Apogee Symphony I/O MkII 16X16SE Dante
The Apogee Symphony I/O MkII 16X16SE PTHD, a professional audio interface, features a chassis that includes a 16X16 I/O module and a Dante card.
Chassis features: includes 2 slots for I/O modules, Dante connector (for direct connection to Mac and PC computers with qualified Dante Ethernet port or qualified Dante router), Primari Port connector (for direct connection to Pro Tools HD/HDX systems on Mac and PC), Word Clock In and Out, Loop In and Out, USB AUX (for firmware updates), 1/4″ headphone output, multifunction control knob, large touchscreen display to adjust all parameters, power supply 110-240/50-60Hz, 2U rack size.
16X16SE I/O module features: equipped with 16 balanced analog inputs and outputs with 4 D-SUB 25 connectors, coaxial input and output (2 channels of SPDIF up to 192 KHz). N.B. Check the minimum system requirements and currently supported Mac operating systems on the manufacturer’s website.
The Symphony I/O Mk II multi-channel audio interface has been designed to deliver professional sound quality and has become the centerpiece of modern music production studios. It stands out for its high-quality AD/DA conversion, a modular I/O system with up to 32 inputs and outputs, an intuitive touchscreen display, and the option to add high-level microphone preamplifiers. Additionally, it offers direct connectivity to three different platforms: ThunderboltTM, Pro Tools HD, Waves SoundGrid®, and DanteTM.
There are several Symphony I/O Mk II configurations suitable for every type of studio, including home studios, project studios, commercial recording studios, and scoring stages. The four basic I/O configurations of Symphony I/O Mk II are: 2×6, 8×8, 16×16, and 8×8 with 8 microphone preamplifiers, but the system can be easily expanded as the studio grows. Thanks to the two slots for conversion modules, Symphony I/O Mk II offers the best value for money compared to any other interface in its category.
Apogee devices are known for their use of cutting-edge electrical components and optimized circuit designs that often exceed manufacturers’ expectations. Symphony I/O Mk II represents the culmination of 30 years of commitment and continuous improvement from Apogee. This interface offers even greater audio clarity and sonic transparency than any previous device, and has become the preferred choice of numerous successful artists, producers, songwriters, and engineers. In fact, when equipped with the new 8×8 Mk II or 16×16 Mk II I/O modules, Symphony I/O Mk II surpasses any other multichannel audio interface for Pro Tools HD or Thunderbolt-based systems.