Speaker Outputs; How To Set The Monitor Outputs As A Fixed Line-Out; How To Setup And Use Multiple Speaker Sets - Apogee Ensemble Thunderbolt User Manual

Speaker Outputs

Ensemble has the ability to control the volume of studio monitor speakers that are connected directly to the analog
outputs� By default, the output volume knob adjusts the Monitor outputs 1-2� The volume control can be expanded to
include up to 3 stereo speaker sets, or a 5�1, 7�1, or 9�1 surround speaker setup�

How to Set the Monitor Outputs as a fixed Line-Out

This setting changes the Monitor Outputs from a variable volume controlled by the Output Controller knob to a fixed
output at the full +4dBu or -10dBV reference level� This setting is convenient for connecting Ensemble to an external
monitor control devices such as a mixing console�
1� Open Apogee Control and click the device
button to reveal the Device sidebar�
Note: This disables Ensemble's Monitor Output level control.

How to Setup and Use Multiple Speaker Sets

It is possible to connect up to three pairs of stereo speakers monitors and toggle between them� This is useful to
check how a mix sounds through different speakers and systems.
1� Connect the first pair of speakers to Monitor Out 1-2, the second pair to Analog Out 3-4, and if desired a
third pair to Analog Out 5-6�
2� Open Apogee Control and click the Device
button to reveal the Device Sidebar�
4� Click the Speaker Set 1, 2, or 3 button to select which speaker set is active�
Note: To activate multiple speaker sets simultaneously, hold down [command ⌘] and
select another speaker set button�
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2� Under the Main Output Format, select "Line"�
3� From the Main Output Format drop-down box,
select "2 Speaker Sets" or "3 Speaker Sets"�
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