Apogee Symphony MkII SYM2-8X8S2

Thunderbolt Chassis with 8x8 Analog I/O, 8x8 AES/Optical I/O, 2-Ch S/PDIFBSW PART: SYM2-8X8S2

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. The new Symphony I/O Mk II comes with direct connectivity to one of three different platforms – Thunderbolt*, 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. Choose from four base I/O configurations, 2×6, 8×8, 16×16, or 8×8 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.

 

Main Features:

* 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) connectivity -Waves SoundGrid*

* 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.

 

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

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: 25 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 10.9.5 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

* Warranty Booklet

Symphony I/O Mk II Dimensions:

* Inches: 17.75 (19 with Rack Ears) x 11.5 x 3.5

* Centimeters: 45 (48.26 with Rack Ears) x 29.2 x 8.9

Packaging Dimensions:

 

 Symphony I/O Chassis Box:

 * Inches: 22.875 x 17.75 x 9.25

 * Centimeters: 58.1 x 45.1 x 23.5

 

 I/O Module Box:

 * Inches: 13.75 x 12.25 x 3.25

 * Centimeters: 34.9 x 31.1 x 8.3

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