Apogee Symphony I/O MkII 16X16SE PTHD
The configuration of the Apogee Symphony I/O Mk II 16X16SE PTHD audio interface includes a chassis with a PTHD plus card and a 16X16 I/O module installed.
The Symphony I/O Mk II PTHD chassis has several features, including 2 slots for I/O module housing, a Primary Port connector for direct connection to Pro Tools HD/HDX systems Mac and PC, Word Clock In and Out connectors, Loop In and Out, USB AUX for firmware updates, a headphone output with a 1/4″ jack, a multifunction control knob, and a large touchscreen display to adjust every parameter of the device. The chassis has a power supply of 110-240/50-60Hz and takes up 2 rack units.
The 16X16SE I/O module is equipped with 16 balanced analog inputs and outputs with 4 D-SUB 25 connectors, coaxial inputs and outputs for 2 channels of SPDIF at 192 kHz. Please check the minimum system requirements and currently supported Mac operating systems on the manufacturer’s website.
The PTHD card can be added to the Symphony I/O Mk II Thunderbolt to provide Pro Tools HD connectivity. If needed, Dante connectivity can also be added by installing the optional Dante Brooklyn module.
The Symphony I/O Mk II multi-channel audio interface has been designed to deliver professional sound quality, becoming the centerpiece of any modern music production studio. Symphony I/O Mk II 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 optional high-level microphone preamplifiers. Additionally, it offers direct connectivity to three different platforms: ThunderboltTM, Pro Tools HD, Waves SoundGrid®, and DanteTM.
There are different Symphony I/O Mk II configurations available to suit every type of studio, including home studios, project studios, commercial recording studios, and scoring stages. Symphony I/O Mk II features four basic I/O configurations: 2×6, 8×8, 16×16, and 8×8 with 8 microphone preamplifiers, and the system can be easily expanded as your studio grows. With two slots for conversion modules, Symphony I/O Mk II offers the best value for money of any other interface in its category.
Apogee devices are characterized by cutting-edge electrical components and circuit optimization designs that often exceed the expectations of manufacturers themselves. Symphony I/O Mk II represents the culmination of 30 years of commitment and constant improvement from Apogee products. This interface offers even greater audio clarity and sonic transparency than any previously released device, making it the clear choice for numerous artists, producers, songwriters, and successful engineers. In fact, if equipped with the new 8×8 Mk II or 16×16 Mk II I/O modules, Symphony I/O Mk II surpasses all other multichannel audio interfaces for Pro Tools HD or Thunderbolt-based systems.