Description
Overview
Symphony I/O Mk II is a multi-channel audio interface featuring Apogee’s newest flagship AD/DA conversion, modular I/O (up to 32 inputs and outputs), intuitive touchscreen display and optional world-class microphone preamps. Designed to deliver professional sound quality for audio recording, mixing and mastering, Symphony I/O Mk II is the ultimate music production centerpiece for any modern studio.
The new Symphony I/O Mk II comes with direct connectivity to two different platforms – Thunderbolt or Pro Tools HD. We also offer up a model with a 8 Mic Preamps included here.
Highlights
- Best AD/DA conversion of any Thunderbolt™ audio interface
- Up to 32 channels of modular analog I/O with optional 8 mic preamps
- Original Symphony I/O modules are compatible with new Mk II chassis
- Best per-channel value of any interface in its category
- Choice of Thunderbolt or Pro Tools HD (Mac/PC)
- Ultra-low latency performance – 1.35 ms with Thunderbolt and Logic Pro X
- All new, highly customizable Symphony Control software provides easy access to all I/O parameters
- Intuitive touchscreen display and front panel control
- Designed in California, Built in the U.S.A.
Input and Output Flexibility
There is a Symphony I/O Mk II solution for everyone; the home studio, project studio, commercial recording studio and scoring stage. Comes in 8×8 I/O configuration, it easily expand as your studio grows. With two module slots and the capacity for up to 32 inputs and outputs of A/D & D/A conversion per unit, Symphony I/O Mk II offers the best per-channel value of any interface in its category.
Legendary Sound Quality
Apogee engineers have made it their passion to improve every new flagship product by using the latest in electrical components and designing optimized circuitry that often exceeds the expectations of the component manufacturer. This is the Apogee Advantage. Symphony I/O Mk II is the culmination of this 30 year commitment and raises the bar on all Apogee products before it with even better audio clarity and sonic transparency. In fact, when equipped with either the new 8×8 or 16×16 Mk II I/O modules, Symphony I/O Mk II outperforms all other multi-channel audio interfaces available for Pro Tools HD or Thunderbolt based systems, making it the flagship audio interface for the entire professional audio industry and the obvious choice for countless GRAMMY winning artists, producers, songwriters and engineers.
Specifications
INPUTS
- Analog IN: 8 balanced inputs on 1 DSUB 25-pin connector
- *AES-EBU IN: 8 inputs on 1 DSUB 25-pin connector
- (192k single wide compatible)
- *Optical IN: Supports ADAT, SMUX & S/PDIF
- ADAT: 8 channels 44.1-48 kHz
- SMUX: 8 channels 88.2-96 kHz
- S/PDIF: 2 channels, up to 96 kHz
- Coax IN: 2 channels of S/PDIF, up to 192 kHz
OUTPUTS
- Analog OUT: 8 balanced outputs on 1 DSUB 25-pin connector
- *AES-EBU OUT: 8 outputs on 1 DSUB 25-pin connector
- (192k single wide compatible)
- *Optical OUT: Supports ADAT, SMUX & S/PDIF
- ADAT: 8 channels 44.1-48 kHz
- SMUX: 8 channels 88.2-96 kHz
- S/PDIF: 2 channels, up to 96 kHz
- Coax OUT: 2 channels of S/PDIF, up to 192 kHz
*Dig I/O hardware switch selects AES or Optical digital I/O format
Thunderbolt
Connection:
- Thunderbolt cable (Sold separately)
Performance:
- 44.1kHz – 192kHz
- Latency: 1.35 ms with Logic Pro X (96 kHz / 32 buffer)
Computer:
- Thunderbolt-enabled Mac computer, including Mac Pro, MacBook Pro, Mac mini, iMac & MacBook Air
- Operating System: Mac OS 10.9.5 or greater
Control:
- Apogee Control app (included in software installer) and front panel touchscreen
Compatible Software:
- Logic Pro X
- Any Core Audio application on Mac
Pro Tools HD
Connection:
- Pro Tools HD Core card
- Pro Tools Accel PCI card
- Pro Tools HD Native PCI card
- Pro Tools HD Native Thunderbolt
- Pro Tools HDX PCI card
Performance:
- 44.1kHz – 192kHz
- Sample accurate compatibility with Pro Tools Delay Compensation
Computer:
- Mac or PC
Control:
- Front panel touchscreen
Compatible Software:
- Pro Tools HD 9 or greater
