Apogee Symphony I/O MKII Thunderbolt 3 Interface with Special Edition 16 Analog I/O - Anniversary Edition

The Apogee Symphony I/O MKII Thunderbolt is the most powerful multi-channel audio interface for Thunderbolt-based Mac workstations. Symphony I/O MKII features Apogee’s flagship AD/DA conversion, modular I/O (up to 32 inputs and outputs), intuitive touchscreen display and optional world-class microphone preamps. It is designed to deliver professional sound quality for audio recording, mixing and mastering. This configuration features a Special Edition 16 analog in/16 analog out module for 16 channels of analog I/O.

Celebrating Apogee's 40th anniversary, this limited-edition Symphony I/O MKII comes with a purple faceplate plus an anniversary hardcover book and Thunderbolt 3 cable. It is limited to 100 units globally and is personally signed by Apogee CEO Betty Bennett and Bob Clearmountain.

READY FOR IMMERSIVE AUDIO

Mixing for Dolby Atmos and other immersive 3D formats is rapidly becoming an essential skill for the modern creator and engineer. As streaming services highlight immersive content and record companies require immersive audio deliverables, you may be asking yourself “how do I get started”? With Symphony I/O Mk II Thunderbolt’s Monitor Workflows, you’ll effortlessly configure and operate your monitoring system for Dolby Atmos, Sony 360 Reality Audio and other immersive audio systems with control of up to 32 Speaker outputs. Within each Monitor Workflow, you design the audio flow from your DAW outputs, Symphony internal mixers and hardware inputs to your expanded speaker array. Use these features to customize your workflow:

• Source Routing - Choose Playback (from your DAW), Mixer or Hardware inputs sources for each Speaker output pair
• Speaker Sets - Create up to 3 Speaker Sets, then instantly toggle between them from Symphony Control software
• Speaker Level Trim - Creating the perfect level balance between all your speakers
• Speaker Mute/Solo - Resolve issues in your configuration quickly with mute and solo buttons
• Speaker Status Icon - Color coded icons let you see your active speakers at a glance

In the modern production environment, you need to be able to completely reconfigure your monitoring system at the touch of a button. Symphony I/O MkII allows you to create up to 16 Monitor Workflows, then instantly toggle between them from Symphony Control software, the front panel touchscreen, or the Apogee Control hardware remote.

Getting started with Dolby Atmos has never been easier using Logic Pro 10.7 and Symphony I/O Thunderbolt! In the past, setting up your Dolby Atmos studio was a multi-day affair, but now it’s plug and play with the latest from Apple and Apogee. With such flexible monitor controller functionality incorporated at no extra cost for current and future owners, Symphony I/O Mk II Thunderbolt makes the best cornerstone of your Dolby Atmos or other immersive audio studio.

TRUE THUNDERBOLT PERFORMANCE

Symphony I/O Mk II Thunderbolt delivers the full potential of Thunderbolt 2 performance with the lowest latency, unmatched CPU efficiency and 2 ports for connecting additional peripherals.

LOW LATENCY

Symphony I/O Mk II Thunderbolt relies on Apogee’s proprietary Thunderbolt driver, written from the ground up to offer unmatched performance and efficiency. When using Logic Pro X, latency has been reduced to an astounding 1.35 ms round-trip*, allowing you to monitor through your DAW, plug-ins included, simplifying your workflow and leveraging the power of your Mac. Even when your session’s DSP demands require a higher buffer setting, Symphony I/O’s ultra-low latency means no longer having to choose between power and speed. To accommodate different workflow preferences, Symphony I/O Mk II Thunderbolt features optional direct hardware monitoring through Symphony Control Software with 0.6ms of latency.

DEVOURS BITS, SIPS CPU

Symphony I/O Mk II Thunderbolt’s custom driver includes a revolutionary Direct Memory Access (DMA) engine to more efficiently read and write data directly to Mac memory independent of the Mac CPU. The DMA engine, running on Symphony I/O Mk II Thunderbolt’s hardware logic chip, increases the driver’s efficiency and provides the highest resolution signal possible to the DAC stage. This implementation allows the driver to crunch an enormous amount of data at an amazing speed, while making a very light demand on your Mac CPU. You benefit with lower latency, more plug-in power, and a transparent and encompassing listening experience.

APOGEE NETWORK CONTROL SOFTWARE

Symphony I/O Mk II features Apogee Network Control Software. Apogee Network Control gives you remote, software access to all Symphony I/O Mk II settings. From your computer you can calibrate all channels, set output monitor levels, select analog level type, adjust mic-pre gain and more. Drag and drop setup and color coding let you create custom view that let you see up to 6 devices in a single window. Apogee Network Control works on macOS and Windows 10 computers and is compatible with the Apogee Control hardware remote.

• Control all Symphony I/O Mk II settings from calibration to monitors to mic preamps
• Easy drag-and-drop setup and color coding organization features
• View up to 6 devices in one window
• View up to 32 inputs and outputs per device simultaneously
• View up to 192 inputs and 192 outputs per tab simultaneously
• See critical network and system status information at a glance
• macOS and Windows 10 compatible

16X16 SE ANALOG I/O MODULE

Apogee Symphony I/O Mk II 16×16 Special Edition offers the highest quality AD/DA conversion of the Symphony series. Offering the ultimate sonic performance for Dolby Atmos and other Immersive audio applications , 16×16 SE takes advantage of the latest advancements in digital and analog audio technology to offer A/D inputs with 124 dB (A) of dynamic range and a THD+N of -115 dB, plus D/A outputs with 128 dB (A) of dynamic range and an astonishingly low THD+N of -119 dB.

16 channels of I/O simultaneously:

• Analog IN: 16 balanced inputs on 2 DSUB 25-pin connectors
• Coax IN: S/PDIF on 1 RCA connector
• Analog OUT: 16 balanced outputs on 2 DSUB 25-pin connectors
• Coax OUT: Supports SPDIF on 1 RCA connector

APOGEE SYMPHONY I/O MKII ANNIVERSARY EDITION FEATURES:

• Thunderbolt audio interface with one 16X16 SE analog I/O module
• One-of-100 40th anniversary edition with purple faceplate plus an anniversary hardcover book and Thunderbolt 3 cable
• Best AD/DA conversion of any Thunderbolt audio interface
• Best per-channel value of any interface in its category
• Ultra-low latency performance
• Intuitive touchscreen display and front panel control
• Designed in California, built in the USA