Apogee Symphony I/O 16x16SE MKII PTHD

Apogee Symphony I/O 16x16SE MKII PTHD

Professional audio interface with 16 balanced analog inputs/outputs, PTHD connectivity

The Apogee Symphony I/O MkII 16X16SE PTHD audio interface configuration includes a chassis with a PTHD plus card and an installed 16X16 I/O module.

Symphony I/O Mk II PTHD chassis has several features, including 2 slots for housing I/O modules, a Primary Port connector for connecting directly to Pro Tools HD/HDX Mac and PC systems, Word Clock In and Out connectors , Loop In and Out, USB AUX for firmware update, a headphone output with a 1/4″ jack, a multifunctional control knob and a large touchscreen display to adjust each parameter of the device. The chassis power supply is 110-240/50-60Hz and occupies 2 rack units.

The 16X16SE I/O module features 16 balanced analog inputs and 16 outputs with 4 D-SUB 25 connectors, coaxial inputs and outputs for 2 SPDIF channels at 192 KHz. Please check the minimum system requirements and currently supported Mac operating systems on the manufacturer’s website.

The PTHD card can be added to Symphony I/O Mk II Thunderbolt to provide connectivity with Pro Tools HD. If needed, Dante connectivity can also be added by installing the optional Dante Brooklyn module.

The Symphony I/O Mk II multi-channel audio interface was designed to deliver professional sound quality, becoming the centerpiece of any modern music production studio. Symphony I/O Mk II features high-quality AD/DA conversion, a modular I/O system with up to 32 inputs and outputs, an intuitive touchscreen display, and optional top-grade mic preamps. It also offers direct connectivity to three different platforms: ThunderboltTM, Pro Tools HD, Waves SoundGrid® and DanteTM.

There are a variety of Symphony I/O Mk IIs available to suit every type of studio, including home studios, project studios, commercial recording studios, and scoring stages. Symphony I/O Mk II features four basic I/Os: 2×6, 8×8, 16×16, and 8×8 with 8 mic preamps, and you can easily expand your system as your studio grows. With two conversion module slots, Symphony I/O Mk II offers the best value for money of any interface in its class.

Apogee devices are complemented by state-of-the-art electrical components and circuit optimization designs that often exceed manufacturers’ expectations. Symphony I/O Mk II represents the culmination of 30 years of dedication and constant improvement of Apogee products. This interface offers even greater audio clarity and sonic transparency than any previously released device, making it the obvious choice for numerous successful artists, producers, songwriters and engineers. In fact, when equipped with the new 8×8 Mk II or 16×16 Mk II I/O modules, Symphony I/O Mk II outperforms all other multichannel audio interfaces for Pro Tools HD or Thunderbolt-based systems.

Specifications

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