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With BOOM, Apogee concentrates the essentials of what makes its studio reputation (transparent preamps, careful conversion, and reliable monitoring) into a 2-input / 2-output audio interface designed for the modern home studio. Its positioning is clear: to offer a more affordable entry point into the Apogee universe without sacrificing the fundamentals that matter when recording a voice, guitar, or synth. The addition of a hardware DSP and a Symphony ECS Channel Strip particularly distinguishes it in its category, allowing sound shaping right from the recording stage with a workflow inspired by studio processing chains.
Apogee BOOM is aimed at musicians who want to easily record a voice and an instrument, podcasters seeking a "radio" sound without complexity, and content creators who need a stable solution to mix microphone, system audio, and real-time monitoring. Its compact format and USB-powered design make it practical on a desk, and its connectivity covers the most common scenarios: XLR microphone, direct guitar/bass, and balanced monitor outputs. Whether recording or broadcasting, the goal is the same: maintain a clean sound, controlled latency, and immediate monitoring control.
BOOM's strength is the ability to work "like in the studio" without multiplying plugins or overloading the session. The built-in Symphony ECS Channel Strip (hardware DSP) allows you to add a polished color to voices and instruments while you play or speak. The 3-band EQ helps position the voice in the mix, the high-pass filter quickly cleans unnecessary low frequencies, compression stabilizes dynamics, and the Drive adds analog-style warmth and grit to make a take stand out without sounding harsh.
The BOOM microphone preamp reaches up to 62 dB gain. This is a crucial detail if you use microphones known for low sensitivity: you get a comfortable level without pushing the input into background noise. To adapt the recording to the source, Pad and phase inversion functions are available via the Apogee Control 2 software, handy for managing overly strong sources, specific placements, or mic combinations.
BOOM integrates a studio-quality DAC and headphone amplifier designed to drive both in-ear monitors and high-impedance headphones. Its headphone output with near-zero output impedance ("zero ohm") improves bass response and accuracy, providing a more consistent response across headphone models. For recording, the switchable direct monitoring helps maintain immediate feedback, useful for vocals, guitar, or any latency-sensitive performance.
The switchable Loopback function is ideal for Twitch, YouTube, Instagram, or online meetings: it allows you to capture the computer's audio and combine it with your analog inputs. In the Apogee Control 2 mixer, you can adjust levels between your microphone, instrument, music, game sound, browser, or notifications to achieve a clean and coherent final signal without complex routing.
