Apogee Symphony I/O MKII Dante + Pro Tools HD Chassis with 8x8 Analog I/O + 8x8 AES/Optical I/O + 2-Ch S/PDIF

Meet Symphony I/O Mk II
Intuitive touchscreen. Future-proof modularity. Flagship sound quality.
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.

• All new symphony control software
• Multi-unit support for up to 64 channels of I/O
• Apogee control hardware remote compatibility
• True standalone mode functionality

Input and Output Flexibility
There is a Symphony I/O Mk II solution for everyone; the home studio, project studio, commercial recording studio and scoring stage. Choose from four base I/O configurations, 2 x6, 8 x8, 16 x16, or 8 x8 with 8 mic preamps and easily expand as your studio grows. With two module slots and the capacity for up to 32 inputs and outputs of A/D & D/A conversion per unit, Symphony I/O Mk II offers the best per-channel value of any interface in its category.

Legendary Sound Quality
Apogee engineers have made it their passion to improve every new flagship product by using the latest in electrical components and designing optimized circuitry that often exceeds the expectations of the component manufacturer. This is the Apogee Advantage. Symphony I/O Mk II is the culmination of this 30 year commitment and raises the bar on all Apogee products before it with even better audio clarity and sonic transparency.

In fact, when equipped with either the new 8 x8 or 16 x16 Mk II I/O modules, Symphony I/O Mk II outperforms all other multi-channel audio interfaces available for Pro Tools HD or Thunderbolt based systems, making it the flagship audio interface for the entire professional audio industry and the obvious choice for countless GRAMMY winning artists, producers, songwriters and engineers.

Pro Tools HD
For connecting to an existing Pro Tools HD Accel, HD Native or HDX system. Up to 1 Symphony I/O Mk II unit connected to each HD port (max. 32 x32 per unit).

The Magic is in the Modules
The I/O Modules are the sound and soul of Symphony I/O Mk II, and represent over 30 years of Apogee R&D and design excellence. These powerful Modules deliver Apogee's core competency: superior sounding digital audio recording. With 3 available I/O Modules and an 8 channel mic preamp module, you can choose from base configurations or expand to grow your studio's capabilities.

Symphony's I/O modules are designed to future-proof your investment in flagship Apogee sound quality. If you own an original Symphony I/O, the Symphony I/O Mk II chassis can increase the longevity of your system by offering backwards compatibility with first generation 2 x6, 8 x8, 16 x16 and 8 channel mic preamp I/O modules.

Option Card Slot for Future Connectivity Options
Symphony I/O Mk II's new option card feature will future proof your investment and your studio. Working in Pro Tools HD now? Thinking about going Native with Thunderbolt or setting up an audio over ethernet network? The Option card slot offers flexibility for the present and the future, as new platforms develop and audio recording workflows evolve.

More Intuitive. More Control
Front Panel Touchscreen with Comprehensive Control
All of Symphony I/O Mk II's essential input and output settings can be accessed from the front panel touchscreen. Change your input selection, monitoring levels, mic pre gain or calibrate your Symphony I/O Mk II to match the levels of the other analog gear in your system.

A high-resolution TFT display delivers all the visual feedback critical for recording and monitoring. Without looking at your computer, Symphony I/O Mk II lets you see metering for up to 64 channels of I/O, 32 IN x 32 OUT - signal levels, polarity, muting, phantom power and Soft Limit.

Dynamic Temperature Control
Symphony I/O Mk II features advanced controls to keep the unit running at an ideal temperature, ensuring the highest level of performance and reliability. The new temperature controls are complemented by an improved fan and chassis ventilation design, which allows adequate component cooling to occur quietly.

Introducing the all new Symphony Control
Symphony Control Software
Symphony Control software for Mac, is designed specifically for Symphony I/O Mk II audio interfaces. Symphony Control has been built from the ground up and replaces Apogee's Maestro software for Symphony I/O Mk II users. Symphony Control delivers all the functionality of Maestro in a new, highly customizable user interface along with innovative new features like Talkback functionality, the simplified "Essentials" control window and an FX Send mixer feature, recently introduced as part of the Element Control software.

- Symphony I/O Mk II Dante -
Ultimate Sound Quality, Now Available on the Most Popular Audio-Over-IP Network

Multi-channel audio interface for Dante featuring Pro Tools | HD connectivity
Symphony I/O Mk II is a multi-channel audio interface featuring Apogee's flagship AD/DA conversion, modular, configurable 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.

And now, with the Symphony I/O Mk II Dante option card and a simple ethernet cable, Symphony I/O Mk II can be easily connected and shared across post production, broadcast, live sound or recording studio networks, unleashing legendary sound quality on the world's most popular audio-over-IP solution. The Symphony I/O Mk II Dante option card also includes Pro Tools connectivity for integration of Pro Tools | HD systems into a Dante network environment. No other Dante-enabled audio interface offers this level of quality, flexibility and modularity.

Ultimate Sound Quality - Features Apogee's Flagship AD/DA conversion and optional mic preamps I/O Flexibility - Up to 32 channels of analog inputs and outputs per unit with optional 8 mic preamp module

Pro Tools HD Peripheral Port - Up to 32 bidirectional channels up to 192kHz. Route Symphony I/O module inputs or Dante Rx to Pro Tools inputs by blocks of 8 channels. Pro Tools HD outputs are routed to Dante Tx and I/O module outputs

Interoperable networking technology - Works seamlessly with any other Dante-powered device

Up to 32 bidirectional channels at 96kHz - - 16 bi-directional channels at 192kHz

Apogee Network Control software - Remote control of Symphony I/O settings, including mic pre (if installed), calibration and monitor controls - for macOS and Windows 10

The Symphony I/O Mk II Dante option card uses Aluminate's Brooklyn II module which features plug-and-play media networking for up to 32 bidirectional channels at 96kHz and 16 bidirectional channels up to 192k. The system can be configured with a number of custom options ranging from 8-32 analog I/O channels. Symphony I/O MK II Dante allows up to 32 channels with ProTools and redundant Dante connectivity to be fitted into a single two space rack device providing the smallest footprint available with this feature set.

Applications for Symphony I/O Mk II Dante
• Broadcast
• Education
• House of Worship
• Live Sound
• Post Production
• Studio Recording

Pro Tools | HD over-IP made easy
If Pro Tools is part of your network environment, Symphony I/O Mk II's Pro Tools | HD peripheral port lets you route audio between your Pro Tools session, the Dante network and Symphony I/O Mk II modules, no need for an additional, stand-alone box.

Apogee Network Control Software
Symphony I/O Mk II features Apogee Network Control Software. Apogee Network Control gives you remote, software access to all Symphony I/O Mk II settings. From your computer you can calibrate all channels, set output monitor levels, select analog level type, adjust mic-pre gain and more. Drag and drop setup and color coding let you create custom view that let you see up to 6 devices in a single window. Apogee Network Control works on macOS and Windows 10 computers and is compatible with the Apogee Control hardware remote.

Features
• Control all Symphony I/O Mk II settings from calibration to monitors to mic preamps
• Easy drag-and-drop setup and color coding organization features
• View up to 6 devices in one window
• View up to 32 inputs and outputs per device simultaneously
• View up to 192 inputs and 192 outputs per tab simultaneously
• See critical network and system status information at a glance
• macOS and Windows 10 compatible

About Dante
Developed by Audinate, Dante enables digital audio distribution over standard Ethernet networks. Dante allows audio, control, and all other data to coexist on the same network in an ultra-low latency environment and with near-perfect synchronization. The Dante Controller software and network management features make even the most complex network configuration quick and easy.

Apogee Electronics Symphony Dante Chassis Features

• Best AD/DA conversion of any Thunderbolt audio interface
• Up to 32 channels of modular analog I/O with optional 8 mic preamps
• Original Symphony I/O modules are compatible with new Mk II chassis
• Best per-channel value of any interface in its category
• Ultra-low latency performance - 1.35 ms with Thunderbolt and Logic Pro X
• All new, highly customizable Symphony Control software provides easy access to all I/O parameters
• Intuitive touchscreen display and front panel control
• Designed in California, Built in the U.S.A.