Element 88 offers the best sound quality of any 8 IN x 8 OUT audio interface under $1,500. Ideal for the producer, engineer or musician, Element 88 gives you all the I/O you need to record drums or a full band.

Features
– 16 IN x 16 OUT Audio I/O box
– AD/DA conversion for recording up to 192kHz/24-bit
– 8 analog inputs with world-class mic preamps and selectable 48v phantom power for connecting microphones, instruments or l-ine-level devices
– 4 combination inputs
– 4 XLR inputs
– Gain: Up to 75 dB and advanced stepped gain circuit design
– Selectable 48v phantom power, Soft Limit and polarity invert
– EIN: 129dB (un-weighted) @ 60dB, 150Ohm input
– Max input level: +20dBu
– Input impedance: 3K Ohm
– 8 analog outputs
– 2 balanced L/R XLR outputs
– 2 balanced 1/4” outputs
– 2 1/4” stereo headphone outputs
– Single port Thunderbolt connectivity to Mac for ultra-low latency performance
– 1.41ms round-trip at 96kHz with a 32 buffer setting
– Optical IN: Supports ADAT, SMUX & S/PDIF
– ADAT: 8 channels 44.1-48 kHz on 1 Toslink connector
– SMUX: 8 channels 88.2-96 kHz on 2 Toslink connectors
– S/PDIF: 2 channels, up to 192 kHz on 1 Toslink connector
– Optical OUT: Supports ADAT, SMUX & S/PDIF
– ADAT: 8 channels 44.1-48 kHz on 1 Toslink connector
– SMUX: 8 channels 88.2-96 kHz on 2 Toslink connectors
– S/PDIF: 2 channels, up to 192 kHz on 1 Toslink connector
– Word Clock IN/OUT via BNC connections for syncing with other digital audio gear
– Apogee Control Software for Mac provides all control of hardware parameters including input gain, output level and low latency monitoring
– Apogee Control Mobile App provides wireless remote control of hardware via iPhone, iPad or iPod touch
– Works with Apogee Control desktop hardware remote control (Sold separately)
– Multi-Unit Thunderbolt support – Connect any two Element audio I/O boxes directly to Thunderbolt ports on your computer
– Apogee Ensemble Thunderbolt expander – Connect any Element to the second port on an Ensemble