Description
The Apogee BOOM is a compact, portable 2×2 USB audio interface offering studio-quality sound and built-in DSP with vintage-modeled EQ and compression. It supports 24-bit / 192 kHz audio, includes versatile connectivity with XLR-1/4″ combo inputs and balanced outputs, and is compatible with macOS, Windows, and iPad Pro.
Studio-Quality Sound
The BOOM delivers pristine 24-bit / 192 kHz audio with Apogee’s high-end analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog conversion. Its class-leading mic preamps offer up to 62 dB of gain, ensuring clear capture of even the most delicate sources.
Built-In DSP Processing
Equipped with the Symphony ECS Channel Strip, the BOOM features vintage-modeled EQ, compression, and saturation tuned by Bob Clearmountain. This onboard hardware DSP provides zero-latency tracking and mixing with comprehensive tone-shaping capabilities.
Versatile Connectivity
The interface includes an XLR-1/4" combo mic/line input, a 1/4" instrument input, and balanced 1/4" outputs for speakers and headphones. It also supports USB Type-C connectivity and is compatible with macOS, Windows, and iPad Pro.
Portable and Durable Design
Designed for on-the-go content creation, the BOOM’s compact, rugged steel casing and rubber pads ensure it withstands travel. It’s bus-powered for ease of use anywhere and includes Ableton Live Lite DAW for immediate recording and production.
- 2×2 USB audio interface with USB Type-C port
- Totally portable and bus powered
- Compatible with macOS, iPad Pro, Windows, and iPhone (with optional adapter)
- Up to 24-bit / 192kHz recording
- Built-in hardware DSP—Symphony ECS Channel Strip plug-in tuned by legendary mixer Bob Clearmountain
- 1 balanced XLR-1/4″ combo mic/line/instrument input
- 1 balanced 1/4″ instrument/line input
- 1/4″ zero-ohm headphone output
- Left/Right 1/4″ balanced speaker outputs
- Kensington lock
- Apogee loopback and onboard mixer
- Includes Apogee Control 2 software for macOS, iOS, and Windows
- Channels of I/O: 2 Inputs / 2 Outputs
- Built-In DSP: Yes
- Maximum Sampling Rate: 192 kHz / 24-Bit
- Number of Microphone Inputs: 1
- Built-In Microphone: No
- Input Level Adjustment: 1x Knob
- Pad: -10 dB
- Gain/Trim Range: +4 dB
- High-Pass Filter: No
- Solo/Mute: No
- Analog Audio I/O:
1x Combo XLR-1/4″ TRS Balanced Mic/Line/Hi-Z Input
1x 1/4″ TRS Balanced Line/Hi-Z Input
2x 1/4″ TRS Balanced Monitor Output
1x 1/4″ TRS Headphone Output - Phantom Power: 48 V, Selectable On/Off
- Digital Audio I/O: No
- Host Connection:
1x USB-C
1x USB-A (with Included Cable) - Host Connection Protocol: USB 2.0
- USB (Non-Host): No
- Sync I/O: No
- Network I/O: No
- MIDI I/O: No
- Expansion Slots: No
- Wireless: No
- Frequency Response:
AD/DA Converters:
20 Hz to 20 kHz (at 44.1 kHz) - Maximum Input Level:
Mic:
+18 dBu
Hi-Z:
+18 dBu (Active)
Hi-Z:
+8 dBu (Passive)
A/D Converters:
+18 dBu - Maximum Output Level:
D/A Converters:
+15 dBu - Headphone Output Power: 24 mW into 30 Ohms
- Impedance:
Mic Inputs:
2.4 Kilohms
Hi-Z Inputs:
1 Megohm
3.2 Kilohm (with Pad)
A/D Converters:
6.4 Kilohms
D/A Converters:
100 Ohms
Headphone Outputs:
0.5 Ohms - Dynamic Range:
A/D Converters:
122 dB (A-Weighted)
D/A Converters:
117 dB (A-Weighted)
Headphone Outputs:
117 dB (A-Weighted) - THD+N:
A/D Converters:
-100 dB
D/A Converters:
-107 dB
Headphone Outputs:
-107 dB
- Sample Rates: Up to 192 kHz
- Sample Rate Conversion: No
- Bit Depths: 24-Bit
- Sync Sources: No
- OS Compatibility:
macOS 10.14.6 or Later
Windows 10 or Later - RAM Requirements: 4 GB, 8 GB Recommended
- Mobile App Compatible: Yes: Android & iOS
- Mobile Device Compatibility: iPad Pro / iPhone
- Required Hardware: USB-A Port, USB-C Port
- Power Requirements: USB Bus Power
- AC/DC Power Adapter: Included
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