Apogee Symphony I/O Mk II 8×8 – Thunderbolt (SYM2-8X8S2)

Apogee SYM2-8X8S2 | Symphony I/O MKII Thunderbult Chassis with 8X8 Analog I/O + 8X8 AES

The 8×8 version of the Symphony I/O Mk II – Audio Interface from Apogee Electronics consists of the Symphony I/O Chassis outfitted with the 8×8 Mk II – Analog/Digital In/Out Module. The front-panel touch screen offers convenient access to nearly every setting including sample rate, clock source, headphone & speaker output levels, meters for all I/O and section navigation, as well as input levels, digital I/O, and configuration settings. The rear panel provides access to the additional I/O Module slot for adding another optional I/O card, while the two Thunderbolt connectors ensure compatibility with newer Mac computers. Also included are Wordclock I/O connectors & termination, an option card slot, and a quiet digitally controlled fan to keep everything running cool.

The 8×8 Mk II module offers any combination of 8 x 8 analog input and output, and 8 x 8 AES/EBU or optical digital input and output. The module occupies one of the two slots available on the chassis. The A/D circuit has been refined to offer a streamlined circuit design, resulting in the most transparent signal path to the A/D stage possible. A dual-sum A/D stage is utilized where two conversion stages are summed for each analog channel, offering the lowest distortion and the greatest dynamic range of any A/D converter Apogee has ever designed.

The D/A section has been optimized with a more powerful and robust output driver that is capable of driving virtually any input without a decrease in performance, regardless of the load presented by the connected gear. The analog inputs and outputs are offered on DB25 connectors and require optional breakout cables, available in various configurations to suit individual requirements.

Apogee Symphony I/O Mk II Thunderbolt at a Glance:

• Harness the power and speed of Apogee Thunderbolt
• A system that fits your present and future needs
• Symphony I/O Mk II Thunderbolt 8 x 8 features flexible modular I/O

Harness the power and speed of Apogee Thunderbolt

Symphony I/O Mk II Thunderbolt fortifies your studio with the refined power of Apogee’s latest state-of-the-art multichannel audio interface for Thunderbolt-based Mac workstations. Whether you work in your personal project studio or a professional recording facility running any native DAW, Symphony I/O Mk II Thunderbolt gives you the flexibility of four base I/O configurations, and you’ll have the option to expand your system up to 32 concurrent channels per unit – all with ultra-low 1.35mS latency!

A system that fits your present and future needs

Available in several different configurations, Symphony I/O has you covered whether you’re running a home studio, a project studio, a scoring stage, or a world-class commercial facility. Apogee offers four basic I/O schemes: 2 x 6, 8 x 8, 16 x 16, or 8 x 8 with eight mic preamps. And it’s easy to expand your setup as your needs grow. Featuring two module slots, your Symphony I/O Mk II system can accommodate up to 32 inputs and outputs of A/D and D/A conversion per unit. At Sweetwater, we’re impressed with the Symphony I/O Mk II. Cutting-edge performance and flexibility, and amazing value – exactly what we expect from Apogee.

Symphony I/O Mk II Thunderbolt 8 x 8 features flexible modular I/O

Analog and Digital Inputs:

• Analog In – eight balanced inputs on one 25-pin D-Sub connector
• AES-EBU In – eight inputs on one 25-pin D-Sub connector
• Optical In – supports ADAT, SMUX, and S/PDIF:
  • ADAT – eight channels; 44.1kHz-48kHz on one TOSlink connector
  • SMUX – eight channels; 88.2kHz-96kHz on two TOSlink connectors
  • S/PDIF – two channels; up to 96kHz on one TOSlink connector
• S/PDIF Coaxial In – two channels; up to 192kHz on one RCA connector

Analog and Digital Outputs:

• Analog Out – eight balanced outputs on one 25-pin D-Sub connector
• AES-EBU Out – eight outputs on one 25-pin D-Sub connector
• Optical Out – supports ADAT, SMUX, and S/PDIF:
  • ADAT – eight channels; 44.1kHz-48kHz on one TOSlink connector
  • SMUX – eight channels; 88.2kHz-96kHz on two TOSlink connectors
  • S/PDIF – two channels; up to 96kHz on one TOSlink connector
• S/PDIF Coaxial Out – two channels; up to 192kHz on on RCA connector

Apogee Symphony I/O Mk II Thunderbolt Interface Features:

• Apogee’s next-gen multichannel audio interface
• Class-leading AD/DA conversion for Thunderbolt audio interfaces
• Ultra-low 1.35mS latency
• Flexible modular I/O
• User-friendly 4.3″ TFT touchscreen display and front-panel controls
• Easy to expand your setup as your needs grow
• Outstanding per-channel value

Specification

• Computer Connectivity:Thunderbolt
• Simultaneous I/O:16 x 16
• A/D Resolution:24-bit/192kHz
• Analog Inputs:1 x 25-pin D-Sub
• Analog Outputs:1 x 25-pin D-Sub
• Digital Inputs:1 x AES (1 x 25-pin D-Sub)
• Digital Outputs:8 x AES (1 x 25-pin D-Sub), S/MUX, ADAT, S/PDIF (Optical), S/PDIF (Coax)
• Thunderbolt:2 x Thunderbolt 2
• Clock I/O:1 x Word Clock (In/Out via BNC)