Apogee Jam X

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Overview

Jam X is a premium audio interface designed for recording your guitar, bass guitar, or keyboards on your Mac, Windows computer or iPad Pro. Jam X also works with your iPhone*. Connect headphones and any instrument with a pickup to Jam X and dial in the perfect sound using Jam X‘s Analog Compressor presets - Vintage Blue Stomp, Purple Squeeze, & Smooth Leveler. The simplicity and portability of Jam X make it ideal for capturing your best take anywhere you go. And, the ease of use and sound quality make Jam X a must-have for beginners and pros.

New Features

Built-In Analog Compressor

Jam X’s built-in analog compressor introduces an all new feature to the Jam family. Jam X delivers a total tonal experience that no other interface in this category can touch. Choose from 3 different presets that will respond to how much you drive the input gain. With Jam X you will have an endless amount of inspiration in developing your own clean tone aesthetic.

Crank it up - Headphones or Powered Monitors

Whether you’re monitoring as you play and record with your favourite 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.

Blend Mode - Never Miss A Beat

Stay in the rhythmic pocket with Blend mode, allowing you to record with absolutely no vibe-killing latency (delay). To listen exclusively through your virtual amp software, turn off Blend with a click of a button.

The Ins and Outs - Connection Options

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. Jam X is a complete audio interface that lets you monitor your recording and playing too with a premium ⅛” output for headphones or powered speakers.

*Impedance transformer required

Features

Apogee’s PureDIGITAL connection for pristine sound quality.
Works with guitar, bass, keyboards, synths, or any acoustic instrument with pickups.
Built-in Analog Compressor - Includes 3 Presets: Smooth Leveler (Low Amount of Compression), Purple Squeeze (Medium Amount of Compression) and Vintage Blue Stomp (Aggressive Amount of Compression).
⅛” output connects to headphones or powered speakers.
¼” studio quality instrument input.
24-bit/96kHz high resolution audio.
Rugged metal body with soft touch base.
Blend Mode - Record with zero latency.
No configuration necessary. Just plug in and play with any audio recording app.
Connect to Mac and Windows computers - Compatible with the Apogee ASIO Driver for Windows.
Connect to iPad Pro with Type C port.
Extended 60-Day Trial of Tim Henson’s Archetype Plugin from Neural DSP
Ableton Live Lite

Specifications

System Requirements	macOS 10.14 or later, iOS 9 or later, Windows 10 or later, No software or drivers required.
Connection Specifications	jamx: Micro USB, Any computer with a USB Type-C or USB Type-A port, Any iPad with a USB Type-C port, Works with iOS Lightning devices - Cable sold separately.
Product Dimensions	10.16 x 3.81 x 2.41 (L x W x D)
Max Gain	36dB
Max Input Level	18dBu
Max Headphone Output Level	8dBu (1.9Vrms) 100mW into 32 Ohm
Compression Presets	3