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Apogee Element 46 Compatible with 2015 iMac?
I'm trying to understand thunderbolt and the ports on my iMac...I'm wondering if I need adaptors? Sorry if this is obvious but does the Apogee Element 46 work with my iMac?
My Specs: iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2015) Processor 2.8 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i5 Memory 8 GB 1867MHz DDR3 Picture of ports at this link: https://sea.pcmag.com/mac-desktops-p...a-display-2015 Last edited by arashaw; 11-25-2020 at 12:18 PM. Reason: add picture |
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My iMac is a Retina 5K 27 inch late 2015 (3.2 quad core Intel Core i5) and the Apogee 46 works beautifully, I didn't need any special adaptor/lead just a thunderbolt lead. The only annoying thing about the unit is when I put the iMac to sleep, the Apogee tends to click itself off and on and off an on ... I sometimes worry this isn't good for the Apogee, but no problems so far. It does sound amazing, with the Apogee vibe. |
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Thanks for that info, much appreciated.
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I've been using an Apogee Element 46 with a 2011 iMac with a TB1 port for three years with no issues.
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Great to hear, thanks. What is your experience/opinion with the preamps in the unit? Also. do you find there is enough gain/headroom to power a ribbon mic without lots os excessive noise?
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How do you connect the Element to a TB2 computer? Do convertors exist for that?
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The Element Series was released after Apple introduced TB2. When researching the issues before purchase, I asked Apogee whether the Element Series was backwards compatible with TB1. They said, "Yes, absolutely." I seem to remember the cable from and Element Series unit to a Mac TB1 or TB2 port is identical. I think TB3 (USB3) has a different connector, and there are cables with adapters to connect TB to Firewire or Ethernet. |
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Jim 2023 Iris ND-200 maple/adi 2017 Circle Strings 00 bastogne walnut/sinker redwood 2015 Circle Strings Parlor shedua/western red cedar 2009 Bamburg JSB Signature Baritone macassar ebony/carpathian spruce 2004 Taylor XXX-RS indian rosewood/sitka spruce 1988 Martin D-16 mahogany/sitka spruce along with some electrics, zouks, dulcimers, and banjos. YouTube |