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Apogee Ensemble

Item ID: Ensemble

FireWire Audio Interface with Mic and Hi-Z inputs and ADAT I/O - Multi-channel 24-bit/192kHz

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Digital Audio Interface Expressly for Macs!

Apogee introduces Ensemble, a multi-channel digital audio interface designed specifically for use with Apple Macintosh computers. Ensemble is the first and only multi-channel audio interface to be controllable natively within Apple's Logic Pro software, creating a complete, fully integrated professional hardware and software system for audio production on a Mac. Ensemble is the "Logic-al" choice for music production on a Mac!



Apogee Ensemble FireWire Audio Interface at a Glance:
  • Custom engineered to work with new Macs and Logic Pro
  • 36-channel simultaneous audio
  • Maestro software for advanced control of Rosetta, AD-16X, and DA-16X

Custom engineered to work with new Macs and Logic Pro
Apple and Apogee worked closely to ensure the new Firewire Ensemble not only sets new standards for sound quality and performance but is also a natural extension of Logic Pro. Ensemble is the first all digitally controlled, professional audio interface, designed specifically for the Macintosh.

36-channel simultaneous audio
Ensemble features 36 channels of simultaneous audio, including eight channels of Apogee's legendary A/D and D/A conversion, four transparent, digitally controlled 75db mic preamps, eight 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 such Apogee's features as SoftLimit, UV22HR, and Intelliclock.

Maestro software for advanced control of Rosetta, AD-16X, and DA-16X
Maestro is an innovative application that offers advanced control capabilities over Ensemble in addition to those available in Logic Pro. These include multiple low latency mixers, an input and output routing matrix, and a universal control platform for using Ensemble in combination with other Apogee hardware.

Maestro Software at a Glance:
  • Control panel for Ensemble, Rosetta 800, Rosetta 200, AD-16X and DA-16X.
  • 2 low-latency mixers per connected device
  • Complete I/O routing matrix
  • Mic preamp controls for Ensemble
  • Output/headphone gain controls for Ensemble


Apogee Ensemble Digital Audio Interface Features:
  • Eight channels of premium 24-bit 192K AD/DA conversion
  • Four digitally controlled 75db microphone preamps
  • Two fully balanced inserts on mic pre channels
  • Four hi-Z instrument inputs capable of handling high-level instruments
  • Two individual, controllable and assignable high level headphone outputs
  • 2-, 6-, or 8-channel monitor outputs
  • Eight channels of ADAT I/O
  • FireWire 400 I/O, compatible with OS X Core Audio (no driver required)
  • Two 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

The Apogee Ensemble delivers premium-quality audio to your Mac computer!

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Specification Detail
Computer Connection Type Firewire
Form Factor Rackmount
Simultaneous I/O 18 x 18
A/D Resolution 24-bit/192kHz
Built In DSP/FX No
Number of Audio Inputs 14
Audio Input Types 4 x XLR (Mic), 4 x Hi-Z, 4 x TRS, 2 x TRS (Insert)
Number of Audio Outputs 12
Audio Output Types 8 x TRS, 2 x TRS (Return), 2 x TRS (Headphone)
Number of Digital Inputs 4
Digital Input Types 1 x S/PDIF (Coax), 1 x S/PDIF (Optical)
Number of Digital Outputs 4
Digital Output Types 1 x S/PDIF (Coax), 1 x S/PDIF (Optical)
Number of Mic Preamps 4
Phantom Power Yes
Clock I/O 1 x Word Clock (In, Out)
Bus Powered No
Rack Units 1U
Depth 11.75"
Width 19"
Height 1.75"
Weight 10.75 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number ENSEMBLE

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based on 24 reviews

Just what I needed

by Will Gilbert from Memphis, TN
February 3, 2012
Music Background: Recording Engineer
The Ensemble interface has such a clean and clear sound no matter what you are using it for. The preamps sound great and are very clean. But I love the fact that you can make those preamps to be lin... read more [+]e inputs and have 8 analog inputs and 8 analog outputs along you to use any kind of outboard gear you want. So I use it with my analog preamps to get amazing sounds right as I am tracking. Nothing better than converting sweet analog gear. close [-]

Apogee stands for quality...

by sal velarde from mx
January 11, 2012
Music Background: record producer
I used to record everything from voiceovers to full bands with my old digi 003...Well,I'm glad I switched to this powerful interface.The ensemble has an openess and transparency I could only dream of ... read more [+]from more expensive systems,way to go Apogee! close [-]

Apogee Ensemble

by Matt Naughton from East Lansing, Mi.
April 5, 2011
Music Background: Recording Engineer, Pro Musician, Composer, and Arranger.
The Apogee's preamps are clearer than most preamps in it's price range. I feel it contends with some of the best pre-amps in the world. Very low noise, if not any. Great functionality. It's integratio... read more [+]n with what I use, Logic Pro and Abelton Live sync's wonderfully with Maestro, the live mixing program.
Most importantly, you will never have better customer care. The first time I called in, a what seemed like 50-year old guy picked up with a warm and chilled voice in two rings. He helped me so quickly, and didn't care about the bull s**t aesthetics. They're online chat is great, their updates are easier than anything I've ever worked with. Their products, have been around for many years, and they've kept their quality and their character.
All in all, as an Apogee Ensemble owner all I can do next is buy the Symphony close [-]

Nothing like it - anywhere

by B! from Tucson,AZ
March 21, 2011
Music Background: Producer, Engineer, Studio Owner, Musician
All I can say about the Ensemble is WOW!!!! I purposefully played some mixes through the Apogee Duet for about an hour - just to get them ingrained in the brain - I also added plug-ins and other effe... read more [+]cts to quite a few tracks; I actually had the mix sounding really good. I then installed the Ensemble and ran the same mixes through it and holy smokes.... like no comparison, day and night - with the Ensemble being the daylight! The Ensemble just sounds so sweet and clear, kicked everything up 10 knotches, I now feel my "in the box" mixes can finally compete with out of the box openess - I'll never doubt your advice ever again - thank you. close [-]

Simply beautiful

by Len Massaar from Vancouver, WA
March 12, 2011
Music Background: Hobbyist
Connected the Ensemble to my Mac Pro and to my Kyma Pacarana. Everything worked first time without any driver software. Floored too by the purity of sound. I have no regrets buying this cool device. N... read more [+]one. close [-]
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