Element Specifications

Element 24

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Element 24 Highlights

10 IN x 12 OUT Thunderbolt Audio I/O box
AD/DA conversion for recording up to 192kHz/24-bit
2 analog inputs with world-class mic preamps and selectable 48v phantom power for connecting microphones, instruments or line-level devices
- 2 combination inputs
4 analog outputs
- 2 balanced L/R XLR outputs
- 1 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 96 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 96 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

Weights and Dimensions

9.75” x 5.5” X 1.75″
24.5cm x 14cm X 4.5cm
2.5lbs
1.14kg

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 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 24
Universal Power Supply with standard 3 pin-IEC cable
Quick Start Guide
Warranty Booklet

Mic Preamps:

2 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

Element 46

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Element 46 Highlights

12 IN x 14 OUT Thunderbolt Audio I/O box
AD/DA conversion for recording up to 192kHz/24-bit
4 analog inputs with world-class mic preamps and selectable 48v phantom power for connecting microphones, instruments or line-level devices
- 4 combination inputs
6 analog outputs
- 2 balanced L/R XLR 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 96 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 96 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

Weights and Dimensions

11.5” x 5.5” x 1.75″
29.5cm x 14cm x 4.5cm
2.95lbs
1.34kg

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 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 46
Universal Power Supply with standard 3 pin-IEC cable
Quick Start Guide
Warranty Booklet

Mic Preamps:

4 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

Element 88

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Element 88 Highlights

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 96 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 96 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

Element 88 with included rack ears

Weights and Dimensions

13.5” x 5.5” X 1.75”
35cm x 14cm X 4.5cm
3.5lbs
1.6kg

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 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

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