Product Overview
Apogee Ensemble Thunderbolt 2 Audio Interface - The 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. Ensemble includes 8 Advanced Stepped Gain™ mic preamps, monitor controller functionality including talkback, front panel Guitar I/O, two headphone outputs and digital connectivity for a total of 30 x 34 I/O. Blending acclaimed innovations, groundbreaking new features and an effortless user interface, Ensemble empowers you to capture inspiration when creative lightning strikes.
Apogee Control USB controller - Access all I/O controls and settings for your Element hardware with Element Control, Apogee’s software control application for Mac. Use the app to select your input type, adjust input/output levels, configure up to 3 different low-latency mixers and more. You can also use the arrow keys on your keyboard to quickly select any input or output and adjust the level.
With Element Control’s Essentials window, you’ll see just the hardware settings you need in a form that requires minimal screen space. Move the Essentials window under, over or to the side of your DAW window for lightning access and total control. Your workflow will be uninterrupted as you keep your focus on the computer screen.
Element Control Mobile for iOS provides you with wireless control of the hardware settings included in the Element Essentials Window. Download the iOS App for free on your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch.
Apogee Ensemble Includes:
- Apogee Ensemble
- 3-pin IEC power cable
- Rubber feet
- Quick Start Guide
- Warranty Booklet
- USB controller
Apogee Ensemble Features:
- Thunderbolt 2 Mac audio interface
- 8 MiC preamps with up to 75 dB of gain and Advanced Stepped Gain circuit
- Thunderbolt connectivity for ultra-low latency (1.1ms round trip)
- Front panel Guitar I/O with Class A JFET inputs, dual mode re-amp outputs
- Talkback functionality with built-in mic and control button
- 2 PurePower headphone outputs
- 10 separately assignable analog inputs
- 16 analog outputs of premium Apogee conversion
- Analog-to-digital conversion (ADC) for recording upto 24-bit/192kHz
- Connect two Apogee Ensemble Thunderbolt interfaces to your Mac to double your analog inputs and outputs
- All-new Apogee Control software replaces Maestro 2 and features a modern user interface you can customize for your workflow
- Apogee Control software also lets you control Ensemble Thunderbolt with an iOS remote app and the Apogee Control hardware remote
- Connect any Apogee Element interface to your Ensemble Thunderbolt and expand your system with Ensemble quality I/O at unprecedented prices
- Apogee hardware support for Direct monitoring feature in Logic Pro X (10.3.2) eliminates recording latency with the click of a button
- Proprietary Thunderbolt audio driver and ESS Sabre 32 DAC offer full 32-bit playback:
- Groundbreaking low latency performance
- Core Audio-optimized hardware engine frees your Mac CPU
- 2 high-resolution OLED displays show levels and settings
- Input select buttons and controller knob for convenient selection of parameters and settings
- 4 assignable buttons to control:
- Talkback mic (built-in or external)
- Output settings such as speaker set selection, mute, dim, sum to mono Complete input/output control with Apogee’s Maestro software
- Works with Pro Tools, Logic, Ableton and any CoreAudio compliant app on Mac
Apogee Ensemble Specifications:
- Mac OS System Requirements:
- Computer: Thunderbolt-equipped Mac (iMac, Macbook Pro, Macbook Air, Mac Pro)
- Memory: 2 GB RAM minimum, 4 GB recommended
- OS: 10.9.3 or greater
- Connection: Any available Thunderbolt port on a Mac
- Compatible Software:
- Any Mac Core Audio compatible application
- Recommended apps: Logic, Pro Tools, GarageBand, MainStage, Final Cut, Ableton Live, Digital Performer, Studio One, Cubase, and Nuendo
- Analog Inputs:
- 4x Combi mic/line/instrument inputs:
- 2x 1/4" balanced analog inserts
- 4x XLR mic/line inputs
- 2x 1/4" hi-z guitar/instrument inputs with Class-A JFET input stage
- Digital Inputs:
- Optical IN: Supports ADAT, SMUX & S/PDIF:
- ADAT: 16 channels 44.1-48 kHz on 2 Toslink connectors
- SMUX: 8 channels 88.2-96 kHz on 2 Toslink connectors
- S/PDIF: 4 channels, up to 96 kHz on 2 Toslink connectors
- Coax IN: 2 channels of S/PDIF, up to 192 kHz on 1 RCA connector
- Word clock input on BNC connector
- Built-in Microphone: Mono omnidirectional condensor capsule on front panel
- Mic Preamps:
- 8 Mic preamps
- Gain: Up to 75 dB and advanced stepped gain circuit design
- Selectable 48v phantom power, hi-pass filter, Soft Limit and polarity invert
- EIN: 129dB (un-weighted) @ 60dB, 150 Ohm input
- Max input level: +20dBu
- Input impedance: 3K Ohm
- Hi-Z:
- Max input level 14 dBu
- Input impedance: >2MOhm
- Analog Outputs:
- 2x 1/4" balanced monitor outputs
- 8x balanced outputs on 1 DSUB 25-pin connector
- 2x independent 1/4" stereo headphone outputs
- 2x 1/4" dual-mode guitar/instrument outputs
- Digital Outputs:
- Optical OUT: Supports ADAT, SMUX & S/PDIF
- ADAT: 16 channels 44.1-48 kHz on 2 Toslink connectors
- SMUX: 8 channels 88.2-96 kHz on 2 Toslink connectors
- S/PDIF: 4 channels, up to 96 kHz on 2 Toslink connectors
- Coax OUT: 2 channels of S/PDIF, up to 192 kHz on 1 RCA connector
- Word clock output on BNC connector
- A/D conversion:
- Max input level (+4dBu ref/Mic): +20dBu
- Max input level (-10dBV ref): +6dBV
- Input impedance: 5KOhm
- Freq resp 20 Hz -20Khz: > +/-0.2dB (@44.1Khz)
- Rel. THD + N: -110dB (@ 96Khz)
- Dyn. Range: 119dB (A-weighted)
- D/A conversion:
- Max output level (+4dBu ref): +20dBu
- Max output level (-10dBV ref): +6dBV
- Line output impedance: 90 Ohm
- Freq resp 20Hz -20 Khz: > +/- 0.05dB (@44.1Khz)
- Rel. THD+N : -114dB (@96Khz)
- Dyn Range: 123dB (A-weighted)
- Front panel Guitar Output: impedance balanced/max level 14 dBu
- Max output level headphones: 19dBu
- Rel THD + N into 600 Ohm: -109dB
- Dyn Range: 120dB (A-weighted)
Note:
This Full Compass exclusive bundle includes an Apogee Ensemble Thunderbolt 2 Audio Interface for Mac and an Apogee Control USB controller for Element Series, providing our customers with a great value at a great price. Contact your Sales Pro with any questions.
