What Outputs Are for Headphones on the Apollo 8P(2022)

Are you familiar with the Apollo 8P’s headphone outputs? What outputs are for headphones on the Apollo 8P? With the Apollo Console app, you can quickly prepare a cue mix for a performer and then send it to them right away. First, it is simple to send a mix from an Apollo output line to your vocalist’s headphone amplifier. Then, using the Apollo headphone output, keep an eye on the performance and set up the exact same mix in your control space. Depending on the session you are in, you might change your setup and workflow. To become an expert in this application, you should practice using the Apollo software in various settings.

Apollo Console Cue Outputs

You can access the Apollo Cue Outputs menu to modify the sound quality of your headphones. Both the Console Mix and a Cue Mix that contains particular levels from Cue Sends are options for sending.

When a performer requires a click track or any other audio from their DAW or console, cue sends can be a real lifesaver. By designating a track as a Send/Output in your DAW, you can send the signal from that track directly to a Cue. If you need to send a signal from your DAW to a console, send it to a virtual channel instead.

Apollo 8P Headphone Setup and Cue Outputs

You can set up a cue mix for a performer quickly and send it to them right away using the Apollo Console app. Send your vocalist, sound engineer, or band members a mix of headphones from your Apollo line output for review. Watch the performance after that, and then, using the Apollo headphone output, set up the exact same mix in your control area. Depending on the session you are in, your setup and workflow might change. You should get some practice using the software in various scenarios.

Apollo Console: Cue Outputs Menu

You can easily change your headphones’ audio quality using the Cue Outputs menu. Both the Console Mix and a Cue Mix that contains particular levels from Cue Sends are options for sending. Performers who require a click track or any other audio from their DAW or Console may find Cue Sends to be of particular use. By designating a track as a Send/Output in your DAW, you can send the track’s signal straight to a Cue. Instead, you can use your DAW to send the signal to a Virtual Channel.

Set Up Apollo Console Headphones Mix

Several illustrations of how to signal a Cue Mix are provided below. Example A illustrates the fundamental concept, while Examples B and C demonstrate how to pan the Cue Send for your performer. To help your performer hear the tracks that will enable them to perform at their best, adjust the Cue Send panning. The performers will use a variety of cue sends and mixes.

Cue 1, send a mono channel

Send a signal to the Apollo Twin headphones and a headphone amplifier connected to the Apollo 8 Line Outputs 1-2 via Cue 1.

1. Select Cue 1 as the Source for Cue 1.
2. Select the Apollo Twin Headphones (HP).
3. Optional: Select an additional Mirrored Output (e.g. Line 1-2) to receive the signal.
4. Turn up the desired channel’s Cue 1 Send.

Cue 1 Mix.

Cue 2, send signal panned left

Cue 2 is used to send a signal that is heavily panned to the left to the Apollo Twin headphones and a headphone amplifier connected to the Apollo 8 Line Outputs 3–4.

1. Select Cue 2 as the Source for Cue 2.
2. Select the Apollo Twin Headphones (HP).
3. Optional: Select an additional Mirrored Output (e.g. Line 3-4) to receive the signal.
4. Turn up the channel’s Cue 2 Send and adjust the Pan left.

Send panning left on cue 2 mix.

Cue 3, send signal panned right

Send a signal to Cue 3, the Apollo Twin headphones and a headphone amplifier connected to Apollo 8 Line Outputs 5–6, with the signal panned sharply to the right.

1. Select Cue 3 as the Source for Cue 3.
2. Select the Apollo Twin Headphones (HP).
3. Optional: Select an additional Mirrored Output (e.g. Line 5-6) to receive the signal.
4. Turn up the channel’s Cue 3 Send and adjust the Pan right.

Send sent right and cue 3 mixes.

Here’s a quick tutorial on setting up headphone/cue mixes in Universal Audio’s Console app.

Console Routing and Cue Combinations

After dipping our toes in the water, let’s set up four cue mixes concurrently. In this example, we’ll use the stereo line outputs designated in the Mirror to Output drop-down menu to send three distinct cue mixes to three different headphone amplifiers. While all of this is going on, Cue 4 is still sending the Console mix (as well as your DAW) to the Apollo Twin headphones. Simply designate your Apollo Twin headphones as one of the cue’s headphone destinations to listen to any of the cue mixes through them. Give the cue that will be hearing the Console mix the Apollo Twin headphones again.

Monitor the Performer Mix

We advise that you temporarily switch the output destination of your Cue Mix to your Apollo headphones when making one for a performer. You’ll be able to adjust your monitor mix and hear what they’re hearing.

Multiple Cues With Apollo

• Send Cue 1 to headphone amplifier connected to Apollo 8 Line Output 1-2
• Send Cue 2 to headphone amplifier connected to Apollo 8 Line Output 3-4
• Send Cue 3 to headphone amplifier connected to Apollo 8 Line Output 5-6
• Send Console Mix to all Apollo Headphones and headphone amplifiers connected toApollo 8 Line Output 7-8 via Cue 4

1. Assign the signal sources for cue mixes.
   1. Assign Cue 1’s source to Cue 1.
   2. Assign Cue 2’s source to Cue 2.
   3. Assign Cue 3’s source to Cue 3.
   4. Assign Cue 4’s source to Mix.
2. Assign mirrored line outputs (Cue > outputs > headphone distribution).
   1. Assign Cue 1 to Line 1-2.
   2. Assign Cue 2 to Line 3-4.
   3. Assign Cue 3 to Line 5-6.
   4. Assign Cue 4 to Line 7-8.
3. Assign destinations for the Apollo Headphones.
   1. Assign all available Apollo Headphones to Cue 4 (Mix).

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