User manual APOGEE ENSEMBLE

[. . . ] Multi­Channel, 24bit/192kHz Audio Interface for the Macintosh User's Guide v1. 1 ­ October 2006 User's Guide Table of Contents Owners Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Getting Started Quickly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Disable Loop Sync ­ When checked, Loop Sync automatic clock selection is disabled on all connected Ensembles . Check this box when clocking multiple Ensembles directly from one Master clock source, such as Apogee's Big Ben. Hold Overs ­ By checking this box, the red Over indicators on the front panel meters and in Maestro's Settings/Output page remain lit until the Clear Meters button (in Maestro's Mixer window) is clicked. 14 Ensemble ­ User's Guide APOGEE ELECTRONICS Maestro ­ Settings ­ Control Panel 18 Input Settings : Soft Limit ­ When checked, Apogee's Soft Limit overload protection is engaged on the corresponding Analog input. Input Settings : +4, ­10, MIC ­ The nominal reference level of each analog input is selected with these radio buttons. Inputs 1­4 may also be set to MIC level, allowing gain to be set from +10 to +75 dB. 18 Output Settings ­ The nominal reference level of each analog output is selected with these radio buttons. 15 Ensemble ­ User's Guide APOGEE ELECTRONICS Maestro ­ Settings ­ Output 1 Level Control ­ Three knobs provide level control for the Main, HP1 and HP2 outputs. Output attenuation from 0 to ­127 dB is displayed in a corresponding readout. Meter Display ­ Signal present on any channel selected in the MAIN Format Select or HP 1­2 Source Select drop down lists is displayed on the corresponding meter. MAIN Format Select ­ This drop down list is used to configure the analog outputs for various monitoring situations. When Format is set to None, all Analog outputs function as standard Line outputs; the Main Level fader has no function. When Format is set to Stereo, the Main Level fader (and front panel Output encoder) controls the level of Analog outputs 1­2. Outputs 3­8 function as standard Line outputs. When Format is set to 5. 1 Surround, the Main Level fader (and front panel Output encoder) controls the level of Analog outputs 1­6. Outputs 7­8 function as standard Line outputs. When Format is set to 7. 1 Surround, the Main Level fader (and front panel Output encoder) controls the level of all the Analog outputs. 2 3 4 HP1 HP2 Source Select ­ These drop down lists are used to select the stereo signal source for the front panel headphone outputs. Maestro ­ Settings ­ Mic Pre Pre1 ­ Pre4 ­ The following controls are provided for Pre1­Pre4 1 Gain Control ­ This knob provides gain control for the mic pre. Mic pre gain from +10 to +75 dB is displayed in a corresponding readout. Meter Display ­ This meter displays the conversion level of the corresponding channel, for a convenient reference when setting mic pre gain. Groups ­ The Gain Control of two or more Pres may be linked by selecting the same Group in this drop down list. The Gain offset present when Pres are initially grouped is maintained after grouping. Phase ­ When this box is checked, polarity of the corresponding analog input is inverted. 48V ­ When this box is checked, 48 volt phantom power is applied to the corresponding XLR input. SoftLimit ­ When this box is checked, Soft Limit overload protection is applied to the corresponding analog input. 2 3 4 5 6 16 Ensemble ­ User's Guide APOGEE ELECTRONICS Maestro Settings ­ Output Maestro Settings ­ Mic Pre 17 Ensemble ­ User's Guide APOGEE ELECTRONICS Navigating the Front Panel 1 2 5 7 9 3 4 6 8 10 11 12 1 1. Power Switch ­ Press this button to apply power to Ensemble. When Ensemble's AC input is connected, the switch will light dimly to indicate that the unit is in Standby. [. . . ] Declaration of Conformity ­ Australia Apogee Electronics Corporation hereby declares that the Ensemble is in material conformity with AN/NZS standard requirements. 27 Ensemble ­ User's Guide APOGEE ELECTRONICS Registration and Warranty Information Be sure to register your Ensemble, either by filling in the enclosed Registration Card or by completing the on­line registration form at our Web site: http://www. apogeedigital. com/support/. If you do so, Apogee can contact you with any update information. As enhancements and upgrades are developed, you will be contacted at the registration address. Firmware updates are free for the first year of ownership unless otherwise stated. [. . . ]