TheApogee Electronics Symphony I/O Mk II Thunderbolt Audio Interface with Special Edition 2x6 Analog I/O and 8x8 Digital I/Ois an audio interface designed to deliver high-performance A/D and D/A conversion at up to 192 kHz for mixing and mastering engineer
TheApogee Electronics Symphony I/O Mk II Thunderbolt Audio Interface with Special Edition 2×6 Analog I/O and 8×8 Digital I/Ois an audio interface designed to deliver high-performance A/D and D/A conversion at up to 192 kHz for mixing and mastering engineers in personal, project, and commercial studios. The included 2×6 SE I/O card features stunning dynamic range with low distortion and noise for mastering-grade sonic quality.
Its analog I/O includes two inputs on XLR 3-pin jacks and six outputs on a DB25 connector. Additional XLR, TOSLINK optical, and RCA coaxial jacks provide connectivity for AES/EBU, ADAT, and S/PDIF digital inputs and outputs. The chassis utilizes Thunderbolt connectivity for high-speed data transfer rates and compatibility with Core Audio software. Its front panel presents a TFT touchscreen display, multi-function control knob, and convenient 1/4″ stereo headphone output.
Apogee Electronics Symphony I/O Mk II Chassis (Thunderbolt)
TheSymphony I/O Mk IIfromApogee Electronicsis an advanced, flexible multi-channel audio interface featuring the newest flagship AD/DA conversion, modular I/O (up to 32 inputs and outputs), and an intuitive touchscreen display. The chassis provides two I/O Module slots for a variety of digital audio conversion options that form the interface side of the Symphony I/O Mk II. The front-panel touch screen offers convenient access to nearly every setting including sample rate, clock source, headphone & speaker output levels, meters for all I/O and section navigation, as well as input levels, digital I/O, and configuration settings.
The rear panel provides access to the two I/O Module slots that are capable of a combined thirty-two channels of input and output, while the two Thunderbolt connectors ensure compatibility with newer Mac computers. Also included are Wordclock I/O connectors & termination, an option card slot, and a quiet digitally-controlled fan to keep everything running cool.
The Symphony I/O Mk II features a single ultra-high-fidelity DAC and headphone amplifier with Apogee’s Constant Current Drive technology, which was first introduced in the Apogee Groove. The headphone amplifier dynamically compensates for non-linearities of any connected headphones, providing massive power while maintaining extremely low distortion and linear frequency response.
Theoptionalfive I/O Modules allow the user to choose from standard configurations, or customize the following channel count, analog to digital input, digital to analog output, microphone preamps (requires an analog card), and digital I/O.
Apogee Electronics 2×6 SE Special Edition Mastering I/O Card for Symphony I/O Mk II
TheApogee Electronics 2×6 SEis a special-edition mastering I/O card designed to deliver high-performance A/D and D/A conversion at up to 192 kHz for mixing and mastering engineers in personal, project, and commercial studios. It features low THD+N (-116 dB for analog inputs, -118 dB for analog outputs) and high dynamic range (124 dBA for analog inputs and 131 dBA for analog outputs) for uncompromising accuracy and detail.
Its analog I/O includes two inputs on XLR 3-pin jacks and six outputs on a DB25 connector. Additional XLR, TOSLINK optical, and RCA coaxial jacks provide connectivity for AES/EBU, ADAT, and S/PDIF digital inputs and outputs. The 2×6 SE is easily installed in a Symphony I/O Mk II Thunderbolt or Pro Tools HD chassis.
Features
Specifications
Apogee Electronics Symphony I/O Mk II Chassis (Thunderbolt)Specs
Analog to Digital
| ADC | THD+N: -114 dB @ 22 dBu (0.00020%) Dynamic Range: 122 dB (A weighted) Maximum Input Levels: +4 dB Setting: +24 dBu -10dB Setting: +6 dBV Frequency Response at 44.1 kHz: 1 Hz to 20 kHz (0.05 dB) Input impedance: 10 kOhms |
Digital to Analog
| DAC | THD+N: -117 dB @ 21 dBu (0.00014%) Dynamic Range: 129 dB (A weighted) Max Output Levels: – to +24 dBu Frequency Response at 44.1 kHz: DC to 20 kHz (0.05 dB) Output Impedance: 25 Ohms Outputs are balanced through Apogee’s proprietary Perfect Symmetry Circuitry (PSC) |
Headphone Output
| Headphone | Stereo Headphone Output (Front Panel): 1/4″ / 6.35 mm THD+N: -110 dB @ 19 dBu into 600 Ohm (=80 mW) -101 dB @ 14 dBu into 32 Ohm (=470 mW) Dynamic Range: 121 dB (A weighted) Output: Apogee’s proprietary Constant Current Drive provides smooth frequency response with any headphones |
System Requirements
| System Requirements | Computer: Thunderbolt-equipped Mac Memory: 4 GB RAM minimum, 8 GB RAM recommended OS X 10.9.5 or greater Thunderbolt cable (sold separately) |
General Specifications
| Power | 90 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 150 W |
| Dimensions | Without Rack Ears: 17.8 x 11.5 x 3.5″ / 450.9 x 292.1 x 88.9 mm With Rack Ears: 19.0 x 11.5 x 3.5″ / 482.6 x 292.1 x 88.9 mm |
| Weight | Not specified by manufacturer |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 18.4 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 22.8 x 17.9 x 9.9″ |
Apogee Electronics 2×6 SE Special Edition Mastering I/O Card For Symphony I/O Mk IISpecs
General
| Compatible Interfaces | ApogeeSymphony MkII |
| Analog Audio I/O | 2x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Line Input 1x XLR 3-Pin Stereo Input 1x DB-25 25-Pin Balanced Line/8-Channel Output (on Breakout Cable) 1x XLR 3-Pin Stereo Output |
| Digital Audio I/O | 1x TOSLINK Optical ADAT / S/PDIF Input (S/MUX Support) 1x RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Input 1x TOSLINK Optical ADAT / S/PDIF Output (S/MUX Support) 1x RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Output |
| Host Connection | Thunderbolt/Mini DisplayPort |
| Host Connection Protocol | Thunderbolt 3 |
| USB (Non-Host) | No |
| Sync I/O | No |
| Network I/O | No |
| MIDI I/O | No |
Performance
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Maximum Input Level | +24 dBu +10 dBu |
| Impedance | Inputs: 10 Kilohms Outputs: 50 Ohms |
| Dynamic Range | A/D Converters: 124 dB D/A Converters: 131 dB |
| THD+N | A/D Converters: -116 dB D/A Converters: -118 dB |
Digital Audio
| Sample Rates | 44.1 kHz |
| Bit Depths | 32-Bit |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 2.25 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 13.9 x 12.2 x 3.4″ |
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