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Apogee JAM 96k Guitar and Instrument Interface Input for iPad, iPhone and Mac, Made in USA
Brand | Apogee |
Compatible Devices | Smartphone |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Number of Channels | 1 |
Item Weight | 1.6 ounces |
About this item
- Upgraded sound quality with punchy, clean-amp tone
- Designed for electric guitar, bass and acoustic instrument with a pickup
- Up to 96 kHz/24-bit HD recording
- Works with iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and Mac. Lightning and Mac USB cables included.
- Powered by connection to iPad, iPhone or Mac (no batteries or external power required)
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Customer Ratings | |||||
Sound quality | 3.2 | 4.7 | — | 3.5 | 3.9 |
Value for money | 1.6 | 4.2 | — | 4.0 | 4.3 |
Easy to use | 3.0 | 4.3 | — | 3.2 | — |
Tech Support | — | 3.0 | — | 3.8 | 3.4 |
Sold By | Audiotopia | POSITIVE GRID | Apogee Electronics Corp. | JoyoPedals | Amazon.com |
number of channels | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2 |
hardware interface | usb | usb | usb | — | usb |
connectivity tech | USB | USB | USB | USB | USB |
model year | 2014 | — | 2018 | 2023 | 2021 |
style | JAM 96k | — | Portable | — | Interface only |
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Product information
Item Weight | 1.6 ounces |
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Product Dimensions | 3.75 x 0.9 x 1.2 inches |
ASIN | B00H02C9TG |
Item model number | JAM 96k |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #71,434 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #556 in Computer Recording Audio Interfaces |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | February 1, 2014 |
Compatible Devices | Smartphone |
Connector Type | USB |
Hardware Interface | USB |
Output Wattage | 5 Watts |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
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Product Description
Perfect tone anywhere Capture the warmth and richness of your guitar's tone with digital purity using one simple 'take-anywhere' device, Apogee JAM 96k. JAM 96k delivers your next great performance to your iPhone, iPad or Mac whether you are on-the-go, or in the most advanced recording studio. Made for Garage Band & Logic, works with any app JAM 96k is built for Garage Band and Logic Pro. Its special circuitry is optimized to make the amps and effects in any guitar or music creation app sound their best. For the beginner or the most seasoned guitar player, JAM delivers inspiring tone for practicing, recording or just jamming. Built for the future Introduced in 2011, the original JAM became the standard iOS mobile recording device for both aspiring and professional artists. Redesigned for the future, the new JAM 96k delivers unsurpassed recording quality and even better tone. JAM 96k is optimized for the latest Apple iOS devices and includes the ability to record in pristine fidelity - up to 24-bit/96 kHz.System Requirements :iOS version: 6.1 and later Devices: iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone SE, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, iPad Pro (9.7-inch), iPad Pro (12.9-inch), iPad Air 2, iPad Air, iPad (4th generation), iPad mini 4, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 2, iPad mini, iPad (4th generation), iPod touch (6th generation), iPad touch (5th generation) Mac OS: Computer: Mac, with an Intel processor Memory: 1 GB minimum of installed RAM, 2 GB recommended Mac OS version: 10.7.5 or later Connection and power: Any available USB port on a Mac Software: GarageBand, Logic Pro, MainStage, Pro Tools (v. 9 or higher) or any Core Audio compatible application
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Perfect tone anywhereCapture the warmth and richness of your guitar’s tone with digital purity using one simple take-anywhere device, Apogee JAM 96k. JAM 96k delivers your next great performance to your iPhone, iPad or Mac whether you are on-the-go, or in the most advanced recording studio. |
Made for GarageBand & Logic, works with any appJAM 96k is built for GarageBand and Logic Pro. Its special circuitry is optimized to make the amps and effects in any guitar or music creation app sound their best. For the beginner or the most seasoned guitar player, JAM delivers inspiring tone for practicing, recording or just jamming. |
Built for the futureIntroduced in 2011, the original JAM became the standard iOS mobile recording device for both aspiring and professional artists. Redesigned for the future, the new JAM 96k delivers unsurpassed recording quality and even better tone. JAM 96k is optimized for the latest Apple iOS devices and includes the ability to record in pristine fidelity – up to 24-bit/96kHz. |
Highlights-No setup required, just plug in and play! -Powered by iOS device or Mac (no batteries or ext. power required). -Dial-in the perfect level with gain wheel and multicolor LED meter. -Works with GarageBand, Logic, and all Core Audio compatible applications. -Apogee’s PureDIGITAL circuit design eliminates signal noise. |
True amp sound. More gain. Higher resolution.
Go ahead, crank it up. JAM 96k brings classic boutique amp sound and feel straight to your guitar, so you can dial-in lush tones without sounding like you’re using amp simulation software. We took guitar input technology to a new level with JAM 96k by using a discrete, Class-A JFET input stage to emulate the warmth and character of a tube amp circuit. With 24-bit, 96kHz recording ability, JAM 96k lets you capture all of your best licks in high definition – from pristine cleans to soaring, overdriven sustain – at the highest pro-level standards.
JAM | JAM 96K | MIC 96K | ONE for iPad and Mac | Duet for iPad and Mac | Quartet for iPad and Mac | |
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Microphone Preamps | N/A | N/A | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
Instrument Inputs | 1 | 1 | N/A | 1 | 2 | 4 |
Maximum Preamp Gain | 40dB | 40dB | 40dB | 63dB | 75dB | 75dB |
Headphone Output | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1/8 inch | 1/4 inch | 1/4 inch |
MIDI | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | USB | USB |
Mac USB Connectivity | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Apple iOS Connectivity | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Bus Powered | iOS & Mac | iOS & Mac | iOS & Mac | Mac or AA Battery | Mac | N/A |
Bit Depth & Sampling Rate | 24-bit, 48kHz | 24-bit, 96kHz | 24-bit, 96kHz | 24-bit, 96kHz | 24-bit, 192kHz | 24-bit, 192kHz |
Total Inputs / Outputs | 1 In, 0 Out | 1 In, 0 Out | 1 In, 0 Out | 2 In, 2 Out | 2 In, 4 Out | 12 In, 8 Out |
Designed in California and Made in the U.S.A.
Our long standing commitment to manufacturing all Apogee products in the U.S.A. has remained essential to our mission. For nearly 3 decades, Apogee has been designing and engineering products in Santa Monica, California. Building products in the U.S. allows us to better communicate with our manufacturing partners, react quickly to technological advancements, and maintain a higher standard of quality. We’re proud that our mission and products support the U.S. economy, create local jobs and contribute to the country’s manufacturing infrastructure.
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From the groundbreaking 924 and 944 filters to leading the studio-quality home recording revolution with Duet and Ensemble to MiC and JAM, the first pro products for iOS recording, Apogee creates cutting-edge tools that artists, audio professionals, and audiophiles love and trust.
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Customers like the quality, sound quality and ease of use of the sound and recording equipment. For example, they mention it works well, is effective and easy to setup. That said, some complain about the cable. Opinions are mixed on value and latency.
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Customers like the quality of the product. They say it works well, is simple, and effective. Some say it's useful and convenient. Customers also say the interface works great with their iPhone and the level control is awesome. They also say it is a pretty cool gadget and has had no technical problems.
"...a musical instrument interface as one could imagine and the picture of simplicity. It plugs into a Mac or IOS device and then into a guitar or bass...." Read more
"...It's a nice looking device that's small and portable but feels pretty sturdy and not cheap...." Read more
"...Simple and effective.Two challenges I have though. There's no way to mount it on my rig. A 1/4-20 threaded mount would be perfect...." Read more
"...Its a pretty cool gadget. It's not going to take the place of my amp and effects pedals live, but for writing its pretty sweet...." Read more
Customers like the sound quality of the audio interface. They mention that it has amazing sound, has no annoying noise, and is very transparent. The device is great for recording acoustic, electric guitar, and electric bass with great sound quality. The guitar tone that this puts out is nice, and it's able to jam quietly with a nice set of headphones. Customers also say that it'll enhance your musical freedom.
"...Sound wise the Jam is very transparent and low latency...." Read more
"This is a great audio interface, very easy to use, very high quality...." Read more
"...In both cases, the audio was super clean and at the correct levels. Great product. Love the peaking light and level control right on the device...." Read more
"...However, the noise/hum/static crackle was loud and unpleasant.The guitar I'm using is a Traveller's Speedster Hot Rod V2...." Read more
Customers find the sound and recording equipment easy to use. They mention it's simple, convenient, and easy to setup. They also appreciate the great interface and the volume knob on the side. The product installs and runs in seconds, and it'll make recording easy. Some say it'd be fun for practicing electric with different effects.
"...more often than not find myself using the Jam because it is just so easy to manage." Read more
"This is a great audio interface, very easy to use, very high quality...." Read more
"...Love the peaking light and level control right on the device. Simple and effective.Two challenges I have though...." Read more
"...It is so much fun trying out different amp sounds and just jamming with headphones on...." Read more
Customers like the guitar hooking of the product. They say it's a great way to hook up the guitar to the iPad, and a neat device that allows you to connect electric guitar/bass to iOS devices. Customers also appreciate the ability to use with GarageBand on Mac and iPad, as well as the ability for an earphone plug-in interface. They also mention that the indicator light is useful, and that it easily connects to their iOS device.
"...What is great about it is the ability to use with GarageBand on Mac and iPad...." Read more
"This is a great way to hook up the guitar to the iPad. I use this with headphones in my apartment where I can't play too loud...." Read more
"Great for an earphone plug-in interface. Worried about removal of the earphone plug-in on upcoming Apple devices...." Read more
"...Clear tones. With very little feedback or buzz. A good companion to GarageBand. Indicator light is useful." Read more
Customers appreciate the versatility of the sound and recording equipment. They mention it's great for practicing, recording, experimenting, and travel. Some say it'll record anything you plug into it.
"As advertised great for headphone practice or recording/ saving ideas or riffs when on the road" Read more
"Great thing for practicing! Thanks to Apogee" Read more
"Works great. Simple and compact. Record anything you plug into it." Read more
"Excellent for practicing" Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the sound and recording equipment. Some mention it's well worth the price, an inexpensive alternative to recording on the go, and sturdy. Others say that it'd be a waste of money.
"...- Fit and finish seems lacking and subpar...." Read more
"...looking device that's small and portable but feels pretty sturdy and not cheap...." Read more
"...Apogee cables just to keep up, and since they are proprietary, costs can run high. In the long term, that cost makes this not worth it." Read more
"...and it's so awesome to have such a quality product available at a decent price! I also travel a lot and live abroad most of the year...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the latency of the sound and recording equipment. Some mention that it has low latency, with instant response and no discernible lag. However, others say that there is a slight amount of latency and that the headphone jack on the unit is not functional.
"...Sound wise the Jam is very transparent and low latency...." Read more
"...There is a slight amount of latency but nothing too bad and it is almost unnoticeable with proper driver settings for buffer size...." Read more
"...BIAS has a low latency mode which made all the difference. With Apogee Jam, I have ANY amp sound I could imagine in my pocket...." Read more
"...No headphone jack on unit. Bluetooth headphones lag too much to be useful. Returned it." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the cable that came with the sound and recording equipment. They mention that it's a proprietary connection and that it uses a special connector. Some say that the unit uses their lightning port and that there is no headphone jack on the unit.
"...This device has not come with a 30 pin cable for some time now.Roy..." Read more
"...Would have gotten five stars but the cable is a proprietary connection to the device. This boggles my mind because it's basically a USB connection...." Read more
"...Unit uses your lightning port. No headphone jack on unit. Bluetooth headphones lag too much to be useful. Returned it." Read more
"...It should also not require a special connector (I don't like product design choices that get in the of the music)" Read more
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I only hesitated buying it because I don't have a Mac and Windows is not officially supported, and I couldn't find a definite answer as to whether this works on Windows or not. So for Windows users, I used this on Windows 7 using ASIO4ALL drivers and it worked flawlessly (YMMV, of course, but just fyi for anyone wondering if it works at all on Windows).
Two challenges I have though. There's no way to mount it on my rig. A 1/4-20 threaded mount would be perfect. Also, given that all cables need replacing and backups, I don't understand why Apogee had to resort to using their own proprietary connector instead of a standard full sized USB plug. This means I can't simply use quality cables from Apple, but can only use proprietary cables from Apogee. In the field, if my cable gets lost or messed up, I can't just buy another locally.
If you, like myself, have become a bit bored of the guitar and the gear you have, you have to give Apogee Jam a try. It is so much fun trying out different amp sounds and just jamming with headphones on. It has truly brought that spark back to my guitar playing and more importantly the will to play for hours on end. Great job Apogee!
But the LED stays blue for my guitar. The blue color means the signal from the guitar is too low to use effectively with an iPad Pro.
I searched the web and Apogee's site for help with this problem. I found nothing.
I tried several things to fix the low signal problem. I rebooted the iPad, but that didn't help. I maximized the signal strength coming from my guitar, but that didn't help. Then I maxed the levels/volume of everything (guitar volume max, JAM gain max, GarageBand channel input max, track volume max), still the guitar sound in GarageBand could barely be heard. However, the noise/hum/static crackle was loud and unpleasant.
The guitar I'm using is a Traveller's Speedster Hot Rod V2. It's one of their top end models. This guitar works fine with my other two Apogee adapters (One and Duet). So I think the problem is the JAM and not the guitar.
Apogee charges a lot more than other manufacturers. For those premium prices, I expect excellent performance. But Apogee didn't deliver the expected quality.
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An meinem aktuellen 15" MacBook verrichtet es seinen Dienst ebenfalls unauffällig und gut. Dort verwende ich Logic in der aktuellen Version.
Personalmente il mio "setup" prevede unicamente ipad, chitarra, cuffie. Attualmente sto utilizzando BIAS Fx e mi trovo bene. Apogee rimane una garanzia, certo non te la regalano, ovvio, ma direi che è la migliore interfaccia "travel" provata finora. Quest'ultima definizione le sta un po' stretta, di fatti si può tranquillamente registrare con questa interfaccia oltre che utilizzarla live.