BOOM lets you create your complete podcast and streaming production environment with the onboard mixer and Loopback mode. Monitor your recordings with clarity and fine detail through the audiophile quality headphone output. BOOM comes with Ableton Live Lite DAW to get you started right away. All you have to do is connect directly to your Mac, iPad Pro, or Windows laptop, and let your ideas flow.

Apogee Studio-Quality Sound
Best-in-class sound quality with 35 years of multi-award winning Apogee Analog and digital engineering.
BOOM's conversion stages employ high-end analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog components, not low-end codecs.
Pure digital connection for up to 24-bit / 192 kHz recording.
All inputs accept a professional-spec maximum input level of +18 dBu, ensuring pristine audio signal even with the loudest sources.
Mic preamps offer a class-leading 62 dB of gain, for capturing delicate sources with clarity.
Providing an audiophile experience, BOOM's zero-ohm headphone output is able to drive even high-impedance hi-fi headphones with power, clarity, and a perfectly balanced frequency response.

Connecting Your Studio
Connect microphones, guitars, keyboards, line-level audio devices to the front-panel IN1 XLR-1/4" combo jack. (when using condenser mics, be sure to engage 48V phantom power).
Connect guitars, synthesizers, and line-level audio devices to the IN2 1/4" jack.
On the BOOM back panel, connect your studio monitors to the left and right 1/4" SP (speaker) outputs.
Connect headphones to the 1/4" HP (headphone) output.
Front-panel meters enable you to visualize the current input- or output-level setting.

Apogee Control 2 Software
The included Apogee Control 2 software provides access to all settings including System setup, direct-monitor mixing, hardware DSP, and monitor controller functionality.

Go with the Best Workflow
Musicians, Songwriters, Engineers
From recording guitars, to vocals, to synthesizers, BOOM captures every nuance of your performance, while you record with zero effects latency.
Whether you’re recording basic tracks or adding the final touches on your mix, the Symphony ECS Channel Strip (built-in DSP) offers simple but comprehensive vintage-modeled 3-band EQ, Clearmountain-tuned compression with automatic make-up gain, and saturation for enhancing your tracks with minimum fuss and maximum results.
Podcasters

Whether you are recording your first podcast episode in your bedroom or traveling to capture your show, BOOM's mic preamp has enough gain to drive professional content-creation microphones including the popular Shure SM7B broadcast mic.

Livestreamers
Use the onboard Mixer and Loopback mode to set up the ideal livestreaming production. You can listen to your game, Spotify playlist, and chat notifications all at the same time and at the perfect level.
The Road-Ready Sidekick
BOOM's compact and rugged design make it the perfect sidekick for capturing content anywhere. Built with a steel casing and rubber pads along the base, BOOM is sure to withstand the rigors of the road.
Record Right Away with Ableton Live Lite
Bundled with BOOM is the Ableton Live Lite DAW, which offers 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 onstage, and much more.

Features at a Glance
2x2 USB audio interface with USB Type-C port
Totally portable and bus powered
Compatible with macOS, iPad Pro, Windows, and iPhone (with optional adapter)
Up to 24-bit / 192kHz recording
Built-in hardware DSP—Symphony ECS Channel Strip plug-in tuned by legendary mixer Bob Clearmountain
1 balanced XLR-1/4" combo mic/line/instrument input
1 balanced 1/4" instrument/line input
1/4" zero-ohm headphone output
Left/Right 1/4" balanced speaker outputs
Kensington lock
Apogee loopback and onboard mixer
Includes Apogee Control 2 software for macOS, iOS, and Windows
Includes Ableton Live Lite DAW (free license + download with registration)

Apogee Electronics BOOM Specs
Form Factor Desktop
Display Multi-Segment LED Meter
Channels of I/O 2 Inputs / 2 Outputs
Maximum Sampling Rate 192 kHz / 24-Bit
Number of Microphone Preamps 1 Preamp
Built-In Microphone None
Input Level Adjustment Knob
Expansion Slots None
Connectivity
Analog Audio I/O 1 x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced Mic/Line/Hi-Z Input
1 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Line/Hi-Z Input
2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Monitor Output
1 x 1/4" TRS Headphone Output
Phantom Power 48 V, Selectable On/Off
Host Connection / USB 1 x USB-C
USB (Non-Host) None
Sync I/O None
Network I/O None
MIDI I/O None
Wireless Connectivity None
Performance
Frequency Response AD/DA Converters:
20 Hz to 20 kHz (at 44.1 kHz)
Maximum Input Level Mic:
+18 dBu
Hi-Z:
+18 dBu (Active)
Hi-Z:
+8 dBu (Passive)
A/D Converters:
+18 dBu
Maximum Output Level D/A Converters:
+15 dBu
Headphone Output Power 24 mW into 30 Ohms
Impedance Mic Inputs:
2.4 Kilohms
Hi-Z Inputs:
1 Megohm
3.2 Kilohm (with Pad)
A/D Converters:
6.4 Kilohms
D/A Converters:
100 Ohms
Headphone Outputs:
0.5 Ohms
Dynamic Range A/D Converters:
122 dB (A-Weighted)
D/A Converters:
117 dB (A-Weighted)
Headphone Outputs:
117 dB (A-Weighted)
THD+N A/D Converters:
-100 dB
D/A Converters:
-107 dB
Headphone Outputs:
-107 dB
Digital Audio
Sample Rates Up to 192 kHz
Bit Depths 24-Bit
Audio Storage & Playback
Memory Card Slot None
Compatibility
OS Compatibility macOS 10.14.6 or Later
Windows 10 or Later
iOS 13 or Later
*As of August, 2022: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
Included Software Ableton Live
RAM Requirements 4 GB, 8 GB Recommended
Mobile Device Compatibility iPad Pro
iPhone
Power
Power Requirements USB Bus Power
Physical
Anti-Theft Features Kensington Security Slot
Dimensions 9.8 x 7.5 x 3" / 25 x 19 x 7.5 cm
Weight 2.0 lb / 0.9 kg