Element 88 offers the best sound quality of any 8 IN x 8 OUT audio interface under $1,500. Ideal for the producer, engineer or musician, Element 88 gives you all the I/O you need to record drums or a full band.

MPN: 201963
UPC: 805676301839

• 16 IN x 16 OUT Thunderbolt Audio I/O box
  AD/DA conversion for recording up to 192kHz/24-bit
  
• 8 analog inputs with world-class mic preamps and selectable 48v phantom power for connecting microphones, instruments or line-level devices
  
• 4 combination inputs
  
• 4 XLR inputs
  
• 8 analog outputs
  
• 2 balanced L/R XLR outputs
  
• 2 balanced 1/4" 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 192 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 192 kHz on 1 Toslink connector
  
• Word Clock IN/OUT via BNC connections for syncing with other digital audio gear
  
• Element Control Software for Mac provides all control of hardware parameters including input gain, output level and low latency monitoring
  
• Element Control Mobile App provides wireless remote control of hardware via iPhone, iPad or iPod touch
  
• Works with Apogee Control – Optional 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
  
  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 88
  
• Universal Power Supply with standard 3 pin-IEC cable
  
• Rack ears and mounting screws
  
• Quick Start Guide
  
• Warranty Booklet
  
  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