Apogee Boom
Usb Audio Interfaces

Boom

Apogee

Released Oct 1, 2022 · Analysis updated Mar 26, 2026

Apogee Boom USB Audio Interface delivers professional sound with a powerful headphone amp, high-resolution DAC, and intuitive controls. The Apogee Boom scores 79/100 based on 5 expert reviews in the usb audio interfaces category. Coverage includes reviews from Soundonsound, Podcastage, Tapeop, and Musicradar.

Critic Score

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79

based on 5 expert reviews

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Pros

  • Superb headphone amp(3)

Cons

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5 Publication Reviews

85
Independent publication10/2022

AI summary of this review

Apogee BOOM provides nearly all of the functionality of Apogee's Duet 3 in a much more affordable, if more conventional, desktop device.

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85
Independent publication09/2023

AI summary of this review

The Apogee Boom is a compact audio interface with DSP processing that performs well with dynamic mics like the SM7b.

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85
Independent publication11/2022

AI summary of this review

Apogee's BOOM USB-C interface offers excellent audio quality in a portable, easy-to-use package at an affordable price point.

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72
Independent publication02/2023

AI summary of this review

It has excellent converters and a great preamp but the Boom is let down by its second analogue input and headphone implementation.

Score estimated from the review text

70
Established publication12/2022

AI summary of this review

The Apogee Boom offers pristine playback quality and useful DSP features, but has limitations with its single mic input and simultaneous output options.

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