Is the Apogee Ensemble discontinued?

Effective immediately, Apogee Electronics is announcing its Ensemble Thunderbolt audio interface is End of Sale. Critical components in the Ensemble design are no longer available, forcing an end to production of this Apogee interface.

What is focusrite Thunderbolt?

Our Thunderbolts allow you to connect to multiple devices without sacrificing performance speed. Offering ultra low laterncy performance for recording and playback of audio. Our Thunderbolts allow you to connect to multiple devices without sacrificing performance speed.

Is apogee a good interface?

Apogee offers many advantages over the competition. With features like Soft Limit and Advanced Stepped Gain mic preamps, our interfaces offer the best sound quality and conversion possible. If you visit commercial studios in your area, you’ll likely encounter Apogee products such as the AD-16X and DA-16X.

Why are Apogee discontinued?

Effective immediately, Apogee Electronics is announcing its Element Series audio interfaces are EOL (End of Life). Because the critical Thunderbolt chip designed into Element interfaces is no longer available, we are not able to continue producing Element Series products.

Is Thunderbolt better for audio?

The Speed of Sound and The Future of Recording So with Thunderbolt you’re talking about a speed difference that’s almost double that of it’s USB equivalent. This extra speed gives you room to track your recording live with software plug-ins (compressors, EQ, effects etc.) with more accuracy.

How do I connect Apogee to my computer?

Connect One using the supplied USB Mini Cable. When connected One will automatically be detected in your Mac’s Sound preferences. Go to “Sound” in System Preferences to make sure One is selected as your input and output device.

How do I connect my Apogee Duet 2 to my Mac?

Go to the Apple menu > System Preferences. Open the Sound preference window by clicking on the speaker icon. Click on the Output tab and select Duet in the Device window. Click on the Input tab and select Duet in the Device window.

Which audio interface is best?

  1. Audient iD4 MkII. The best audio interface for smaller budgets.
  2. SSL 2+ audio interface. Get ‘that SSL sound’ at an amazing price.
  3. Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 3rd Gen.
  4. Universal Audio UAD Apollo Twin MkII.
  5. Native Instruments Komplete Audio 2.
  6. Arturia Minifuse 2.
  7. Audient Evo 4.
  8. Black Lion Audio Revolution 2×2.

What is Apogee used for?

Apogee is often used in its figurative sense, signifying the high point of a career, endeavor, or state (“she was at the apogee of her profession”). This meaning developed as a metaphorical extension of the word’s astronomical sense, denoting the farthest distance from earth of an object orbiting the planet.

Is Apogee Quartet discontinued?

You can control up to 3 pairs of speakers or set Quartet up for 5.1 surround monitoring. This product is no longer available.