Ensemble: General

The serial number for Ensemble can be found on the backside of the unit or on the box. The number will begin with EN.

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• Open Maestro 2 (found in your Mac's application folder) and click on the “Apogee Maestro 2″ menu in the upper left-hand corner of the desktop menu bar
• select “About Maestro 2″. This will bring up a window showing you which version you have installed (see example below)

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Yes! The Apple Thunderbolt to FireWire adapter works with Ensemble and the current Ensemble software release, found on Apogee's website. There is no noticeable difference in quality or performance from using a built in FireWire port.

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Yes! Ensemble is fully compatible with Mac OS Mountain Lion (10.8). If Ensemble February 2012 software was pre-installed before updating to OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, it is not necessary to install any new Ensemble software.   The Ensemble July 2012 release is intended for first time Ensemble installations on Mac OS X 10.7 Lion and 10.8 Mountain Lion Download July 2012 Software Installer (Mountain Lion Compatible)  

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Input (Mic) = 3k Ohm Input (Line) = 10k Ohm Input (HI-Z) = 1M Ohm Output = 100 Ohm Headphone Output = 30 Ohm

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Using the low latency mixer found in the Apogee Maestro 2 application may help. Click on the mixer tab to configure it to your desired settings. Be sure to set your desired output to "mixer" on the output page.

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The Ensemble's status LED should be solid blue if you are using it in standard mode and solid green if you are using it in standalone mode.   The possible status LED indications are as follows: • A solid blue LED indicates that Ensemble is locked to the clock source chosen in software control and that the Firewire connection is valid. • A flashing LED indicates that Ensemble is not locked to the selected clock source. • A red Status LED indicates that Ensemble has not achieved a valid Firewire connection. After afew moments Ensemble will switch to Stand-Alone mode. • A green LED indicates that no Firewire connection is present, and that Ensemble is operating inStand-Alone mode. • A flashing red LED indicates that both error conditions are present.

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You can use two Ensembles together however actual daisy chaining is not possible. The first Ensemble must be put into 'Standalone mode'.   See "Using Ensemble in StandAlone Mode" for setup instructions

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When Ensemble is connected to AC power, the power switch illuminates dimly to indicate that the unit is in Standby mode. Press the power switch to power up Ensemble.

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Phantom Power on all Apogee products is designed to handle loads up to a complete short, or 14.1 mA. This will properly power any microphone.

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