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Symphony I/O 2x6 Audio Interface

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Overview

2-Input, 6-output professional audio interface for Mac based studios.

The Symphony I/O 2x6 empowers all that is Apogee, from legendary quality, to ultra-low latency and maximum performance. Apogee Symphony I/O is a modular multi-channel audio interface featuring premium AD/DA conversion and world-class microphone preamps. Designed to deliver professional sound quality for audio recording, mixing and mastering on a Mac, Symphony I/O is the ultimate music production centerpiece for any modern studio.

Legendary Sound Quality
Symphony I/O is the culmination of 25 years of Apogee's award-winning design experience. Using the most advanced components available, Apogee engineers created an extremely efficient circuit and power design resulting in a significant improvement in audio clarity and transparency over any previous Apogee product.

Input and Output Flexibility
The Symphony I/O 2x6 features 2 balanced inputs, 6 balanced outputs, as well as stereo AES I/O and 8x8 optical I/O. Plenty of I/O to handle any environment from home to professional studios. The Symphony I/O 2x6 is also extremely versatile with multiple connectivity options to fit your needs.

Complete Compatibility
Connect Symphony I/O to any Apple workstation; MacBook, iMac or Mac Pro via USB, Pro Tools HD, Symphony PCI or Thunderbolt. Symphony I/O is simple to set up and easy to use.

Features

  • 2 Inputs, 6 outputs, stereo AES I/O, and 8x8 optical I/O
  • One of Apogee's best sounding interfaces ever
  • Complete compatibility with Audio Interface Modes (AIM)
  • Symphony/Thunderbolt connectivity
  • Pro Tools HD (connect directly to any Pro Tools PCIe card)
  • USB (connect to high-speed USB 2.0 port)
  • StandAlone (Analog inputs routed directly to Digital outputs)
  • Up to 32 channels of simultaneous analog and digital I/O per unit
  • Ultra-low latency performance
  • Future-proof modular architecture
  • Symphony I/O works with any Core Audio compatible application including: Logic, Pro Tools 9 and 10, Final Cut. Ableton Live

Get the best Apogee I/O and digital conversion for your Mac based studio.

Specs

Symphony I/O 2x6 Audio Interface Specifications:

Inputs
  • Analog Inputs
  • 2 balanced inputs on 2 female XLR connectors
  • Connect microphones via external mic preamps
  • Connect guitars via DI boxes or external mic preamps
  • Connect keyboards directly to Symphony I/O
  • Digital Inputs
  • 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
Outputs
  • Analog Outputs
  • 6 balanced outputs on 1 DSUB 25-pin connector
  • Digital Outputs
  • 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
THUNDERBOLT
  • - Direct connection to Apogee's Symphony 64|ThunderBridge
  • Compatible with any Thunderbolt equipped Mac
  • Audio Interface Mode: Symphony
  • Connection: Symphony 64|ThunderBridge (Sold separately)
  • Performance: 44.1kHz - 192kHz
  • Computer: Mac Pro/Intel
  • Operating System: Mac OS 10.6.8, 10.7.4 or greater
  • Control: Maestro over USB
  • Software: Logic Pro, Pro Tools 9 or greater, Ableton Live, Cubase, Digital Performer, Any Core Audio application
SYMPHONY
    PCIe
    • - Direct connection to Apogee's Symphony 64 PCIe card
    • Compatible with any PCIe equipped MacPro
    • Audio Interface Mode: Symphony
    • Connection: Symphony 64 PCIe card (Sold separately)
    • Performance: 44.1kHz - 192kHz
    • Latency = 1.8 Milliseconds at 96kHz
    • Computer: Mac Pro/Intel
    • Operating System: Mac OS 10.6.8, 10.7.4 or greater
    • Control: Maestro over USB
    • Software: Logic Pro, Pro Tools 9 or greater, Ableton Live, Cubase, Digital Performer, Any Core Audio application
    USB
    • - Direct connection to any Intel Mac with a USB port
    • Audio Interface Mode: USB
    • Connection: USB High-Speed 2.0
    • Performance: 44.1kHz - 96kHz
    • Computer: Any Intel based Mac
    • Operating System: Mac OS 10.6.8, 10.7.4 or greater
    • Control: Maestro over USB
    • Software: Logic Pro, Pro Tools 9 or greater, Ableton Live, Cubase, Digital Performer, Any Core Audio application
    PRO TOOLS HD
    • - Direct connection to Pro Tools HD and HD-X systems
    • Audio Interface Mode: Pro Tools
    • Connection:
    • Pro Tools HD Core card
    • Pro Tools Accel PCI card
    • Pro Tools HD Native
    • PCI card
    • Pro Tools HDX PCI card
    • Performance:
    • 44.1kHz - 192kHz
    • Computer: Mac Pro/Intel
    • Operating System: Mac OS 10.6.8, 10.7.4 or greater
    • Control: Maestro over USB
    • Software: Pro Tools HD 9 or greater
    • Symphony I/O has a built-in Pro Tools HD Connector
    STANDALONE
    • - Direct connection to any audio device with AES, Optical, SPDIF, ADAT, SMUX I/O
    • Audio Interface Mode: Standalone
    • Connection: Digital via AES, Optical, or S/PDIF to any digital I/O equipped interface
    • Control: Symphony I/O Front panel, Maestro over USB
    • Operating System (for Maestro control): Mac OS 10.6.8, 10.7.4 or greater
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