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Apogee Element 24

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Apogee Element 24
Product no: 9000-0029-7710 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

Apogee has made the world of high-end audio interfaces more accessible than ever before with the release of the Element 24. This interface was designed for independent musicians who don't need to use more than two inputs at a time. The Element 24 features the very best from the Symphony, Ensemble and Groove series when it comes to conversion and preamps. Even so, this is a no-frills kind of interface, and as such, all you'll see are two inputs on the front of the device. This approach might seem minimalistic but, together with the outstanding software, you really have all you need.

High-grade sound quality

The Element 24 is equipped with the renowned Advanced Stepped Gain Architecture. This is an analogue circuit designed to dynamically optimise the gain stage and it results is a gain of no less than 75 dB, which is particularly high for a built-in preamp. The circuit also works to minimise distortion to provide a superior bandwidth. You'll find that the D/A conversion is of the best quality, which translates into defined audio production that's easier to adjust.

Clocking and advanced software

A word clock can be compared to a conductor in an orchestra. All of the parts of the digital chain in the conversion process (from analogue to digital and vice versa) should be perfectly synchronised. The Element 24 is equipped with its own clock source, and as such can synchronise both in-coming and out-going digital audio devices. Not only that, you can tweak the Element 24 down to the tiniest detail with the help of the excellent Element control App. You can manage all of your inputs and outputs, plus make up to three independent monitor mixes with the app.

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Specifications

Product features

19 inches no
Computer ports Thunderbolt
Phantom power yes
Suitable for operating system Apple OSX / Mac OS
Total microphone inputs 2
Maximum sample rate 192 kHz
Included data cable none
Included software none
Software included yes, download

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging) 1,7 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging) 31,0 x 21,0 x 10,5 cm

Product specifications

  • Thunderbolt audio interface
  • inputs:
    • 2 analogue TRS/XLR combo inputs with:
    • world-class preamps and selectable 48V phantom power
  • outputs: 4 analogue outputs:
    • 2 balanced L/R XLR outputs
    • 1x stereo headphone jack output
  • Thunderbolt interface: extremely fast connectivity with any Mac
    • up to 1.41 ms latency at 96 kHz with an optional 32 buffer setting
  • optical input: supports ADAT, SMUX and S/PDIF:
    • ADAT: 8 channels at 44.1 - 96 kHz with 1 Toslink connector
    • SMUX: 4 channels at 88.2 - 96 kHz with 1 Toslink connector
    • S/PDIF: 2 channels up to 192 kHz with 1 Toslink connector
  • optical output: supports ADAT, SMUX and S/PDIF:
    • ADAT: 8 channels at 44.1 - 96 kHz with 1 Toslink connector
    • SMUX: 4 channels at 88.2 - 96 kHz with 1 Toslink connector
    • S/PDIF: 2 channels up to 192 kHz with 1 Toslink connector
  • word clock: input and output via BNC for synchronising digital audio devices
  • Element Control Software
  • Multi-Unit Thunderbolt for connecting multiple Element interfaces via your Mac
  • system requirements:
    • Mac OS:
      • Thunderbolt support (iMac, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Mac Pro)
      • memory: 4 GB RAM, 8 GB recommended
      • OS: 10.10 or later
      • connection: Thunderbolt
      • power: Thunderbolt USB powered (Thunderbolt cable not included)
  • supporting software: Mac Core audio
  • recommended apps: Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Ableton Live, GarageBand, MainStage, Final Cut, Digital Performer, Studio One, Cubase and Nuendo
  • included:
    • user manual
    • warranty
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Apogee Element 24

Wrote the following about Apogee Element 24
Ronduit geniale interface. Geen extra's gewoon knetter goeie kwaliteit input en output. Ook uitstekende software.
Apogee Element 24

Wrote the following about Apogee Element 24
Heel erg tevreden met de aanschaf.
De preamps van de element zijn fantastisch
De koptelefoon versterker zeer zeer goed.
En de conversie AD-DA geweldig.
Veel kwaliteit voor weinig geld.
En de service van Bax-Shop was zoals gewoonlijk weer perfect.
Apogee Element 24

Wrote the following about Apogee Element 24
Top audio kwaliteit! Werkt met gebruiksvriendelijke en flexibele software (Apogee control). Alleen jammer dat in mijn geval de Apogee audio drivers een conflict hadden met Apple's Bonjour software op mijn iMac (late 2015) el Capitan 10.11.6. waardoor de verbinding met de hardware regelmatig uitviel en het geluid wegviel. Na een week heen en weer mailen met Apogee zijn we niet tot een oplossing gekomen en heb ik de geluidskaart terug moeten sturen. Jammer, want anders had ik hem zeker gehouden.

Apogee Presents Elements Thunderbolt Interface and Remote

Tuesday 27 September 2016 By Julie Alexander

Apogee, primarily known for their high-end interfaces for Apple computers, have raised the bar with the release of the Symphony, Ensemble thunderbolt and Groove interfaces. With the release of the respective Element 24, 46 en 88, Apogee offers us a trifecta of Thunderbolt audio interfaces that are more than meets the eye. The Element series is a powerful one, and is not a trio to be trifled with.

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