Apogee 8x8 Mic Preamp + AES/Optical I/O Symphony I/O Module

Description

Symphony I/O Mk II is a multi-channel audio interface featuring Apogee’s 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. With its option card flexibility, Symphony I/O Mk II can provide direct connectivity to one of four different platforms: Thunderbolt, Pro Tools HD, Dante+ Pro Tools HD or Waves SoundGrid network. There is a Symphony I/O Mk II solution for everyone; the home studio, project studio, commercial recording studio and scoring stage. This bundle comes with the 8×8 I/O configuration with 8 mic preamps, which can 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.

Features

• Up to 32 channels of modular analog I/O with optional mic preamps
• Top per-channel value of any interface in its category
• Choice of Thunderbolt (Mac), Pro Tools HD (Mac/PC), Dante+ Pro Tools HD (Mac/PC, or Waves SoundGrid (Mac/PC) connectivity
• Ultra-low latency performance of 1.35 ms with Thunderbolt and Logic Pro X
• Advanced Monitor Workflows featuring plug and play Atmos configuration
• 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.

Specs

Analog to Digital

• THD+N: -115dB @ 22dBu (0.00020%) unweighted
• Dynamic range: 122dB A weighted
• Maximum input levels: +4dB setting: +24dBu, -10dB setting: +6dBV
• Frequency response at 44.1kHz: 1-20,000 Hz (+/- 0.05dB)
• Input impedance: 10K

Digital to Analog

• THD+N: -119dB @ 21dBu (0.00014%) unweighted
• Dynamic Range: 126dB A weighted
• Max output levels – ∞ to +24dBu
• Frequency response at 44.1 kHz: dc to 20kHz (+/- 0.05dB)
• Output impedance: 50 Ohm
• Outputs are balanced through Apogee’s proprietary Perfect Symmetry Circuitry (PSC)

Headphone Output

• 1 stereo 1/4" headphone output on front panel
• THD+N:
• -110dB @19dBu into 600 Ohm (=80mW)
• -101dB @14dBu into 32 Ohm (=470mW)
• Dynamic Range: 121db A weighted
• Output: Apogee’s proprietary Constant Current Drive provides smooth frequency response with any headphones
• Power: 90-240VAC, 50-60Hz, 150W

Operating System

• Thunderbolt: Mac OS only 10.10 and above
• HD: Any Mac or PC running Pro Tools HD 9 or greater
• Software Compatibility:
• Thunderbolt: Logic Pro or any Core Audio compatible application on Mac OS X
• HD: Pro Tools HD 9 or greater
• Package contents: Symphony I/O Mk II Interface, power cable, quick start guide and warranty booklet
• Symphony I/O Mk II Dimensions: 17.75" (19" with Rack Ears) x 11.5" x 3.5"