Apogee Element 88
The Apogee Element 88 is a 16in x 16out thunderbolt audio interface offering the best quality for the price. This unit is ideal for any producer or audio engineer giving you everything you need for your projects. It has 8 analog inputs with high-end preamps and switchable +48v phantom power, ideal for connecting microphones, instruments or line-level devices. With 8 analog outs including 2 XLR's and 2 balanced 1/4" jack outputs for speaker connection, along 2 1/4" stereo headphone outputs for 2 sets of headphones, along with a thunderbolt port, this interface is easily connected to any of the existing devices in your studio.
From 17th April until 30th June 2018, purchase an Apogee Ensemble Thunderbolt or Element 88
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Apogee Element 88 Features
- 16 IN x 16 OUT Thunderbolt Audio I/O box
- AD/DA conversion for recording up to 192kHz/24-bit
- 8 analog inputs with world-class mic preamps and selectable 48v phantom power for connecting microphones, instruments or line-level devices
- 4 combination inputs
- 4 XLR inputs
- 8 analog outputs
- 2 balanced L/R XLR outputs
- 2 balanced 1/4” outputs
- 2 1/4” stereo headphone output
- Single port Thunderbolt connectivity to Mac for ultra-low latency performance
- 1.41ms round-trip at 96kHz with a 32 buffer setting
- Optical IN: Supports ADAT, SMUX & S/PDIF
- ADAT: 8 channels 44.1-48 kHz on 1 Toslink connector
- SMUX: 4 channels 88.2-96 kHz on 1 Toslink connector
- S/PDIF: 2 channels, up to 192 kHz on 1 Toslink connector
- Optical OUT: Supports ADAT, SMUX & S/PDIF
- ADAT: 8 channels 44.1-48 kHz on 1 Toslink connector
- SMUX: 4 channels 88.2-96 kHz on 1 Toslink connector
- S/PDIF: 2 channels, up to 192 kHz on 1 Toslink connector
- Word Clock IN/OUT via BNC connections for syncing with other digital audio gear
- Apogee Control Software for Mac provides all control of hardware parameters including input gain, output level and low latency monitoring
- Apogee Control Mobile App provides wireless remote control of hardware via iPhone, iPad or iPod touch
- Works with Apogee Control desktop hardware remote control (Sold separately)
- Multi-Unit Thunderbolt support – Connect any two Element audio I/O boxes directly to Thunderbolt ports on your computer
- Apogee Ensemble Thunderbolt expander – Connect any Element to the second port on an Ensemble
Specifications
- Mac OS
- Computer: Thunderbolt-equipped Mac (iMac, Macbook Pro, Macbook Air, Mac Pro)
- Memory: 4 GB RAM minimum, 8 GB recommended
- OS: 10.10 or greater
- Connection: Any available Thunderbolt port*
- Power: DC Power supply included
- *Thunderbolt cable not included
- Compatible Software:
- Any Mac Core Audio compatible application
- Recommended apps: Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Ableton Live, GarageBand, MainStage, Final Cut, Digital Performer, Studio One, Cubase, and Nuendo
- In the box:
- Element 88
- Universal Power Supply with standard 3 pin-IEC cable
- Rack ears and mounting screws
- Quick Start Guide
- Warranty Booklet
- Mic Preamps:
- 8 Mic preamps
- Gain: Up to 75 dB and advanced stepped gain circuit design
- Selectable 48v phantom power, Soft Limit and polarity invert
- EIN: 129dB (un-weighted) @ 60dB, 150Ohm input
- Max input level: +20dBu
- Input impedance: 3K Ohm
- A/D conversion:
- Max input level (+4dBu ref/Mic): +20dBu
- Max input level (-10dBV ref): +6dBV
- Input impedance: 5KOhm
- Freq resp 10 Hz -20Khz: > +/-0.2dB (@44.1Khz)
- Rel. THD + N: -110dB
- Dyn. Range: 119dB (A-weighted)
- D/A conversion:
- Max output level (+4dBu ref): +20dBu
- Max output level (-10dBV ref): +6dBV
- Line output impedance: 90 Ohm
- Freq resp 10Hz -20 Khz: > +/- 0.05dB (@44.1Khz)
- Rel. THD+N: -114dB
- Dyn Range: 123dB (A-weighted)
- Headphone Max output level:
- 560mW into 30 Ohm
- 90mW into 600 Ohm
- Headphone THD+N: -107 dB with 600 Ohm load @ 19 dBu
- Headphone Dyn Range: 117dB a-weighted
- Weights and Dimensions:
- 35cm x 14cm X 4.5cm
- 1.6kg