Apogee Symphony I/O MKII Thunderbolt 3 Interface with Pro Tools HD Card and Connect8 and 2x6SE I/O Modules

The Apogee Symphony I/O MKII is the most powerful multi-channel audio interface for Thunderbolt-based Mac workstations. Featuring Thunderbolt 3 connectivity via the preinstalled Thunderbolt 3 option card, the Symphony I/O MKII can be integrated into modern studio workflows. This configuration is compatible with all computer and recording setups with Thunderbolt 3/4 or USB-C connectivity. The intuitive touchscreen provides access to sample rate, clock source, headphone and speaker output levels, I/O meters as well as configuration settings. Symphony I/O modules are the sound and soul of Symphony I/O Mk II, giving you total flexibility to build your dream interface. 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. Symphony I/O MKII is designed to deliver professional sound quality for audio recording, mixing and mastering.

INCLUDED MODULES:

PRO TOOLS HD PLUS CARD

Use the Apogee Symphony I/O Mk II Pro Tools Card to route audio between your Pro Tools session and your Symphony modules with no additional standalone box requirements. The module provides PT Core, PTHD, and PTHDX connectivity.

CONNECT8 MODULE (1)

INPUTS:

• Analog IN: 8 balanced inputs on 1 DSUB 25-pin connector
• 8 microphone preamps with up to 72dB of gain (featuring Advanced Stepped Gain Architecture)
• AES-EBU IN: 8 inputs on 1 DSUB 25-pin connector (192k single wide compatible)
• Optical IN: Supports ADAT, SMUX & S/PDIF
• ADAT: 8 channels 44.1-48 kHz
• SMUX: 8 channels 88.2-96 kHz
• S/PDIF: 2 channels, up to 96 kHz
• Coax IN: 2 channels of S/PDIF, up to 192 kHz

OUTPUTS:

• Analog OUT: 8 balanced outputs on 1 DSUB 25-pin connector
• AES-EBU OUT: 8 outputs on 1 DSUB 25-pin connector
• (192k single wide compatible)
• Optical OUT: Supports ADAT, SMUX & S/PDIF
• ADAT: 8 channels 44.1-48 kHz
• SMUX: 8 channels 88.2-96 kHz
• S/PDIF: 2 channels, up to 96 kHz
• Coax OUT: 2 channels of S/PDIF, up to 192 kHz

2X6SE MODULE (1)

Apogee 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.

INPUTS:

• Analog IN: 2 balanced inputs on 2 female XLR connectors
• AES IN: Stereo input on 1 female XLR connector
• Optical 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)
• Coax IN: 2 channels of S/PDIF up to 192 kHz

OUTPUTS:

• Analog OUT: 6 balanced outputs on 1 DSUB 25-pin connector
• AES OUT: Stereo output on 1 male XLR connector
• Optical 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)
• Coax OUT: 2 channels of S/PDIF up to 192 kHz

Dig I/O hardware switch selects AES or Optical digital I/O format.

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 Mk II 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.

PLUG AND PLAY ATMOS WITH LOGIC PRO X

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.

FRONT PANEL TOUCHSCREEN

All 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.

STAY COOL WITH DYNAMIC TEMPERATURE

Symphony 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.

SYMPHONY CONTROL SOFTWARE

Symphony 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.

THE INS AND OUTS OF SUPERIOR SOUND

Symphony 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.

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.

ESS SABER32 DAC TECHNOLOGY

ESS 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.

AUDIOPHILE-GRADE HEADPHONE MONITORING

Symphony 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. This unique approach to headphone amplification dynamically compensates for the nonlinearities of any connected headphones, providing massive power while maintaining extremely low distortion and linear frequency response.

APOGEE SYMPHONY I/O MKII FEATURES:

• Modular interface platform featuring the best AD/DA conversion of any Thunderbolt audio interface
• Best per-channel value of any interface in its category
• Advanced Monitor Workflows featuring plug and play Atmos configuration
• Immersive audio compatible
• Highly customizable Symphony Control software provides easy access to all I/O parameters
• Intuitive touchscreen display and front panel control
• Designed in California and built in the USA