Product Overview
Your Symphony, your way. Choose the Symphony I/O MKII that's customized to your needs and bring Apogee's world-class audio processing to all your music production applications. The SYM2-CONNECT8-2X6SE features ten analog inputs (eight with preamps), fourteen analog outputs, a host of AES, optical, and SPDIF digital I/O and a dual port Thunderbolt card for connection to your computer (sold separately). Symphony is fully controllable using the front panel touchscreen. The high-resolution TFT display also delivers the visual feedback you need while tracking and mixing. Control inputs and levels, meter all active channels (up to 32 x 32), their levels, polarity, phantom power, and more without looking at your computer. Of course, if you want to use your big screen and PC to monitor, configure, and control your session, Symphony Control software for mac OS provides access to the features and functions of your SYM2-CONNECT8-2X6SE. If you're mixing for Dolby Atmos and other immersive formats, your Symphony I/O MKII supports Apogee's Monitor Workflows. AMW allows you to effortlessly configure and operate your system for Dolby Atmos, Sony 360 Reality Audio, and other immersive formats with control of up to 32 Speaker outputs. You can also use Apogee Control (sold separately) for remote hardware control of your Symphony as well as via your mobile device running iOS. Don't have computer access? No worries. Symphony's standalone routing capabilities and onboard touchscreen let you set up and control all aspects of your system sans computer. You can even integrate Symphony into existing systems to quickly expand their capability, whether it's for studio or live applications.
Apogee Electronics SYM2-CONNECT8-2X6SE Includes:
- Symphony I/O Mk II Interface
- Power Cable
- Quick Start Guide
- Warranty Booklet
Apogee Electronics SYM2-CONNECT8-2X6SE Features:
- Best AD/DA conversion of any Thunderbolt™ audio interface
- Up to 32 channels of modular analog I/O with optional mic preamps
- Best per-channel value of any interface in its category
- Choice of Thunderbolt™ (Mac), Pro Tools® HD (Mac/PC), Dante™+ Pro Tools® HD (Mac/PC, or Waves SoundGrid (Mac/PC) connectivity.
- Ultra-low latency performance – 1.35 ms with Thunderbolt and Logic Pro X
- Advanced Monitor Workflows featuring plug and play Atmos configuration
- All new, highly customizable Symphony Control software provides easy access to all I/O parameters
- Intuitive touchscreen display and front panel control
- Designed in California, Built in the U.S.A.
Apogee Electronics SYM2-CONNECT8-2X6SE Specifications:
- Analog IN:
- 2 balanced inputs on 2 female XLR connectors
- 8 balanced inputs on 1 DSUB 25-pin connector
- 8 microphone preamps with up to 72dB of gain Featuring Advanced Stepped Gain Architecture™
- AES IN:
- Stereo input on 1 female XLR connector
- 8 inputs on 1 DSUB 25-pin connector (192k single wide compatible)
- Optical IN: Supports ADAT, SMUX & S/PDIF
- ADAT: 16 channels 44.1-48 kHz on 2 Toslink connectors
- SMUX: 12 channels 88.2-96 kHz on 2 Toslink connectors
- S/PDIF: 4 channels, up to 96 kHz on 2 Toslink connectors
- S/PDIF Coax IN: 4 channels, up to 192 kHz on 2 RCA connectors
- Analog OUT:
- 6 balanced outputs on 1 DSUB 25-pin connector
- 8 balanced outputs on 1 DSUB 25-pin connector
- AES OUT:
- Stereo output on 1 male XLR connector
- 8 outputs on 1 DSUB 25-pin connector (192k single wide compatible)
- Optical OUT: Supports ADAT, SMUX & S/PDIF
- ADAT: 16 channels 44.1-48 kHz on 2 Toslink connector
- SMUX: 12 channels 88.2-96 kHz on 2 Toslink connector
- S/PDIF: 4 channels, up to 96 kHz on 2 Toslink connector
- S/PDIF Coax OUT: 4 channels, up to 192 kHz on 2 RCA connector
- Analog to Digital:
- THD+N: -115dB @ 22dBu (0.00020%) unweighted
- Dynamic range: 122dB A weighted
- Maximum input levels:
- +4dB setting: +24dBu
- -10dB setting: +6dBV
- Frequency response at 44.1kHz: 1-20,000 Hz (+/- 0.05dB)
- Input impedance: 10K
- Digital to Analog:
- THD+N: -119dB @ 21dBu (0.00014%) unweighted
- Dynamic Range: 126dB A weighted
- Max output levels – ∞ to +24dBu
- Frequency response at 44.1 kHz: dc to 20kHz (+/- 0.05dB)
- Output impedance: 50 Ohm
- Outputs are balanced through Apogee’s proprietary Perfect Symmetry Circuitry (PSC)
- Headphone Output:
- 1 stereo 1/4″ headphone output on front panel
- THD+N:
- -110dB @19dBu into 600 Ohm (=80mW)
- -101dB @14dBu into 32 Ohm (=470mW)
- Dynamic Range: 121db A weighted
- Output: Apogee’s proprietary Constant Current Drive™ provides smooth frequency response with any headphones
- Power: 90-240VAC, 50-60Hz, 150W
- Operating System:
- Thunderbolt: Mac OS only 10.10 and above
- HD: Any Mac or PC running Pro Tools HD 9 or greater
- Software Compatibility:
- Thunderbolt: Logic Pro or any Core Audio compatible application on Mac OS X
- HD: Pro Tools HD 9 or greater
- Symphony I/O Mk II Dimensions:
- Inches: 17.75 (19 with Rack Ears) x 11.5 x 3.5
- Centimeters: 45 (48.26 with Rack Ears) x 29.2 x 8.9
- Packaging Dimensions:
- Symphony I/O Chassis Box
- Inches: 22.875 x 17.75 x 9.25
- Centimeters: 58.1 x 45.1 x 23.5
- I/O Module Box
- Inches: 13.75 x 12.25 x 3.25
- Centimeters: 34.9 x 31.1 x 8.3
