The Apogee Symphony I/O Mk II 8x8 MP Dante Pro Tools Interfacefeatures flagship A/D and D/A conversion, eight mic preamps, modular I/O, and an intuitive touchscreen display. The installed Connect 8x8 MP module also gives you eight analog outputs and digital I/O including AES/EBU, ADAT, and S/PDIF.

The front-panel touchscreen offers convenient access to nearly every setting such as 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.

The rear panel provides access to the two I/O module slots—one occupied by the Connect 8x8 MP and the other open for future expansion, while two RJ45 connectors ensure easy integration with Dante audio networks. Also included are a Mini-DigiLink port and Loop Sync I/O for use with Pro Tools HD/HDX systems, Wordclock I/O connectors for synchronizing external digital equipment, and a quiet digitally controlled fan to keep everything running cool.

The Symphony I/O Mk II features an ultrahigh-fidelity DAC and headphone amplifier with Apogee's Constant Current Drive technology, which dynamically compensates for nonlinearities of any connected headphones, to provide massive power while maintaining extremely low distortion and linear frequency response.

High-Performance 192 kHz Conversion    Ultralow Noise and Distortion    Advanced Stepped Gain Architecture    8 Mic Preamps with 72 dB of Gain    8 Analog I/O via DB25 Connector    AES, ADAT, and S/PDIF Digital I/O    1/4" Headphone Port    Front-Panel Touchscreen and Control Knob    Dante and Mini-DigiLink Connectivity    Route Between Pro Tools, Dante & Modules

• Ideal for powerful audio-over-IP applications in post production, broadcast, live sound, or recording studio networks
• Uses Audinate's Dante Brooklyn II module, which features two Dante ports and plug-and-play media networking for up to 32 bidirectional channels at 96 kHz or 16 bidirectional channels at up to 192 kHz
• Pro Tools HD peripheral port allows Mini-DigiLink connectivity to your Pro Tools HDX, HD Native, or Core/Accel system for up to 32 bidirectional channels at up to 192 kHz (I/O modules available separately)
• Allows routing between Pro Tools, Dante, and modules
• Works seamlessly with any other Dante-powered devices

Apogee's Advanced Stepped Gain Architecture introduces a mic preamp circuit that is dynamically optimized at different gain settings to provide superior bandwidth, ultralow noise, and nonexistent distortion across an expansive gain range of 0 to 72 dB. Digitally controlled analog switches shift the gears of the circuit at each gain setting to ensure the best sound and performance.

High-performance A/D-D/A conversion designed for extreme audio clarity and sonic transparency

• Eight balanced analog inputs and outputs at up to 192 kHz via DB25 connectors
• Eight microphone preamps with up to 72 dB of gain
• Eight AES/EBU inputs and outputs (192 kHz single-wide compatible) via DB25 connector
• TOSLINK optical inputs and outputs support ADAT, SMUX, and S/PDIF (8x8 ADAT at 44.1 or 48 kHz, 8x8 SMUX at 88.2 or 96 kHz, 2x2 S/PDIF at up to 96 kHz)
• Coaxial input and output for 2x2 S/PDIF at up to 192 kHz

• Ultralow-latency performance
• Stereo 1/4" headphone jack features Apogee's proprietary Constant Current Drive for smooth frequency response with any headphones
• Easy-to-use color touchscreen display provides access to essential input and output settings, and shows signal levels, polarity, muting, phantom power, and Soft Limit status
• Large front-panel control for quick adjustment of selected parameter
• Highly customizable Symphony Control software provides easy access to all I/O parameters
• Supports multiple I/O cards
• BNC loop sync I/O for synchronizing multiple Pro Tools HD audio interfaces
• BNC Wordclock I/O for synchronizing external equipment
• Enhanced temperature controls are complemented by an improved fan- and chassis-ventilation design, which allows adequate component cooling to occur quietly
• Supports standalone mode for setup and operation without a computer—use the Symphony I/O Mk II with a hi-fi system or as a dedicated AD-DA converter
• Designed in California, built in the USA

• Up to 72 dB of gain in 1 dB increments
• Noiseless gain adjustment
• +26 dBu maximum input level
• Improved common mode noise rejection and EMI suppression for optimal performance
• Switchable impedance (2.4 or 10 kilohms) to support passive mic splitting in live sound applications
• Control all mic preamps from Symphony I/O’s front panel, the optional Apogee hardware remote control, or in Apogee control software
• Simplified and optimized signal path with fewer components and higher channel count
• Available in configurations of eight, 16, 24, or 32 flagship mic preamps per unit

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this compatible with the ultranet output of the Midas 32c ?

A: thank you for your question. The ultranet output is only personal monitoring systems such as the Behringer P-16M. To use this interface you would need to get the dante expansion card B&H # KLDN32DANTE.

Q: 2. can this device when connected to an ipad with Logic Pro, open two seperate channels for recording at the same time?

A: Yes. The Apogee Electronics BOOM 2x2 Desktop USB Type-C Audio Interface has two channels of input and two channels of output. Two separate channels of audio can be recorded at the same time.

Q: 3. Does it work with M1 iPad Pro?

A: Yes it will.

Q: 4. Hi. How can I use this as a desktop interface. What extra gear do I need to buy to just be able to connect it to my Mac and use as a desktop interface. Thx.

A: This does not connect to your computer via USB like other interfaces. This runs on Dante, so you would need an unmanaged network switch like this one to be able to connect it to your computer. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1499551-REG/netgear_gs308_300pas_gs308_8_port_gigabit_ethernet.html

Q: 5. Can you route (via Dante Controller) separately to Headphone and Line Out? As in, are they separate Dante Receivers, or do you send it one signal and both headphone and line out get the same signal?

A: The AM2 has 2 channel I/O which means you can both listen to , and monitor 2 Dante channels. There is no way to split them up between the headphone out and line out.Thank you for your question.

Q: 6. Will this work with Davinci Resolve Fairlight 19?

A: The Focusrite Red 16Line 64 x 64 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface for Pro Tools | HD (BH # FORED16LINE) will should work well with Davinci Resolve Fairlight 19 as long as the interface can be seen by the computer as a USB input device.

Q: 7. 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: 8. Will this work with the C300 Mark II?

A: No, the ARRI Pro Set for Canon C300 Mk III/C500 Mk II does not work with any other cameras.

Q: 9. 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: 10. Hi Dan, does the headphone output of the RedNet X2P show up on the Dante network? or do i have to purchase the RedNet AM2?

A: You are correct, you need to purchase the Rednet AM2 for full control of the headphone out put on a Dante network. Thank you for shopping at B&H!