David Nahmani Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Apogee Introduces Ensemble Multi-Channel Digital Audio Interface http://www.apogeedigital.com/images/ensemble_main.jpg Today at NAMM, Apogee Electronics Corporation (booth 6428) unveiled 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. "This is an exciting revolution in native recording. We worked very closely with Apple to craft a professional solution that would fully integrate with Apple software. I am confident our customers will be quite pleased with the quality, ease of use and affordability of this very special product," says Betty Bennett Co-Founder and CEO of Apogee. "With Logic Pro 7, Apple brought a new level of sophistication to computer-based music production while our development community created an incredible ecosystem around it," said Rob Schoeben, Apple's vice president of Applications Marketing. "We have worked closely with Apogee so that their new Firewire Audio interface not only sets new standards for sound quality and performance but is also a natural extension of Logic Pro 7." Ensemble Features 36 channels of simultaneous audio, including 8 channels of Apogee's legendary A/D and D/A conversion, 4 transparent, digitally controlled 75db mic preamps, 8 channels of ADAT I/O, 2 channels of S/PDIF coax and optical I/O, and FireWire connectivity to and from the computer as standard. Ensemble also includes such Apogee's features as "SoftLimit", "UV22HR", and "Intelliclock". These technologies combined with converters that set the standard for the digital audio industry make Ensemble an ideal choice for professionals seeking a high-definition, integrated audio solution. Ensemble at a glance: • 8 channels of premium 24-bit 192K AD/DA conversion • 4 digitally controlled 75db 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" • 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 Availability: February '06 For more information, visit their web site at http://www.apogeedigital.com. http://www.apogeedigital.com/images/apple_ensemble.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midphase Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 I like! But how much? $500 to $1200 yeppeee! $2-3k....no go for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Nahmani Posted January 20, 2006 Author Share Posted January 20, 2006 I think I've heard $1,999 somewhere.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fash Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 ...and no midi??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Nahmani Posted February 23, 2006 Author Share Posted February 23, 2006 I guess not. But MIDI Interfaces are cheap and plenty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLamb Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 I've seen it online for around $1800 (street price), but it's only preliminary pricing because (as I've been told by three retailers) Apogee refuses to confirm any sort delivery date. Regards, Lamb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Nahmani Posted February 23, 2006 Author Share Posted February 23, 2006 I've heard a couple of months from unofficial sources Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistol-pete-lopez Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 how about LATENCY? can this thing make USe of logi'c software monitor a real world usable feature? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjaneer Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 hi all, first post here - great forum! someone left this over at soundonsound.com http://www.sonicstate.com/news/shownews.cfm?newsid=2924# its a short movie about the ensemble from the frankfurt music fair march 2006 other equipment from the messe here: http://www.sonicstate.com/news/videos.cfm# have fun, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistol-pete-lopez Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 How about latency guys?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterboo Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 This is next on my list, after some new monitor speakers. I find it odd that they haven't mentioned balancing on the monitor outs... Is it a given that they are? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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