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APOGEE Ensemble 30×34 Thunderbolt 2 Audio Interface for Mac

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.

Key Features:

  • 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 with Logic Pro X)

  • 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

  • Core Audio optimized DMA engine frees up Mac CPU for plugins and software instruments

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    Product Code: ENSEMBLE-TB

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    The all new 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.

     

    System Requirements

    Mac OS:

    • Computer: Thunderbolt-equipped Mac (iMac, Macbook Pro, Macbook Air, Mac Pro)
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM minimum, 8 GB recommended
    • OS: 10.9.3 or greater
    • Connection: Any available Thunderbolt port on a Mac

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    Compatible Software:

    • Any Mac Core Audio compatible application
    • Recommended apps: Logic Pro, Pro Tools, GarageBand, MainStage, Final Cut, Ableton Live, Digital Performer, Studio One, Cubase, and Nuendo

    In the box:

    • Ensemble
    • 3-pin IEC power cable
    • Rubber feet
    • Quick Start Guide
    • Warranty Booklet

    Features:

    • Thunderbolt 2 Mac audio interface
    • Analog-to-digital conversion (ADC) for recording up to 24-bit/192kHz
    • Proprietary Thunderbolt audio driver and ESS Sabre32 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 Core Audio compliant app on Mac
    • Designed in California – Assembled in the U.S.A.

    General Info:

    • Dimensions: 19” X 12.125” X 1.73”
    • Weight: 11.15 lbs.
    • AC IN 100-240V, 50-60 HZ, 65W MAX

    Analog Inputs:

    • 4 Combi mic/line/instrument inputs
      • 2 1/4″ balanced analog inserts
    • 4 XLR mic/line inputs
    • 2 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, 150Ohm input
    • Max input level: +20dBu
    • Input impedance: 3K Ohm

    Hi-Z:

    • Max input level 14 dBu
    • Input impedance: >2MOhm

    Analog Outputs:

    • 2 1/4″ balanced monitor outputs
    • 8 balanced outputs on 1 DSUB 25-pin connector
    • 2 independent 1/4″ stereo headphone outputs
    • 2 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 10 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 10Hz -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
    • Headphone Max output level: 19dBu
    • Headphone Rel THD + N into 600 Ohm: -109dB
    • Headphone Dyn Range: 120dB (A-weighted)
    • 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 with Logic Pro X)

    • 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

    • Core Audio optimized DMA engine frees up Mac CPU for plugins and software instruments

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