Apogee Element 88 8 IN x 8 OUT Thunderbolt Audio Interface
Highlights
16 IN x 16 OUT Audio I/O box
AD/DA conversion for recording up to 192kHz/24-bit
Hardware DSP runs Apogee FX Rack plugins
DualPath link workflow for zero latency recording with Apogee FX Plugins
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
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
8 analog outputs
2 balanced L/R XLR outputs
2 balanced 1/4” outputs
2 1/4” stereo headphone outputs
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: 8 channels 88.2-96 kHz on 2 Toslink connectors
S/PDIF: 2 channels, up to 96 kHz on 1 Toslink connector
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