Apogee Element 88

Element 88 offers the best sound quality of any 8 IN x 8 OUT audio interface under $1,500. Ideal for the producer, engineer or musician, Element 88 gives you all the I/O you need to record drums or a full band.

Features:

• 6 IN x 16 OUT 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 outputs
• Single port Thunderbolt connectivity to Mac for ultra-low latency performance
• 1.41 ms 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 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: 8 channels 88.2-96 kHz on 2 Toslink connectors
• 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
• 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

Specs:

• Color: Black
• Rack Mountable: no
• Line Inputs: 8
• Line Outputs: 2
• Mic Inputs: 8
• Phono Inputs: 0
• Instrument Inputs: 8
• digital Output: ADAT / S/PDIF
• digital Input: ADAT / S/PDIF
• Headphone Out: yes
• MIDI Inputs: 0 Ports
• MIDI Outputs: 0 Ports
• Host Port: Thunderbolt
• Number of headphone outputs: 2
• Type: Audio Interface
• Theme: Recording and Studio

Instruction manual / Safety instructions:

• Manual (1.58 MB)

Further links:

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