Apogee Symphony I/O Mk II 8x8 MP + 16x16 SE Thunderbolt Interface

The Apogee Symphony I/O Mk II 8x8 MP + 16x16 SE is a 2U rackmount multichannel audio interface built on the Symphony I/O Mk II chassis, configured here with an 8x8 MP module and a 16x16 SE module, plus Thunderbolt connectivity for a Mac host. As delivered it provides 24 analog inputs and 24 analog outputs including 8 mic preamps, running through Apogee's flagship conversion.

Installed I/O Modules

• 8x8 MP: 8 mic/line/instrument inputs with digitally controlled preamps and +48V phantom power, 8 balanced line outputs, plus AES, ADAT, and S/PDIF digital I/O
• 16x16 SE: 16 balanced line inputs and 16 balanced line outputs on DB25, using Apogee's Special Edition conversion with the ESS 9822pro A/D converter

Connectivity

Thunderbolt connects the interface to a Mac as a native audio device with low round-trip latency. Routing, input settings, and monitor control are handled in Symphony Control software or from the front-panel touchscreen.

Chassis and Control

The Symphony I/O Mk II chassis holds Apogee's flagship conversion, a front-panel color touchscreen for input selection, gain, metering, and monitor control at the rack, and two module bays for up to 32 channels. Because the I/O is modular, the same chassis can be re-specified later as the room's channel count changes. Apogee's Symphony Control software mirrors the hardware controls on the computer, and the optional Apogee Control hardware remote adds a physical level knob and assignable buttons.

Specifications

• Analog inputs: 24 total: 8 mic/line on the 8x8 MP module plus 16 line on the 16x16 SE module
• Analog outputs: 24 total: 8 on the 8x8 MP module plus 16 on the 16x16 SE module
• Mic preamps: 8 digitally controlled, +48V phantom power
• Digital I/O: AES, ADAT, and S/PDIF
• Connectivity: Thunderbolt (Mac)
• Conversion: Apogee flagship AD/DA, 24-bit / up to 192 kHz
• Expansion: two module bays, up to 32 channels per chassis
• Display: front-panel color touchscreen
• Rack size: 2U
• Dimensions: 450 x 292 x 89 mm (17.75" x 11.5" x 3.5"); 482.6 mm (19") wide with rack ears fitted
• Weight: approximately 8 kg (17.6 lb) for the chassis; total weight depends on installed modules
• Power: 90 to 240V AC, 150W internal supply

In the Box

• Symphony I/O Mk II 8x8 MP + 16x16 SE with Thunderbolt connectivity
• IEC power cable
• Quick start guide

Thunderbolt, DigiLink, DB25, and network cables sold separately.