The Apogee Symphony I/O MKII Dante Interface 16×16 Analog Preamp + 16×16 AES, part of the Apogee Symphony Connect series audio interfaces, delivers Symphony-quality sound with robust, high-performance AD/DA converters and Apogee’s Advanced Step Gain Architecture mic preamps at unprecedented prices. Using cutting edge components and a simplified, optimized analog circuit design, Apogee engineers are able to place more AD/DA converters and mic preamps on a single module board. The result is a single Symphony I/O Mk II with up 16 mic preamps at an unprecedented price for Symphony Quality and an extremely competitive price for the market. With industry-leading sound quality and scalable, Symphony Connect series is the ideal choice for broadcast, live sound, education, post, house of worship and recording studio facilities.
PRO TOOLS | HD OVER-IP MADE EASY
If Pro Tools is part of your network environment, Symphony I/O Mk II’s Pro Tools | HD peripheral port lets you route audio between your Pro Tools session, the Dante network and Symphony I/O Mk II modules, no need for an additional, standalone box.
APOGEE NETWORK CONTROL SOFTWARE
Symphony I/O Mk II features Apogee Network Control Software. Apogee Network Control gives you remote, software access to all Symphony I/O Mk II settings. From your computer you can calibrate all channels, set output monitor levels, select analog level type, adjust mic-pre gain and more. Drag and drop setup and color coding let you create custom view that let you see up to 6 devices in a single window. Apogee Network Control works on macOS and Windows 10 computers and is compatible with the Apogee Control hardware remote.
- Control all Symphony I/O Mk II settings from calibration to monitors to mic preamps
- Easy drag-and-drop setup and color coding organization features
- View up to 6 devices in one window
- View up to 32 inputs and outputs per device simultaneously
- View up to 192 inputs and 192 outputs per tab simultaneously
- See critical network and system status information at a glance
- macOS and Windows 10 compatible
Advanced Stepped Gain Architecture Mic Preamps
Apogee has taken a high-end design approach to the mic preamps in the Connect Series I/O modules to achieve the best performance of any audio interface. With Apogee’s Advanced Stepped Gain Architecture Connect Series interfaces feature a mic preamp circuit that is dynamically optimized at different gain settings to provide superior bandwidth, ultra low noise and nonexistent distortion across an expansive gain range of 0-72 dB.
The Advanced Stepped Gain Architecture functions a bit like a finely tuned race car with many gears: optimal circuit performance (low noise and low distortion) is maintained regardless of the gain required. Digitally-controlled analog switches “shift the gears” of the circuit at each gain setting to ensure the best sound and performance. Other mic pres struggle at the extremes of gain – they are essentially “two-gear” circuits.
16 Analog IN + 16 Mic Pre + AES/Optical OUT (One)
INPUTS:
- Analog IN: 16 balanced inputs on 2 DSUB 25-pin connectors
- 16 microphone preamps with up to 72 dB of gain
- Featuring Advanced Stepped Gain Architecture
- Coax IN: 2 channels of S/PDIF, up to 192 kHz
OUTPUTS:
- AES-EBU OUT: 16 outputs on DSUB 25-pin connector
- (192k single wide compatible)
- Optical OUT: Supports ADAT, SMUX & S/PDIF
- ADAT: 16 channels 44.1-48 kHz
- SMUX: 16 channels 88.2-96 kHz
- S/PDIF: 2 channels, up to 96 kHz
- Coax OUT: 2 channels of S/PDIF, up to 192 kHz
FEATURES:
- New Symphony analog input with Advanced Stepped Gain mic preamp and Industry leading A/D Conversion
- Control all mic preamps from Symphony I/O’s front-panel, the optional Apogee hardware remote control, or in Apogee control software
- Simplified and optimized signal path – fewer components, higher channel count, same flagship audio quality
Product Specifications
Condition | New |
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Width | 19 in |
Depth | 11.5 in |
Height | 3.5 in |
Chassis | 19-inch Rack-mount |
Rack Spaces | 2u |
Number of Inputs | 16 |
Input Connectors | Analog DB25, BNC |
Number of Outputs | 16 |
Output Connectors | AES/EBU DB25, BNC, Digital RCA, Optical |
Computer Connection | Digilink, Ethernet |
Number of Preamps | 16 |
Clock I/O | In, Out |
Maximum Sampling Rate | 192 kHz |
Digital Format | ADAT, AES/EBU, S/PDIF, SMUX |