The Apogee Electronics Symphony I/O Mk II Thunderbolt Audio Interface with Special Edition 2x6 Analog I/O and 8x8 Digital I/O is an audio interface designed to deliver high-performance A/D and D/A conversion at up to 192 kHz for mixing and mastering engineers in personal, project, and commercial studios. The included 2x6 SE I/O card features stunning dynamic range with low distortion and noise for mastering-grade sonic quality.
Its analog I/O includes two inputs on XLR 3-pin jacks and six outputs on a DB25 connector. Additional XLR, TOSLINK optical, and RCA coaxial jacks provide connectivity for AES/EBU, ADAT, and S/PDIF digital inputs and outputs. The chassis utilizes Thunderbolt connectivity for high-speed data transfer rates and compatibility with Core Audio software. Its front panel presents a TFT touchscreen display, multi-function control knob, and convenient 1/4" stereo headphone output.
Apogee Electronics Symphony I/O Mk II Chassis (Thunderbolt) The Symphony I/O Mk II from Apogee Electronics is an advanced, flexible multi-channel audio interface featuring the newest flagship AD/DA conversion, modular I/O (up to 32 inputs and outputs), and an intuitive touchscreen display. The chassis provides two I/O Module slots for a variety of digital audio conversion options that form the interface side of the Symphony I/O Mk II. The front-panel touch screen offers convenient access to nearly every setting including sample rate, clock source, headphone & speaker output levels, meters for all I/O and section navigation, as well as input levels, digital I/O, and configuration settings.
The rear panel provides access to the two I/O Module slots that are capable of a combined thirty-two channels of input and output, while the two Thunderbolt connectors ensure compatibility with newer Mac computers. Also included are Wordclock I/O connectors & termination, an option card slot, and a quiet digitally-controlled fan to keep everything running cool.
The Symphony I/O Mk II features a single ultra-high-fidelity DAC and headphone amplifier with Apogee's Constant Current Drive technology, which was first introduced in the Apogee Groove. The headphone amplifier dynamically compensates for non-linearities of any connected headphones, providing massive power while maintaining extremely low distortion and linear frequency response.
The optional five I/O Modules allow the user to choose from standard configurations, or customize the following – channel count, analog to digital input, digital to analog output, microphone preamps (requires an analog card), and digital I/O.
. Legendary AD/DA conversion . Up to 32 channels of modular analog I/O with optional 8 mic preamps . Ultra-low latency performance . Intuitive touchscreen display and front panel control . Option card slot for future platform flexibility . Dynamic Temperature Control . Designed in California, built in the U.S.A.
Apogee Electronics 2x6 SE Special Edition Mastering I/O Card for Symphony I/O Mk II The Apogee Electronics 2x6 SE is a special-edition mastering I/O card designed to deliver high-performance A/D and D/A conversion at up to 192 kHz for mixing and mastering engineers in personal, project, and commercial studios. It features low THD+N (-116 dB for analog inputs, -118 dB for analog outputs) and high dynamic range (124 dBA for analog inputs and 131 dBA for analog outputs) for uncompromising accuracy and detail.
Its analog I/O includes two inputs on XLR 3-pin jacks and six outputs on a DB25 connector. Additional XLR, TOSLINK optical, and RCA coaxial jacks provide connectivity for AES/EBU, ADAT, and S/PDIF digital inputs and outputs. The 2x6 SE is easily installed in a Symphony I/O Mk II Thunderbolt or Pro Tools HD chassis.
Key Features
. Thunderbolt Connectivity . Includes 2x6 SE I/O Card . High-Performance A/D-D/A Conversion . Two Analog Inputs, Six Analog Outputs . AES, ADAT, and S/PDIF Digital I/O . Front-Panel TFT Touchscreen Display . Multi-Function Control Knob . 1/4" Stereo Headphone Output . Up to 192 kHz Sample Rate . Compatible with Core Audio Software
. Power 90 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 150 W . Dimensions Without Rack Ears: 17.8 x 11.5 x 3.5" / 450.9 x 292.1 x 88.9 mm . With Rack Ears: 19.0 x 11.5 x 3.5" / 482.6 x 292.1 x 88.9 mm . Packaging Info . Package Weight 18.4 lb . Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 22.8 x 17.9 x 9.9" . Apogee Electronics 2x6 SE Special Edition Mastering I/O Card For Symphony I/O Mk II
Specifications
Inputs 2 x XLR 3-pin female (balanced) . 1 x AES/EBU XLR . 1 x ADAT optical . 1 x S/PDIF coaxial Outputs 1 x DB25 female (balanced, six channels) . 1 x AES/EBU XLR . 1 x ADAT TOSLINK optical . 1 x S/PDIF RCA coaxial Sample Rates 44.1 to 192 kHz Latency 1.35 ms (measured with Logic Pro X at 96 kHz with a 32 sample buffer) Dynamic Range Inputs: 124 dBA Outputs: 131 dBA THD+N Inputs: -116 dB Outputs: -118 dB