Apogee Ensemble Firewire Audio Interface

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Ensemble features 36 channels of simultaneous audio, including 8 channels of Apogees legendary A/D and D/A conversion, 4 transparent, digitally controlled 75db mic preamps, 8 channels of ADAT I/O, 2 channels of S/PDIF coax and optical I/O, and FireWire connectivity to and from the computer. Ensemble also includes premium Apogee technologies such as SoftLimit , UV22HR , and Intelliclock . These technologies combined with converters that set the standard for the audio industry make Ensemble an ideal choice for professionals seeking a high-definition, integrated solution that s incredibly easy to use.

Ensemble's Stand-Alone Mode offers professionals the option to use their Ensemble as a high-end converter and mic pre, independent of the computer. Ensemble remembers the settings, even when disconnected from the computer and allows access to all front panel settings, such as mic pre gain and output levels, which are fully functional while in Stand-Alone Mode.

Maestro is an innovative software interface between OS X applications (OS 10.4 and above) and Apogee hardware. Maestro is capable of controlling Apogee hardware I/O connected to the computer via FireWire, Symphony, (Apogee s PCI Express card), or both at the same time.

Ensemble is the first and only multi-channel audio interface that is fully integrated into Logic Pro. With Ensemble, everything from mic pre and output gain to sample and bit rate selection are controllable from within Logics Apogee Control Panel. Ensemble, combined with Logic Pro, is the professional s, easy-to-use, digital audio work station for the Mac.

Features & Specs

• 8 channels of premium 24-bit 192K AD/DA conversion
• 4 digitally controlled 75db microphone preamps
• 2 fully balanced inserts on mic pre channels
• 4 Hi-Z instrument inputs capable of handling high level instruments
• 2 individual, controllable and assignable high level headphone outputs
• 2, 6 or 8 channel monitor outputs
• 8 channels of ADAT I/O
• FireWire 400 I/O, compatible with OS X Core Audio (no driver required)
• 2 channels of SPDIF I/O
• ?Soft Limit? for maximum digital input level without overs
• ?UV22HR? for superior dither of 24 bit resolution down to 16-bit
• Advanced, dual-stage ?Intelliclock?
• Complete integration and control with Apple?s Logic Pro Software
• Compatibility with any CoreAudio software applications
• Apogee?s Maestro Software for advanced control and routing outside of Logic Pro