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Apogee Element 46 Sound Card
Apogee Element 46
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Focusrite Clarett 4Pre Sound Card
Focusrite Clarett 4Pre
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Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 Sound Card
Focusrite Scarlett 18i8
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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A return to USBRead more
Focusrite’s new Clarett range drops Thunderbolt for USB and sheds a few pounds into the bargain.Read more
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3 editorial reviews
Life looks good in redRead more
Focusrite scores on features, sound quality, and value with this well-priced audio interface with four mic preamps.Read more
The latest generation of Focusrite's extensive Scarlett range offers something for every budget.Read 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 %
46
4.1 out of 5
46 user ratings
5 stars
34 %
4 stars
39 %
3 stars
23 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
40
4.0 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
35 %
4 stars
30 %
3 stars
35 %
2 stars
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1 stars
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General

Sound TypeStereoStereoStereo
Interface Type
N/A
N/A
USB

Connectivity

Analog 3.5mm output0
N/A
0
Analogue RCA outputs0
N/A
0
Headphone outputyesyesyes
Headphone output (3.5 mm)0
N/A
0
Headphone output (6.3 mm / 1/4)222
Jack Plug input484
Microphone inputyes
N/A
yes
XLR4
N/A
4
Other connectors
  • Digital optical input
  • Digital optical output
  • Thunderbolt
  • Digital coaxial input
  • Digital coaxial output
  • Digital optical input
  • MIDI
  • Thunderbolt
  • Firewire
  • Digital optical input
  • MIDI
  • Analogue 3.5mm input/Line-in
USBnoyesyes
Jack Plug output (6,3 mm / 1/4)
N/A
4
N/A
Headphone outputs
N/A
N/A
2
Line-in
N/A
N/A
yes
S/PDIF in port
N/A
N/A
yes
S/PDIF out port
N/A
N/A
yes

Design

Placement TypeExternalExternalExternal

Audio properties

D/A audio24 bit / 192 kHz24 bit / 192 kHz24 bit / 96 kHz
Noise level (SNR)
N/A
N/A
105.0 dB

Power

Power sourcePowerlinePowerlinePowerline

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Often compared with Focusrite Scarlett 18i8

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