Product Overview
Your Symphony, your way. The Symphony I/O MKII CONNECT8X8MP PTHD Dante provides an elegant solution to running your Pro Tools | HD over-IP system (sold separately). The SYM2-CONNECT-8X8MP-D features eight analog inputs and outputs with preamps, AES, optical, and SPDIF digital inputs and outputs configured for direct connection to your Pro Tools HD card or chasis (sold separately). Dante connectivity is also included for seamless routing throughout your facility over your local network. 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-CONNECT-8X8MP-D. 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-CONNECT-8X8MP-DANTE Includes:
- Symphony I/O Mk II Interface
- Power Cable
- Quick Start Guide
- Warranty Booklet
Apogee Electronics SYM2-CONNECT-8X8MP-DANTE Features:
- Ultimate Sound Quality – Features Apogee’s Flagship AD/DA conversion and optional mic preamps I/O Flexibility – Up to 32 channels of analog inputs and outputs per unit with optional 8 mic preamp module
- Pro Tools HD Peripheral Port – Up to 32 bidirectional channels up to 192kHz. Route Symphony I/O module inputs or Dante Rx to Pro Tools inputs by blocks of 8 channels. Pro Tools HD outputs are routed to Dante Tx and I/O module outputs
- Interoperable networking technology – Works seamlessly with any other Dante-powered device
- Up to 32 bidirectional channels at 96kHz – 16 bi-directional channels at 192kHz
Apogee Electronics SYM2-CONNECT-8X8MP-DANTE Specifications:
- 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
- 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
- Connection: Ethernet/Dante + Pro Tools | HD
- Performance: 44.1kHz – 192kHz
- Compatibility: macOS or Windows
- Control: Front panel touch screen
