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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 7
- 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 7
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 7. 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!
| Customer Reviews |
 clear as a bell
by rick loafer from new york, September 21, 2008
Music Background: producer/emgineer
“Id have to say its ell worth the money. Compared to any other interface aside from HD or higher end apogee converters its as close as your gonna get in this price range to pro sound. Good clean high gain preamp, the mastero software works great with logic, near zero latency, no BS driver issues or crashed. Great tech support as well. dont waste your cash on something for 1200 like an RME this...” Read More
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"If you want the most versatile, reliable, stable and best-performing FireWire audio interface for your Mac and Logic, choose the Ensemble! Of course, it also works great with most any Core Audio application such as Cubase, Nuendo, or Digital Performer. "
Mike Hammond
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"In a professional studio as well as a home studio there are some very basic things you need: stability of the system, quality components, and reliable tech support. If you are serious about your Apple music system and want to produce the best music possible on a reasonable budget then you need the Ensemble."
Carson McClain
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"The best FireWire interface you can buy for a Mac. The sound is as beautiful as it looks. I have been using this for close to a year now and the results blow away every other FireWire interface on the planet. This is the choice interface for serious music producers who need pristine audio quality.
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Carson McClain
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