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Apogee Symphony I/O MkII 8×8 8 Mic Pres Pro Tools HD

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Brands: Apogee
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  • High-performance A/D-D/A conversion designed specifically for mastering engineers
  • High dynamic range of 124 dBA for analog inputs and 131 dBA for analog outputs
  • Low THD+N of -116 dB for analog inputs and -118 dB for analog outputs
  • Two balanced analog line-level inputs via XLR 3-pin connectors

$8,995.00

Available on backorder

The Apogee Electronics Symphony I/O Mk II Connect Series Pro Tools Audio Interface with 8 Microphone Preamps and 8×8 Analog/Digital I/O brings high-performance A/D and D/A conversion, eight high-gain mic preamps, and eight channels of analog and digital I/O to your Pro Tools HD, HDX, or HD Native system. Its premium sonic performance, sample-accurate delay compensation, Mini-DigiLink connectivity, and BNC loop sync and wordclock I/O make it a solid choice for pro-level producers as well as engineers in broadcast, post-production, studio, and live stage applications.

By utilizing Apogee’s Advanced Stepped Gain Architecture, the interface delivers up to 72 dB of gain in 1 dB increments while maintaining ultralow noise, virtually nonexistent distortion, and noiseless gain adjustment. Its analog I/O includes eight channels of balanced inputs and outputs on DB25 connectors. Additional DB25, TOSLINK optical, and RCA coaxial jacks provide connectivity for AES/EBU, ADAT, and S/PDIF digital inputs and outputs. The Symphony I/O Mk II features an ultrahigh-fidelity DAC and headphone amplifier with Apogee’s Constant Current Drive technology, which dynamically compensates for nonlinearities in any connected headphones, to provide massive power while maintaining extremely low distortion and linear frequency response.

Advanced Stepped Gain Architecture

Apogee’s Advanced Stepped Gain Architecture introduces a mic preamp circuit that is dynamically optimized at different gain settings to provide superior bandwidth, ultralow noise, and nonexistent distortion across an expansive gain range of 0 to 72 dB. Digitally controlled analog switches shift the gears of the circuit at each gain setting to ensure the best sound and performance.

Transparent Conversion

The Connect Series module offers high-performance AD/DA conversion designed for extreme audio clarity and sonic transparency at up to 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution.

Flexible I/O

  • Eight balanced analog inputs and outputs at up to 192 kHz via DB25 connectors
  • Eight microphone preamps with up to 72 dB of gain
  • Eight AES/EBU inputs and outputs (192 kHz single-wide compatible) via DB25 connector
  • TOSLINK optical inputs and outputs support ADAT, SMUX, and S/PDIF (8×8 ADAT at 44.1 or 48 kHz, 8×8 SMUX at 88.2 or 96 kHz, 2×2 S/PDIF at up to 96 kHz)
  • Coaxial input and output for 2×2 S/PDIF at up to 192 kHz

For Pro Tools HD, HDX, and Ultimate Systems

  • Preinstalled HD option card allows Mini-DigiLink connectivity to your Pro Tools HDX/Ultimate, HD Native, or Core/Accel system on Mac or Windows
  • Emulates Avid HD I/O
  • Ultralow-latency performance
  • Sample-accurate delay compensation
  • Stereo 1/4″ headphone jack features Apogee’s proprietary Constant Current Drive for smooth frequency response with any headphones
  • Supports multiple I/O cards (one slot loaded, one slot empty)
  • BNC loop sync I/O for synchronizing multiple Pro Tools HD audio interfaces
  • BNC wordclock I/O for synchronizing external digital equipment
  • Internal power supply and rear-panel cooling fan

Connect Series Highlights

  • Up to 72 dB of gain in 1 dB increments
  • Noiseless gain adjustment
  • +26 dBu maximum input level
  • Improved common-mode noise rejection and EMI suppression for optimal performance
  • Switchable impedance (2.4 or 10 kilohms) to support passive mic splitting in live sound applications
  • Control all mic preamps from Symphony I/O’s front-panel color touchscreen and large knob, the optional Apogee hardware remote control, or in the Apogee control software
  • Simplified and optimized signal path with fewer components and higher channel count
Brands

Apogee

Product Type

Audio Interface

Form Factor Rackmount (Rack-Mountable with Included Hardware)
Display 1 x Color Touchscreen
Channels of I/O Analog:

8 Inputs / 8 Outputs

Digital:

8 Inputs / 8 Outputs

Maximum Sampling Rate 192 kHz / 24-Bit
Number of Microphone Preamps 8 Preamps
Input Level Adjustment 1 x Knob
Expansion Slots 1 x I/O Slot

Signal Processing

Pad None
Gain/Trim Range Mic Inputs:

0 to +72 dB (in 1 dB Steps)

High-Pass Filter 80 Hz
Solo/Mute None

Connectivity

Analog Audio I/O 1 x DB-25 25-Pin Balanced Mic/Line Input

1 x DB-25 25-Pin Balanced Line Output

1 x 1/4″ TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output (Front Panel)

Phantom Power 48 V, Selectable On/Off (Selectable on Individual Inputs)
Digital Audio I/O 1 x DB-25 AES3 In/Out

2 x TOSLINK Optical ADAT Input (S/MUX Support)

2 x TOSLINK Optical ADAT Output (S/MUX Support)

1 x RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Input

1 x RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Output

Host Connection / USB 1 x DigiLink Mini
Host Connection Protocol Avid Proprietary
USB (Non-Host) 1 x USB Type-B (Update)
Sync I/O 1 x BNC Loop Sync Input

1 x BNC Loop Sync Output

1 x BNC Word Clock Input

1 x BNC Word Clock Output

Network I/O None
MIDI I/O None
Wireless Connectivity None

Performance

Frequency Response A/D Converters:

1 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.05 dB (at 44.1 kHz)

Maximum Input Level A/D Converters:

+26 dBu (+4 dBu) 

+6 dBV (-10 dBV)

Maximum Output Level D/A Converters:

+24 dBu

Impedance A/D Converters:

2.4 Kilohms 

10 Kilohms 

D/A Converters:

50 Ohms

Dynamic Range A/D Converters:

122 dB (A-Weighted) 

D/A Converters:

126 dB (A-Weighted) 

Headphone Outputs:

121 dB (A-Weighted)

THD+N A/D Converters:

-115 dB / 0.0002% (at +22 dBu) 

D/A Converters:

-119 dB / 0.00014% 

Headphone Outputs:

-110 dB (+19 dBu Input, 600-Ohm Load) 

-101 dB (+14 dBu Input, 32-Ohm Load)

Digital Audio

Sample Rates Up to 192 kHz
Sample Rate Conversion None
Bit Depths 24-Bit
Sync Sources ADAT, AES3, Internal, Loop Sync, S/PDIF, Word Clock

Audio Storage & Playback

Memory Card Slot None

Compatibility

OS Compatibility macOS 

Windows 

*As of November, 2021: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility

Included Software None
Compatible Software (Not Included) Pro Tools HD 9 or Later

Pro Tools Ultimate

Included Plug-Ins None
Supported Drivers/API & Plug-Ins Proprietary
Mobile Device Compatibility None
Required Hardware Available DigiLink Mini Port
Internet Connection Required for Registration, Software/Driver Download

Power

Power Requirements AC Input
AC Input Power 90 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
Power Consumption 150 W

Physical

Rackmount Size 2 RU (with Included Hardware)
Dimensions 19 x 3.5 x 11.5″ / 48.3 x 8.9 x 29.2 cm (with Rack Ears)

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