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* The various audio applications may refer to the inputs and outputs with slightly different names.
 
* 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.  
 
* We have tried to set the preferences to meaningful names but sometimes they may revert back to the default names.  
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* Below are table with the list of the inputs and outputs  
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* Some are physical inputs and outputs and others and virtual connections from the UA Console app.  
  
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=== Inputs[edit | edit source] ===
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=== Inputs ===
 
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|'''Apollo Inputs'''
 
 
|'''Software Labe'''l
 
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|'''Notes'''
 
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|Mic/Line/Hi-Z 1
 
|Mic/Line/Hi-Z 1
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|Input 1
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|Switches between HI-Z, Mic and Line jacks
 
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|Mic/Line/Hi-Z 2
 
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|Input 2
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|Switches between HI-Z, Mic and Line jacks
 
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|Mic/Line 3
 
|Mic/Line 3
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|Input 3
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|Switches between Mic and Line jacks
 
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|Mic/Line 4
 
|Mic/Line 4
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|Input 4
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|Switches between HI-Z, Mic and Line jacks
 
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|Line 5
 
|Line 5
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|Input 5
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|Line Input 5
 
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|Line 6
 
|Line 6
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|Input 6
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|Line Input 6
 
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|Line 7
 
|Line 7
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|Line Input 7
 
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|Line 8
 
|Line 8
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|Line Input 8
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|Line
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|AUX 1 L
 
|AUX 1 L
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|Aux 1 from the Console app
 
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|AUX 1 R
 
|AUX 1 R
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|Aux 1 from the Console app
 
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|Virtual 1
 
|Virtual 1
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|Virtual connection between audio apps
 
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|Virtual 2
 
|Virtual 2
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|Virtual connection between audio apps
 
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|Virtual 3
 
|Virtual 3
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|Virtual connection between audio apps
 
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|Virtual 4
 
|Virtual 4
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|Virtual connection between audio apps
 
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|AUX 2 L
 
|AUX 2 L
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|Aux 2 from the Console app
 
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|AUX 1 R
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|AUX 2 R
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|Aux 2 from the Console app
 
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=== Outputs ===
 
=== Outputs ===
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* The '''Main''' outputs come before the line outputs.
 
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* This makes the numbering of the analog outputs confusing. 
 
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** For example analog output 1 is output 3.
 
 
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|'''MOTU Outputs'''
 
 
|'''Software Label'''
 
|'''Software Label'''
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|'''Notes'''
 
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|Line 1
 
|Line 1
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|Output 1
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|Line Output 1
 
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|Line 2
 
|Line 2
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|Output 2
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|Line Output 2
 
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|Line 3
 
|Line 3
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|Output 3
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|Line Output 3
 
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|Line 4
 
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|Output 4
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|Line Output 4
 
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|Line 5
 
|Line 5
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|Line Output 5
 
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|Line 6
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|Line Output 6
 
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|Line Output 7
 
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|Line 8
 
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|Line Output 8
 
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|MON L
 
|MON L
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|The monitor output of the Console app.  The headphone jacks get their signal from this output.
 
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|MON R
 
|MON R
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|The monitor output of the Console app.  The headphone jacks get their signal from this output.
 
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|Virtual 1
 
|Virtual 1
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|Virtual connection between audio apps
 
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|Virtual 2
 
|Virtual 2
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|Virtual connection between audio apps
 
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|Virtual 3
 
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|Virtual connection between audio apps
 
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|Virtual 4
 
|Virtual 4
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|Virtual connection between audio apps
 
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|CUE 1 L
 
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|Cue 1 from the Console app
 
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|CUE 2 R
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|Cue 1 from the Console app
 
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[[Category:Audio Mixing Benches]]
 
[[Category:Audio Mixing Benches]]

Revision as of 15:07, 15 September 2023

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

Software Label Notes
Mic/Line/Hi-Z 1 Switches between HI-Z, Mic and Line jacks
Mic/Line/Hi-Z 2 Switches between HI-Z, Mic and Line jacks
Mic/Line 3 Switches between Mic and Line jacks
Mic/Line 4 Switches between HI-Z, Mic and Line jacks
Line 5 Line Input 5
Line 6 Line Input 6
Line 7 Line Input 7
Line 8 Line Input 8
AUX 1 L Aux 1 from the Console app
AUX 1 R Aux 1 from the Console app
Virtual 1 Virtual connection between audio apps
Virtual 2 Virtual connection between audio apps
Virtual 3 Virtual connection between audio apps
Virtual 4 Virtual connection between audio apps
AUX 2 L Aux 2 from the Console app
AUX 2 R Aux 2 from the Console app

Outputs

Software Label Notes
Line 1 Line Output 1
Line 2 Line Output 2
Line 3 Line Output 3
Line 4 Line Output 4
Line 5 Line Output 5
Line 6 Line Output 6
Line 7 Line Output 7
Line 8 Line Output 8
MON L The monitor output of the Console app. The headphone jacks get their signal from this output.
MON R The monitor output of the Console app. The headphone jacks get their signal from this output.
Virtual 1 Virtual connection between audio apps
Virtual 2 Virtual connection between audio apps
Virtual 3 Virtual connection between audio apps
Virtual 4 Virtual connection between audio apps
CUE 1 L Cue 1 from the Console app
CUE 1 R Cue 1 from the Console app
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