Universal Audio Apollo Software - Manual (Page 27)

Apollo Software Manual Chapter 3: Console Application 27
Channel Input Controls
Preamp Controls (Apollo & Apollo Twin)
Console’s preamp controls correspond to the equivalent preamp controls on
the Apollo front panel. Adjusting Apollo’s front panel will update Console
(and vice versa); see
“Interactions Between Console and Apollo” on page
20 for details.
Unison™
Unison is an exclusive analog/digital integration technology that’s built into
every Apollo microphone preamplifier. The preamp controls in Console inter-
act extensively with Unison plug-in parameters. For complete Unison details,
see
“Chapter 5: Unison” beginning on page 75 .
Gain
The channel’s preamp gain can be adjusted with this control. The input to be adjusted
(Mic, Line, or Hi-Z) is determined by the state of the channel’s Mic/Line switch or the
Hi-Z input (if connected).
Rotating the knob clockwise increases the preamp gain for the channel. The available
gain range for the preamp channels is 10 dB to 65 dB for the Mic, Line, and Hi-Z in-
puts.
Gain Amount
The specific amount of preamp gain in decibels is displayed beneath the gain control.
The relative amount of preamp gain is indicated by the green “LED ring” surrounding
the gain control. The LED ring is a different color when Unison is active in the channel.
Front Panel Channel Selection Indicator Dot
The colored dot that appears in the center of a gain knob indicates the preamp channel
that is currently selected on Apollo’s front panel (Apollo’s channel selection is changed
using the front panel).
Unison Parameter
Gain is a Unison parameter that interacts with Unison plug-ins inserted in the PREAMP
slot. See the Unison chapter for more information.
Mic/Line
This button switches between the mic and line inputs on Apollo’s rear panel. The
button text and color depends on the preamp input selection.
The Mic/Line button has no effect if the channel’s Hi–Z input is connected, be-
cause preamp channels are automatically switched to the Hi-Z input when a ¼”
mono (tip-sleeve only) cable is connected to Apollo’s front panel Hi-Z input jack.