Apogee Element 24 Quick Start Guide

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Contents
Overview ........................................................................................... 3
Introduction ........................................................................................................................3
Package Contents ..............................................................................................................6
Element Series Product Tour ..............................................................................................8
Getting Started .................................................................................11
System Requirements ......................................................................................................11
Install Element Software ...................................................................................................11
Apogee Element Control ............................................................................................11
Connect Element to your Computer ................................................................................12
Update Element’s Firmware .......................................................................................13
To Play Sound Out ............................................................................................................14
Setting up an Input ...........................................................................................................16
Setup Element in your DAW .............................................................................................20
Select Element in Garageband ..................................................................................20
Select Element in Logic Pro X ....................................................................................22
Select Element in Pro Tools .......................................................................................24
Select Element in Ableton Live ..................................................................................25
Introduction to Element Control Software ........................................................................26
Element Control Primary Window ..............................................................................27
Element Control Toolbar ............................................................................................28
Element Control Input and Output Settings ...............................................................29
Element Control Essentials Window ..........................................................................30
Additional Support ......................................................................... 31

Apogee Element 24 Specifications

General

Type	Thunderbolt Audio Interface
Computer Connectivity	Thunderbolt
Form Factor	Desktop
Channels	24
Bit Depth	24-bit
A/D Resolution	24-bit
Analog Inputs	2 x XLR-1/4" combo (mic/line)
Digital Inputs	1 x Optical Toslink (ADAT/SMUX)
Digital Outputs	1 x Optical Toslink (ADAT/SMUX)
Headphones	1 x 1/4"
Sample Rate	192 kHz
Software Compatibility	macOS
Analog Outputs	2 x 1/4" TRS (Main Out)