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.
. 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.
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.
. High-performance A/D-D/A conversion designed specifically for mastering engineers . High dynamic range of 124 dBA for analog inputs and 131 dBA for analog outputs . Low THD+N of -116 dB for analog inputs and -118 dB for analog outputs . Two balanced analog line-level inputs via XLR 3-pin connectors . Six channels of balanced analog line-level outputs via DB25 connector . AES/EBU stereo digital I/O via XLR 3-pin jacks . S/PDIF stereo digital I/O via RCA coaxial jacks . ADAT, SMUX, or S/PDIF digital I/O via TOSLINK optical ports Supports 44.1 to 192 kHz sample rates . Compatible with Apogee Symphony I/O Mk II Thunderbolt and Pro Tools HD chassis
Apogee Electronics Symphony I/O Mk II Chassis (Thunderbolt) Specs
Analog to Digital
ADC THD+N: -114 dB @ 22 dBu (0.00020%) Dynamic Range: 122 dB (A weighted) Maximum Input Levels: +4 dB Setting: +24 dBu -10dB Setting: +6 dBV Frequency Response at 44.1 kHz: 1 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.05 dB) Input impedance: 10 kOhms
Digital to Analog
DAC THD+N: -117 dB @ 21 dBu (0.00014%) Dynamic Range: 129 dB (A weighted) Max Output Levels: -∞ to +24 dBu Frequency Response at 44.1 kHz: DC to 20 kHz (±0.05 dB) Output Impedance: 25 Ohms Outputs are balanced through Apogee's proprietary Perfect Symmetry Circuitry (PSC)
Headphone Output
Headphone Stereo Headphone Output (Front Panel): 1/4" / 6.35 mm THD+N: -110 dB @ 19 dBu into 600 Ohm (=80 mW) -101 dB @ 14 dBu into 32 Ohm (=470 mW) Dynamic Range: 121 dB (A weighted) Output: Apogee's proprietary Constant Current Drive provides smooth frequency response with any headphones
System Requirements
System Requirements Computer: Thunderbolt-equipped Mac Memory: 4 GB RAM minimum, 8 GB RAM recommended OS X 10.9.5 or greater Thunderbolt cable (sold separately)
General Specifications
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 Weight Not specified by manufacturer
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 Specs
General 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 . Compatibility Apogee Symphony I/O Mk II chassis (non-SoundGrid) . Power Requirement Powered via Symphony I/O Mk II chassis
Packaging Info
. Package Weight 2.25 lb . Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 13.9 x 12.2 x 3.4"