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Apogee Element 46 User Manual

Apogee Element 46
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Apogee Element Series
User’s Guide v1.0 October, 2016
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Apogee Element 46 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandApogee
ModelElement 46
CategoryRecording Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Overview

Introduction

Describes the Element Series' legendary sound quality, Thunderbolt power, and elegant simplicity.

Package Contents

Element Series Panel Tours

Element 24 Panel Tour

Details the front and rear panel connections and features of the Element 24 interface.

Element 46 Panel Tour

Details the front and rear panel connections and features of the Element 46 interface.

Element 88 Panel Tour

Details the front and rear panel connections and features of the Element 88 interface.

Setup and Connection

System Requirements

Lists the necessary hardware and software specifications for running the Element Series.

Download & Install Software

Guides users through downloading and installing the required Apogee software for the Element Series.

Connecting Your Element Interface

Provides instructions on connecting the Element interface to a Mac computer and setting up multiple units.

Updating Element Firmware

Explains the process for updating the firmware on your Apogee Element interface.

Element Control Software

Element Control Mac Software

Introduces the Mac application for controlling Element Series interfaces and its Snapshot Templates.

Essentials Window

Provides simple, compact controls for Input Channels and Outputs, with adjustable orientation.

Primary Window

Offers comprehensive control over all Element Thunderbolt interface features and settings.

Tool Bar

Located at the top of the Primary window, it controls visibility of sidebars and windows.

System Sidebar

Manages system-wide settings like Master Device, Clock Source, and Sample Rate.

Device Sidebar

Provides settings specific to the connected Element interface, such as Output Format and Optical I/O.

Channel Section

Displays and controls analog, digital, and playback channels, including levels, gain, and input settings.

Input Settings

Details options like Phantom Power (48V), Grouping (G), Soft Limit (SL), and Polarity Invert (Ø).

Mixer Section

Provides Direct Monitor mixers and FX Send mixer for low-latency monitoring and effects routing.

Monitor/Output Section

Allows selection of sound sources and control of volume for Main and Headphone outputs.

Hover Help

Provides context-sensitive summaries by hovering the mouse pointer over settings.

Element Control Menu

Details the File, View, Window, and Help menus for software operation and support.

Apogee Control iOS App

iOS App Toolbar

Details the controls available in the iOS app toolbar, including Preferences and Devices.

Analog Input Settings

Explains how to configure analog inputs, gain, and phantom power via the iOS app.

Monitor Output Settings

Covers configuring monitor and headphone outputs, including source selection and level control.

Snapshot Templates and Workflows

Getting Started Snapshot Template

Provides basic input, playback, and output settings for a common audio interface workflow.

Input Channel Integration with DAWs

Illustrates how Element Control's analog input channels map to tracks within a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW).

Output Signal Flow to DAWs

Explains how Element Control's playback channels receive signals from the DAW's stereo output.

Separate Headphone Mix

Guides setting up an auxiliary mix in the DAW for headphone output, distinct from speaker outputs.

Essentials Snapshot Template

Presents the simplest layout, showing only controls for Inputs and Outputs, with other settings hidden.

Direct Monitoring Snapshot Template

Enables listening to inputs directly via Mixer 1, offering the lowest latency monitoring.

Using Direct Monitor with DAW

Details setting up the Direct Monitoring template within a DAW like Logic for recording.

Full Functionality Snapshot Template

Displays all panels, mixers, and channels for a comprehensive overview and control.

Vocal Overdub Snapshot Template

Designed for overdubbing, using FX Send for DAW reverb with low-latency monitoring.

A/D Expander Snapshot Template

Utilizes the interface as an Analog-to-Digital converter for sending digital audio to other systems.

Multiple Element Interface Systems

Connecting Multiple Elements

Details requirements and steps for connecting two or more Element interfaces for an expanded system.

Multiple Element System in Use

Explains master/slave designation, aggregated I/O, and how settings are applied across devices.

Additional Support

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