Detecting movements

You can connect switches and sensors to the Ensemble to detect a wide variety of movements made by people, or other objects. A ‘switch’ is a simple sensor just like a light switch, which can be in two positions: ‘on’ (pressed) or ‘off’ (not pressed). Either position can trigger something to happen.

A ‘variable sensor’ is more like a dimmer or volume control, and has a range of values or positions. It can change things like brightness or volume in a simple way, or can be converted into more complicated sound or light effects.

A wide variety of industry-standard switches and sensors can be used, as well as those supplied by Apollo Creative.

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Outputs

You can link the Ensemble to pretty much anything your PC can talk to. Drive a video projector for triggering images; use soundcards for driving several speakers to create surround sound; and connect MIDI interfaces for triggering other music equipment.

Lighting and special effects can be controlled using a special USB-to-DMX cable. DMX is an industry standard, meaning you can select from thousands of different lights. It's even possible to control other equipment such as fans, projectors and smoke machines.

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Interface

Ensemble16 box imageThe Ensemble16 is a robust 'stage box' style interface with sockets where you plug in your switches or sensors. Up to eight switches and eight variable sensors can be used simultaneously providing a huge palette of possibilities.

 


Learn more about the Ensemble16


EnsembleHub imageThe EnsembleHub is the heart of the wireless version of the Ensemble family. Housed in a compact, desktop case, the Hub acts as an interface for up to four wired switches and two variable sensors, as well
as wireless devices

Learn more about the EnsembleHub