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Apogee Element 46

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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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Pros

  • ultimate control and intuitively works for me
  • Element 46 is simple and straight forward while remaining unassuming
  • impressive stuff

Cons

  • 189$195 price tag seemed a little on the expensive side
  • USB-C port on this laptop does not support Thunderbolt
  • mute

Key specs

  • Stereo
  • yes
  • yes
  • 24 bit / 192 kHz
  • External

Apogee Element 46 - Pros & Cons

Apogee Element 46

Pros

  • ultimate control and intuitively works for me
  • Element 46 is simple and straight forward while remaining unassuming
  • impressive stuff
  • nicely designed and intuitive to use
  • simple and basic design
  • Having Element Control running remotely is obviously very handy

Cons

  • 189$195 price tag seemed a little on the expensive side
  • USB-C port on this laptop does not support Thunderbolt
  • mute
  • of Mixer 1 is routed back to the Element driver
  • You are using an outdated browser
  • needed as the controls are all on the front rack panel
  • It may not display this or other websites correctly
  • Mac app is essentially split in to two windows
  • Does Element support Logic s new Audio Device controls

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Apogee Element 46 - Full Specifications

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General
Sound TypeStereo
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Design
Placement TypeExternal
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Power
Power sourcePowerline
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Connectivity
Analog 3.5mm output0
Analogue RCA outputs0
Headphone outputyes
Headphone output (3.5 mm)0
Headphone output (6.3 mm / 1/4)2
Jack Plug input4
Microphone inputyes
XLR4
Other connectors
  • Digital optical input
  • Digital optical output
  • Thunderbolt
USBno
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Audio properties
D/A audio24 bit / 192 kHz

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