Element 46 is great for any collaborating musician recording at home, on the go or in a small project studio. With 4 analog inputs (including 4 world-class mic preamps), 2 headphone outputs and stereo speaker outputs, Element 46 is the perfect upgrade from an entry level audio interface. Apogee’s Element 24, 46 and 88 are Thunderbolt audio I/O boxes for Mac. The Element Series takes the best of cutting-edge Apogee gear like Symphony I/O Mk II, Ensemble Thunderbolt and Groove and puts it into simple form factors. With streamlined hardware features and advanced software control, the Element series delivers ultimate recording quality and performance at unprecedented prices.Features12 IN x 14 OUT Audio I/O boxAD/DA conversion for recording up to 192kHz/24-bit4 analog inputs with world-class mic preamps and selectable 48v phantom power for connecting microphones, instruments or line-level devices4 combination inputs6 analog outputs2 balanced L/R XLR outputs2 1/4” stereo headphone outputSingle port Thunderbolt connectivity to Mac for ultra-low latency performance1.41ms round-trip at 96kHz with a 32 buffer settingOptical IN: Supports ADAT, SMUX & S/PDIFADAT: 8 channels 44.1-48 kHz on 1 Toslink connectorSMUX: 4 channels 88.2-96 kHz on 1 Toslink connectorS/PDIF: 2 channels, up to 192 kHz on 1 Toslink connectorOptical OUT: Supports ADAT, SMUX & S/PDIFADAT: 8 channels 44.1-48 kHz on 1 Toslink connectorSMUX: 4 channels 88.2-96 kHz on 1 Toslink connectorS/PDIF: 2 channels, up to 192 kHz on 1 Toslink connectorWord Clock IN/OUT via BNC connections for syncing with other digital audio gearElement Control Software for Mac provides all control of hardware parameters including input gain, output level and low latency monitoringElement Control Mobile App provides wireless remote control of hardware via iPhone, iPad or iPod touchWorks with Apogee Control – Optional 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.