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Apogee Element 24 vs Apogee Element 46

    Apogee Element 24 Sound Card
    Apogee Element 24
      Apogee Element 46 Sound Card
      Apogee Element 46
      Editiorial reviews
      3
      3 editorial reviews
      Apogee’s latest audio interfaces eschew physical controls to keep the price as attractive as the audio quality. Can the convenience of software really replace the allure of flashing lights and knobs?Read more
      This Thunderbolt-equipped interface aims for sumptuous audio quality and software control.Read more
      In this weeks episode of Logic Pros, we are taking a look at the new Apogee Element Thunderbolt audio interfaces. Apogee has sat atop the world of digital audio conversion for quite some time now. Its premium Thunderbolt Ensemble and flagship Symphony interfaces are among the top choices for industry professionals in terms of overall sound […]Read more
      Read editorial reviews
      3
      3 editorial reviews
      This Thunderbolt-equipped interface aims for sumptuous audio quality and software control.Read more
      Apogee’s latest audio interfaces eschew physical controls to keep the price as attractive as the audio quality. Can the convenience of software really replace the allure of flashing lights and knobs?Read more
      In this weeks episode of Logic Pros, we are taking a look at the new Apogee Element Thunderbolt audio interfaces. Apogee has sat atop the world of digital audio conversion for quite some time now. Its premium Thunderbolt Ensemble and flagship Symphony interfaces are among the top choices for industry professionals in terms of overall sound […]Read more
      Read editorial reviews
      User rating
      46
      3.9 out of 5
      46 user ratings
      5 stars
      		30 %
      4 stars
      		39 %
      3 stars
      		21 %
      2 stars
      		6 %
      1 stars
      		2 %
      44
      4.2 out of 5
      44 user ratings
      5 stars
      		36 %
      4 stars
      		45 %
      3 stars
      		15 %
      2 stars
      		2 %
      1 stars
      		0 %

      Full Comparison

      Units:

      General

      Apogee Element 24Apogee Element 24
      Apogee Element 46Apogee Element 46
      Sound TypeStereoStereo

      Connectivity

      Apogee Element 24Apogee Element 24
      Apogee Element 46Apogee Element 46
      Analog 3.5mm output00
      Analogue RCA outputs00
      Headphone outputyesyes
      Headphone output (3.5 mm)00
      Headphone output (6.3 mm / 1/4)12
      Jack Plug input24
      Microphone inputyesyes
      XLR24
      Other connectors
      • Digital optical input
      • Digital optical output
      • Thunderbolt
      • Digital optical input
      • Digital optical output
      • Thunderbolt
      USBnono

      Design

      Apogee Element 24Apogee Element 24
      Apogee Element 46Apogee Element 46
      Placement TypeExternalExternal

      Audio properties

      Apogee Element 24Apogee Element 24
      Apogee Element 46Apogee Element 46
      D/A audio24 bit / 192 kHz24 bit / 192 kHz

      Power

      Apogee Element 24Apogee Element 24
      Apogee Element 46Apogee Element 46
      Power sourcePowerlinePowerline

      Pros & Cons

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