Apogee Electronics JAM X Instrument Interface for Mac, Windows, and iOS
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About this item
Musicians in need of a compact recording interface for instruments will be impressed with the Apogee Jam X, a premium 24-bit / 96 kHz audio interface designed for recording guitars, bass, keyboards, synths, or any acoustic instrument with a pick-up. Connect your instrument to the 1/4" input and dial in the perfect sound using Jam X's Analog Compressor Circuit presets including Smooth Leveler, Purple Squeeze, and Vintage Blues Stomp. The pristine sound quality from Apogee's PureDIGITAL connection ensures professional results.
Key Features at a Glance
Apogee’s PureDIGITAL connection for pristine sound quality
Works with guitar, bass, keyboards, synths, or any acoustic instrument with a pickup
Analog compressor circuit
Makes virtual amps and effects sound more realistic
Stereo output connects to headphones or powered speakers
Blend mode minimizes delay in headphones while recording
No configuration, just plug in and play with any audio recording app
24-bit / 96 kHz high resolution audio
Rugged metal body with soft touch base
Connect to Mac and Windows computers
Connect to iPad Pro with Type C port
The Ins and Outs
Connect any instrument-level input you can imagine to your computer or iOS device using Jam X.
Synth and keyboard, electric guitar and bass, dynamic microphone, and acoustic instrument with a pickup—it all works with Jam X. (Impedance transformer required for dynamic microphone).
Jam X is a complete audio interface that lets you monitor your recording and playing with a premium 3.5mm output for headphones or powered speakers.
Shape Your Tone with the Built-In Analog Compressor
By applying compression before your virtual amp sim, you’ll find new life in your guitar tone. Or, record clean.
Smooth Leveler (lowest amount of compression)
Purple Squeeze (medium amount of compression)
Vintage Blue Stomp. (aggressive amount of compression)
Crank It Up-Headphones or Powered Monitors
Whether you’re monitoring as you play and record with your favorite app, or streaming music, the stereo output on Jam X dramatically improves the playback quality of your audio.
With high-resolution sample rates up to 96K and ample headroom, Jam X delivers incredible clarity and plenty of volume to your headphones or powered speakers.
Bundled Software
Ableton Live Lite
Extended 60 day trial of Archetype: Tim Henson by Neural DSP
- Features
- Single-Channel USB Interface
- For Instrument-Level Sources
- 1/4" Instrument In, 3.5mm Headphone Out
- 24-Bit / 96 kHz Recording
Specifications
- Channels of I/O
1 Input / 1 Output
- Maximum Sampling Rate
96 kHz / 24-Bit (PCM)
- Number of Microphone Inputs
No
- Analog Audio I/O
1x 1/4" TS Hi-Z Input1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Headphone/Monitor Output
- Digital Audio I/O
No
- Host Connection
1x Micro-USB
- Power Requirements
USB Bus Power
- Display
No
- Built-In DSP
No
- Built-In Microphone
No
- Input Level Adjustment
1x Knob
- Pad
No
- Gain/Trim Range
+36 dB
- High-Pass Filter
No
- Solo/Mute
No
- Phantom Power
No
- Host Connection / USB
1x Micro-USB
- Host Connection Protocol
Not Specified by Manufacturer
- USB (Non-Host)
No
- Sync I/O
No
- Network I/O
No
- MIDI I/O
No
- Expansion Slots
No
- Wireless
No
- Maximum Input Level
+18 dBu
- Headphone Output Power
1/8" / 3.5 mm:100 mW per Channel into 32 Ohms (Max)
- Sample Rates
96 kHz
- Sample Rate Conversion
No
- Bit Depths
24-Bit
- Sync Sources
No
- Media/Memory Card Slot
No
- OS Compatibility
macOS 10.14 or Later / Windows 10 or Later
- RAM Requirements
2 GB
- Required Hardware
Available USB-A Port
- Dimensions
4 x 1.5 x 0.95" / 10.16 x 3.81 x 2.41 cm
- Weight
0.2 lb / 0.1 kg
- Package Weight
0.505 lb
- Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.3 x 5 x 2.3"