Apogee Element 46

Element 46 is great for any collaborating musician recording at home, on the go or in a small project studio. With 4 analog inputs (including 4 world-class mic preamps), 2 headphone outputs and stereo speaker outputs, Element 46 is the perfect upgrade from an entry level audio interface.

Highlights

• 12 IN x 14 OUT Thunderbolt Audio I/O box
• AD/DA conversion for recording up to 192kHz/24-bit
• 4 analog inputs with world-class mic preamps and selectable 48v phantom power for connecting microphones, instruments or line-level devices
  • 4 combination inputs
• 6 analog outputs
  • 2 balanced L/R XLR outputs
  • 2 1/4” stereo headphone output
• Single port Thunderbolt connectivity to Mac for ultra-low latency performance
  • 1.41ms round-trip at 96kHz with a 32 buffer setting
• Optical IN: Supports ADAT, SMUX & S/PDIF
  • ADAT: 8 channels 44.1-48 kHz on 1 Toslink connector
  • SMUX: 4 channels 88.2-96 kHz on 1 Toslink connector
  • S/PDIF: 2 channels, up to 96 kHz on 1 Toslink connector
• Optical OUT: Supports ADAT, SMUX & S/PDIF
  • ADAT: 8 channels 44.1-48 kHz on 1 Toslink connector
  • SMUX: 4 channels 88.2-96 kHz on 1 Toslink connector
  • S/PDIF: 2 channels, up to 96 kHz on 1 Toslink connector
• Word Clock IN/OUT via BNC connections for syncing with other digital audio gear
• Apogee Control Software for Mac provides all control of hardware parameters including input gain, output level and low latency monitoring
• Apogee Control Mobile App provides wireless remote control of hardware via iPhone, iPad or iPod touch
• Works with Apogee Control desktop hardware remote control (Sold separately)
• Multi-Unit Thunderbolt support – Connect any two Element audio I/O boxes directly to Thunderbolt ports on your computer
• Apogee Ensemble Thunderbolt expander – Connect any Element to the second port on an Ensemble

Weights and Dimensions

• 11.5” x 5.5” x 1.75″
• 29.5cm x 14cm x 4.5cm
• 2.95lbs
• 1.34kg

System Requirements

Mac OS:

• Computer: Thunderbolt-equipped Mac (iMac, Macbook Pro, Macbook Air, Mac Pro)
• Memory: 4 GB RAM minimum, 8 GB 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, Digital Performer, Studio One, Cubase, and Nuendo

In the box:

• Element 46
• Universal Power Supply with standard 3 pin-IEC cable
• Quick Start Guide
• Warranty Booklet

Mic Preamps:

• 4 Mic preamps
• Gain: Up to 75 dB and advanced stepped gain circuit design
• Selectable 48v phantom power, Soft Limit and polarity invert
• EIN: 129dB (un-weighted) @ 60dB, 150Ohm 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