Apogee Element 24 User Manual

Apogee Element Series User’s Guide
Setup
System Requirements
● Mac OS X 10.10 or greater
● Thunderbolt™-equipped Mac
● 4GB minimum RAM, 8GB Recommended
Download & Install Element Software package
Before Element will work with the computer, special software must be installed. Always get the latest version of the software
from the apogee website:
www.apogeedigital.com/support/element
The download comes in the form of a .dmg file. Open it to view the contents.
Inside you will find three items:
● Element Release Notes.pdf
● Element Uninstaller.app
● Element Installer.pkg
Double-click to launch the Element Installer.pkg. A dialog box will appear with a series of steps to proceed. Follow the prompts
to complete the installation. You will be required to restart your computer.
As a result of the software install:
● Element Control software is placed in the Mac’s Applications folder
● When connected, the Element Thunderbolt interface appears as an audio input/output device in Mac System
Preferences > Sound
● Element Firmware Updater.app is placed in the Mac’s Applications > Utilities folder.
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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)