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Apogee Element 46 vs Apogee Quartet

    Apogee Element 46 Sound Card
    Apogee Element 46
      Apogee Quartet Sound Card
      Apogee Quartet
      Editiorial 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
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      2
      2 editorial reviews
      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
      		0 %
      52
      4.3 out of 5
      52 user ratings
      5 stars
      		48 %
      4 stars
      		34 %
      3 stars
      		17 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      General

      Apogee Element 46Apogee Element 46
      Apogee QuartetApogee Quartet
      Sound TypeStereoSurround

      Connectivity

      Apogee Element 46Apogee Element 46
      Apogee QuartetApogee Quartet
      Headphone outputyesyes
      Headphone output (6.3 mm / 1/4)21
      Microphone inputyesyes
      XLR40
      Other connectors
      • Digital optical input
      • Digital optical output
      • Thunderbolt
      • Balanced input XLR
      • MIDI
      USBnoyes

      Design

      Apogee Element 46Apogee Element 46
      Apogee QuartetApogee Quartet
      Placement TypeExternalExternal

      Audio properties

      Apogee Element 46Apogee Element 46
      Apogee QuartetApogee Quartet
      D/A audio24 bit / 192 kHz24 bit / 192 kHz

      Power

      Apogee Element 46Apogee Element 46
      Apogee QuartetApogee Quartet
      Power sourcePowerlinePowerline

      Pros & Cons

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