1. Apogee One Drivers For Mac
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3. Apogee One Driver

The third generation of Apogee’s One audio interface/microphone combination has finally hit the streets. This is an audio interface that has evolved in functionality as well as ‘extras’ over the last few years, and this latest iteration strips down on a few cables to save the consumer a considerable amount of money.

What’s New

Apogee One for Mac is essentially the same interface as the previous generation’s Apogee One. This newest version has a silver design (which, admittedly, looks pretty sleek) and eschews the iOS connection cables to save the purchaser $100. The converters are the same, the features are the same, and physically it sports the same dimensions.

Apogee One for Mac is essentially the same interface as the previous generation’s Apogee One. This newest version has a silver design (which, admittedly, looks pretty sleek) and eschews the iOS connection cables to save the purchaser $100. The converters are the same, the features are the same, and physically it sports the same dimensions. One is compatible with all of the latest Mac and Windows computers, including those with USB 3.0 and USB-C. Simply use the Apple USB-C to USB adapter to connect One to to computers with USB-C ports, or use the available Apogee official USB-C cable for ONE.

Another important point to note is that Apogee now is quite friendly with Waves, and your Apogee One purchase also comes with a pretty sizable percentage off of bundles and single plugins as well as a $100 voucher for the Waves plugin store. This is nothing to sneeze at, as Waves plugins, whether you are in that ecosystem or not, are incredibly useful.

What Isn’t New

If you’re not aware of the Apogee One concept, allow me to enlighten you. It’s an incredibly compact audio interface that sports an XLR input as well as a 1/4” input tuned for instrument level sources. The XLR input can push out phantom power as needed, and you can utilize both inputs at once. These 2 inputs are accessible via breakout cable, cutting down on the clutter when you’re not using them as you can stow the cable elsewhere.

What’s unique about the One is that the audio interface actually has a microphone built into it, and it doesn’t suck. I’d put it just behind the Apogee MiC, and I’m a pretty big fan of that mic for quick iOS field recordings. The One’s built-in microphone is definitely usable, and very user friendly. You can adjust the gain quickly and easily with the massive knob in the center of the unit.

Fit and Finish

While we’re on the subject of that knob, I should mention that it’s built like a tank and incredibly sexy. The One comes at a bit of a premium compared to other 2-channel audio interfaces, and it’s pretty clear why. The build quality is stellar, and the dynamic range for the microphone input is far beyond your standard 2-channel interface’s level of quality. The XLR input on the One is incredibly clean, has plenty of headroom, and sounds a lot better than it should.

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Expansion

Should you change your mind after owning the One and wish that you purchased iOS/Mac edition, don’t worry—Apogee will sell you an iOS interface kit for $99. The interface itself is not limited or hobbled in any way, it’s exactly the same as the One for iOS/Mac, just minus the cables. It’s nice to know the option is there should you want to exercise it down the road.

Conclusion

If you are looking for a small portable interface, or even just a really high-quality DAC to give you a superb and clean signal for your headphones on the go, then the One is a great choice. It definitely has a bit of a premium price-wise over some of the budget offerings out there, but this is definitely a case where you get what you pay for. If you pick up a One you’ll be rewarded with loads of headroom, a noise floor that is basically nil, and a sturdy feeling piece of gear that looks great.

Price: $249

Pros: Sleek build, excellent headroom, nonexistent noise, convenient built-in mic, iOS option available should you want to add it.

Cons: If you’ve already got a One, this is essentially the same model. If you don’t, you now have a choice as to what kind of device you use with your one and you can save a few bucks.

Web:http://www.apogeedigital.com/products/one/mac

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I'm confused about this device, i hear great reviews about this interface and have had good experience with other apogee products. But the apogee one for ios has never worked with batteries. I've ordered and returned 6 of these devices over the past few months and have tested it out with many batteries ( 3 types, nimh, lithium ion, lithium iron phosphate) and none of them worked with batteries. The last one was sent back to Apogee for RMA and came back not working at all, even when plugged in. It seems like it should be a good device but has been bad for me, anybody else have these problems? maybe there is something simple that i am missing? or does anybody have recommendations for other interfaces that can record multitrack and be battery powered?

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Comments

• btw by multitrack i mean being able to record both microphone and a guitar input at the same time, and record into something like audiobus as two seperate tracks

• Hello Dan. I'm a huge fan of Apogee One and maybe I can help. In my experience I usually use One with Mac which gets powered by the computer's usb hub... When using with iPad and connected to wall charger it charges the iPad which is the perfect combination for me... But if you are mobile and want to go only with batteries you should use rechargeable batteries only. Can't explain why but non-rechargeable standard batteries won't get the power even to turn One on... But don't forget, One won't charge the batteries inserted. You have to buy a separate charger for that. Also rechargeable batteries won't last very long. Once fully charged, the batteries usually get me 3-4 hours of recording/playin until they die. Hope this helps.

• Hey Mucci, thanks for your reply. good to know, tho unfortunately ive been using rechargable batteries the whole time but without any luck. glad to hear its working well for you

• edited April 2016

  @dan151
  That's strange, when I had an apogee one it worked perfectly on any type of battery. I know what you said in your post, but just checking that you're not using the older version of one, which isn't iOS compatible?

  On the other question, hidden iOS gem- novation xio. 2 in 2 out audio interface (one Mic in, one line, just like the apogee), actual line outs separate from headphone jack, plus it's a midi controller (usb and 5 pin), PLUS it's a great virtual analog synth that is easy to program, and it can record to your iOS device through the usb directly. I've had mine for about 5 years now and it's done hundreds of gigs and quite a few recordings. you can find them used pretty cheap. Someone local on Craigslist in NJ has a 49 key version (or 61, can't remember) for $200 and I've seen the 25 key version (what I have) on eBay for $150. I think mine was $250 new.

  It runs from ac, batteries (a lot, so buy rechargeables up front!), Or usb bus power from computer (but not iPad). So obviously, class compliant on Mac, and if I remember correctly, works on Linux too. I believe there's drivers for Windows too, also a librarian and midi editor for Windows. Someone made a programming interface for it too (windows only), can be found on kvr forum if the post is still there, or I believe I have it on a hard drive.

  If you can't tell, I highly recommend it!

• My Apogee One works perfectly well with conventional bateries. I am a huge fan! Apogee One took me to a Duet, then an Ensemble. I now use it exclusively for my iPad. No other interface comes even close if you want commercial-grade results.

• How do you guys deal with monitoring given there is only the single out on the One? Do you use a splitter? Also, it seems that all my 1/8' cables have crackly noises whether they are new or old. Are better quality 1/8th' cables available? Other than the monitoring thing and the loose fitting mic stand mount, I like the One. It sounds good to me.

• A spliter and active (powered) speakers. I have a pair of Krk active nearfields that became very reliable to mix with since I resorted to a pair of old socks to block both ports.

• Thanks for the input everybody, glad to hear its working well for you, i'm checking out the novation xio now, thanks mrufino, seems like a really cool device

• There is a new Zoom audio interface w line out, and a ton of very practical features lacking on Apogee One and for less than half the price. The new generation of Zoom mic pres is quite good. . Is 'One' really worth it?

• Yes, it is: you may not notice with entry level headphones or monitors, but the difference between Apogee's AD and the competition is huge.

• @theconnactic said:
  A spliter and active (powered) speakers. I have a pair of Krk active nearfields that became very reliable to mix with since I resorted to a pair of old socks to block both ports.

  You read Mike senior's book too? ;-)

• Yes indeed, but the socks were there way before I read it. I could have served as a consultant for the book, lol.

• Thanks! Good to know.. I've got Bose phones. Qc-25's

• @Telstar5 said:
  There is a new Zoom audio interface w line out, and a ton of very practical features lacking on Apogee One and for less than half the price. The new generation of Zoom mic pres is quite good. . Is 'One' really worth it?

  What's the name of zoom interface? Does it have a built-in mic?