Apogee Electronics Symphony I/O MkII with Thunderbolt 3 + Pro Tools HD Interface with 2x6 SE Module

The ultimate music-production centerpiece for any modern commercial, project, or personal studio, the Apogee Electronics Symphony I/O Mk II with Thunderbolt 3 + Pro Tools HD Plus Interface with 2x6 SE Moduleis designed to deliver high-performance A/D and D/A conversion at up to 192 kHz for mixing and mastering engineers using a Thunderbolt system. The included 2x6 SE I/O module offers stunning dynamic range with low distortion and noise for mastering-grade sonic quality. The system is Dolby-Atmos ready.

The 2x6 SE module provides analog I/O, with two inputs on XLR 3-pin jacks and six outputs on a DB25 connector. Additional XLR, TOSLINK optical, and RCA coaxial jacks provide connectivity for AES/EBU, ADAT, and S/PDIF digital inputs and outputs. The chassis utilizes USB-C (Thunderbolt) connectivity, for high-speed data transfer rates, compatibility with your computer, and DigiLink connectivity to your Pro Tools HD Plus hardware. Its front panel presents a TFT touchscreen display, multifunction control knob, and convenient 1/4" stereo headphone output.

TheSymphony I/O Mk II Chassis with Thunderbolt 3 from Apogee Electronics is an advanced, flexible multichannel audio interface featuring the newest flagship AD/DA conversion, modular I/O (up to 32 inputs and outputs), and an intuitive touchscreen display. The chassis provides two I/O Module slots for a variety of digital audio conversion options that form the interface side of the Symphony I/O Mk II.

The front-panel touchscreen offers convenient access to nearly every setting including sample rate, clock source, headphone and speaker output levels, meters for all I/O and section navigation, as well as input levels, digital I/O, and configuration settings. Note, this purchase includes the Symphony Mk II chassis and Thunderbolt 3 interface card only, it does not include any I/O modules.

Finally, you can enjoy all the features and modularity of the Symphony I/O Mk II series while exploiting the massive bandwidth afforded by Thunderbolt 3 technology. With universal USB-C connectors provided by the preinstalled Thunderbolt 3 option card, this interface can be easily integrated into the most modern workflows and is fully compatible with all computer and audio systems using Thunderbolt 3/4 or USB-C connectivity.

The rear panel provides access to the two I/O Module slots that are capable of a combined thirty-two channels of input and output, while the two Thunderbolt / USB-C connectors ensure compatibility with modern Windows and Mac computers. Also included are wordclock I/O connectors and termination, an option-card slot, and a quiet digitally controlled fan to keep everything running cool. The optional five I/O Modules allow the user to choose from standard configurations, or customize the following-channel count, analog to digital input, digital to analog output, microphone preamps (requires an analog card), and digital I/O.

The Symphony I/O Mk II features a single ultrahigh-fidelity DAC and headphone amplifier with Apogee's Constant Current Drive technology, which was first introduced in the Apogee Groove. The headphone amplifier dynamically compensates for the nonlinearities of any connected headphones, providing massive power while maintaining extremely low distortion and linear frequency response.

The Apogee Electronics 2x6 SE is a special-edition mastering I/O card designed to deliver high-performance A/D and D/A conversion at up to 192 kHz for mixing and mastering engineers in personal, project, and commercial studios. It features low THD+N (-116 dB for analog inputs, -118 dB for analog outputs) and high dynamic range (124 dBA for analog inputs and 131 dBA for analog outputs) for uncompromising accuracy and detail.