Apogee Boom Manual de usuario
Boom User’s Guide
Version 1.0
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Apogee Boom User’s Guide
Contents
Contents 2
Overview 4
Introduction 4
Features 4
Navigating This User’s Guide 5
In the Box 6
Included Software 6
System Requirements 6
Register your Product 6
Boom Front Panel Tour 7
Boom Rear Panel Tour 7
Getting Started 8
Installing Apogee Control 2 Software 8
macOS Installer 8
Windows 10 Installer 9
Firmware Update 9
Setting Up Boom 10
Connecting to a Mac or Windows computer 10
Connecting to an iPad Pro (USB-C connector) 10
Connecting to an iOS Device (Lightning connector) 11
Configure OS to use BOOM for Audio I/O 12
macOS 12
Windows 10 13
Apple iOS 13
Connecting Your Studio 14
BOOM Front Panel Features 17
Control Knob & Focus LEDs 17
Front Panel Meters 18
Apogee Control 2 Software 19
Primary Window 19
Toolbar 20
System Settings Sidebar 20
Channel Section 21
General Settings 21
Analog IN Channels 1-2 21
Playback Channels 22
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Mixer Section 25
Monitor/Output Section 26
Choose Your Boom Workflow 27
A Glossary of Importantds Workflow Concepts 27
Monitoring Workflows 29
Software Monitoring 29
Direct Monitoring 30
Working with Onboard Hardware DSP 31
Assign to SW (Software) Inputs 32
Configuring Your DAW 33
Apple Logic Pro 33
Avid Pro Tools 34
Ableton Live 35
Troubleshooting 37
Specifications 38
Warranty Information and Legal Notices 39
Declarations of Conformity 39
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Apogee Boom User’s Guide
Overview
Introduction
Apogee BOOM is made for passionate creators that pursue their craft without compromise. Whether
you're a musician, podcaster, video producer or live streamer, take your project to the next level with
studio-quality sound by Apogee.
Capture your performance through class-leading mic preamps and high-end digital conversion, then
use on-board hardware DSP processing to enhance your source. Dive into the power and detail of all
your recordings through the audiophile-quality headphone output.
Create your complete podcast and streaming production environment with the on-board Mixer and
Loopback mode.
Connect BOOM directly to your Mac, iPad Pro, or Windows laptop - No external power required to get
your ideas flowing.
Features
● Built-in hardware DSP - Print through the Symphony ECS Channel Strip plugin
● Inputs
○ 1 balanced ¼” instrument/line input
○ 1 balanced combi mic/line/instrument input
● Outputs
○ 1 ¼” Zero ohm Headphone output
○ BalancedLeft/Right speaker outputs
● Totally portable and bus powered
● Apogee Loopback feature makes live streaming multiple audio sources easy
● Includes Apogee Control 2 software for macOS, iOS and Windows
● Includes Ableton Live Lite DAW (free license + download with registration)
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Navigating This User’s Guide
A computer-based audio production system built around the Boom includes the following
components:
● Boom Hardware Interface
● Apogee Control 2 software application
● Integrated Symphony ECS Channel Strip plugin
● Mac, Windows or iOS device plus a Digital audio workstation (DAW) software application
● Microphones and instruments for recording plus speakers and headphones for listening
This User’s Guide will take you through the following steps to integrate the components of your
system into a powerful and efficient audio production environment. When text is highlighted in blue, it
may be clicked to link to further information in this Guide.
● Download and run the Boom Installer, which installs the Apogee Control 2 application (and
driver if required) on your computer (link).
● Configure your computer’s operating system (OS) to use Boom for audio input and output
(link).
● Configure your DAW to use Boom for audio input and output (link).
● Connect microphones, instruments, headphones, speakers and other audio hardware to
Boom (link).
● Use Boom front panel Control Knob to adjust gain on the Inputs and level for the headphones
and speaker outputs. The Control Knob can also be set to toggle between i/o and mute
outputs. (link).
● Use Apogee Control 2 software to navigate all settings, including direct monitor mixing and FX
(link).
● Choose a Monitoring workflow and configure your DAW and Boom (link).
● Set up FX Processing according to your preference (link).
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In the Box
● Boom
● USB-C Cable with included USB-C to USB-A adapter
● Warranty Booklet
Included Software
● Ableton Live Lite - Requires registration
● Apogee Control 2 - macOS and Windows
● Apogee Control 2 - iOS
System Requirements
● macOS 10.14.6 or greater
● Windows 10 Anniversary update or later
● iOS 13 or greater
● Mac & Windows: 4GB minimum RAM, 8GB Recommended
Register your Product
● Access Apogee’s expert Technical Support for free
● Receive important product update information by email
● Take the Customer Satisfaction Survey for a chance to win Apogee gear!
Register Now: www.apogeedigital.com/support/register
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Boom Front Panel Tour
Boom Rear Panel Tour
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Getting Started
Installing Apogee Control 2 Software
To register your product and receive the Boom Installer, learn the most up-to-date information on new
releases, and view Interactive tutorials, click the link below.
www.apogeedigital.com/support/boom
Once you’ve registered your Boom, you’ll receive an email with links to Mac and Windows versions of
the Boom Installer download.
macOS Installer
Once downloaded, double-click the .dmg file to
display the contents:
● Apogee Control 2 Software Installer
● User’s Guides
● Apogee Control 2 Uninstaller
To install Apogee Control 2 Software:
1. Double-click the Apogee Control 2 Software
installer.
2. A dialog box will appear with a series of steps to
complete the installation.
3. You will be required to restart your computer.
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Windows 10 Installer
1. In your Downloads folder, double-click the .zip
file to extract it, then double-click the .exe file
to start the installation process.
2. Click Next through all steps, then click Finish
at the final step.
3. You should restart your computer immediately.
Firmware Update
If Boom’s firmware requires a firmware update, the
notification at right is displayed after the installation.
1. Quit Apogee Control 2 and any audio apps.
2. Disconnect Boom’s USB cable from the computer.
3. Press and hold down Boom’s Control knob while
re-connecting its USB cable to the computer.
4. Once the “Found Boom in firmware update mode”
dialog appears, release the Control knob.
5. Click “Yes” in the “Found Boom…” dialog. Once the
“Firmware update complete!” dialog appears, click Ok.
Boom will re-initialize.
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Setting Up Boom
Connecting to a Mac or Windows computer
Note: the supplied USB-C to USB-C/USB-A cable includes an integrated USB-C to USB-A adaptor`.
Remove the USB-A adaptor to connect to USB-C devices.
Using the supplied cable, connect Boom’s USB-C port to a USB port on your Mac or Windows
computer.
Connecting to an iPad Pro (USB-C connector)
Using the supplied USB-C to USB-C/USB-A cable, connect Boom’’s USB-C port to the iPad Pro’s
USB-C connector.
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