User Manual

Apogee Element Series User’s Guide
Specifications
System Requirements
Mac OS:
● Computer: Thunderbolt™ equipped Mac (iMac,
Mac Mini, Macbook, Macbook Pro, Macbook Air,
Mac Pro)
● Memory: 4GB RAM minimum, 8GB recommended
● OS: 10.10 or greater
● Connection: Any available Thunderbolt™ port*
● Power: DC Power supply included
*Thunderbolt cable not included
Compatible Software:
● Any Mac Core Audio Compatible application
● Recommended apps: Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Ableton
Live, Garageband, MainStage, Final Cut Pro, Digital
Performer, Studio One, Cubase and Nuendo
Preamps, Inputs, and Outputs
Mic Preamps
Gain: Up to 75 dB and advanced stepped gain circuit design
Selectable 48v phantom power, hi-pass filter, Soft Limit and polarity invert
EIN: 129dB (un-weighted) @ 60dB, 150 Ohm input
Max input level: +20dBu
Input impedance: 3K Ohm
A/D Conversion:
Max input level (+4dBu ref/Mic): +20dBu
Max input level (-10dBV ref): +6dBV
Input impedance: 5KOhm
Freq resp 10 Hz -20Khz: > +/-0.2dB (@44.1Khz)
Rel. THD + N: -110dB
Dyn. Range: 119dB (A-weighted)
D/A Conversion:
Max output level (+4dBu ref): +20dBu
Max output level (-10dBV ref): +6dBV
Line output impedance: 90 Ohm
Freq resp 10Hz -20 Khz: > +/- 0.05dB (@44.1Khz)
Rel. THD+N : -114dB
Dyn Range: 123dB (A-weighted)
Headphone Max output level:
● 560mW into 30 Ohm
● 90mW into 600 Ohm
Headphone THD+N: -107 dB with 600 Ohm load @ 19 dBu
Headphone Dyn Range: 117dB a-weighted
Weights and Dimensions
Element 24
9.75” x 5.5” X 1.75″
24.5cm x 14cm X 4.5cm
2.5lbs
1.14kg
Element 46
11.5” x 5.5” x 1.75″
29.5cm x 14cm x 4.5cm
2.95lbs
1.34kg
Element 88
13.5” x 5.5” X 1.75”
35cm x 14cm X 4.5cm
3.5lbs
1.6kg
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