Apogee SYMPHONY I/O 8X8 + MP MKII PTHD

Pro Tools HD Audio Interface – 8×8 AD/DA Converter with mic preamp

Symphony I/O Mk II is a multi-channel audio interface featuring Apogee’s newest 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.

The new Symphony I/O Mk II comes with direct connectivity to one of three different platforms – Thunderbolt™, Pro Tools® HD or Waves SoundGrid® network.

INPUTS

• Analog Inputs
  • 8 built-in mic preamps
  • Digitally controlled, 85dB microphone preamps
  • 4 Hi-Z 1/4” instrument inputs capable of handling high level instruments
  • Selectable 48v phantom power, Soft Limit and phase invert
  • 8 balanced inputs on 1 DSUB 25-pin connector
• Inserts
  • 8 balanced software assignable analog insert points
  • Return 1-8 on 1 DSUB 25-pin connector
• Digital Inputs
  • *AES-EBU IN: 8 inputs on 1 DSUB 25-pin connector
  • *Optical IN: Supports ADAT, SMUX & S/PDIF
    • ADAT: 8 channels 44.1-48 kHz on 1 Toslink connector
    • SMUX: 8 channels 88.2-96 kHz on 2 Toslink connectors
    • S/PDIF: 2 channels, up to 96 kHz on 1 Toslink connector
  • Coax IN: 2 channels of S/PDIF, up to 192 kHz on 1 RCA connector

OUTPUTS

• Analog Outputs
  • 8 balanced outputs on 1 DSUB 25-pin connector
• Inserts
  • 8 balanced software assignable analog insert points
  • Send 1-8 on 1 DSUB 25-pin connector
• Digital Outputs
  • *AES-EBU OUT: 8 outputs on 1 DSUB 25-pin connector
  • *Optical OUT: Supports ADAT, SMUX & S/PDIF
    • ADAT: 8 channels 44.1-48 kHz on 1 Toslink connector
    • SMUX: 8 channels 88.2-96 kHz on 2 Toslink connectors
    • S/PDIF: 2 channels, up to 96 kHz on 1 Toslink connector
  • Coax OUT: 2 channels of S/PDIF, up to 192 kHz on 1 RCA connector

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

Connection:

• Pro Tools HD Core card
• Pro Tools Accel PCI card
• Pro Tools HD Native PCI card
• Pro Tools HD Native Thunderbolt
• Pro Tools HDX PCI card

Performance:

• 44.1kHz – 192kHz
• Sample accurate compatibility with Pro Tools Delay Compensation

Computer:

• Mac or PC

Control:

• Front panel touchscreen

Compatible Software:

• Pro Tools HD 9 or greater