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* The interfaces and software were configured to work in the various labs.   
 
* 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 Music Tech labs make use of more inputs and outputs of the interface.   
* The Audio Music Benches are set up in a simlar way to make moving between labs easier.
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* 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.
 
* Not all of the inputs and outputs are connected in the various labs.
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== Inputs ==
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* On the front there are two HI-Z inputs inputs (labelled '''HI-Z 1''' and '''HI-Z 2''')
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** Theses are for low level signal like electric guitars.  Only use mono 1/4 cables.
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* There are 4 XLR mic inputs on the back of the interface.
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** There is a panel with 4 XLR jacks below the interface.
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** These are connected to the 4 mic inputs.
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** Microphones can be connected to these inputs using XLR cables (not included in the room).
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** Each input has:
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*** Trim control knob for setting input levels
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*** Pad for reducing input levels
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*** 48V Phantom Power for powering condenser microphones
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*** Low cut filter.
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* There are eight 1/4" line level inputs on the back.
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== Outputs ==
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* There are 8 line outputs on the back. 
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* Not every lab is using all 8 outputs. 
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== Labeling ==
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* The various audio applications may refer to the inputs and outputs with slightly different names.
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* We have tried to set the preferences to meaningful names but sometimes they may revert back to the default names.  
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=== Inputs[edit | edit source] ===
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{| class="wikitable"
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|'''Apollo Inputs'''
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|'''Software Labe'''l
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|-
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|Mic/Line/Hi-Z 1
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|Input 1
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|-
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|Mic/Line/Hi-Z 2
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|Input 2
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|-
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|Mic/Line 3
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|Input 3
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|-
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|Mic/Line 4
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|Input 4
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|-
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|Line 5
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|Input 5
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|-
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|Line 6
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|Input 6
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|-
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|Line 7
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|
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|-
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|Line 8
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|
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|-
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|Line
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|
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|-
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|AUX 1 L
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|
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|-
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|AUX 1 R
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|
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|-
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|Virtual 1
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|
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|-
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|Virtual 2
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|
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|-
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|Virtual 3
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|
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|-
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|Virtual 4
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|
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|-
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|AUX 2 L
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|
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|-
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|AUX 1 R
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|
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|}
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=== 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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{| class="wikitable"
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|'''MOTU Outputs'''
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|'''Software Label'''
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|-
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|Line 1
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|Output 1
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|-
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|Line 2
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|Output 2
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|-
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|Line 3
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|Output 3
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|-
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|Line 4
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|Output 4
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|-
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|Line 5
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|
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|-
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|Line 6
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|
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|-
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|Line 7
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|
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|-
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|Line 8
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|
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|-
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|MON L
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|
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|-
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|MON R
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|
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|-
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|Virtual 1
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|
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|-
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|Virtual 2
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|
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|-
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|Virtual 3
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|
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|-
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|Virtual 4
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|
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|-
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|CUE 1 L
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|
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|-
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|CUE 2 R
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|
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|}
 
[[Category:Audio Mixing Benches]]
 
[[Category:Audio Mixing Benches]]

Revision as of 15:57, 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.  

Inputs[edit | edit source]

Apollo Inputs Software Label
Mic/Line/Hi-Z 1 Input 1
Mic/Line/Hi-Z 2 Input 2
Mic/Line 3 Input 3
Mic/Line 4 Input 4
Line 5 Input 5
Line 6 Input 6
Line 7
Line 8
Line
AUX 1 L
AUX 1 R
Virtual 1
Virtual 2
Virtual 3
Virtual 4
AUX 2 L
AUX 1 R

Outputs

  • The Main outputs come before the line outputs.
  • This makes the numbering of the analog outputs confusing. 
    • For example analog output 1 is output 3.
MOTU Outputs Software Label
Line 1 Output 1
Line 2 Output 2
Line 3 Output 3
Line 4 Output 4
Line 5
Line 6
Line 7
Line 8
MON L
MON R
Virtual 1
Virtual 2
Virtual 3
Virtual 4
CUE 1 L
CUE 2 R