Apogee Symphony I/O Mk 2 - 32X32S2 Sound Grid

Description

Symphony I/O MKII Sound Grid Chassis with 16 Analog In + 16 Analog
Out+16 Analog In + 16 Analog Out

Superior Sound Quality Meets Powerful DSP Enabled Networking

With a simple ethernet connection, Symphony I/O Mk II’s industry-leading sound quality can be easily connected to your computer, shared between multiple rooms, multiple computers and supercharged with almost infinite real-time DSP power via Waves SoundGrid servers. Symphony I/O Mk II SoundGrid integrates seamlessly with all DAWs, providing endless possibilities for setups of every size for studio, live and post production workflows.

Highlights

Connect Symphony I/O Mk II via Ethernet cable to computer(s) and/or SoundGrid compatible devices
Sync audio between multiple computers, DAWs & rooms (Mac or PC)
Near-zero latency recording with any SoundGrid compatible plugins*
Mix with near unlimited plugin power*
Up to 32 channels of modular analog I/O with optional 8 mic preamps per Symphony
Setup and advanced control with Waves SoundGrid Studio application
Best per-channel value of any interface in its category
Ideal for studio facilities, live sound, broadcast and post-production

*Requires Waves SoundGrid server

Symphony I/O Mk II SoundGrid Studio

Easy Collaboration

Collaboration is easy with a SoundGrid equipped Symphony I/O Mk II at the center of your studio. Simply connect any additional computers via ethernet cable to effortlessly route audio digitally between multiple computers and your main Symphony I/O, using any combination of DAWs.

Let’s say you have a great drum beat started in Logic Pro X and a collaborator comes to your studio with their laptop and Ableton Live. You can simply connect the laptop to your host computer with an ethernet cable, download the Waves SoundGrid connect audio driver on your guest’s computer and you’re ready to collaborate. Transport controls will be synced between the two computers and you can play all tracks through your Symphony I/O Mk II.

Record with Real-Time Plugins. Mix with Unlimited Power.

Add a Waves SoundGrid server to your Symphony I/O Mk II to supercharge your workstation and be able to record with plugins, with near zero latency. The SoundGrid Server handles plugin processing so your computer can handle other demanding tasks while mixing or editing. Use more plugins than ever by spreading the load between your computer and the server. When you are away from your studio, these plugins can continue to run natively on whatever computer you’re on – no hardware or dongle required.

Take Apogee and Waves from the Studio to the Stage with SoundGrid Live

Your audience expects the concert to sound just like the record. Symphony I/O Mk II and Waves eMotion LV1 digital software mixer makes this possible for any size touring band. Waves’ plugins and Apogee AD/DA conversion are industry standards in the recording studio. For the first time, you can combine them with arena-sized mixing power in a compact package you can easily travel with to deliver incredible sound quality for any performance.

Waves’ LV1 provides the quick and convenient workflow needed in demanding live environments. Adjust Symphony I/O Mk II’s mic preamp gain and 48 volt phantom power right from the LV-1 channel strip or open the SoundGrid Setup page for advanced hardware control.

Looking to provide a comprehensive audio solution for your house of worship or venue? Symphony I/O Mk II and SoundGrid offer front of house mixing, multitrack audio recording and multi-room distribution in one integrated system.

Symphony I/O Mk II

Multi-channel Audio Interface for Dolby Atmos and Immersive Audio.

Flagship Sound Quality, Modular I/O Configurations, Platform Flexibility

Meet Symphony I/O Mk II

Symphony I/O Mk II is a multi-channel audio interface featuring Apogee’s flagship AD/DA conversion, modular I/O (up to 32 inputs and outputs), intuitive touchscreen display and optional world-class microphone preamps. Designed to deliver professional sound quality for audio recording, mixing and mastering, Symphony I/O Mk II is the ultimate music production centerpiece for any modern studio. With its option card flexibility, Symphony I/O Mk II can provide direct connectivity to one of 4 different platforms – Thunderbolt™, Pro Tools® HD, Dante™+ Pro Tools® HD, or Waves SoundGrid network.

Highlights

Best AD/DA conversion of any Thunderbolt™ audio interface
Up to 32 channels of modular analog I/O with optional mic preamps
Best per-channel value of any interface in its category
Choice of Thunderbolt™ (Mac), Pro Tools® HD (Mac/PC), Dante™+ Pro Tools® HD (Mac/PC, or Waves SoundGrid (Mac/PC) connectivity.
Ultra-low latency performance – 1.35 ms with Thunderbolt and Logic Pro X
Advanced Monitor Workflows featuring plug and play Atmos configuration
All new, highly customizable Symphony Control software provides easy access to all I/O parameters
Intuitive touchscreen display and front panel control
Designed in California, Built in the U.S.A.

Legendary Sound Quality

Apogee engineers have made it their passion to improve every new flagship product by using the latest in electrical components and designing optimized circuitry that often exceeds the expectations of the component manufacturer. This is the Apogee Advantage. Symphony I/O Mk II is the culmination of this 30 year commitment and raises the bar on all Apogee products before it with even better audio clarity and sonic transparency. In fact, when equipped with either the 8×8 or 16×16 modules, Symphony I/O Mk II outperforms all other multi-channel audio interfaces available for Pro Tools HD, network or Thunderbolt based systems, making it the flagship audio interface for the entire professional audio industry and the obvious choice for countless GRAMMY winning artists, producers, songwriters and engineers.

Input and Output flexibility

There is a Symphony I/O Mk II solution for everyone; the home studio, project studio, commercial recording studio and scoring stage. Choose from four base I/O configurations, 2×6, 8×8, 16×16, or 8×8 with 8 mic preamps and easily expand as your studio grows. With two module slots and the capacity for up to 32 inputs and outputs of A/D & D/A conversion per unit, Symphony I/O Mk II offers the best per-channel value of any interface in its category.

Platform Options

Thunderbolt

Pro Tools

SoundGrid

Dante + Pro Tools

Standard Configurations

2×6 SE

8×8+8MP

16×16

32×32

The Magic is in the Modules

The I/O Modules are the sound and soul of Symphony I/O Mk II, and represent over 30 years of Apogee R&D and design excellence. These powerful Modules deliver Apogee’s core competency: superior sounding digital audio recording. With multiple I/O and Mic Preamp modules available, you can choose from base configurations or expand to grow your studio’s capabilities.

Front Panel Touchscreen

All of Symphony I/O Mk II’s essential input and output settings can be accessed from the front panel touchscreen. Change your input selection, monitoring levels, mic pre gain or calibrate your Symphony I/O Mk II to match the levels of the other analog gear in your system.

A high-resolution TFT display delivers all the visual feedback critical for recording and monitoring. Without looking at your computer, Symphony I/O Mk II lets you see metering for up to 64 channels of I/O, 32 IN x 32 OUT – signal levels, polarity, muting, phantom power and Soft Limit.

Stay Cool with Dynamic Temperature

Symphony I/O Mk II features advanced controls to keep the unit running at an ideal temperature, ensuring the highest level of performance and reliability. The new temperature controls can be accessed form the touch screen and control software and are complemented by an improved fan and chassis ventilation design, which allows adequate component cooling to occur quietly.

Symphony Control Software

Symphony Control software for macOS gives you comprehensive access to all features and functions of Symphony I/O Mk II Thunderbolt. Set gain levels (preamp modules only), manage routing, control output levels, set calibration, set-up multiple mixers and more.

And with Symphony I/O Mk II Thunderbolt’s new Monitor Workflows, you can effortlessly configure and operate your monitoring system for Dolby Atmos, Sony 360 Reality Audio and other immersive audio systems with control of up to 32 Speaker outputs.

Symphony Control also features compatibility with the new Apogee Control hardware remote.

Control Hardware Remote

Symphony Control also provides compatibility between Symphony I/O Mk II audio interfaces and the Apogee Control hardware remote accessory. Apogee Control gives you instant access to input and output levels using the large Symphony-inspired Control knob and 3 control knob focus buttons, plus direct access to a wide range of software functions using the 8 user-configurable hardware buttons. Apogee Control hardware remote connects directly to your Mac using the included USB cable. Apogee Control is is sold as a separate accessory by authorized Apogee dealers worldwide. US customers can purchase Apogee Control in the Apogee web store

Multi-unit support for up to 64 channels of I/O

With the introduction of Symphony Control, customers can now use 2 Symphony I/O Mk IIs simultaneously for up to 64 channels of I/O over a Thunderbolt connection to their Mac. Symphony I/O Mk II combined with Logic Pro on a Mac delivers the most advanced native workstation available with superior quality high-channel count recording at incredibly low latency.

Stay Cool with Dynamic Temperature

Standalone Mode

Standalone Routing lets you setup and use Symphony I/O Mk II without a computer. From the front panel touch screen you can set up Symphony I/O Mk II for use in these situations and more:

Hi-Fi Systems

Connect Symphony I/O MkII to a Blu/Ray, CD Player or Power Amp for high end speakers. Symphony I/O Mk II is also an ideal high-end headphone amp.

Standalone/Expander Converter and preamps

Standalone AD/DA converters and preamps can be used alongside other digital gear: To expand other interfaces, to connect to live or studio digital consoles, to connect to broadcast equipment. With Standalone mode you can also bypass the converters of your existing gear.

The Ins and Outs of Superior Sound

Like every flagship product we’ve introduced, Symphony I/O Mk II benefits from on-going expertise that constitutes the Apogee Engineering Advantage, once again pushing forward the state-of-the-art.

Symphony I/O Mk II includes the most refined analog-to-digital converter we’ve ever designed. The analog stage uses the same fully differential op-amps as found in the original Symphony I/O, but now in a circuit precisely streamlined to provide the most transparent path to the A/D stage possible. A Dual Sum A/D stage – where two conversion stages are summed for each analog channel – offers the lowest distortion and greatest dynamic range of any A/D converter we’ve ever designed – you get digital recordings that are true to your analog inspiration.

Symphony I/O MK II’s D/A section has been optimized with a more powerful, robust analog output driver. This newly designed high current, low impedance circuit is capable of driving virtually any input with absolutely no decrease in performance, regardless of the load presented by the connected gear. This becomes especially important when connecting vintage gear with difficult load impedances and elevated operating levels, sometime over long cables – Symphony I/O MK II maintains fidelity and punch.

Make a Difference you will Hear

Apogee is an award-winning industry leader in digital recording technology with over 30 years of experience. Preferred by recording pros around the world, Apogee products like Duet, Quartet, Ensemble and Symphony I/O have been instrumental in creating countless GRAMMY® and OSCAR® winning recordings and have set the industry standard in professional recording for over two decades. Symphony I/O Mk II is built solidly on this reputation.

Includes ESS Saber32 DAC Technology

ESS Sabre32 32-bit Hyperstream DAC with Time Domain Jitter Eliminator offers unequalled dynamic range, ultra low distortion, and unmatched audio clarity free from input jitter. Symphony I/O MK II’s D/A section has been optimized with a more powerful, robust analog output driver. This newly designed high current, low impedance circuit is capable of driving virtually any input with absolutely no decrease in performance, regardless of the load presented by the connected gear. This becomes especially important when connecting vintage gear with difficult load impedances and elevated operating levels, sometime over long cables – Symphony I/O MK II maintains fidelity and punch.

Audiophile-Grade Headphone Monitoring with Constant Current Drive

Symphony I/O Mk II features a single ultra high-fidelity DAC and headphone amplifier featuring Apogee’s Constant Current Drive technology, first introduced in the Apogee Groove. This unique approach to headphone amplification dynamically compensates for the nonlinearities of any connected headphones, providing massive power while maintaining extremely low distortion and linear frequency response.

Configurations

Thunderbolt Systems

2×6 SE - Thunderbolt

8×8+8MP - Thunderbolt

16×16 SE - Thunderbolt

32×32 SE - Thunderbolt

Pro Tools HD Systems

2×6 SE - Pro Tools HD

8×8+8MP - Pro Tools HD

16×16 SE - Pro Tools HD

32×32 SE - Pro Tools HD

Dante + Pro Tools HD Systems

2×6 SE - Dante + Pro Tools HD

8×8+8MP - Dante + Pro Tools HD

16×16 SE - Dante + Pro Tools HD

32×32 SE - Dante + Pro Tools HD

I/O Modules

2x6 SE Module

2×6 Analog I/O + 8×8 Optical + AES I/O
8 Channels of I/O simultaneously

Apogee Symphony I/O Mk II 2×6 Special Edition offers the highest quality AD/DA conversion of the Symphony series. Designed specifically for mastering engineers whose critical work demands ultimate sonic performance, 2×6 SE takes advantage of the latest advancements in digital and analog audio technology to offer inputs with 124 dB (A) of dynamic range, THD+N of -116dB and outputs with 131dB (A) dynamic range and an astonishingly low THD+N of -118dB

INPUTS

Analog IN: 2 balanced inputs on 2 female XLR connectors
AES IN: Stereo input on 1 female XLR connector
*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

*Dig I/O hardware switch selects AES or Optical digital I/O format

OUTPUTS

Analog OUT: 6 balanced outputs on 1 DSUB 25-pin connector
AES OUT: Stereo output on 1 male XLR connector
*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

8x8+8MP Connect Series Module

8×8 Analog I/O + 8×8 AES/Optical I/O + 8 Mic preamps
16 Channels of I/O simultaneously

INPUTS

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

* Hardware switch selects AES or Optical digital input format

New 16x16 SE Analog Module

Apogee Symphony I/O Mk II 16×16 Special Edition offers the highest quality AD/DA conversion of the Symphony series. Offering the ultimate sonic performance for Dolby Atmos and other Immersive audio applications , 16×16 SE takes advantage of the latest advancements in digital and analog audio technology to offer A/D inputs with 124 dB (A) of dynamic range and a THD+N of -115dB, plus D/A outputs with 128dB (A) of dynamic range and an astonishingly low THD+N of -119dB.

16 Analog IN x 16 Analog OUT
16 Channels of I/O simultaneously

INPUTS

Analog IN: 16 balanced inputs on 2 DSUB 25-pin connectors
Coax IN: S/PDIF on 1 RCA connector

OUTPUTS

Analog OUT: 16 balanced outputs on 2 DSUB 25-pin connectors
Coax OUT: Supports SPDIF on 1 RCA connector

Symphony I/O Mk II Chassis - No Modules

Thunderbolt Chassis – No Modules

HD Chassis – No Modules

SoundGrid Chassis – No Modules

Dante + HD Chassis – No Modules

Symphony I/O Mk II Option Cards

HD Option Card

Dante + HD Option Card

Thunderbolt Option Card