Apogee Symphony I/O MkI 16x16 USB Audio Interface

Technical Features & Specifications

General Description

The Apogee Symphony I/O MkI 16x16 USB is a professional, modular audio interface designed for high-end recording, mixing, and mastering applications. It delivers Apogee’s renowned AD/DA conversion quality, flexible connectivity, and ultra-low latency performance via USB for Mac systems.

Key Features

• Conversion Quality
  
• • High-end Apogee AD/DA converters
  • Resolution: up to 24-bit / 192 kHz
  • Transparent, detailed, and musical sound signature
  • Advanced clocking and jitter reduction technology
• Analog I/O Configuration
  
• • 16 analog inputs (balanced TRS or DB-25 connectors)
  • 16 analog outputs (balanced TRS or DB-25 connectors)
  • Supports +4 dBu professional line-level operation
• Digital Connectivity
  
• • USB 2.0 connection (supports up to 32 channels of simultaneous I/O)
  • Optical ports for ADAT / S/PDIF digital I/O
  • Word Clock I/O (BNC) for synchronization with external devices
• Modular System
  
• • User-configurable design with replaceable I/O modules
  • Compatible with Apogee 8x8, 16x16, 2x6, and mic preamp modules
  • Future upgrade paths for Thunderbolt or Pro Tools | HD connectivity
• Front Panel Interface
• • High-resolution touchscreen display for metering, routing, and system control
  • Physical encoder knob for level adjustments
  • Clear, intuitive user interface for quick setup and monitoring
• Software Control
• • Fully compatible with Apogee Maestro software for macOS
  • Provides routing, mixer, and control panel functions
  • Low-latency monitoring and input/output configuration
• Performance
• • Ultra-low latency via USB (as low as 1.8 ms round-trip)
  • Stable performance for high channel counts
  • Designed for professional DAWs (Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, etc.)
• Build & Design
• • 2U rackmount chassis with modular slot design
  • Rugged aluminum construction for studio reliability
  • Quiet operation suitable for control room environments

Technical Specifications (Typical Values)
Parametr Specification

A/D Resolution

24-bit / 44.1192 kHz

D/A Resolution

24-bit / 44.1192 kHz

Dynamic Range (A/D)**

123 dB (typical)

Dynamic Range (D/A)**

129 dB (typical)

THD+N

< 0.0008%

Frequency Response

20 Hz-20k kHz (+/-0.05db)

Analog Inputs

16 balanced line-level

Analog Outputs

16 balanced line-level

Digital I/O

ADAT, S/PDIF, Word Clock

Host Connection

USB 2.0 (Mac compatible)

Dimensions

19 rackmount, 2U height

Power Supply

Internal, auto-switching (100-240 AC)