User Manual

Mixer Tab Window (Continued)

System Setup Tab Window

In most cases, Ensemble hardware interface is part of a larger Mac-based audio system. Settings that

encompass the integrated hardware-software system are found on this tab window.

1. Clock Source

This drop down selects the clock source for Ensemble. The following sources may be selected:

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Internal: Ensemble is clocked from its internal crystal.

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Internal: Ensemble is clocked from its internal crystal.

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Word Clock: Ensemble is clocked from an external word clock signal connected to the rear panel BNC input.

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Word Clock: Ensemble is clocked from an external word clock signal connected to the rear panel BNC input.

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SPDIF Coax, SPDIF Optical, ADAT, or SMUX: Ensemble is clocked from a digital audio input. The clock

sources listed will vary depending on sample rate and optical input settings.

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SPDIF Coax, SPDIF Optical, ADAT, or SMUX: Ensemble is clocked from a digital audio input. The clock

sources listed will vary depending on sample rate and optical input settings.

2. Sample Rate

Selects Ensemble’s sample rate. In some cases this setting may be overridden by

software running on the computer (i.e. When a DAW session project is open).

3. Peak Hold

Sets the time that peak indications are held on software and front panel meters.

4. Over Hold

Sets the time that over indications are held on software and front panel meters.

5. Keyboard

Volume Control

The audio system may be conﬁgured so that the Mac keyboard volume controls set the

output level of Ensemble’s speaker or headphone outputs.

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8. Software Return

This stereo input channel draws signal from your software

audio application. Use the drop down menu to select which

stereo pair from software is heard through the mixer.

9. Mixer Master

This section of the mixer provides level control and metering

for the mixer’s output.