Apollo Twin MkII Hardware Manual
Controls & Connectors
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Controls & Connectors
Complete details about the Apollo Twin MkII hardware controls and all connector jacks
on the front and rear panels are provided in this chapter.
Note: To learn how to set input gain levels (mic, line, and Hi-Z) and output
volumes (monitors and headphones), see
Setting Hardware I/O Levels
in the Quick
Start chapter.
Controls Overview
Some Apollo Twin MkII controls have multiple functions. The function of each control
depends on the current operating mode and the current settings within that mode. To
control a particular function, the control must be activated.
Operating Modes
Apollo Twin MkII’s top panel has two operating modes: Preamp and Monitor. The
function and availability of the top panel controls vary depending on the active operating
mode. The active mode is selected with the PREAMP and MONITOR buttons. Press the
button to activate the mode. Each mode is explained in greater detail below.
Note: All top panel functions can be operated concurrently (without switching
modes) from within the companion Console software application. See the
Apollo
Software Manual
for details.
PREAMP Mode
When Apollo Twin MkII is in Preamp mode, all top panel controls are related
to the input functions only. To adjust any input function, press the PREAMP
button to enter preamp mode and activate the input channel controls.
Note: Monitor and headphone functions cannot be performed in preamp
mode.
Preamp Channels
Apollo Twin MkII has two independent analog input channels. Each input channel has a
preamplifier. Both input channels can be independently controlled and used at the same
time for A/D conversion.
Preamp Controls
Apollo Twin MkII has one set of input channel preamp controls. The input channel
controls adjust all preamp functions for the currently selected input channel.
MONITOR
