Features This Item Includes: Apogee Electronics Ensemble 30x34 Thunderbolt 2 Audio Interface for Mac - 3-pin IEC power cable - Rubber feet - Quick Start Guide - Warranty Booklet - Apogee Electronics 1 Year Warranty System Requirements: Mac OS: Computer: Thunderbolt-equipped Mac (iMac, Macbook Pro, Macbook Air, Mac Pro) Memory: 4GB RAM minimum, 8GB 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 Analog Inputs: 4 Combi mic/line/instrument inputs 2x 1/4"balanced analog inserts 4 XLR mic/line inputs 2x 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 connectorsCoax IN: 2 channels of S/PDIF, up to 192 kHz on 1 RCA connectorWord clock input on BNC connector Description Product Description All new Apogee Electronics 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. Ensemble includes 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. Blending acclaimed innovations, groundbreaking new features and an effortless user interface, Ensemble empowers you to capture inspiration when creative lightning strikes. True Thunderbolt Performance Ensemble delivers the full potential of Thunderbolt 2 performance with the lowest latency, unmatched CPU efficiency, 2 ports for expanding your system and a revolutionary 32-bit playback signal path. The Lowest Latency of any Audio Interface Ensemble's proprietary Thunderbolt driver has been written from the ground up for Mac OS X Mavericks, resulting in unmatched performance and efficiency. Latency has been reduced to an astounding 1.1ms round-trip, allowing you to monitor through your DAW, plug-ins included, simplifying your workflow and leveraging the power of your Mac. Even when your session's DSP demands require a higher buffer setting, Ensemble's ultra-low latency means no longer having to choose between power and speed. To accommodate different workflow preferences, Ensemble features optional direct hardware monitoring through A