Apogee Element Series
User’s Guide v1.1, December 2016
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Apogee Element Series
User’s Guide
Contents
Overview
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Introduction
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Legendary Sound Quality. The Power of Thunderbolt. Elegant Simplicity.
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The Elements of Excellent Audio
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Package Contents
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Register your product
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Element Panel Tour
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Setup
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System Requirements
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Download and Install Element Software package
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Connect Element to Your Computer
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Update Element’s Firmware
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Element Control
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Element Control Mac Software
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Essentials Window
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Primary Window
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Remote Window
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Hover Help Window
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Menu Bar Menus
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Apogee Control iOS App
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Snapshots & Examples
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Getting Started Snapshot Template
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How Element Control Input Channels appear in your Recording Program:
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How Element Control Outputs work with your Recording Program:
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How to get a separate mix to the headphones than from the speaker outputs:
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Essentials Snapshot Template
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Direct Monitoring Snapshot Template
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Using the Direct Monitor Snapshot Template with your Recording Program
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Full Functionality Snapshot Template
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Vocal Overdub Snapshot Template
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A/D Expander Snapshot Template
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Working with a Multiple Element Interface Setup
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Connecting a Multiple Element Interface System:
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The Multiple Element Interface System in Use
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Additional Support
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Specifications
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Warranty Information and Legal Notices
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Declarations of Conformity
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Apogee Element Series
User’s Guide
Overview
Introduction
Legendary Sound Quality. The Power of Thunderbolt. Elegant Simplicity.
Apogee’s Element 24, 46 and 88 are Thunderbolt audio I/O boxes for Mac. The Element Series takes the best of cutting-edge
Apogee gear like Symphony I/O Mk II, Ensemble Thunderbolt and Groove and puts it into simple form factors. With
streamlined hardware features and advanced software control, the Element series delivers ultimate recording quality and
performance at unprecedented prices.
The Elements of Excellent Audio
Analog to Digital Conversion
A high-quality A/D converter is critical for capturing every detail of your recordings into your computer.
The Element series features some of the best Apogee A/D conversion. Recording through an Element
ensures you will minimize unwanted noise and maximize the signal quality. Your tracks will sound
amazing and mixing your project will be easier.
Microphone Preamps
Whether you are recording powerful drums, dynamic vocals or delicate strings, you need a premium mic
preamp to capture the finest details of the performance. The Element Series mic preamps feature
Apogee’s Advanced Stepped Gain Architecture™. This analog circuit is designed to dynamically
optimize across a gain range of 0-75dB to provide superior bandwidth and low distortion.
Digital to Analog Conversion
With a high-quality D/A
converter, you will hear more definition in each track and virtual instrument. This
clarity makes it easier for you to make precise adjustments and achieve the ideal balance when mixing
your music. When you listen to your sessions through an Element, tracks will blend more harmoniously
and mixing will be easier. The high end will sound crisp and clear and the low end will be tight and well
defined.
Clocking
An audio interface relies on a clock source like an orchestra relies on a conductor. A digital audio clock
provides a timing signal to all the parts of a digital audio system so that each part of the AD/DA process
may be synchronized. Element has its own built-in clock source and provides professional Word Clock IN
and OUT for syncing with other digital audio gear. Use Element as the master clock to take advantage of
Apogee’s superior built-in clocking technology.
Thunderbolt Connectivity
The Element Series Thunderbolt driver offers incredible low-latency performance (1.41 ms round-trip)
and rock-solid stability. Apogee’s custom driver uses less of your computer’s CPU power with the help of
Direct Memory Access (DMA) technology. This allows you to run more plugins and monitor through your
DAW at a low buffer setting. Element’s low latency driver means you don’t have to choose between
power and speed.
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Apogee Element Series
User’s Guide
Package Contents
The following items are included with your Element Series Interface
Apogee Element 24
Universal Power Supply with
standard 3 pin-IEC cable
Quick Start Guide
Warranty Booklet
Apogee Element 46
Universal Power Supply with
standard 3 pin-IEC cable
Quick Start Guide
Warranty Booklet
Apogee Element 88
Rack mounting kit
Universal Power Supply with
standard 3 pin-IEC cable
Quick Start Guide
Warranty Booklet
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