual organzation siemens building technologies, inc. Anyone who plans to own an apogee ensemble or element thunderbolt audio interface. Apogee ensemble thunderbolt audio interface with remote ebay. Dear pro audio tony mac apogee ensemble thunderbolt users.
Back in my day, we had to trudge five miles uphill in the snow by foot to a dilapidated brick and mortar music shop, then find the one crusty, bitter employee in the back of the store who had been designated the pro audio guy, taking his quasimonosyllabic grunts as gospel that the digifart 2000 would indeed play nicely with your creaky dell before. Apogee ensemble is the first thunderbolt 2 audio interface to offer superior sound quality, the lowest latency performance and. This will take up only a single space in a traditional rack space. Control all input and output parameters with the apogee control software ios app. Duet firewire, ensemble firewire along with several audio. Its apogees first product thats compatible with mac os x yosemite 10. Santa monica, ca july 31, 2017apogee electronics has unveiled new control software, providing new features for its ensemble thunderbolt audio interface. Apogee ensemble thunderbolt audio interface westlake pro. Buy apogee control hardware remote for element series, ensemble thunderbolt, and symphony io mk ii.
Apogees own thunderbolt offering at the time for symphony was stupidly expensive. I have been using the apogee maestro 2 software for quite some time with the apogee ensemble thunderbolt by using the thunderbolt 3 connection on my motherboard z170x ud5 th connected via startech thunderbolt 32 converter. Ensemble thunderbolt users guide july 2017 apogee electronics. Your user id is the email address thats recorded for your account.
I traded in my old apogee ensemble firewire, for the thunderbolt. Apogee ensemble manual the new apogee ensemble is the first thunderbolt 2 audio interface to offer superior sound quality, the lowest latency performance and the most comprehensive. It has a much improved user interface, front panel. Apogee actuating terminal equiment controllerelectronic output. When you buy products through links across our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Jan 05, 2015 in this video i explain how to connect your apogee ensemble thunderbolt. Apogee electronics ensemble 30x34 thunderbolt audio interface for mac mfr. Buy apogee electronics ensemble 30 x 34 thunderbolt audio interface featuring eight mic preamps with up to 75 db gain, two front panel guitar io with ajfets, 1. User manuals, guides and specifications for your apogee quartet computer accessories, recording equipment. If the ensemble thunderbolt ever gets in a state where it seems to be frozen and the frontpanel display is stuck on either the apogee a logo with version numbers, 3 dots on the screen, or any other kind of halfloaded display, try the following steps below in this specific order. Apogees entrant in the thunderbolt derby is the ensemble thunderbolt mac only, a redesigned version of its previously released ensemble interface. If our live chat is not available in the lower right corner of your screen, you can submit a ticket through this form. I was really surprised when apogee announced that they were unveiling a new line of thunderbolt audio interfaces named the element series that promised thunderbolt low latency performance, and the very same converters that are in the ensemble.
Apogee ensemble th vs universal audio apollo 8p gearslutz. Jul 29, 2017 dear pro audio tony mac apogee ensemble thunderbolt users. Apogees element 24, 46 and 88 are thunderbolt audio io boxes for mac. I switched to a mac mini and could really use my firewire port for storage, so i was on the market for a thunderbolt interface. Apogee finally releases windows drivers for its old. Free shipping for your apogee ensemble thunderbolt 30x34 thunderbolt audio.
Apogee ensemble thunderbolt user s guide monitor output settings provides option and controls related to the main and headphones outputs of your apogee thunderbolt interface output source selector selects the sound source for this output the options are. The apogee ensemble thunderbolts software driver utilizes a direct memory access dma engine that resides on the ensemble thunderbolts hardware logic chip to efficiently read and write data directly to your macs memory. View online or download apogee ensemble thunderbolt user manual. You use logic pro x or any other daw but dont have an apogee thunderbolt interface. Hi kitch, i found your thread to have a similarity with my customac build plan since i was an ensemble thunderbolt user too but for now im still run that at my 15 mbp me664 and running 10. Apogee ensemble thunderbolt 30x34 thunderbolt audio.
The new apogee ensemble is the first thunderbolt 2 audio interface to offer superior sound quality, the lowest latency performance and the most. Apogee electronics ensemble 30 x 34 ensemble thunderbolt. The thunderbolt has a much better sound output than the firewire, in my opinion. Additional support for more information ensemble user s guide apogee knowledgebase and faqs apogee product registration how to contact apogee technical support please. Optionally expandable with apogee control hardware optionally available under article nr 399527, apogee element interface or another apogee ensemble all not included format. This manual is written for the owner and user of siemens building technologies actuating terminal equipment controllerelectronic output, referred to as atec for the remainder of. The element series takes the best of cuttingedge apogee gear like symphony io mk ii, ensemble thunderbolt and groove and puts it into simple form factors. Or maybe theyve got a warehouse full of usb audio interfaces they cant shift because apple users are all buying thunderbolt. Apogee ensemble th vs universal audio apollo 8p gearslutz is partsupported by our visitors. The new design combines the power of thunderbolt with apogees highly regarded preamps and converters, as well as a generous selection of io, to create a powerful and expandable studio hub. Apogee s own thunderbolt offering at the time for symphony was stupidly expensive.
Dryfx mix, a 2 band sidechain eq, and 3 user selectable styles. Apogee ensemble is the first thunderbolt 2 audio interface to offer superior sound quality, the lowest latency performance and the most comprehensive studio functionality all in one box. Jul 31, 2017 santa monica, ca july 31, 2017apogee electronics has unveiled new control software, providing new features for its ensemble thunderbolt audio interface. Apogee element 46 4 in x 6 out thunderbolt audio interface with apogee fx. After the video, click the link above for even more info and photos of the apogee ensemble.
Database contains 3 apogee quartet manuals available for free online viewing or downloading in pdf. As a windows user, i have long coveted apogee products. Nov 29, 2017 apogees entrant in the thunderbolt derby is the ensemble thunderbolt mac only, a redesigned version of its previously released ensemble interface. Thunderbolt audio interface 24 bit 192 khz total of 30 inputs and 34 outputs analogue and digital added, very low latency thanks to special 32bit driver. About apogee electronics ensemble 30 x 34 thunderbolt audio interface key features interface. Home ensemble thunderbolt support documentation ensemble thunderbolt users guide july 2017. Other than my pearlman tm1, this is the best studio investment i have made thus far. Apogee ensemble thunderbolt users guide getting started precautions when powering ensemble onoff before powering ensemble on, ensure that any speakers or amplifiers connected to ensembles analog outputs are powered off, or the volume turned down to the minimum setting this will prevent potential damage to your speakers and other. Were drowning in questions that are answered on page x of the manual that no one bothered to read. Apogee s helpful manual shows the ensemble being connected to a mac prior to being powered up, although it doesnt seem to explicitly warn against doing this the other way around, which is what i would normally do, as id leave the ensemble in standalone mode when not connected. Apogee quartet manuals and user guides, computer accessories. Oct 11, 2017 or maybe theyve got a warehouse full of usb audio interfaces they cant shift because apple users are all buying thunderbolt.
Shop online for apogee ensemble thunderbolt in australia. Apogee element 88 thunderbolt audio interface musicians. Im also including an apple thunderbolt 2 to thunderbold 3 adapter as well as a thunderbolt 2 cable so you dont have to make a trip to the apple store. Oct 24, 2014 roger robindore from apogee presents the ensemble thunderbolt audio interface here at sweetwater sound. Playback sends a playback channel stereo signal directly to this output. Note for duet firewire and ensemble firewire customers. I chose the ensemble because i am a logic user, and needed some mic pres. Find great deals on ebay for apogee ensemble and apogee ensemble firewire. In this video i explain how to connect your apogee ensemble thunderbolt. Apogee ensemble thunderbolt 2 audio interface musicians. View and download apogee ensemble user manual online. The ensemble was designed with logic in mind, and it couldnt be easier to use. Duet firewire, ensemble firewire along with several audio interfaces from other manufacturers also take advantage of this driver, meaning that the audio driver needed for your duet firewire or. Apple has clearly decided to move on from pcie and since i am a logic pro x user, i decided it was time for me to explore some options.
Ensemble thunderbolt quickstart guide october 2014. I have always thought highly of apogees interfaces sonically and friends who i respect recently bought an ensemble. I took the plunge for a real convertor and bought an apogee ensemble. Apogee ensemble thunderbolt 2 audio interface musicians friend.
Group enables the user to simultaneously adjust the input gain on all channels in a group. The apogee ensemble thunderbolt s software driver utilizes a direct memory access dma engine that resides on the ensemble thunderbolt s hardware logic chip to efficiently read and write data directly to your macs memory. Get the best deals on apogee thunderbolt audiomidi interfaces when you shop the largest online. Apogee ensemble thunderbolt 2 audio interface guitar center. Apogee ensemble thunderbolt audio interface zzounds. Universal power supply with standard 3 piniec cable. Apogee have been close partners with apple for many years now, and their original firewire ensemble has become a firm favourite with mac users seeking excellent audio quality and plenty of io in a compact device. Ensemble thunderbolt is the best sounding allinone audio recording interface for mac. Tech support is free for registered customers only.