[DISCONTINUED] Apogee Element 88 16 In x 16 Out Thunderbolt Audio Interface

Ideal for the producer, engineer or musician, Element 88 gives you all the I/O you need to record drums or a full band.

Apogee Element 88 Features

• 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
• 8 analog outputs
• Single port Thunderbolt connectivity to Mac for ultra-low latency performance
• Optical IN: Supports ADAT, SMUX & S/PDIF
• Optical OUT: Supports ADAT, SMUX & S/PDIF
• 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 16 In x 16 Out Thunderbolt Audio Interface1
• Universal Power Supply with standard 3 pin-IEC cable1
• Quick Start Guide1
• Warranty Booklet1
• Set of rack ears and mounting screws1

• 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
• 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
• Dimensions13.5 x 5.5 x 1.75 inches (35 x 14 x 4.5 cm)
• Weight 3.5 lbs (1.6 kg)