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Apogee JAM-96k

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User ratings:
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4.1 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
12 %
2 stars
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1 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.2 / 5
Editorial reviews:
3
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3 editorial reviews
A better aim on Technology News, Reviews and Analysis.Read more
iOS / Mac products: Apogee MiC 96k, Jam 96k and The ONE.Read more
Quality guitar signal for your iPadRead more
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Pros

  • Provides quality sound all the way
  • Quality of audio playback is largely impressive
  • Getting takes recorded is incredibly simple

Cons

  • You are using an outdated browser
  • Apogee could have placed some foam around the capsule or provided a pop shield
  • audible pops and glitches in the audio output
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Key specs

  • Stereo
  • USB
  • no
  • no
  • 24 bit / 96 kHz
  • 24 bit
  • External
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Apogee JAM-96k - Pros & Cons

Apogee JAM-96k

Pros

  • Provides quality sound all the way
  • Quality of audio playback is largely impressive
  • Getting takes recorded is incredibly simple
  • plug and play capability
  • superior bandwidth and minimal latency
  • very compact and relatively lightweight
  • it works even without installing any drivers

Cons

  • You are using an outdated browser
  • Apogee could have placed some foam around the capsule or provided a pop shield
  • audible pops and glitches in the audio output
  • Impossible to use wireless headphones
  • noisy preamps and sluggish interface
  • here Windows framework is clearly at loss
  • Microsoft Windows and likely other operating systems are not supported
  • Apogee and receives way too much negative feedback from the users
  • No additional software is needed to plug in and play

Apogee JAM-96k - Full Specifications

Units:
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General
Sound TypeStereo
Interface TypeUSB
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Design
Placement TypeExternal
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Audio properties
D/A audio24 bit / 96 kHz
Audio quality24.0 bit
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Connectivity
Analog 3.5mm output0
Analogue RCA outputs0
Headphone outputno
Jack Plug input1
Jack Plug output (6,3 mm / 1/4)0
Microphone inputno
Line-inyes
USByes
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Features
Plug and Playyes
3D sound supportno
DirectSound supportno
EAX supportno
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Power
Power sourceUSB

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Apogee JAM-96k Apogee - Editorial Reviews (3)

Apogee JAM-96k Apogee Jam 96 kHz/24 bit guitar input - Target PC Magazine
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Apogee Jam 96 kHz/24 bit guitar input - Target PC Magazine

A better aim on Technology News, Reviews and Analysis.

10 minute read
Apogee JAM-96k Apogee MiC 96k, Jam 96k & ONE [iPad/Mac]
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Published: 13.02.2015
Apogee MiC 96k, Jam 96k & ONE [iPad/Mac]

iOS / Mac products: Apogee MiC 96k, Jam 96k and The ONE.

By Barry Watson
7 minute read
Apogee JAM-96k Apogee JAM 96K review
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Published: 28.02.2015
Apogee JAM 96K review

Quality guitar signal for your iPad

4 minute read

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