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Apogee Element 46 Sound Card
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Apogee Quartet Sound Card
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Editiorial reviews
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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
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This sleek four-channel interface and monitor controller embodies all the quality and style we’ve come to expect from Apogee.Read more
Interface adds iOS-compatibilityRead more
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User rating
44
4.2 out of 5
44 user ratings
5 stars
36 %
4 stars
45 %
3 stars
15 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
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4.3 out of 5
52 user ratings
5 stars
48 %
4 stars
34 %
3 stars
17 %
2 stars
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5.0 out of 5
4 user ratings
5 stars
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General

Sound TypeStereoSurroundStereo
Interface Type
N/A
USB
N/A
Number of channels
N/A
5.1
N/A

Connectivity

Analog 3.5mm output0
N/A
N/A
Analogue RCA outputs0
N/A
N/A
Headphone outputyesyesyes
Headphone output (3.5 mm)0
N/A
N/A
Headphone output (6.3 mm / 1/4)211
Jack Plug input4
N/A
N/A
Microphone inputyesyesyes
XLR40
N/A
Other connectors
  • Digital optical input
  • Digital optical output
  • Thunderbolt
  • Balanced input XLR
  • MIDI
  • Digital optical input
  • Thunderbolt
USBnoyes
N/A
Headphone outputs
N/A
1
N/A
Jack Plug output (6,3 mm / 1/4)
N/A
6
N/A
Line-in
N/A
no
N/A
Line-out
N/A
no
N/A
S/PDIF in port
N/A
no
N/A
S/PDIF out port
N/A
no
N/A

Design

Placement TypeExternalExternalExternal

Audio properties

D/A audio24 bit / 192 kHz24 bit / 192 kHz24 bit / 192 kHz
Noise level (SNR)
N/A
123.0 dB
N/A

Power

Power sourcePowerlinePowerlinePowerline

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