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. Made for the professional home or commercial studio, Ensemble features legendary Apogee AD/DA conversion, 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.

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 Control software

Works with Pro Tools, Logic, Ableton and any Core Audio compliant app on Mac

Designed in California - Assembled in the U.S.A.

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

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

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)