If Mini-Me is equipped with a USB or Firewire connection card, you can play computer audio – such as from iTunes or Spotify or a DAW like Logic or Pro Tools or Ableton – to the Mini-Me’s 1/8″ analog output jack.
This computer audio cannot be directed to the digital audio outputs AES/EBU or SPDIF. Only signal from the Mini-Me’s Analog Mic/Line inputs are passed to the digital audio AES/EBU or SPDIF outputs.
The PSU specs and barrel connector dimensions are as follows:
Output: 12 volts DC 1-2 A (1000-2000 mA), center pin of barrel is positive (+)
2.1mm ID, 5.5mm OD
Yes, it is perfectly fine for any of our devices to remain plugged in and connected to your Mac (or iOS device). There is no harm in the device remaining powered up while you’re not using it.
If your signal isn’t showing up correctly in Pro Tools, coming out of Pro Tools to the desired outputs, or if the routing isn’t showing up as expected, there are a few things to check. Look below for the section that applies to the Apogee product you’re using:
JAM, JAM 96k, MiC, MiC 96k, Groove
ONE (every model), GiO, Duet (every model), Quartet, Ensemble (every model)
Symphony I/O, Symphony I/O MkII, AD16x, DA16x, Rosetta 200, Rosetta 800
This typically indicates an issue or fault with the AC adapter. The specifications of this AC adapter are not unusual and a suitable replacement maybe found at an electronics retailer.
The PSU specs and barrel connector dimensions are as follows:
Output: 12 volts DC 1-2 A (1000-2000 mA), center pin of barrel is positive (+)
2.1mm ID, 5.5mm OD
If you’re unable to source this, a replacement can be purchased from Apogee within North America or an Authorized distributor outside the Continental U.S.
http://www.apogeedigital.com/dealer-locator
For Logic 9 and lower:
With your Apogee devive selected as the input/output in Logic’s Audio Preferences, go to the “Options” menu and select “Audio” and then “I/O Labels”. Now you can select the custom Apogee labels for your device.
For Logic X and higher:
Here’s a video showing this process: https://apogeedigital.com/blog/apogee-element-tutorial-enable-logics-io-labels
| The I/O Buffer setting found in most audio software is one of the most crucial, but often ignored, settings in a Mac-based recording system. When choosing a buffer setting, a compromise between the latency through the application and the amount of computer processor power accessible to the application must be made.Latency– the slight delay between the moment you play a note and hear it in your headphones after conversion and processing.
A lower buffer setting results in lower latency but less available processing power. If the application can’t access enough processor power, processor overruns may occur, resulting in audible clicks and pops or error messages that interrupt playback and recording. A higher buffer setting, on the other hand, results in greater amount of accessible processor power (i.e. less chance of overruns) but increases the latency. Determining the best setting requires some trial-and-error in order to find the best compromise. Keep in mind that as tracks and plug-ins are added to a software session, processor requirements increase. Thus, the buffer setting that works during the early stages of a session might result in processor overruns during later stages. The best strategy is to set the buffer to a lower setting during recording and accept certain limitations on plug-in usage, and then raise the buffer during mixing to utilize the computer’s full processor power when latency isn’t an issue. With the processing power of today’s Macs, you may find that adjustment of the buffer isn’t necessary, and you can leave it at a setting for low latency and still access a sufficient amount of processing power when adding tracks and plug-ins. If you do encounter clicks, pops or software errors, don’t hesitate to experiment with the buffer setting. Please consult the section on Working with GarageBand, Logic and Mainstage to determine how to se the I/O buffer setting is found in your audio application. |
