Apollo 16 Hardware Manual.pdf - Universal Audio

Rear Panel
This section describes the features and functionality of all connectors and controls on the Apollo 16 rear panel.
Analog I/O
1 2 3
AES/EBU IN
MON OUT (R) 2 MON OUT (L) 1
LINE OUT 9-16
LINE IN 9-16
PUSH
LINE OUT 1-8 LINE IN 1-8
(1) Monitor Outputs 1 & 2
These balanced XLR jacks are line-level analog outputs typically used for connection to a stereo loudspeaker
monitoring system. The signal levels at these outputs are controlled with the Monitor Level knob (7).
The Monitor Outputs can be configured to use reference levels of +4 dBu or -10 dBV. This function is configured
in the Outputs panel of the Console Settings window in the Console application.
The Monitor Outputs are completely independent from the 16 analog line outputs. By default, the “1–2” or
“Main” outputs from a DAW are routed to these outputs. Stereo panning of input signals routed to these outputs
is defined within the Console and/or DAW applications.
NOTE: The AES/ABU outputs can be configured to mirror the Monitor Outputs. See “(8) AES/EBU Ports”
on page 15 for details.
(2) Line Outputs 1 – 16
The 16 analog outputs are accessed via dual female DB25 connectors. Each DB25 jack carries eight balanced
line-level channel outputs using standardized Tascam wiring.
The Line Outputs can be configured in adjacent pairs to use -10 dBV or +4 dBu reference levels. This function
is configured in the Outputs panel of the Console Settings window in the Console application.
(3) Line Inputs 1 – 16
The 16 analog inputs are accessed via dual female DB25 connectors. Each DB25 jack carries eight balanced
line-level channel inputs using standardized Tascam pinouts.
The Line Inputs can be configured to use -10 dBV or +4 dBu reference levels. This function is configured within
the input channel strips in the Console application.
Note: See “DB25 Wiring” on page 33 for DB25 connector pinout diagrams.
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