Making Settings with Ensemble FireWire's Front Panel Encoder Knobs

Ensemble’s front panel encoders provide simple and immediate access to Mic Pre gain settings and Output levels.

To use the left encoder to control mic pre-gain:

Select the mic pre-gain to set by clicking the left encoder knob until the desired PRE LED is lit. Turn the encoder clockwise to increase gain or counter–clockwise to decrease gain. The LEDs encircling the encoder indicate its “position”, providing a quick visual indication of the level in the same fashion as a traditional knob.

To use the right encoder to control output levels:

Select the output to set by clicking the left encoder knob until the desired LED is lit, and turn the knob as described above; by selecting MAIN, rear panel analog output levels may be set; by selecting either headphone 1 or headphone 2, the corresponding front panel headphone output level may be set. By pressing and holding the right encoder button for a few seconds, all analog outputs are muted. The selected output LED flashes to indicate muting.