Correction / additional info: The dynamic range of the mic input is stated with 122 dB(A) and after some more testing I found out, that this is true when the sample rate is set to 96 kHz or lower. This seems to be achieved with a dynamic range enhancement. With this trick up its sleeve, the BOOM catapults itself to the top of the mic input DR chart. Because most people use sample rates of 96 kHz or lower, you will see the higher number in future graphs.

@RobThePug

Жыл бұрын

Why does a lower sample rate increase the dynamic range? Also does this happen on other interfaces?

@akosbuzogany2752

Жыл бұрын

@@RobThePug They probably do oversampling. It is quite straightforward to do sampling always at the same speed, but if lower sample rate is selected, they average the acquired samples and get intermediate values. Instead of 1,2 and 3 you'll have 1, 1.25, 1.5, 1.75, 2...etc which increases dynamic range. Noise gets reduced too.

@anonymus8760

4 ай бұрын

@@RobThePuga bit late to the party, but higher sample rate means higher signal bandwidth. This also means higher noise energy since noise is present in all frequencies and when you capture wider spectrum you also capture more noise.

Fantastic review Julian. Thanks for highlighting where this falls short. Seems like I'm not able to believe the published specs from apogee which is really disappointing. Going to have to add additional testing on my end to ensure I'm not being misled in the future. Great work.

@JulianKrause

Жыл бұрын

I was also quite surprised by the mismatch of specs and measured performance. Looking forward to your future interface tests!!!

@TheDanLovallo

Жыл бұрын

Love reading two giants in this space, who I follow religiously, engaging in an enlightened dialogue.

I would love to see you put your charts and graphs in a Google Sheets page to share and update as you take more measurements, particularly round-trip latency per interface. Appreciate your no-bullshit content and can't wait for data on the Volt 476P, EVO 16, and SSL2+!

As always, great video Julian. Was looking forward to see the review on this interface.

Love your attention to detail and testing methods especially when it comes to noise floor and dynamic range, thanks for caring! I know it's in an entirely different category but I'd love to see you review Apogee's Symphony Desktop just to see how it stacks up against all of these interfaces you have here. Some of the results surprised me!

I've been so excited for this video to come out

Julian comes through in the CLUTCH as always. Final seconds in the ball game give Julian the rock he's gonna bring the game Home. Great job on the review as always man blessings!

Really like your analysis ! I would love to see a review about the new Neve 88m!!! Keep it up...

Perfect, science and data based review, as always!

Very much appreciate your honest reviews.

Exceptional review. Well done. Instant sub.

Great review, Julian! I’m not specifically interested in the Apoge Boom, but I always enjoy watching just to learn what really goes into all these products. I wanted to know; have you thought at all about reviewing the Neve 88M? I’m so curious to know how a 2-channel interface from a company with such a Steller reputation stacks up against the rest. However, I know the price tag is pretty big…

Hallo Julian, ich mag deinen Kanal und ich hoffe sehr, dass das ARTURIA Fuse Studio es eines Tages auf deine Werkbank schafft. Habe es selbst seit 2 Wochen und bin extrem begeistert. Es hat ein paar Features, die kaum woanders zu finden sind. Deine Messergebnisse und deine Bewertung wären die Creme de la Creme. btw mach weiter so, i like

Thanks for the great content and useful info, Julian. Top shelf, as usual. Have you considered testing the Behringer Flow 8? It’s a great dual purpose tiny digital mixer at a great price.

Thanks for reviewing buddy 🙏

havent even watched the full video yet, but i just had to say that opening was too funny. I just know this will be a great video as always!

Great review as always! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do the Cranborne EC1. They claim “reference grade headphone converter” but really curious how it stacks up with the competition 👍

I purchased it, got it yesterday and now, after having seen this very good review, I‘m thinking of sending it back, because of the minuses, too many for this price, which is much higher in Europe than in the USA.

Bloody brilliant analysis…..Facts and science…thank you!

excellent stuff julian! i would love your assessment of the cranborne audio 500R8 with their camden pre. the spec sheet is excellent but i’d still really love a third party comparison.

Thanks for keeping it objective where possible.

I’m really shocked that it has such hight level of preamp noise! OMG can’t believe how and why Apogee has decided to release such bad product! I used Apogee Duet in 2016 and is was really AMAZING one of the best and cleanest pres that I ever tried, it had 75db of clean gain. Now it’s really sad to see such downgrade in Apogee products. I think the only way that Apogee can retain their Boom customers is to release a revised version that fixes all issues then offer special crazy discount for the older Boom buyers. Otherwise they will loose many customers. And thanks Julian for such honest review. BTW, looking forward to seeing reviews on UA Apollo interfaces 😃

Julian Krause thanks for always been truthful and hope you keep it up forever. Too many audio KZread channel these days are mere advertising forum.

@Julian_Karuse

Жыл бұрын

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Julian, I tested the boom with a dynamic mic, it SOUNDED way better, fuller etc than my audient. No background noise... The converters are NICE.

@jimlue

5 ай бұрын

Have you update your firmware already? I get rid off the noise after updating and really satisfy with it

@monkmusic5994

5 ай бұрын

@@jimlue I have the patches from September 2023, all fine

@jimlue

5 ай бұрын

@@monkmusic5994 Good to hear that, once the noise issue was fixed, this definitely can be compared to those famous entry level interface… sadly no many people know this

@LaidbackSounds

2 ай бұрын

i finally got mine, soundwise it is better than both id22 and id24 i got before, it is super crisp with good balance of frequencies across the board when it comes to converters for speakers and headfones. I tried prism as well before in expensive studios and this is really close. It is a bad looking interface but the sound is divine. When they add a second preamp and allow speakers and headfones to play at same time it kills all competition below 1200 usd. I had RME, audient, SSL etc before it is the best one to me when i mix a song at home. I have 25 years experience and i do not really care about specs data to a certain extent. I know what i am hearing. @monkmusic you were so right on another post on another video related to this sound card. I think ppl are really sleeping on this one, i hope Apogee will release a firmware update to unlock that speaker/headfones at the same time.

@monkmusic5994

2 ай бұрын

@@LaidbackSounds My pleasure mate. Totally agree. 180 euros with top converters and mic pre. The reviewers are biased.

Hi Julian, it is a very detailed review with very high quality. It is very disappointing that this interface has such a noticeable preamp noise but I think it is a universal problem of Apogee interfaces as I can hear obvious preamp noise from Duet3 on condenser mics comparing to iD4. Is this because Apogee used cheap preamp or this is something changeable by firmware update?

Great review as usual. Julian Krause is the King of Audio interface review. No one does it better.

After watching this I guess I'll be sticking with my audient id14.

@dinofond

Жыл бұрын

Me too!

@mentalrey1

Жыл бұрын

@@dinofond if htey do an id14 with a channell strip i'll buy immediately, it's the only thing I'm missing a little bit about mine.

Hi Julian! Great review once again! Could you also review the Mackie Onyx Artist and Producer editions? Thanks!

@funtok8397

Жыл бұрын

I second this.

Julian, I appreciate your great HONEST reviews, which are hard to come by these days. QUESTION: There is a growing software base for iPad for recording and (more importantly) for guitar fx, and other instrument fx. I am an electric violin player who wants to use my iPad for fx. I am struggling with picking an audio interface with super low latency. I would plug my electric violin into it, and connect it to my iPad. I think you're expertise is more in the area of recording, rather than live performance, correct? I don't know if this a topic you would consider discussing or not. Thank you!!! There are two major software options that live performance musicians use: (1) DAW software like Logic or AUM ...or...(2) Pedalboard software like Amplitube, Bias Fx, etc.

Have you considered (unless already doing it) using a USB isolator with an active USB hub powered by a quality external PSU to test the performance of the USB audio interfaces without the interference from the computer power lines and ground loops? That would show how good the the interfaces are in filtering the USB lines (for externally or USB powered interfaces) and maybe might show how to get best quality audio from (or into) your interface.

Tested the boom with SM57. The background noise is minor. It has the fullest sound in that price range. Guess, the ADC is superb. My audient id 14 MK1 is thin compared to it. Boom is perfect for vocals. Got it for 180 euros. Best deal ever for a professional tool.

@LaidbackSounds

3 ай бұрын

i saw you commenting here and there bout it, i hated the id14 and even the id24 which was sounding thin and agressive in high mids, how is the apogee boom is it close to the duet soundwise ?

@monkmusic5994

3 ай бұрын

@@LaidbackSounds Hey, I do not know the Duet, but I am still really pleased with the boom. It conserves all the lows and low mids, where the Audients are thin.

@LaidbackSounds

3 ай бұрын

@@monkmusic5994 thanks for your reply Man, i absolutely agree with you with Audient, it is funny like those youtubers spit datas and read specs but do not understand real studio use. This dude right here makes me laugh i bet he never mixed a full album.

@monkmusic5994

3 ай бұрын

@@LaidbackSounds Thanks mate. I think Julian has his function as a tech expert. If he had to mix and master he would have other preferences, I guess.

@LaidbackSounds

3 ай бұрын

@@monkmusic5994 you said it all , tech expert it is , no audio expert though

A another J Krause vid, quality stuff, you know I really like the part aboBOOOOOOM........

Sehr lustig die "Boom" Einspielungen. Und wie immer top Review.

Julian let me ask for something, with these real time effects could you check the frequency response of those effects at say 48 and 96K because we have found that using some built-in effects like the UAD Unison plugins use a hard cut off aliasing filter at 24K not 48K when at a sampling rate of 96k. So when an interface uses EQ for real tie effect would you consider adding a test to make sure they are working at high sampling rates correctly. That would be awesome. Also yes IEMs are becoming hugely popular and noise information for those using them would be GREAT!!! Cheers great review as always!!

Thanks for the video. You have done a video about using Equalizer APO to corect the room response of your speakers, is it possible or even practical to use Equalizer APO and its ability to add VST plugins for processing your microphone "live" if you want to use it with a streaming software or simply in a voice call?

Hi! Julian. I like very much you reviews, big respect. When Apollo X twin? I think you should review this interface because of his popularity in middle/higher price range. Greetings and keep your beautiful work for us.

You are my hero. Thank you

Love your reviews, they are super helpful! I was wondering, does the apogee boom have the ESS-Sabre32 converters? I can't seem to find any information on that and it was unfortunate that you were unable to get into the Boom to show us.

Second! Love this guy's analysis of interfaces! Science!

@JulianKrause

Жыл бұрын

All because of your support! Thanks again!!!

Hey Julian, thank you for these awesome reviews. Do you have a chart of all reviewed audio interfaces? I'm looking for a portable interface for my livesets, don't need a lot of ins or outs just low latency is important. Any recommendations?

Would be great to hear your views on Tascam's New PortaCapture X8 Handheld Recorder. Thanks for your excellent reviews overall which help guide us to products that deliver satisfaction and dependability.

I kinda like the Apogee....💥💥💥 Looks very nice with the purple theme.

When UAD Apollo, Steinberg AXR4 or Avid Carbon?

Thank you for the review! How does the boom compare to the element 24 by Apogee in your opinion?

i love the cloudfet headlifter😂

Hi Julian. Is the noise likely to be an issue on Sennheiser HD6XX? This looks like a great option to have an interface for my guitar amp modeller that also doubles as a decent dac and headphone amp. It's currently half price on Thomann too. I currently have an 8i6 Gen 3 which I don't think has a great headphone amp and it's drivers drop out over USB on Windows 11 a lot, so I am looking to replace it. I need nothing more than a couple of inputs for my modeller, headphone out, and monitor out. Motu M4 is another option, but at £169 the Apogee is tempting, especially with the more powerful headphone amp.

Good spec based review. BUT there is a difference between technical specifications or measurements alone and real world experience. In reality the Boom converters sound absolutely stunning. I worked with Focusrite, Audient, Black Lion Audio Motu and other Interfaces before. I could immediately hear a difference in clarity, stereo imaging and frequency response. The DSP Channel Strip is one of the best plugins on the market easily comparable to Waves plugins or UA. So in my opinion, as long as you do not need more than 1 Mic Input this is a superior sounding device, easy to use and well built too.

JK, the king of audio interface reviews!

Maybe I missed that part in review. Correct me if I mistaken, Is its ADC based on Cirrus Logic CS 4272? Frequency graph looks same as in the Scarlett, Minifuse and Volt.

Hi Julian, may I ask how you measure the dynamic range of this device and why Apogee claimed 122dbA line input DR while you measured 113dbA? That's a huge difference isn't it.

Julian. Would you recommend the Boom, over the Motu m4 or Audient id14mkii, if just using for in the box DAW production? I presume Boom converters would be the better choice? Thankyou

Hi. Can you do the review of Yamaha ag06 mk2? Sugestion: You don't mention if the soundcards have asio multi-client which is important for who uses the audio interface simultaneosly with the DAW. Thanks for the excellent work.

Hi Julian, I was wondering if you have any plans for an interface review of the Roland Rubix 22?

Intro goes hard!😂

Another not so good audio interface on the market. With useless features and lacking what's needed. Great professionally detailed review as always Julian.

We need now a review on the Lewitt 6 :)...Thanks ;)

Julian, I really need you to answer me. I will make electronic music using only one condenser microphone, 130ohm headphones and midi controller. Should I prefer Motu M2 or Apogee Boom? And thank you for all your reviews ❤

Nice job

0:15 “Live in fear” what a savage

Wirst du was zum Lewitt Connect 6 machen? Sieht interessant aus und ich wäre auf dein Fazit gespannt :D

Thanks!

Any chance that you could do a video/spreadsheet that summarises RTL figures for all interfaces? As a guitarist, it's more important to me than a few dB here or there on noise. 5-7ms at 48kHz is about perfect.

Thank you

Sweet, Apogee Duet 3 next?!

Hi, Julian. Can you review the Creative AE-9? I know that you are all about recording interfaces, but i think that this device will be interesting for you.

Can you review the AXE IO and the MixPre 3 II?

Julian, first of all, thank you for your content, I appreciate it very much, sorry for bothering you but I would like to have your opinion, I am a beginner broadcaster and I am looking for an interface, my budget is 200 usd and I had thought about the audient id4 mkii , but you being an expert on this subject, could you give me your opinion, which interface would you buy with 200 usd for voiceover thank you very much for your time, your content and your answer

can you please do a review of dbx 286s preamp and Art StudioV3 with all the latest techniques like frequency response and all and how they compare with audio interface inbuild preamps like ssl 2

Changing the color categories on the hp output graph would be great. As of now I think it can be a little deceiving for those who dont understand the numbers.

Your review is really a highlight. Have been looking forward to it. 1. what is the value proposition of the Boom? In Europe market price is around 100€ higher than a Motu M4. In the Us they are around the same. 2. please review the Apogee Symphony Desktop!!!

@oneraksakal

Жыл бұрын

It is because of EU taxes. Same as VW golf is 15k in Germany, but it is 20k in the US.

@followyourpassion8378

Жыл бұрын

@@oneraksakal not quite sure about the analogy in this particular case, because both MOTU and Apogee are American brands. So, if they are around the same price point in the US, they should be (after EU taxes) still be at the same price point in Europe. But they are not as mentioned above.

THANKSSSSS

Ahoyyy here Algorithm!! Julian has stuck his head out (BOOM)!!

THANKYUUUUU

Could you take a look and possibly review the new Lewitt Connect 6 interface? Looks really promising.

@mentalrey1

Жыл бұрын

comparable cards, comparable prices, but I suspect lewitt did a better job than apogee, despite the card's appearance being a bit gamer oriented. Edit: aaaaaand Not... Disappointed

based on all the reviews and data you've collected what would be your all around best interface? How would you rank the interfaces if all the data was considered and combined into one total rating of interfaces? Will you be doing the new Neve interface or AVID mbox studio/

@Julian_Karuse

Жыл бұрын

Got something for you 🎂🎂

Can you please do a test of Behringer Flow8 preamps? And UMC204HD? Thanks, huge fan!

Danke!

The *boom* joke is hilarious also, 9:37 hahah a kliksphiphs reference

Have you checked out the Neve 88m?

Booom booom boom 😂😁 in this video i Can hear 😎 boom 😎... Btw good Review n good SC 😎... U also

You need a Sound Devices USBPre 2 in your chart. Its a ridiculous difference in price to the others, but would interesting for comparison.

@nimrodery

Жыл бұрын

Interesting devices, you get lots of connections for the price and everything seems to be some variation of a portable recorder/mixer. I hate the website though.

Do you have a list somewhere on the web that ranks all the interfaces you have reviewed?

Will be cool if you can do the new Lewitt Connect 6 when it comes out

Welp, that was disappointing :/ Still looking forward to see your analysis on Yamaha's AG line :)

YASSSS FINALLY!

Will you review the evo 16?

Hey Julian, I am looking for an audio interface in around this price range to put between my DAW/PC and Monitor Controller. And to pair with my headphones and monitor speakers. I am currently using a Behringer Control2USB as monitor controller (I don't know much about monitor controllers and on how much they could change sounds, i might upgrade to a pre-sonus central station in the future if it's actually benificial for my sound). I already noticed I can hear more detail in sound putting my FIIO BTR5 between my PC and the controller than feeding USB in it directly. My monitors are monkey banana gibbon 5s and a gibbon 10 sub to accompany it. My headphones currently are a Audio Technica ATH M50x and an OLLO Audio S4r. I am looking to record hardware synths as well so i need an input for that (think of a gameboy using a midi controller and a Yamaha An1x). Would the boom be the right choice for me? Or do you have other recommendations to look at?

@Julian_Karuse

Жыл бұрын

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I think it's s router so when the wifi isn't working you plug the mic and your scream at it don't need to use the headphones 🎧 🤯 🤟😜 nice review

Please review the apogee duet 3 🙏

awesome reviews if its possible please make chart for latency on 48khz and also make chart accessible on gdrive tnx

say, didn't you have a review of the connect 6 up for like half a day? Whatever happened to that?

Can you review rme ucxii or Apollo twin?

How come higher sample rates have lower latency? Is that because the interface is built for its maximum sample rate and the internal processor has to step that down? Say your interface can do 192K but you're running it at 48K, does the extra latency come from the processing needed to be done to step down the 192K to 48K?

Excellent review! Glad I'm not considering this item. A quality Apogee would've hit the spot. They struck out. Hoping Presonus puts out an upgrade to their better interfaces instead of the low end items they keep punching out. Time to upgrade their specs that have been passed by by so many other companies' products.

Hey Julian! What about Apollo Twin X? We wanna see it

Nice one Julian as always - BTW: Is the crossover on headphones a bug or is it a feature?

@JulianKrause

Жыл бұрын

Hi Jonas, good question! As far as I`m aware the high amount of crosstalk is not done on purpose in the BOOM and it's simply a bad performance. There are features like crossfeed but they work quite differently to emulate the feeling of studio monitors. That's not what I found on the BOOM.

@RecordingBlog

Жыл бұрын

@@JulianKrause Thanks mate, that made it clear 🙂

Can tell me sir why apogee boom not support with virtual dj ?

make a video on the Apogee Symphony Desktop

Any intent to review the Apogee Symphony Desktop?

Julian review the NEVE 88M please :)