Product Overview
Apogee's Element series Thunderbolt audio I/O boxes for Mac are equipped with streamlined hardware features and advanced software control for the ultimate recording experience. These I/O boxes feature high-quality analog-to-digital conversion, premium mic preamps for optimal performance capture, and low latency Thunderbolt driver for exceptional stability and performance.
Apogee Element 88 Includes:
- Element 88
- Universal Power Supply with standard 3 pin-IEC cable
- Rack ears and mounting screws
- Quick Start Guide
- Warranty Booklet
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 withother digital audio gear
- Connect any Element series interface to the second Thunderbolt port onyour Ensemble
- Updated Apogee Control software brings Element and Ensemble together in a single control environment that also includes the Apogee Control desktop hardware remote and iOS remote control App
- Apogee hardware support for Direct monitoring feature in Logic Pro X(10.3.2) eliminates recording latency with the click of a button
- Element Control Software for Mac provides all control of hardware parameters including input gain, output level and low latency monitoring
- Element Control Mobile App provides wireless remote control of hardware via iPhone, iPad or iPod touch
- Works with Apogee Control – Optional 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 Element 88 Specifications:
- System Requirements
- 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 sold separately)
- 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
