Apogee Symphony I/O Mk Ii Thunderbolt Chassis

Apogee Symphony I/o Mk Ii Thunderbolt Chassis

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The Apogee Symphony I/O Mk II Thunderbolt Chassisfrom Apogee Symphony I/O Mk II Thunderbolt Chassisis an advanced, flexible multi-channel 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 touch screen offers convenient access to nearly every setting including sample rate, clock source, headphone & speaker output levels, meters for all I/O and section navigation, as well as input levels, digital I/O, and configuration settings.

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 connectors ensure compatibility with newer Mac computers. Also included are Wordclock I/O connectors & termination, an option card slot, and a quiet digitally-controlled fan to keep everything running cool.

The Symphony I/O Mk II features a single ultra-high-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 non-linearities of any connected headphones, providing massive power while maintaining extremely low distortion and linear frequency response.

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.

2 Input/Output Module Slots Up to 16 Channels I/O per Module Thunderbolt Connectivity Front-Panel Touchscreen w/ TFT Display Multi-Function Control Knob Headphone Output Dynamic Temperature-Controlled Fan Compatible with any Core Audio Software Apogee Maestro Software Available

Analog to Digital
ADC	THD+N: -114 dB @ 22 dBu (0.00020%) Dynamic Range: 122 dB (A weighted) Maximum Input Levels: +4 dB Setting: +24 dBu -10dB Setting: +6 dBV Frequency Response at 44.1 kHz: 1 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.05 dB) Input impedance: 10 kOhms
Digital to Analog
DAC	THD+N: -117 dB @ 21 dBu (0.00014%) Dynamic Range: 129 dB (A weighted) Max Output Levels: -∞ to +24 dBu Frequency Response at 44.1 kHz: DC to 20 kHz (±0.05 dB) Output Impedance: 25 Ohms Outputs are balanced through Apogee's proprietary Perfect Symmetry Circuitry (PSC)
Headphone Output
Headphone	Stereo Headphone Output (Front Panel): 1/4" / 6.35 mm THD+N: -110 dB @ 19 dBu into 600 Ohm (=80 mW) -101 dB @ 14 dBu into 32 Ohm (=470 mW) Dynamic Range: 121 dB (A weighted) Output: Apogee's proprietary Constant Current Drive provides smooth frequency response with any headphones
System Requirements
System Requirements	Computer: Thunderbolt-equipped Mac Memory: 4 GB RAM minimum, 8 GB RAM recommended OS X 10.9.5 or greater Thunderbolt cable (sold separately)
General Specifications
Power	90 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 150 W
Dimensions	Without Rack Ears: 17.8 x 11.5 x 3.5" / 450.9 x 292.1 x 88.9 mm With Rack Ears: 19.0 x 11.5 x 3.5" / 482.6 x 292.1 x 88.9 mm
Weight	Not specified by manufacturer
Packaging Info
Package Weight	18.4 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	22.8 x 17.9 x 9.9"

Legendary AD/DA conversion
Up to 32 channels of modular analog I/O with optional 8 mic preamps
Ultra-low latency performance
Intuitive touchscreen display and front panel control
Option card slot for future platform flexibility
Dynamic Temperature Control
Designed in California, built in the U.S.A.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this unit compatible with the BlackMagic Decklink Quad 2 Card?

A: Yes, the HighPoint RocketStor 6661A Thunderbolt 3 to PCIe 3.0 x16 Expansion Chassis technically will support the Blackmagic Decklink Quad 2. However, it has not been tested. We recommend the following chassis: Sonnet Echo Express SE I Thunderbolt 3 to Full-Height/Half-Length PCIe Card Expansion System BH #SOEEXPSE1T3 https://bhpho.to/3S7dWYx

Q: 2. Will this work on a New Mac Pro?

A: Cross reference your computer here to verify compatibility:a href= http://avid.force.com/pkb/articles/en_US/Compatibility/en422411 target= _blank http://avid.force.com/pkb/articles/en_US/Compatibility/en422411/a

Q: 3. Can I connect this device to Thunderbolt 2 equipped Mac Pro (2013?) with an Apple adapter?

A: Yes, you can connect this device to a 2013 MacPro with a Thunderbolt 2 adapter. Per Avid, you would require the Apple Thunderbolt 3 to 2 adapter, B&H # APMMEL2AMA, a power cable for the HDX card B&H # SOTCBHDXB, and they recommend using this Thunderbolt cable B&H # SOTCBTB307M. Please also note, the Pro Tools HDX card is sold separately.

Q: 4. Will this work with Mellanox Connect-X6 / Connect-X5 cars on Windows?

A: The RocketStor 6661A Thunderbolt 3 to PCIe 3.0 Expansion Chassis is only compatible with macOS/OS X systems.

Q: 5. What's the release date?

A: These are available for pre-order now. At the moment we do not have a specific ETA for arrival time.

Q: 6. Is it possible to purchase ONLY the shoulder pad piece with the Arri Rosettes and not the part with the rod inserts?

A: We do not sell just the parts you are asking about. You should be able to obtain them from the Manufacturer as a service part though. For assistance with that feel free to email us directly at askbh@bhphoto.com.

Q: 7. What is the exact DAC chipset manufacturer/model please?

A: The manufacturer has not provided any details about the DAC chipset used in the Apogee Electronics Symphony Desktop 10x14 USB Audio Interface. For further assistance with your inquiry, you can contact Apogee directly through the link on their support page: https://apogeedigital.com/company/contact

Q: 8. Can you use this as Xlr to usb_c interface to use with DaVinci Resolve for doing voice overs in video editing ?

A: Yes, the Apogee Electronics Symphony Desktop 10x14 USB Audio Interface can be used with DaVinci Resolve.

Q: 9. I have one of these and the fan is really loud. Is there any way to make it quieter?

A: The fan speed of the HighPoint RocketStor 6661A Thunderbolt 3 to PCIe 3.0 x16 Expansion Chassis is not user adjustable.

Q: 10. Hi, does this support Blackmagic Design Intensity Pro 4k?

A: Yes, it is compatible.

Harold	12/09/2024
[18.4 lb] I got this to house three BMD Capture cards. They connect to a MacBook Pro for video capture from three cameras which are streamed via OBS. 5

Josias	05/09/2024
[18.4 lb] I recently upgraded to this unit from the UA Twin. Apogees flagship converters in this little unit are amazing. Perfect unit for vocals or tracking single instruments. Definitely recommend. 5

Pierr	15/08/2024
[18.4 lb] The fan is still a bit loud even though they have the new fans in there, probably because our studio is very very quiet, still think its overpriced, as these guys have monopoly on the market, it never goes on sale but does the job. If you moving from old mac tower to, new mac, studio, or laptop, you had pcie cards in the old one, then you need this unit, it 3 slots, check the size of your card on their site to make sure it is compatible. RME, Universal Audio, Protools all work. 5

Nicolas	11/08/2024
[18.4 lb] Apogee are once again outdoing themselves, that's my favorite interface right now, also have RME & UAD but Apogee just kills it! 5

Zi	06/08/2024
[18.4 lb] I upgraded my Apogee Element 24 to this new Symphony Desktop interface. The first thing I noticed was the quality of the headphone preamp. I don't have a well treated room in my apartment. So mixing with headphone(Sennheiser HD650 is my main workhorse) is my usual practice. Element 24 has a solid HP. But the HP on Symphony Desktop gives me even better details and clearer bottom end on frequency spectrum. Compared to Symphony Desktop, the HP on Element was a bit muddy at the bottom end. The sound stage is also noticeably wider with symphony desktop. For mic preamp, I haven't done any comparison yet. I'll update this post when I have time to do it. 5

Samuel	02/08/2024
[18.4 lb] This worked perfect for using a decklink duo 2 with our iMac. 5

Charles	03/07/2024
[18.4 lb] Great mechanical design makes it easy to setup, and the vertical form factor takes up less space than the other single card chassis. 5

William	05/06/2024
[18.4 lb] We purchased this product for a client to livestream with PTZ SDI cameras. We installed a Blackmagic Decklink Duo2 capture card and the picture is beautiful. 5

Helmut	29/05/2024
[18.4 lb] This is the best PCIe 16x housing you can find. I use it for Highpoint's SSD71xx RAID cards and am getting very fast read/write speeds. As I can control the fans with their software, the unit is extremely quiet. 5

DULICE	17/05/2024
[18.4 lb] I installed a BLACKMAGIC Intensity Pro card, it works very well on my thunderbolt 3 laptop, no worries, it's impeccable 5