Apogee Boom USB Audio Interface
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Get pro sound for an entry-level price with an Apogee-quality preamp and A/D, plus the Symphony ECS Channel Strip plug-in powered by Boom's hardware DSP.
Overview
The Apogee Boom is a 2x2 USB Type-C audio interface with built-in hardware DSP FX, made for passionate creators that pursue their creativity and quality without compromise. Whether you're a musician, podcaster, video producer or live streamer, BOOM will inspire you to take your projects to the next level, with legendary studio-quality sound by Apogee.
Get a closer look at Boom in Apogee's intro video:
With BOOM, you can record, monitor and mix through class-leading mic preamps and pristine digital conversion, fine tune your input sources using BOOM's built-in hardware DSP FX, and take your studio anywhere your story takes you. All you have to do is connect directly to your Mac, iPad Pro or Windows laptop, and let your ideas flow.
Podcasters: Whether you are recording your first podcast episode in your bedroom or traveling to capture your 200th show, BOOM is the perfect solution for telling your story with unrivaled sound clarity and has enough gain to drive popular content creation microphones like the Shure SM7B.
Live Streamers: Let your voice be heard and never leave your chat hanging with poor… read more audio quality. Create your own production studio with BOOM's mixer, on-board DSP processing and Loopback mode. Having a great microphone is only half the solution, let BOOM do the rest.
- BOOM's conversion stages employ high-end analog to digital and digital to analog components, not low-end codecs
- All inputs accept a professional-spec maximum input level of +18dBu, ensuring a pristine audio signal even with the loudest sources
- Mic preamps offer a class-leading 62 dB of gain, for capturing delicate sources with clarity
- BOOM's zero-ohm headphone output provides an audiophile experience, able to drive even high-impedance "hi-fi" headphones with power, clarity and a perfectly balanced frequency response
- PureDIGITAL connection for up to 24-bit/192kHz recording
- Built-in hardware DSP - Print through the Symphony ECS Channel Strip plugin
- Inputs:
-- 1 balanced 1/4" instrument/line input
-- 1 balanced mic/line/instrument Combi input
- Outputs:
-- 1 1/4" Zero ohm Headphone output
-- Left/Right 1/4" balanced speaker outputs
- Totally portable and bus powered
- Apogee Loopback feature makes live streaming different audio sources easy
- Includes Apogee Control 2 software for macOS, iOS and Windows
- Includes Ableton Live Lite DAW (free license + download with registration)
- Ableton Live - macOS/Windows
- GarageBand - macOS/iOS
- Pro Tools - macOS/Windows
- FL Studio - macOS/Windows
- Reaper - macOS/Windows
- Cubase - macOS/Windows
- Nuendo - macOS/Windows
- Audacity - macOS/Windows
- USB-C Cable with included USB-C to USB-A adapter
- Included Software:
-- Ableton Live Lite - Requires registration
-- Apogee Control 2 - macOS and Windows
-- Apogee Control 2 - iOS - download from the Apple AppStore
-- Apogee Soft Limit Plugin - Requires registration
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Get a closer look at Boom in Apogee's intro video:
With BOOM, you can record, monitor and mix through class-leading mic preamps and pristine digital conversion, fine tune your input sources using BOOM's built-in hardware DSP FX, and take your studio anywhere your story takes you. All you have to do is connect directly to your Mac, iPad Pro or Windows laptop, and let your ideas flow.
For the Creator in All of Us
Musicians: From recording guitars, to vocals, to synthesizers, BOOM will capture every nuance of your performance. You shouldn't sacrifice anything when it comes to your music, especially sound quality. BOOM features built-in hardware DSP and the Symphony ECS Channel strip to dial in the perfect sound while you record with zero effects latency.Podcasters: Whether you are recording your first podcast episode in your bedroom or traveling to capture your 200th show, BOOM is the perfect solution for telling your story with unrivaled sound clarity and has enough gain to drive popular content creation microphones like the Shure SM7B.
Live Streamers: Let your voice be heard and never leave your chat hanging with poor… read more audio quality. Create your own production studio with BOOM's mixer, on-board DSP processing and Loopback mode. Having a great microphone is only half the solution, let BOOM do the rest.
Bring Your Passion To Life With Superior Sound Quality
For almost four decades, Apogee has been perfecting the art of analog recording in a digital world. BOOM continues that legacy by focusing on the details and premium audio components -- allowing your projects to stand out from the rest.- BOOM's conversion stages employ high-end analog to digital and digital to analog components, not low-end codecs
- All inputs accept a professional-spec maximum input level of +18dBu, ensuring a pristine audio signal even with the loudest sources
- Mic preamps offer a class-leading 62 dB of gain, for capturing delicate sources with clarity
- BOOM's zero-ohm headphone output provides an audiophile experience, able to drive even high-impedance "hi-fi" headphones with power, clarity and a perfectly balanced frequency response
Go with the Best Workflow
The BOOM interface includes on-board hardware DSP. With the Symphony ECS Channel Strip (tuned by legendary mixer Bob Clearmountain), you can sculpt your input sources with a 3-band EQ, compression and a drive knob that adds the warmth and grit of analog gear.Build the Perfect Stream
Create the perfect live streaming production with the on-board Mixer and Loopback mode. Allowing you to listen to your game, Spotify playlist, & chat notifications all at the same time and at the perfect level.2 In - 2 Out
BOOM comes with 2 Inputs and 2 outputs. Connect your mic and guitar, or synth to your inputs on the front and your speakers or headphones to your outputs on the back.Touch and Go with iPad
BOOM is compatible with any iOS device*, making it an ultra-portable solution for content creation on the go with your iPad Pro. Touch control of the ECS channel strip makes it easy to dial in a great sound.The Road-Ready Sidekick
BOOM's compact and rugged design make it the perfect partner in crime for capturing content anywhere. Built with a steel casing and rubber pads along the base, BOOM is sure to stand the test of time.Plug-n-Play
Simply plug BOOM in with the included USB C cable to get started. No external power supply needed. Connection to Lightning devices requires Apple Camera Connection kit and a powered external USB Hub.Record Right Away with Ableton Live Lite
Bundled with BOOM is Ableton Live Lite, which is a fresh and easy way to write, record, produce and perform your own music. It includes essential workflows, instruments and effects for creating new sounds, recording ideas, performing on stage and much more.Features:
- Best in class sound quality - 35 years of Multi-award winning Apogee Analog and Digital engineering- PureDIGITAL connection for up to 24-bit/192kHz recording
- Built-in hardware DSP - Print through the Symphony ECS Channel Strip plugin
- Inputs:
-- 1 balanced 1/4" instrument/line input
-- 1 balanced mic/line/instrument Combi input
- Outputs:
-- 1 1/4" Zero ohm Headphone output
-- Left/Right 1/4" balanced speaker outputs
- Totally portable and bus powered
- Apogee Loopback feature makes live streaming different audio sources easy
- Includes Apogee Control 2 software for macOS, iOS and Windows
- Includes Ableton Live Lite DAW (free license + download with registration)
Recommended Recording software:
- Logic Pro X - macOS- Ableton Live - macOS/Windows
- GarageBand - macOS/iOS
- Pro Tools - macOS/Windows
- FL Studio - macOS/Windows
- Reaper - macOS/Windows
- Cubase - macOS/Windows
- Nuendo - macOS/Windows
- Audacity - macOS/Windows
What's in the Box:
- Apogee BOOM- USB-C Cable with included USB-C to USB-A adapter
- Included Software:
-- Ableton Live Lite - Requires registration
-- Apogee Control 2 - macOS and Windows
-- Apogee Control 2 - iOS - download from the Apple AppStore
-- Apogee Soft Limit Plugin - Requires registration
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Specs
Mic Pre:
EIN: 128 dB (un-weighted) @ 62 dB, 150 Ohm input
Max Input Level: +18 dBu
Input Impedance: 2.4 KOhm
Hi-Z:
Max input level: 18 dBu (active), 8 dBu (passive)
Input Impedance: 3.2 kOhm (Pad on), 1 MOhm (Pad off)
A/D Conversion:
Max input level +4 dBu: +18 dBu
Max input level (-10 dBV ref): +6 dBV
Input impedance: 6.4 KOhm
Freq resp 20 Hz -20 KHz: > +/-0.2 dB (@44.1 KHz)
Rel. THD + N: -100 dB
Dyn. Range: 122 dB (A-weighted)
D/A Conversion:
Max output level (+4 dBu ref): +15 dBu
Line output impedance: 100 Ohm
Freq response: 20 Hz - 20 K hz, +/- 0.05dB
Rel. THD+N : -107 dB
Dyn Range: 117 dB (A-weighted)
Headphone Out:
Max output level headphones: 15 dBu/24mW@ 30 ohms
Headphone output impedance: 0.5 Ohm
Freq resp 20Hz -20 Khz: > +/- 0.05dB
Rel. THD+N : -107 dB
Dyn Range: 117 dB (A-weighted)
Product Size:
Weight: 2 lbs. (0.95 kg)
Dimensions: 9.84" x 2.95" x 7.48" (25cm x 7.5cm x 19cm)
EIN: 128 dB (un-weighted) @ 62 dB, 150 Ohm input
Max Input Level: +18 dBu
Input Impedance: 2.4 KOhm
Hi-Z:
Max input level: 18 dBu (active), 8 dBu (passive)
Input Impedance: 3.2 kOhm (Pad on), 1 MOhm (Pad off)
A/D Conversion:
Max input level +4 dBu: +18 dBu
Max input level (-10 dBV ref): +6 dBV
Input impedance: 6.4 KOhm
Freq resp 20 Hz -20 KHz: > +/-0.2 dB (@44.1 KHz)
Rel. THD + N: -100 dB
Dyn. Range: 122 dB (A-weighted)
D/A Conversion:
Max output level (+4 dBu ref): +15 dBu
Line output impedance: 100 Ohm
Freq response: 20 Hz - 20 K hz, +/- 0.05dB
Rel. THD+N : -107 dB
Dyn Range: 117 dB (A-weighted)
Headphone Out:
Max output level headphones: 15 dBu/24mW@ 30 ohms
Headphone output impedance: 0.5 Ohm
Freq resp 20Hz -20 Khz: > +/- 0.05dB
Rel. THD+N : -107 dB
Dyn Range: 117 dB (A-weighted)
Product Size:
Weight: 2 lbs. (0.95 kg)
Dimensions: 9.84" x 2.95" x 7.48" (25cm x 7.5cm x 19cm)
- Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
- Base Item
- Shipping Weight: 2.3 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 9 x 7 x 4 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): BOOM
Documents and Manuals
For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 310-584-9394
Web: https://apogeedigital.com/support
Phone: 310-584-9394
Web: https://apogeedigital.com/support
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
(1 ratings)
Submitted March 30, 2023 by a customer from gmail.com
"Not Our Fave Purchase"
We wanted to give Apogee a try,as we needed a buss powered via USB-C interface for a new laptop. We use an Antelope Audio Discrete Synergy 4 as our main studio interface,previously used an RME Babyface. Our travel/remote rig laptop uses a Mackie Producer 2-2,which is dependable tank. The Boom sounds great as a sound card but rates a 3/5 everywhere else. Argh...excruciating-- the amount of effort it takes to register the Boom's software is ridiculous. Compared to that old Mackie,feeling disappointed in the Apogee experience. Overall,should have went w Antelope Audio's USB-C unit; a little more dough but worth it. Same intensive registering via iLok as AA but nowhere near the payoff. The included fx bundle is just okay,the good stuff cost you extra. Preamp is the saving grace.
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