Difference between revisions of "Apollo x8 Interface"

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We have Apollo x8 interfaces installed in the four Music Tech Labs, both Audio Mixing Benches and the 5.1 room.

Intro

• We have Apollo x8 interfaces installed in the four Music Tech Labs, both Audio Mixing Benches and the 5.1 room.
• The are multichannel interfaces with
  • HI-Z inputs for guitars
  • Mic inputs with XLR jacks
  • Line inputs with 1/4" jacks
• The interfaces and software were configured to work in the various labs.
• The Music Tech labs make use of more inputs and outputs of the interface.
• The Audio Music Benches are set up in a similar way to make moving between labs easier.
• Not all of the inputs and outputs are connected in the various labs.

Inputs

• On the front there are two HI-Z inputs inputs (labelled HI-Z 1 and HI-Z 2)
  • Theses are for low level signal like electric guitars.  Only use mono 1/4 cables.
• There are 4 XLR mic inputs on the back of the interface.
  • There is a panel with 4 XLR jacks below the interface.
  • These are connected to the 4 mic inputs.
  • Microphones can be connected to these inputs using XLR cables (not included in the room).
  • Each input has:
    • Trim control knob for setting input levels
    • Pad for reducing input levels
    • 48V Phantom Power for powering condenser microphones
    • Low cut filter.
• There are eight 1/4" line level inputs on the back.

Outputs

• There are 8 line outputs on the back.
• Not every lab is using all 8 outputs.

Labeling

• The various audio applications may refer to the inputs and outputs with slightly different names.
• We have tried to set the preferences to meaningful names but sometimes they may revert back to the default names.  
• Below are table with the list of the inputs and outputs  
• Some are physical inputs and outputs and others and virtual connections from the UA Console app.  

Inputs

Outputs