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Similar in design to the Apogee Duet, it offers first-class single-channel A/D conversion of a line, instrument, or microphone signal, with optional phantom power, via the included breakout cable. The Apogee ONE also features a built-in condenser microphone of outstanding quality, allowing recordings to be made without an external microphone. The Apogee ONE is therefore a mobile recording solution for creating podcasts or capturing song ideas, and at just 117mm x 57mm x 27mm it fits into any trouser pocket.
Playback is through a 3.5mm stereo jack that can be configured either as a headphone output or as a line output for connection to active speakers or amplifiers. The Apogee ONE therefore also performs excellently in an audiophile hi-fi environment.
Operation is extremely simple, with all important settings controlled through the substantial rotary control. It connects to an Apple computer through USB, which also supplies power, eliminating the need for a separate power supply. An Apple computer running Mac OS X 10.5.7 or later is required.
With the optionally available mount, the Apogee ONE can also be attached to a microphone stand for direct use as a vocal or instrument microphone. A practical storage case for safe transport is also available.
Apogee ONE Features:
* One channel of 24-bit/48kHz A/D conversion in Apogee quality
* Outstanding stereo D/A conversion
* XLR/microphone input, with phantom power separately switchable
* Hi-Z instrument input/line input
* High-level stereo headphone connection, optionally configurable as a line output
* Multifunction controller for volume and input-gain control
* Multi-segment LED for input/output level monitoring
* USB interface, compatible with all Mac OS X Core Audio applications
* Integration with Apple Logic Pro, Logic Express, GarageBand, and Final Cut Studio (Soundtrack Pro)
* Apogee Maestro software for advanced control and low-latency mixing
System Requirements:
* Computer: Apple computer with G5 or Intel CPU
* Memory: 1GB minimum, 2GB recommended
* OS: Mac OS X 10.5.7 or later
* Connection: USB