Apogee Electronics Element 88 16x16 Thunderbolt Audio I/O Box for Mac

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Apogee's Element 88 is a Thunderbolt audio I/O box made for creating music on your Mac. Element 88 takes the best of cutting-edge Apogee gear like Symphony I/O Mk II, Ensemble Thunderbolt and Groove and puts it into a simple form factor. With streamlined hardware features and advanced software control, Element 88 delivers 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.

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

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

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