Apogee ONE User’s Guide V1, May, 2013
Table of Contents - Apogee ONE User’s Guide Contents Overview!.........................................................................................................3 Introduction! Package contents! ONE panel tour! 3 4 5 Getting Started!...............................................................................................7 Connecting to your Mac! Connecting to your iPad ! Adjusting Input & Output Levels! 7 9 11 Maestro Software !...............................................................
Overview - Apogee ONE User’s Guide Overview Introduction Thank you for purchasing ONE. This User’s Guide describes how to set up ONE with your Mac and iPad, connect headphones to play back music and record your own creations with the built-in mic, an external mic or an electric instrument. ONE for iPad/Mac 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.
Overview - Apogee ONE User’s 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 • 30-pin iOS cable • Universal power supply with NA, EU, UK, AU, JP adaptors • QuickStart guide Software, firmware and the ONE User’s Guide are available online only. Please register your product and download the latest installer here: http://www.apogeedigital.
Overview - Apogee ONE User’s Guide ONE panel tour Built-in Microphone 1/8” Stereo Headphone/Speaker Output ONE’s built-in microphone capsule is located at the top of the front panel. When using the built-in microphone, orient the capsule towards the sound source being recorded. ONE’s 1/8” stereo output may be connected to headphones or powered speakers.
Overview - Apogee ONE User’s Guide DC Power When connecting to a Mac, ONE is easily powered by any available USB port; there’s no need to connect the included DC power supply. When connected to iPad, iPod Touch, or iPhone, there are two options for DC power: 1. Connect ONE’s power supply to power ONE and charge the iOS device. 2. Install two AA batteries (not included) in ONE’s battery compartment as shown to the right. The iOS device runs from its internal battery while ONE runs from the AA batteries.
Getting Started - Apogee ONE User’s Guide Getting Started Connecting to your Mac System Requirements • • • • • Computer: Intel Mac 1.5GHz or faster Memory: 2 GB RAM minimum, 4 GB recommended OS: 10.6.8 or greater Connection and power: Any available USB port on a Mac USB bus powered; DC power optional (DC power supply included) Install ONE Software 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Connect ONE’s USB port to a USB port on your Mac using the supplied USB 2 cable. Go to http://www.apogeedigital.com/downloads.php.
Getting Started - Apogee ONE User’s Guide Configuring ONE’s Inputs on Mac ONE’s two inputs may be configured in the following manner: • Internal (built-in) microphone + 1/4” instrument • External (XLR) microphone + 1/4” instrument • External 48V (XLR) microphone + 1/4” instrument When using an XLR microphone or 1/4” instrument, connect to ONE’s breakout cable. Open Apogee Maestro software (found in your Mac’s Applications folder), and select the Input tab.
Getting Started - Apogee ONE User’s 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 • Connection: Apple’s Lighting to 30-pin adapter (sold separately) • iOS version: 5.1.1 or greater • Power supply or two AA batteries required Install Maestro from App Store 1. Connect the provided external power supply to ONE or insert 2 AA batteries.
Getting Started - Apogee ONE User’s 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 stereo 1/8” connection (from ONE) to two separate connectors suitable for your speakers (1/4”, RCA, etc.).
Getting Started - Apogee ONE User’s 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 microphone, external microphone or instrument icon is lit on ONE’s display. 2. Turn the Controller Knob until the desired recording level is obtained. The controller knob operates in parallel with Maestro’s input controls.
Maestro - Apogee ONE User’s Guide Maestro Software Apogee Maestro is the first audio interface control application made for Mac and iOS. Featuring a single window design, and multiple tab interface for quick access to all device and system settings, Maestro makes software control of ONE, Duet, Quartet and Symphony I/O* easy. (*Symphony I/O is Mac only).
Maestro - Apogee ONE User’s Guide Input Input Tab on Mac 1 2 3 4 5 1 1 2 3 6 2 7 3 4 5 1 1 2 3 8 4 4 5 6 2 9 7 3 5 10 6 8 4 6 11 7 9 5 7 12 8 10 6 8 13 9 11 7 9 10 12 8 10 14 11 13 9 11 15 12 14 10 12 16 13 17 13 15 11 14 16 12 14 18 15 19 15 17 13 16 20 16 18 14 17 18 19 15 17 20 16 18 3. Input Gain - The gain of each input is controlled with these software knobs. The gain level is indicated in the value box below the knob. 1.
Maestro - Apogee ONE User’s Guide Input Tab on iOS 1 2 3 1 1 2 4 3 5 4 6 5 7 8 6 7 9 10 8 9 11 10 12 11 13 12 14 13 15 14 16 15 17 16 18 17 19 18 20 19 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 1.
Maestro - Apogee ONE User’s Guide Output Output Tab on Mac 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 9 2 10 3 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 7 1 11 4 3 82 12 5 4 13 6 5 14 7 6 15 8 7 16 9 8 17 10 9 18 11 10 19 12 11 4. Output Level - This knob controls the speaker output level. 2. Analog Output Meter - This meter displays the level of the analog output before D/A conversion, in the range -48 to 0 dBFS. 5. Mute - Click this button to mute the output.
Maestro - Apogee ONE User’s Guide Output Tab on iOS 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 7 8 8 8 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 17 16 17 18 19 18 19 20 13 14 20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 15 16 17 18 1. Analog Output Meter - This meter displays the level of the analog output before D/A conversion, in the range -48 to 0 dBFS. 3.
Maestro - Apogee ONE User’s Guide Mixer Mixer Tab on Mac 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 3 2 6 4 3 4 7 5 5 8 6 6 9 7 7 10 8 8 11 9 9 12 10 10 13 11 11 14 12 15 13 12 13 16 14 14 17 15 15 18 16 16 19 17 17 18 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 1 1 4 2 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 6 7 8 9 10 5 7 11 11 6 8 22 12 7 9 33 8 10 9 11 10 12 11 13 12 14 13 15 14
Maestro - Apogee ONE User’s Guide Mixer Tab on iOS 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 1 22 33 41 4 52 5 636 747 858 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 969 10 710 11811 12 912 13 1013 14 1114 15 1215 16 1316 17 1417 18 1518 19 1619 20 1720 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 11 22 33 44 55 66 77 88 99 1010 1111 1212 1313 1414 1515 1616 1717 1818 1.
Maestro - Apogee ONE User’s Guide Device Settings Device Settings Tab on Mac 1 2 3 1 4 2 5 3 6 4 1. Device Icon & ID Button - see the Input tab description. 7 5 8 6 9 7 10 8 11 9 12 10 13 11 14 12 15 13 16 14 17 15 18 16 19 17 20 18 2. Peripheral Prefix - Use this pop-up menu to assign a letter prefix (A-Z) to each peripheral device displayed in the Devices Sidebar.
Maestro - Apogee ONE User’s Guide Device Settings Tab on iOS 1 1. Peak Hold - This pop-up menu sets the time that peak indications are held on software and front panel meters. On Mac, this setting is found in the System Setup tab. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2. Over Hold - This pop-up menu sets the time that over indications are held on software and front panel meters. On Mac, this setting is found in the System Setup tab.
Maestro - Apogee ONE User’s Guide System Setup - Tool Bar (Mac only) 1 2 31 42 53 64 75 86 97 10 81 1 1192 2 12 10 3 3 13 11 4 4 14 12 5 5 15 13 6 6 1 16 14 7 7 17 15 8 8 2 1 18 16 9 9 19 17 10 10 20 18 11 11 19 12 12 20 13 13 14 14 31 42 53 64 75 86 2 3 4 5 6 7 15 15 16 9 7 108 8 16 9 17 17 11 9 10 18 18 19 19 20 20 1210 1311 1412 1513 1614 1715 11 12 13 System Setup 1. Device Icon & ID Button - see the Input tab description. 3.
Maestro - Apogee ONE User’s Guide Menu Bar Menus (Mac only) About Apogee Maestro - Choose this menu item to display version information. Preferences - Choose this menu item to display Maestroʼs Preference panel. Check Launch Maestro automatically when connecting a device to launch Maestro when the Mac is started. Check Display Pop-ups to show top panel encoder adjustments. Hide Apogee Maestro 2 - Choose this menu item to hide the Maestro application.
Maestro - Apogee ONE User’s Guide Menu Bar Menus (continued) Minimize - Choose this menu item to minimize the Maestro window to the OS X Dock. Zoom - Choose this menu item to maximize the size of the Maestro window. Open any of the currently active tabs by typing Command + number. Help - Choose this menu item to open Maestro Help for any Apogee hardware devices connected to your Mac.
Maestro - Apogee ONE User’s Guide iOS Main Menu 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 1. Apogee Device - Select device in use to access Maestro tab windows. 2. Register Product - Register product into Apogee’s database for quality support. 3. Knowledge Base - Support portal with answers to frequently asked questions about Apogee products.
Operation - Apogee ONE User’s Guide Operation In this section you’ll find answers to questions that might arise while you’re recording with ONE on your Mac or iPad. Using ONE’s built-in mic The ONE includes an 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.
Operation - Apogee ONE User’s Guide How do I set a recording level? Once your microphone or instrument is connected, your audio software is configured and you’ve created a new recording track, just how do you set the input gain for a proper recording level in your audio software? There’s no simple answer, but with a few guidelines and a bit of experience, you’ll find the perfect recording level for any situation. When setting the recording level, here are a few guidelines you’ll want to think about: 1.
Operation - Apogee ONE User’s Guide How do I set the input control of my powered speakers? Most powered speakers offer an input volume control, often labelled as input sensitivity. Rather than describe an overly complicated method for setting this control, the easiest way to determine the right setting is to note where you generally set ONE’s output level. If you find yourself rarely turning the output past a very low output level (say, -35 dB), decrease the input sensitivity on the speaker.
Operation - Apogee ONE User’s Guide Maestro Low Latency Mixing While recording, if you notice a delay between the moment you play or sing a note and when you hear it in your headphones you are experiencing latency. With Maestro’s low latency mixer, you can set up a signal path to hear yourself with minimal latency. How to set up a session using the Low Latency Mixer 1. In your audio software, turn off software monitoring.
Operation - Apogee ONE User’s Guide Maestro Low Latency mixing (continued) Figure A To illustrate the effect of latency, Figure A depicts the typical signal path of a vocal overdub session. A vocalist sings into a microphone, which is routed to an analog to digital converter, then to the audio software application for recording.
Operation - Apogee ONE User’s Guide Software Setup Mac OS: Using ONE with Logic 1. In the Logic Pro menu bar, choose Preferences > Audio. In the Preferences window, click the Devices tab, then click the Core Audio tab. 2. In the Core Audio pane, set Output Device and Input Device to ONE. 3. Set the I/O Buffer Size to 64. 4. Click Apply Changes at the bottom of the Preferences window. 5. Choose File > New, then click on Empty Project.
Operation - Apogee ONE User’s Guide Mac OS: Using ONE with Logic (continued) 6. To record a single microphone or instrument: set Number to 1; click the Audio radio button; set Format to Mono; set Input to Input 1; set Output to Output 1-2; 7. Click Create. 8. Logic prompts you to name and save the session. Choose a name and set Where to your desired location. 9.
Operation - Apogee ONE User’s Guide Mac OS: Using ONE with Avid Pro Tools (9 or greater) 1. In Pro Tools menu bar, choose Setup > Playback Engine. 2. Set Playback Engine to ONE. 3. Set the H/W Buffer Size to 64. 4. Click OK. 5. When the “Selecting this playback engine...” dialog appears, click Yes.
Operation - Apogee ONE User’s 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. 4. Set Buffer Size to 128. 5. Close the Preferences window after making settings.
Operation - Apogee ONE User’s Guide Mac OS: Using ONE with GarageBand 1. Double-click on the GarageBand icon to open the application. 2. Highlight New Project, then select Acoustic Instrument to create an audio recording track with no effects. 3. In the GarageBand menu bar, choose GarageBand > Preferences, then click on the Audio/MIDI icon 4. Set Audio Output and Audio Input to ONE. Click the red Close button to close the window. 5. To hear input, click on the Monitoring button in the GarageBand track.
Operation - Apogee ONE User’s Guide Mac OS: Using ONE with Cubase/Nuendo 1. In the Cubase menu bar, choose Devices > Device Setup. 2. In the Devices Column, click VST Audio System. 3. Select ONE in the ASIO Driver pop-up menu. 4. In the Devices Column, click ONE. 5. In the Show As column, customize the IO labels to your preference. 6. If “Inactive” appears in the State column for any I/O, proceed to step 11. 7. In the Cubase Device Setup window, click Control Panel. 8. Set Buffer Size to 64. 9.
Operation - Apogee ONE User’s Guide Mac OS: Using ONE with Cubase/Nuendo (continued) 11. 12. 13. 14. Choose Devices > VST Connections. Click the Inputs tab. Click Add Bus. In the Add Input Bus window, set Configuration to Stereo and click Add Bus. 15. Click the Outputs tab. 16. Click Add Bus. 17. In the Add Output Bus window, set Configuration to Stereo and click Add Bus.
Operation - Apogee ONE User’s Guide Using ONE with iOS Apps ONE works with any iOS Core Audio compatible app on iPod Touch, iPhone or iPad. Selecting ONE for audio I/O is performed automatically by iOS, so using ONE with your favorite apps is as simple as downloading the app and connecting ONE. If audio isn’t routed through ONE after connecting it, open the iPad Settings app, press General, then press About. Scroll to the bottom of the About list and verify that ONE appears.
Additional Support - Apogee ONE User’s Guide Additional Support For more information: • Apogee KnowledgeBase and FAQs • Apogee Product Registration • How to contact Apogee Technical Support Visit: http://www.apogeedigital.
Specifications - Apogee ONE User’s Guide Specifications Features ONE Computer Connectivity USB 2.0 High Speed Roundtrip Latency Performance 32 buffer @ 96kHz = 4.4 ms 64 buffer @ 44.1kHz = 7.0 ms Power USB Bus Power, DC Power Supply or Battery Power Bit Resolution/Sample Rate 24-bit/44.
Warranty & Notifications - Apogee ONE User’s Guide Warranty & Notifications Registration and Warranty Information To receive free tech support, important information and product updates first... Register your new Apogee product here: www.apogeedigital.com/register/ If you do so, Apogee can contact you with any update information. As enhancements and upgrades are developed, you will be contacted at the registration address. Firmware updates are free for the first year of ownership unless otherwise stated.
Warranty & Notifications - Apogee ONE User’s Guide USA: Some states do not allow for the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or liability for incidental or consequential damage, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. Service Information Your Apogee product contains no user-serviceable components; refer to qualified service personnel for repair or upgrade.
Warranty & Notifications - Apogee ONE User’s Guide Declarations of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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