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Apogee Element 88 vs Apogee Ensemble

    Apogee Element 88 Sound Card
    Apogee Element 88
      Apogee Ensemble Sound Card
      Apogee Ensemble
      Editiorial reviews
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      3 editorial reviews
      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
      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
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      3 editorial reviews
      The Ensemble Thunderbolt isn’t just an update — Apogee have completely redesigned it, and the results are impressive.Read more
      Thorough overhaul for the classy audio interfaceRead 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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      User rating
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      4.2 out of 5
      34 user ratings
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      3 stars
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      General

      Apogee Element 88Apogee Element 88
      Apogee EnsembleApogee Ensemble
      Sound TypeStereoStereo

      Connectivity

      Apogee Element 88Apogee Element 88
      Apogee EnsembleApogee Ensemble
      Analog 3.5mm output08
      Analogue RCA outputs00
      Headphone outputyesyes
      Headphone output (3.5 mm)00
      Headphone output (6.3 mm / 1/4)22
      Microphone inputyesyes
      XLR44
      Other connectors
      • Digital optical input
      • Digital optical output
      • Thunderbolt
      • Firewire
      • 6.3mm phone connector
      • Digital coaxial input
      • Digital coaxial output
      • Digital optical input
      • Digital optical output
      • Firewire
      • Thunderbolt
      USBnono

      Design

      Apogee Element 88Apogee Element 88
      Apogee EnsembleApogee Ensemble
      Placement TypeExternalExternal

      Audio properties

      Apogee Element 88Apogee Element 88
      Apogee EnsembleApogee Ensemble
      D/A audio24 bit / 192 kHz24 bit / 192 kHz

      Power

      Apogee Element 88Apogee Element 88
      Apogee EnsembleApogee Ensemble
      Power sourcePowerlinePowerline

      Pros & Cons

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