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Apogee Ensemble Thunderbolt

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4.3 out of 5
37 user ratings
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Thorough overhaul for the classy audio interfaceRead more
The Ensemble Thunderbolt isn’t just an update — Apogee have completely redesigned it, and the results are impressive.Read more
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Pros

  • Neat front-panel design with good visual feedback
  • versatile front-panel controls and high-quality displays
  • s a very neat and intuitive system

Cons

  • the retail box does not include audio cabling
  • Copyright Audio Media International Limited
  • the transmission of information over the internet is inherently insecure
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Key specs

  • Stereo
  • 24 bit / 192 kHz
  • External
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Apogee Ensemble Thunderbolt - Pros & Cons

Apogee Ensemble Thunderbolt

Pros

  • Neat front-panel design with good visual feedback
  • versatile front-panel controls and high-quality displays
  • s a very neat and intuitive system
  • Flexible complement of inputs and outputs

Cons

  • the retail box does not include audio cabling
  • Copyright Audio Media International Limited
  • the transmission of information over the internet is inherently insecure
  • will not provide your personal information to third parties
  • There is no Thunderbolt cable included
  • awful lot is squeezed into a relatively small frame
  • has no fixed sound system
  • it s not cheap
  • the new Ensemble is not actually supplied with a Thunderbolt cable
  • There s no way to store and recall multiple configurations
  • Blurred Line Inputs Superficially

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Apogee Ensemble Thunderbolt - Full Specifications

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Sound TypeStereo
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Design
Placement TypeExternal
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Audio properties
D/A audio24 bit / 192 kHz
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Connectivity
Other connectorsThunderbolt
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Features
Remote controlyes
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Power
Power sourcePowerline

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Apogee Ensemble Thunderbolt Apogee - Editorial Reviews (2)

Apogee Ensemble Thunderbolt Apogee Ensemble Thunderbolt review
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Published: 07.07.2015
Apogee Ensemble Thunderbolt review

Thorough overhaul for the classy audio interface

7 minute read
Apogee Ensemble Thunderbolt Apogee Ensemble Thunderbolt
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Published: 20.04.2015
Apogee Ensemble Thunderbolt

The Ensemble Thunderbolt isn’t just an update — Apogee have completely redesigned it, and the results are impressive.

By Sam Inglis
16 minute read

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