Apogee Symphony Studio Series Audio Interfaces

Apogee has long been a trusted name in the audio world, known for crafting innovative recording solutions that are as easy to use as they are sonically pristine. Since its founding in 1985, Apogee’s gear has been the backbone of countless GRAMMY-winning recordings, trusted by the world's top artists and producers. 

With the release of the original Symphony I/O in 2010, Apogee set a new standard in the pro audio world. The Symphony's legacy continued with the launch of the Symphony MKII in 2016 and an update in 2023, cementing its status as a cutting-edge, high-performance audio interface.

Now, Apogee is raising the bar once again with the Symphony Studio Series—a new line of audio interfaces that brings the renowned Symphony sound to a broader range of users. 

Available in three versatile models (8x8, 2x12, and 8x16), the Symphony Studio Series is designed to meet the needs of recording professionals, immersive audio engineers, and mastering studios, all while delivering Apogee’s signature sound quality in a compact 1U chassis.

Apogee Symphony Studio Series Audio Interfaces

At the heart of the Symphony Studio Series is Apogee’s Symphony Mk II-grade conversion technology, delivering the lowest distortion and widest dynamic range of any converter the brand has ever designed. Combined with studio-quality microphone preamps offering up to 75dB of gain and flexible I/O configurations, these interfaces are built to handle any recording or mixing session with ease.

The Symphony Studio Series also comes packed with powerful features for modern studios, including onboard DSP for signal processing and speaker calibration. Each model includes the Symphony Studio Channel Strip, a DSP-powered plug-in with EQ, compression, and saturation effects, providing everything you need to fine-tune your tracks.

Speaker calibration tools like Room EQ and Speaker Delay help tailor your sound for any environment, while support for surround sound and immersive audio formats up to 9.1.6 Dolby Atmos means these interfaces are ready for any mixing project. Plus, with the included Control 2 software, you get advanced monitor control, allowing you to create up to 16 custom monitor workflows and easily manage your entire setup. 

Now that you know what the new Apogee Symphony Studio Series has to offer, let’s take a closer look at each of the models.

Apogee Symphony Studio 8x8

Symphony Studio 8x8

The Symphony Studio 8x8 is designed for traditional recording and mixing applications, providing eight mic/line inputs and eight line-level outputs. 

Lovingly referred to as the spiritual successor to the Ensemble, this model is perfect for artists and producers who need high-quality preamps and versatile I/O for multi-track recording sessions. With studio-quality microphone preamps and Apogee’s legendary converters, the Symphony Studio 8x8 ensures every nuance of your performance is captured with stunning clarity.

Apogee Symphony Studio 2x12

Symphony Studio 2x12

For engineers working in immersive audio and mastering, the Symphony Studio 2x12 is a game-changer. 

Featuring two mic/line inputs and 12 line-level outputs, it’s ideal for mastering studios and Dolby Atmos mix rooms that require support for surround sound and immersive formats up to 7.1.4. This model is perfect for professionals who need minimal input channels but require extensive output options for multi-speaker setups or alternative monitor configurations. 

Apogee Symphony Studio 8x16

Symphony Studio 8x16

The flagship of the Symphony Studio Series, the Symphony Studio 8x16 is the ultimate tool for Atmos mixing and high-end recording. 

With eight mic/line inputs and 16 line-level outputs, it supports advanced immersive audio configurations up to 9.1.6, making it versatile enough for even the most demanding sessions. Whether you're capturing a live performance or mixing a blockbuster soundtrack, the Symphony Studio 8x16 delivers unparalleled flexibility and sound quality, enabling you to create in any format with confidence.

Don SpachtIf you’re interested in picking up one of the new Symphony Studio Series audio interfaces for your studio, or any other Apogee product, we're here to help! Contact a Vintage King Audio Consultant via email or by phone at 866.644.0160.