User Manual

Apogee ONE | User’s Guide for Windows
Operation
In this section you’ll find answers to questions that might arise while you’re recording with Apogee
ONE on your Windows PC.
Using Apogee ONE’s built-in mic
The Apogee ONE includes a built-in mic for those instances when you want to record quickly and
easily - to preserve an inspiration, capture an ambience or record a conversation. Once you’ve
selected Int Mic as ONE’s active input in Maestro, here are a few hints for getting a great sound.
Placement - Apogee ONE’s built-in mic has been designed to provide a clear, precise sound even
when it’s sitting on a desk and the source is off -axis (meaning that the sound source isn’t directly over
ONE’s top panel). By changing the angle of ONE to the sound source, it’s possible to vary the amount
of presence in the captured sound. For the most present and direct sound, use the included mic stand
clip to mount ONE on a mic stand, and position ONE approximately 12-18” from the sound source.
What sample rate should I record at?
Apogee ONE offers a choice of four sample rates, 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96kHz. So, what’s the best
sample rate to record your project at? It’s a good idea to avoid unnecessary sample rate conversion
stages, so the answer is determined by the sample rate of media on which you plan to distribute your
recording. If the fi nal distribution media is CD, record at 44.1kHz. If the media is video or TV, most
often 48kHz is the best choice. Apogee ONE also operates a 88.2-96kHz sample rate, in the case
where you’re recording in a session started at these rates. If you’re part of a larger production chain,
and aren’t sure, ask whomever is responsible for assembling the final product - they’ll undoubtedly
appreciate the forethought.
Can I record my session on my Windows (startup) hard drive?
It’s an accepted “best practice” of most audio software providers that audio files should be recorded
on a hard drive other than the Windows Startup drive (i.e. the drive on which the operating system is
installed). With modern computers, you can usually get away with recording several tracks to your
computer’s Startup disk before encountering any problems. But once your project becomes big
enough and you encounter hiccups, it’s time to record tracks onto a separate SSD, ATA/IDE, SATA,
or USB 3.0 drive whose spindle speed is at least 7200 RPM.
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