8 channels of top-of-the-line recording.

The Ensemble Multichannel Audio Interface from Apogee delivers high performance converters, pristine preamps, and tight integration with Core Audio. You can use the Ensemble easily with Logic, MOTU Digital Performer, Steinberg Cubase, Bias Peak, Propellerhead Reason, Ableton Live, or any professional Macintosh recording application that supports Core Audio to make flawless recordings. The Ensemble is the first professional audio interface that is all digitally controlled and designed specifically for Apple computers and Logic.

The Ensemble features 36 simultaneously available audio channels with 8 channels of Apogee's legendary A/D/A conversion and 4 transparent, digitally controlled 75dB mic preamps. It also has 8 channels of ADAT I/O, 2 channels of S/PDIF coax and optical I/O, and FireWire connectivity to and from the computer. When you get an Ensemble, you also get premium Apogee technologies such as Soft Limit, UV22HR, and Intelliclock. Soft Limit ensures your signal gets the maximum digital input level without overs, UV22HR gives you a superior dither from 24-bit resolution down to 16-bit, and Intelliclock is an advanced, dual-stage clocking tool. 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 easy to use.

Apogee Ensemble is the first and only multichannel 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 the Apogee Control Panel in Logic.


IMPORTANT NOTE for OS X Leopard compatibility To ensure your Apogee product works well with Mac OS X Leopard v10.5, it is critical that you follow the instructions provided at the Apogee website address below.

If you have an existing Apogee software CD or a previously downloaded installer, please do not use it with Leopard. Only use the software and driver versions provided at the link below that are specifically indicated as "Compatible with Leopard."

http://www.apogeedigital.com/leopard/

If you have any questions, please call Apogee support at 310-584-9394.

Apogee Ensemble FireWire Digital Interface Features:

• 8 channels of premium 24-bit/192kHz A/D/A conversion
• 4 75dB-gain 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
• Precision digital encoders
• Complete integration and control with Apple's Logic Pro Software
• Apogee Control Panel screens accessible from within Logic Pro
• Compatibility with any CoreAudio software application
• Apogee's Maestro Software for advanced control and routing outside of Logic Pro

Put your money where your audio is: get an Ensemble and never doubt your recordings again.

Apogee Ensemble FireWire Digital Interface

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At last a real set of A-D/D-A w/Pre's...

Posted by e.man from Hollywood, CA on Apr 10, 2007

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Producer Engineer

Reviewer's Play Style: All

This unit stands heads above the stock PT I/O offerings or anything on the market in the host based DAW- AD-DA- +PRE-AMP market. The unit is well worth the price and elevates your digi, MOTU, 002 or Mbox recordings to a much more pristine/clean level in Pre's and Accurate AD capture / DA listen back. The box now offers STAND ALONE SOFTWARE and takes your recordings to a higher level than you could hope to obtain with any outta' the box DAW system, including PT-HD 3! After all its an apogee. Some unit highlights HW UV 22 incl. CD mode all SR BD to 16/44.1, RT SRC from any to any, ADAT i/o.... Its as nice as my Rosettas and uses the same chip sets for AD/DA as the Rosetta', plus you get some very nice pre amps included. You can record your final album with this unit. I like it, a must have for the serious home to mid line PRO engineer.

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Amazing!!

Posted by corover from Colorado on Sep 22, 2006

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Musician, Recording Engineer

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock

I just upgraded from a MOTU 828MKII to the Apogee. At more than twice the price, I had big expetations. This thing sounds absolutey incredible, it is 5 times the machine the MOTU is and worth every extra penny. Truly a pro sound to this baby!!!!!!

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