The Symphony I/O Mk II comes with direct connectivity to one of three different platforms - Thunderbolt?, Pro Tools HD or Waves SoundGrid network. 8x8 with 8 Mic Preamps.
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.
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. Choose from four base I/O configurations, 2x6, 8x8, 16x16, or 8x8 with 8 mic preamps and 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 8x8 or 16x16 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.
INPUTS
Analog Inputs
8 built-in mic preampsDigitally controlled, 85dB microphone preamps4 Hi-Z 1/4" instrument inputs capable of handling high level instrumentsSelectable 48v phantom power, Soft Limit and phase invert8 balanced inputs on 1 DSUB 25-pin connector
Inserts
8 balanced software assignable analog insert pointsReturn 1-8 on 1 DSUB 25-pin connector
Digital Inputs
AES-EBU IN: 8 inputs on 1 DSUB 25-pin connectorOptical IN: Supports ADAT, SMUX & S/PDIF: ADAT: 8 channels 44.1-48 kHz on 1 Toslink connector, SMUX: 8 channels 88.2-96 kHz on 2 Toslink connectors, S/PDIF: 2 channels, up to 96 kHz on 1 Toslink connectorCoax IN: 2 channels of S/PDIF, up to 192 kHz on 1 RCA connector
OUTPUTS
Analog Outputs
8 balanced outputs on 1 DSUB 25-pin connector
Inserts
8 balanced software assignable analog insert pointsSend 1-8 on 1 DSUB 25-pin connector
Digital Outputs
AES-EBU OUT: 8 outputs on 1 DSUB 25-pin connectorOptical OUT: Supports ADAT, SMUX & S/PDIF: ADAT: 8 channels 44.1-48 kHz on 1 Toslink connector, SMUX: 8 channels 88.2-96 kHz on 2 Toslink connectors, S/PDIF: 2 channels, up to 96 kHz on 1 Toslink connectorCoax OUT: 2 channels of S/PDIF, up to 192 kHz on 1 RCA connector