APOGEE Ensemble MultiChannel 24Bit 192kHz Firewire Audio Interface HOME USE ONLY Apogee Ensemble Firewire Audio Interface Product Description Apple and Apogee worked closely to ensure the new Firewire Apogee 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. The main features of the Apogee Ensemble include:   Multi-channel analog to digital and digital to analog converter with dedicated microphone inputs FireWire 400 I/O, compatible with OS X Core Audio (no driver required) Eight channels of premium 24-bit/192kHz AD/DA conversion Four digitally controlled microphone preamps with 75dB of gain Two fully balanced inserts on the first two microphone preamp channels Four Hi-Z inputs capable of handling instrument level Two individual, controllable and assignable high-level headphone outputs Two, six or eight channel monitor outputs Eight channels of ADAT I/O Two channels of SPDIF I/O Stand-Alone mode provides the option of using the Ensemble as a high-end converter and microphone preamp, independent of the computer Maestro mixer and routing settings now located in Ensemble's non-volatile memory, enable storage of settings in the unit Apogee's "Soft Limit" for maximum digital input level without generating "overs" during loud passages "UV22HR" for superior dither of 24-bit resolution audio down to 16-bit for CD creation Advanced, dual-stage "Intelliclock" Apogee's Maestro Software for advanced control and routing outside of Logic Pro Complete integration and control with Apple's Logic Pro Software Compatibility with any Core Audio software applications Apogee Ensemble Specifications:   Converters: 24-bit Sample Rates: Up to 192kHz Headphone Output: Two System Requirements: Firewire equipped Macintosh computer Mac OS X Dimensions (WxDxH): 19 x 11.75 x 1.75" (483 x 298 x 45mm) Specialties: Four high gain microphone preamplifiers