Apogee Electronics Symphony I/O Mk II 2x6 Dante Multichannel Dante Audio Interface

Designed for the Pro Tools HD user needing a multi-channel audio interface with the best sound quality at an incredible cost per channel value, the Symphony I/O Mk II HD series from Apogee offers a range of configurations to exceed demands. This interface can connect directly to Pro Tools HDX, Pro Tools HD Native or Pro Tools Core/Accel systems via Mc or PC based studios. Utilize alongside or in place of Avid® or Digidesign® interfaces for Pro Tools HD, each I/O module installed in Symphony I/O Mk II HD appears and functions in Pro Tools HD the same if it were a separate Avid HD I/O interface. With easy set up, you can take advantage of important Pro Tools features such as sample-accurate delay compensation.

Symphony I/O Mk II 2x6 Dante a high-performance 2x6 card and Dante capabilities. A single Symphony I/O Mk II HD unit can have up to 32 simultaneous analog I/O, so you can have more channels with less rack gear. Multiple units can be used simultaneously, with one Symphony I/O Mk II HD per every Pro Tools HD port in your system. Calibration of your system is easy with the HD’s front panel touchscreen. All configurations are created with the Apogee Advantage—legendary sound quality crafted from Apogee engineers who have made it their passion to improve every new flagship product by using the latest in electrical components and designing optimized circuitry that exceeds expectations of the component manufacturer.

Features

• 6x2 Special Edition Card with Dante Capabilities
• Best performance of any multi-channel Pro Tools HD interface
• Best cost per channel value of any Pro Tools HD interface solution
• Connects directly to any Pro Tools HD system (Mac or PC)
• Emulates Avid HD I/O interface, including sample-accurate delay compensation
• Connect multiple units in a single system (1 unit per HD port)
• Easy I/O calibration with front panel touchscreen

Specifications

• 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 on 1 Toslink connector
    • SMUX: 4 channels 88.2-96 kHz on 1 Toslink connector
    • S/PDIF: 2 channels, up to 96 kHz on 1 Toslink connector
  • S/PDIF Coax IN: 2 channels, up to 192 kHz on 1 RCA connector
• A/D
  • THD+N of -116dB @23dBu (0.00016%) unweighted
  • Dynamic range: 124 dB (A) of dynamic range
  • Maximum input levels:
    • +4dB setting: +24dBu
    • -10dB setting: +6dBV
  • Frequency response at 44.1kHz: 1-20,000 Hz (+/- 0.05dB)
  • Input impedance: 10K
• 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 on 1 Toslink connector
    • SMUX: 4 channels 88.2-96 kHz on 1 Toslink connector
    • S/PDIF: 2 channels, up to 96 kHz on 1 Toslink connector
  • S/PDIF Coax OUT: 2 channels, up to 192 kHz on 1 RCA connector
• D/A
  • THD+N of -118dB @ 22dBu (0.00013%) unweighted
  • Dynamic range: 131dB (A) dynamic range
  • Max output levels – ∞ to +24dBu
  • Frequency response at 44.1 kHz: dc to 20kHz (+/- 0.05dB)
  • Output impedance: 25 Ohm
• Connection: Thunderbolt cable (Sold separately)
• Performance: 44.1kHz – 192kHz
• Latency: 1.35 ms with Logic Pro X (96 kHz / 32 buffer)
• Computer:
  • Thunderbolt-enabled Mac computer, including Mac Pro, MacBook Pro, Mac mini, iMac & MacBook Air
  • Operating System: Mac OS 10.9.5 or greater
• Control: Symphony Control software (included in software installer) and front panel touchscreen
• Compatible Software:
  • Logic Pro X
  • Any Core Audio application on Mac