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Contents Overview! ......................Introduction! Package contents! ONE Panel Tour! Optional Battery Power! Connecting to your Mac! ................System Requirements! Install ONE Software ! Connect to Headphones or Speakers! Configuring the Input! Connecting to your iPad! ................System Requirements! Install Maestro from App Store ! Connect to Headphones or Speakers! Configuring the Input! Adjusting Input &...
The first studio-quality audio interface and microphone for iPad, iPhone and Mac The Apogee ONE is the first studio quality microphone and USB audio interface for iPad, iPhone and Mac. ONE is designed for easily creating professional and amazing sounding recordings on your iPod touch, iPhone, iPad or Mac.
Overview - Apogee ONE QuickStart Guide Package contents The following items are included in the ONE box: • ONE • Breakout cable with: • 1 XLR Mic input • 1 1/4” Instrument input • Microphone stand clip • USB cable •...
Overview - Apogee ONE QuickStart Guide ONE Panel Tour Built-in microphone Stereo headphone out Input/output indicator Speaker out Input/output level meters Controller knob Mic/instrument input DC power - Select function Breakout cable included Power supply included - Set input level...
ONE and insert 2 AA batteries (not included). Apogee highly recommends NiMH rechargeable batteries for the maximum amount of uninterrupted recording time. Alternatively, you can connect ONE’s included power supply to charge your iOS device and continuously power ONE...
2. Go to http://www.apogeedigital.com/downloads.php. 3. Download the latest ONE software installer. 4. Once you have downloaded the package, double-click the Apogee icon to run the firmware updater. 5. After the firmware update has completed, double-click the open-box icon to run the software installer.
Connecting to your Mac - Apogee ONE QuickStart Guide Choosing ONE for Mac Sound I/O After connecting ONE, installing the software and restarting your Mac, a dialog box will prompt you to choose ONE for Mac sound input and output. Click Yes.
Connecting to your Mac - Apogee ONE QuickStart Guide Configuring the Input ONE offers the following choices for up to 2 simultaneous inputs: • Built-in microphone • Built-in microphone + 1/4” instrument • XLR microphone • XLR microphone + 1/4” instrument •...
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Connecting to your Mac - Apogee ONE QuickStart Guide Open Apogee Maestro software (found in your Mac’s Applications folder), and select the Input tab. Select the Analog Level setting that corresponds to the microphone source you’d like to record. For example, if you have a microphone connected to the XLR connection on the breakout cable, select “Ext Mic”...
Connecting to your iPad - Apogee ONE QuickStart Guide Connecting to your iPad System Requirements • iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPad, iPad 2, iPad (3rd gen.) • Connection: 30-pin dock connector • iPod Touch (5th gen.), iPhone 5, iPad (4th gen.), iPad Mini •...
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Connecting to your iPad - Apogee ONE QuickStart Guide 3. On the iPad/iPhone, open Settings and choose General > About > ONE, then choose "Find App for Accessory".
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The App Store will open and navigate automatically to the Apogee Maestro app. 4. Once you've signed in to the App Store, click INSTALL to download Apogee Maestro. Note: it's possible to record through the built-in microphone and play back audio without installing Maestro.
Connecting to your iPad - Apogee ONE QuickStart Guide Connect to Headphones or Speakers Connect headphones to the 1/8” output jack on ONE’s front panel. Alternatively, you can connect ONE’s output to speakers by using an adapter cable. The cable should go from a...
Connecting to your iPad - Apogee ONE QuickStart Guide Configuring the Input ONE offers the following choices for up to 2 simultaneous inputs: • Built-in microphone • Built-in microphone + 1/4” instrument • XLR microphone • XLR microphone + 1/4” instrument •...
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Connecting to your iPad - Apogee ONE QuickStart Guide Open Apogee Maestro app, choose ONE from the main menu and select the Input tab. Select the Analog Level setting that corresponds to the input source you’d like to record. For example, if you have a microphone connected to the XLR connection on the breakout cable, select “Ext Mic”...
Adjusting Input & Output Levels - Apogee ONE QuickStart Guide Adjusting Input & Output Levels Input level To change ONE’s input level (i.e the preamp gain of microphones and instruments): 1) Push the Controller Knob until the built-in 2) Turn the Controller Knob until the desired recording microphone, external microphone or instrument icon level is obtained.
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Adjusting Input & Output Levels - Apogee ONE QuickStart Guide Headphone/Speaker Output level To change ONE’s output level (i.e the listening level of connected headphones or speakers): 1) Push the Controller Knob until the speaker icon is lit 2) Turn the controller knob to the desired listening level.
Software Setup - Apogee ONE QuickStart Guide Software Setup Mac OS: Using ONE with Logic 1) Go to the Logic Pro or Logic Express menu and 2) In the Core Audio pane of the Device tab, select choose Preferences > Audio.
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Software Setup - Apogee ONE QuickStart Guide 3) Set the I/O Buffer Size to 64. Click Apply Changes at the bottom of the Preferences window.
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Software Setup - Apogee ONE QuickStart Guide Mac OS: Using ONE with Logic (continued) 4) Now close the Logic Pro Preferences window and 5) If you are recording a single microphone or select New > Empty Project > from the File Menu.
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Software Setup - Apogee ONE QuickStart Guide 6) Logic will now ask you to name the project 7) Click the Record button in the transport control and save in on your hard drive. at the bottom of the Logic window.
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Software Setup - Apogee ONE QuickStart Guide Mac OS: Using ONE with Avid Pro Tools (9 or greater) 1) Choose Setup menu > Playback Engine. 2) Choose ONE for Current Engine.
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Software Setup - Apogee ONE QuickStart Guide 3) Set the Buffer Size to 64. Click OK. 4) The following dialog box will appear. Click Yes.
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Software Setup - Apogee ONE QuickStart Guide Mac OS: Using ONE with Ableton Live 1) Choose Live > Preferences. Click on the Audio tab. 2) Select CoreAudio in the Driver Type menu. 3) Select ONE in both the Audio Input Device and Audio Output Device menus.
Software Setup - Apogee ONE QuickStart Guide Using ONE with iOS Apps ONE is designed to work with any iOS Core Audio compatible app on iPod Touch, iPhone or iPad. Simply download your favorite app, connect ONE and you’re ready to go!
Additional Support For more information: • Complete Apogee ONE User's Guide • Apogee KnowledgeBase and FAQs • Apogee Product Registration • How to contact Apogee Technical Support Visit: http://www.apogeedigital.com/support/...
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