Apogee
Symphony I/O MK II 32x32 Thunderbolt Audio Interface - Special Edition
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Symphony I/O Mk II is a multi-channel audio interface featuring Apogee's flagship AD/DA conversion, modular I/O, 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.
Lowest Latency. Superior Sound Quality.
Symphony I/O Mk II Thunderbolt delivers the full potential of Thunderbolt 2 performance with the lowest latency, unmatched CPU efficiency and 2 ports for connecting additional peripherals.
Symphony I/O Mk II Thunderbolt relies on Apogee's proprietary Thunderbolt driver, written from the ground up to offer unmatched performance and efficiency. When using Logic Pro X, latency has been reduced to an astounding 1.35 ms round-trip, allowing you to monitor through your DAW, plug-ins included, simplifying your workflow and leveraging the power of your Mac. Even when your session's DSP demands require a higher buffer setting, Symphony I/O's ultra-low latency means no longer having to choose between power and speed.
To accommodate different workflow preferences, Symphony I/O Mk II Thunderbolt features optional direct hardware monitoring through Symphony Control Software with 0.6ms of latency.
Devours Bits. Sips CPU.
Symphony I/O Mk II Thunderbolt's custom driver includes a revolutionary Direct Memory Access (DMA) engine to more efficiently read and write data directly to Mac memory independent of the Mac CPU. The DMA engine, running on Symphony I/O Mk II Thunderbolt's hardware logic chip, increases the driver's efficiency and provides the highest resolution signal possible to the DAC stage. This implementation allows the driver to crunch an enormous amount of data at an amazing speed, while making a very light demand on your Mac CPU. You benefit with lower latency, more plug-in power, and a transparent and encompassing listening experience.
Features
• Best AD/DA conversion of any Thunderbolt™ audio interface• 32 channels of modular analog I/O
• Best per-channel value of any interface in its category
• 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.
Specifications
Performance: 44.1kHz 192kHzCompatibility: macOS
Control: Apogee Control 2 Software, Front panel touch screen, Apogee Control hardware remote (sold separately)
Inputs
Analog IN: 32 balanced inputs on 2 DSUB 25-pin connectors
Coax IN: S/PDIF on 1 RCA connector
Outputs
Analog OUT: 32 balanced outputs on 2 DSUB 25-pin connectors
Coax OUT: Supports SPDIF on 1 RCA connector
Connection: Thunderbolt
A/D Conversion
THD+N: -115dB @ 23dBu (0.00018%) unweighted
Dynamic Range: 124dB A weighted
Maximum input levels: +4dB setting: +24dBu, -10dB setting: +10dBV
Frequency Response at 44.1kHz: 1-20,000Hz (+/- 0.05dB)
Input impedance: 10k
D/A Conversion
THD+N: -119dB @ 21dBu (0.00012%) unweighted
Dynamic Range: 128dB A weighted
Max output levels - ∞ to +24dBu
Frequency response at 44.1 kHz: dc to 20kHz (+/- 0.05dB)
Output impedance: 50 Ohm
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
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| Symphony I/O MK II 32x32 Thunderbolt Audio Interface - Special Edition | 793417 |
