Apogee Element 88

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Thunderbolt Audio Interface

The Apogee Element 88 is a Thunderbolt Audio Interface with a 16 In x 16 out Thunderbolt I/O audio interface, AD/DA Conversion for recordings with up to 192...

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Format19 "/ 1 U19 "/ 2U-19 "/ 2U19 "/ 1U19 "/ 2U---19 "/ 2U
Dimensions44 x 483 x 197 mm450 x 292 x 89 mm-450 x 292 x 89 mm-450 x 292 x 89 mm19 "1U19 "x 1 U x 340 mm-450 x 292 x 89 mm
Recording / Playback Channels16x1636x3864x640x2128x12822x208x1264x640x218x20
Number of Mic Inputs0020488800
Number of Line Inputs10321608881608
Number of Instrument Inputs0020242200
Number of Line Outputs83218012881808
Headphone Outs1121212211
Phantom Power
Number of S/PDIF Connectors0210110101
Number of ADAT Connectors0020220202
AES/EBU Connectors2000040004
Number of MADI Connectors0000000000
Ethernet0020100200
Other Connectors HDX Port 2xHDX Port2xHDX Port
MIDI Connectors
Word Clock 1xIn, 1xOut1xIn, 1xOut1xIn, 1xOut1xIn, 1xOut1xIn, 1xOut1xIn, 1xOut1xIn, 1xOut 1xIn, 1xOut
Max. Samplerate96 kHz192 kHz192 kHz192 kHz192 kHz192 kHz192 kHz192 kHz192 kHz192 kHz
Max. Resolution in Bit24 bit24 bit24 bit24 bit24 bit24 bit24 bit24 bit24 bit24 bit
Bus-Powered
Incl. Power Supply
Windows Thunderbolt driver
Thunderbolt Version2232222222
Width in mm483 mm450 mm483 mm450 mm483 mm450 mm483 mm483 mm-450 mm
Depth in mm177 mm292 mm340 mm292 mm177 mm292 mm0 mm340 mm-292 mm
Height in mm44 mm89 mm44 mm89 mm44 mm89 mm44 mm44 mm-89 mm
Module 1-16 x 16 analog I / O (Mk II)---8 x 8 analog I / O 8 × 8 AES / Optical I / O (Mk II)----
Module 2-16 x 16 analog I / O (Mk II)---8 Channel Mic Preamp----
Compatibility-Thunderbolt Mac OS 10.9.5 and higher-Thunderbolt Mac OS 10.9.5 and higher-Thunderbolt Mac OS 10.9.5 and higher---Thunderbolt Mac OS 10.9.5 and higher

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Description

The Apogee Element 88 is a Thunderbolt Audio Interface with a 16 In x 16 out Thunderbolt I/O audio interface, AD/DA Conversion for recordings with up to 192 kHz/24-bit, 8 Analogue inputs with high-quality microphone preamplifiers and switchable 48V phantom power for the connection of microphones, instruments or line signal sources, 4 Combo inputs, 4 XLR inputs, 8 Analogue outputs, Two balanced L/R XLR outputs, Two 6.35 mm balanced jack outputs, Two 6.35 mm stereo headphone outputs, Single port Thunderbolt connector for Mac for almost latency-free performance, 1.41 ms Round-trip latency at 96 kHz with set 32 buffer, Word clock in/ out (BNC) for synchronisation with other digital audio devices, Apogee control software for Mac provides full control over hardware parameters such as input gain, output level, and low latency monitoring, Apogee control mobile app provides remote control of the hardware via iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, Supports the Apogee control hardware remote (available, Art. 399527, not included), Cascading two components of the Element series or one Element and one Ensemble Thunderboltdevice, supports multiple Thunderbolt connections & Connect any two Element audio interfaces to the Thunderbolt sockets of your Mac. The retail price is 1098.17 £. Buy Apogee Element 88 at Thomann UK.

Specifications

Optical inSupports ADAT, SMUX & S/PDIF
ADAT8 Channels with 44.1 - 48 kHz via single Toslink connection
SMUX8 Channels 88.2 - 96 kHz via 2 Toslink connections
S/PDIF2 Channels with up to 192 kHz via single Toslink connection
Optical outSupports ADAT, SMUX & S/PDIF
IncludingElement 88, universal power adapter with standard 3-pin IEC cable, quick start guide, warranty booklet (Thunderbolt cable not included)
Recording / Playback Channels16x16
Number of Mic Inputs8
Number of Line Inputs4
Number of Instrument Inputs4
Number of Line Outputs4
Headphone Outs2
Phantom PowerYes
Number of S/PDIF Connectors0
Number of ADAT Connectors2
AES/EBU Connectors0
Number of MADI Connectors0
Ethernet0
Other ConnectorsNo
MIDI ConnectorsNo
Word Clock1xIn, 1xOut
Max. Samplerate192 kHz
Max. Resolution in Bit24 bit
Bus-PoweredNo
Incl. Power SupplyYes
Windows Thunderbolt driverNo
Thunderbolt Version2
Width in mm350 mm
Depth in mm140 mm
Height in mm45 mm

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