Apogee Element 46 - 12x14 Thunderbolt Audio Interface for Mac

Apogee's Streamlined 12 x 14 Thunderbolt Interface
If you record music to a Mac, the Apogee Element 46 is for you. The Element 46 is a 12-in/14-out audio interface that takes the best of cutting-edge Apogee gear and packs it into a streamlined, cost-effective unit. The Element 46 gives you four front-panel mic/line/instrument inputs on combi connectors, two rear-panel balanced XLR outputs, two stereo headphone outs, and word clock I/O. Four of Apogee's world-class mic preamps are onboard, with selectable phantom power. For expansion flexibility, optical I/O is also provided with ADAT (8 x 8), SMUX (4 x 4), and S/PDIF (2 x 2) compatibility. Apogee's Element Control software gives you remote control of your hardware on your Mac and wireless control via iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

Apogee Element 46 at a Glance:

Superior conversion for tracks that blend harmoniously
Microphone preamps that can do it all
State-of-the-art Apogee clocking
Ultra-low latency Thunderbolt connectivity

Superior conversion for tracks that blend harmoniously
Top-notch A/D conversion is an essential ingredient for capturing every nuance of your digital recordings. Apogee's Element series interfaces feature high-quality Apogee A/D conversion that minimizes noise and maximizes signal quality, for tracks that sound amazing and sit perfectly in your mix. You'll hear enhanced definition in every track and virtual instrument. Tracks will blend more harmoniously, making precision adjustments - and achieving the perfect mix balance - easier.
Microphone preamps that can do it all
Drums, vocals, guitar, strings, brass - each source places unique demands on your mic preamp. You need a preamp that can do it all, capturing the minute details of every performance. Apogee's Element series mic preamps are engineered with the company's Advanced Stepped Gain Architecture, an analog circuit that dynamically optimizes across a 0-75dB gain range to provide exceptional bandwidth with the lowest possible distortion.
State-of-the-art Apogee clocking
Your audio interface's clock source is like a conductor, meting out tempo to the orchestra. A digital audio clock delivers a timing signal to all parts of a digital audio system, synchronizing every part of the AD/DA process. Every Apogee Element series interface is spec'd with its own onboard clock source that provides pro-studio-grade word clock I/O for syncing with other digital audio equipment. Slave your Element to other gear, or take advantage of Apogee's superior clocking technology by using your interface as a master clock.
Ultra-low latency Thunderbolt connectivity
Apogee's Element Thunderbolt driver delivers impressive low-latency round-trip performance (1.41ms), along with rock-solid stability. This proprietary driver also draws less CPU power thanks to Apogee's Direct Memory Access (DMA) technology. At Sweetwater, we can confirm that the DMA implementation in the Element series lets you run more plug-ins and monitor through your DAW at low buffer settings. With Apogee Element interfaces, you no longer have to choose between speed and power!
Apogee Element 46 Features:

12-in/14-out Thunderbolt audio interface for Mac computers
Up to 24-bit/192kHz AD/DA conversion for recording
4 front-panel mic/line/instrument inputs on combi connectors
4 world-class Apogee mic preamps, selectable phantom power
6 analog outputs:

2 balanced rear-panel XLR outputs
2 x 1/4" stereo headphone outputs



Single-port Thunderbolt connectivity with ultra-low latency:

1.41ms round-trip at 96kHz (with buffer setting 32)



Optical In - supports ADAT, SMUX, and S/PDIF:

ADAT - 8 channels; 44.1kHz-48kHz on 1 TOSlink connector
SMUX - 4 channels; 88.2kHz-96kHz on 2 TOSlink connectors
S/PDIF - 2 channels; up to 192kHz on 1 TOSlink connector



Optical Out - supports ADAT, SMUX, and S/PDIF:

ADAT - 8 channels; 44.1kHz-48kHz on 1 TOSlink connector
SMUX - 4 channels; 88.2kHz-96kHz on 2 TOSlink connectors
S/PDIF - 2 channels; up to 192kHz on 1 TOSlink connector



Word clock I/O (BNC connectors) for sync with other digital audio gear
Element Control Software for Mac provides control of hardware parameters, including:

Input gain, Output level, and low-latency monitoring



Element Control Mobile App for wireless remote control via iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Compatible with optional Apogee Control hardware remote control
Multi-unit Thunderbolt support for connection of any 2 Element units to your Mac

Upgrade your studio with the Apogee Element 46!


Tech Specs



Computer Connectivity
Thunderbolt


Form Factor
Desktop


Simultaneous I/O
12 x 14


A/D Resolution
24-bit, up to 192kHz


Analog Inputs
4 x XLR-1/4" combo


Analog Outputs
2 x XLR (main out)


Digital Inputs
1 x Optical (ADAT, SMUX, S/PDIF)


Digital Outputs
1 x Optical (ADAT, SMUX, S/PDIF)


Headphones
2 x 1/4"


Number of Preamps
4


Phantom Power
4 channels


Clock I/O
In/Out


OS Requirements - Mac
OS X 10.10 or later (Element Control Software), iOS compatible (Element Control App)


Depth
5.5"


Width
11.5"


Height
1.75"


Weight
2.95 lbs.


Manufacturer Part Number
Element 46




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