Apogee Symphony I/O MkII 16X16SE Thunderbolt
Symphony I/O Mk II is a professional audio interface composed of a chassis and a 16X16 I/O module.
Chassis features: includes 2 slots for I/O modules, 2 Thunderbolt connectors (for direct connection to Mac computers with Thunderbolt port), Word Clock input and output, 1/4″ headphone output, multifunction control knob, large touchscreen display for parameter adjustments, 110-240V/50-60Hz power supply, 2-unit rack size.
16X16SE I/O module features: includes 16 balanced analog inputs and outputs with 4 D-SUB 25 connectors, coaxial inputs and outputs (2 channels of 192 KHz SPDIF). Note: Thunderbolt cable not included. Please check minimum system requirements and supported Mac operating systems on the manufacturer’s website.
Symphony I/O Mk II is a multi-channel audio interface with high-quality AD/DA conversion, a modular I/O system (with up to 32 inputs and outputs), an intuitive touchscreen display, and optional high-end microphone preamplifiers. It is designed to provide professional audio quality for recording, mixing, and mastering, making it the centerpiece of any modern music production studio. The new Symphony I/O Mk II offers direct connectivity to three different platforms: Thunderbolt TM, Pro Tools® HD, Waves SoundGrid® and DanteTM.
There are different Symphony I/O Mk II configurations suitable for all types of studios: home studios, project studios, commercial recording studios, and scoring stages.
You can choose from four basic I/O configurations: 2×6, 8×8, 16×16, and 8×8 with 8 microphone preamplifiers, and easily expand the system as your studio grows. With two slots for conversion modules and the ability to have up to 32 inputs and outputs per unit, Symphony I/O Mk II offers the best value for money of any other interface in its category.
Apogee engineers have always put their passion into improving every new flagship product, using cutting-edge electrical components and circuit optimization designs that often exceed manufacturers’ expectations. This is the advantage of Apogee devices! Symphony I/O Mk II represents the culmination of 30 years of commitment and continuous product improvement, offering even greater audio clarity and transparency than any previously released device. In fact, when equipped with the new 8×8 Mk II or 16×16 Mk II I/O modules, Symphony I/O Mk II outperforms all other multi-channel audio interfaces for Pro Tools HD or Thunderbolt-based systems, making it the obvious choice for numerous successful artists, producers, authors, and engineers.
Thunderbolt: for connection to a Mac with Thunderbolt port and use with any Core Audio compatible DAW, such as Logic Pro X or others. Up to 32 simultaneous input and output channels per unit, with latency of less than 1.35 ms in Logic Pro X (96kHz / 32 buffer).