{"product_id":"apogee-symphony-i-o-mk-ii-connect8-2x6se-pthd-plus","title":"Apogee Symphony I\/O Mk II Pro Tools HDX Interface with 8x8+8MP and 2x6 SE Modules","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAvid Symphony I\/O Mk II\u003c\/strong\u003e with Pro Tools HDX card is designed for the Pro Tools HD user who needs a multi-channel audio interface with the best sound quality at an incredible cost per channel value. Whether using a Mac or PC based studio, Symphony I\/O Mk II HD can connect directly to your Pro Tools HDX, Pro Tools HD Native or Pro Tools Core\/Accel systems.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSymphony I\/O Mk II HD can be utilized alongside or in place of Avid or Digidesign interfaces for Pro Tools HD. In fact, each I\/O module installed in Symphony I\/O Mk II HD appears and functions in Pro Tools HD the same if it were a separate Avid HD I\/O interface, so set up is easy and you can take advantage of important Pro Tools features such as sample-accurate delay compensation.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis configuration includes one 8x8+8MP Connect Series Module and one 2x6 SE Module.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3 id=\"toc_0\"\u003e8X8+MP CONNECT SERIES MODULE\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe 8x8+MP Connect Series features 8×8 analog I\/O with 8 mic preamps plus 8×8 AES\/Optical I\/O along for a total of up to 16 channels of simultaneous I\/O.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINPUTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnalog IN: 8 balanced inputs on 1 DSUB 25-pin connector with 8 microphone preamps with up to 72 dB of gain featuring Advanced Stepped Gain Architecture\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAES-EBU IN: 8 inputs on 1 DSUB 25-pin connector (192 kHz single wide compatible)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOptical IN: Supports ADAT (8 channels 44.1 - 48 kHz), SMUX 8 channels 88.2 - 96 kHz), and S\/PDIF (2 channels up to 96 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoax IN: 2 channels of S\/PDIF up to 192 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOUTPUTS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnalog OUT: 8 balanced outputs on 1 DSUB 25-pin connector\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAES-EBU OUT: 8 outputs on 1 DSUB 25-pin connector (192 kHz single wide compatible)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOptical OUT: Supports ADAT (8 channels 44.1 - 48 kHz), SMUX 8 channels 88.2 - 96 kHz), and S\/PDIF (2 channels up to 96 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoax OUT: 2 channels of S\/PDIF up to 192 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eHardware switch selects AES or Optical digital input format.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3 id=\"toc_1\"\u003e2X6 SE MODULE\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003eApogee Symphony I\/O Mk II 2×6 Special Edition offers the highest quality AD\/DA conversion of the Symphony series. Designed specifically for mastering engineers whose critical work demands ultimate sonic performance, 2×6 SE takes advantage of the latest advancements in digital and analog audio technology to offer inputs with 124 dB (A) of dynamic range, THD+N of -116 dB and outputs with 131 dB (A) dynamic range and an astonishingly low THD+N of -118 dB.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINPUTS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnalog IN: 2 balanced inputs on 2 female XLR connectors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAES IN: Stereo input on 1 female XLR connector\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOptical IN: Supports ADAT (8 channels 44.1 - 48 kHz), SMUX 8 channels 88.2 - 96 kHz), and S\/PDIF (2 channels up to 96 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoax IN: 2 channels of S\/PDIF up to 192 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOUTPUTS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnalog OUT: 6 balanced outputs on 1 DSUB 25-pin connector\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAES OUT: Stereo output on 1 male XLR connector\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOptical OUT: Supports ADAT (8 channels 44.1 - 48 kHz), SMUX 8 channels 88.2 - 96 kHz), and S\/PDIF (2 channels up to 96 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoax OUT: 2 channels of S\/PDIF up to 192 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDig I\/O hardware switch selects AES or Optical digital I\/O format.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3 id=\"toc_2\"\u003eFRONT PANEL TOUCHSCREEN\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAll of Symphony I\/O Mk II’s essential input and output settings can be accessed from the front panel touchscreen. Change your input selection, monitoring levels, mic pre gain or calibrate your Symphony I\/O Mk II to match the levels of the other analog gear in your system. A high-resolution TFT display delivers all the visual feedback critical for recording and monitoring. Without looking at your computer, Symphony I\/O Mk II lets you see metering for up to 64 channels of I\/O, 32 IN x 32 OUT – signal levels, polarity, muting, phantom power and Soft Limit.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3 id=\"toc_3\"\u003eSTAY COOL WITH DYNAMIC TEMPERATURE\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSymphony I\/O Mk II features advanced controls to keep the unit running at an ideal temperature, ensuring the highest level of performance and reliability. The new temperature controls can be accessed form the touch screen and control software and are complemented by an improved fan and chassis ventilation design, which allows adequate component cooling to occur quietly.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3 id=\"toc_4\"\u003eSYMPHONY CONTROL SOFTWARE\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSymphony Control software for macOS gives you comprehensive access to all features and functions of Symphony I\/O Mk II Thunderbolt. Set gain levels (preamp modules only), manage routing, control output levels, set calibration, set-up multiple mixers and more. And with Symphony I\/O Mk II Thunderbolt’s new Monitor Workflows, you can 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.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3 id=\"toc_5\"\u003eTHE INS AND OUTS OF SUPERIOR SOUND\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSymphony I\/O Mk II includes the most refined analog-to-digital converter Apogee have ever designed. The analog stage uses the same fully differential op-amps as found in the original Symphony I\/O, but now in a circuit precisely streamlined to provide the most transparent path to the A\/D stage possible. A Dual Sum A\/D stage – where two conversion stages are summed for each analog channel – offers the lowest distortion and greatest dynamic range of any of Apogee's A\/D converters – you get digital recordings that are true to your analog inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSymphony I\/O MK II’s D\/A section has been optimized with a more powerful, robust analog output driver. This newly designed high current, low impedance circuit is capable of driving virtually any input with absolutely no decrease in performance, regardless of the load presented by the connected gear. This becomes especially important when connecting vintage gear with difficult load impedances and elevated operating levels, sometime over long cables – Symphony I\/O MK II maintains fidelity and punch.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3 id=\"toc_6\"\u003eESS SABER32 DAC TECHNOLOGY\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003eESS Sabre32 32-bit Hyperstream DAC with Time Domain Jitter Eliminator offers unequalled dynamic range, ultra low distortion, and unmatched audio clarity free from input jitter. Symphony I\/O MK II’s D\/A section has been optimized with a more powerful, robust analog output driver. This newly designed high current, low impedance circuit is capable of driving virtually any input with absolutely no decrease in performance, regardless of the load presented by the connected gear. This becomes especially important when connecting vintage gear with difficult load impedances and elevated operating levels, sometime over long cables – Symphony I\/O MK II maintains fidelity and punch.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3 id=\"toc_7\"\u003eAUDIOPHILE-GRADE HEADPHONE MONITORING\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSymphony I\/O Mk II features a single ultra high-fidelity DAC and headphone amplifier featuring Apogee’s Constant Current Drive technology, first introduced in the Apogee Groove. 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