User Manual

Apogee Element Series User’s Guide
Contents
Overview 3
Introduction 3
Legendary Sound Quality. The Power of Thunderbolt. Elegant Simplicity. 3
The Elements of Excellent Audio 3
Package Contents 4
Register your product 4
Element Panel Tours 5
Setup 6
System Requirements 6
Download and Install Element Software package 6
Connect Element to Your Computer 7
Update Element’s Firmware 8
Element Control 9
Element Control Mac Software 9
Essentials Window 10
Primary Window 16
Remote Window 17
Hover Help Window 19
Menu Bar Menus 20
Apogee Control iOS App 23
Snapshots & Examples 24
Getting Started Snapshot Template 25
How Element Control Input Channels appear in your Recording Program: 26
How Element Control Outputs work with your Recording Program: 27
How to get a separate mix to the headphones than from the speaker outputs: 28
Essentials Snapshot Template 30
Direct Monitoring Snapshot Template 31
Using the Direct Monitor Snapshot Template with your Recording Program 33
Full Functionality Snapshot Template 34
Vocal Overdub Snapshot Template 35
A/D Expander Snapshot Template 39
Working with a Multiple Element Interface Setup 40
Connecting a Multiple Element Interface System: 40
The Multiple Element Interface System in Use 41
Additional Support 42
Specifications 43
Warranty Information and Legal Notices 44
Declarations of Conformity 44
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