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Apogee Symphony Studio 8x16 USB-C Audio Interface

Record 8 channels through Apogee's pristine preamps and converters and mix in immersive formats up to 9.1.6 on this zero-compromise interface for Mac or PC.

Apogee Symphony Studio 8x16 USB-C Audio Interface

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Apogee Symphony I/O Mk II 2x6 SE Thunderbolt 2 Audio Interface

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With the best-quality AD/DA conversion of Apogee's Symphony series, the MkII 2x6 Special Edition Thunderbolt 2 interface boasts incredible dynamic range.

Overview

The Apogee Symphony I/O Mk II 26 Special Edition offers the highest quality AD/DA conversion of the Symphony series. Designed specifically for mastering engineers whose critical work demands ultimate sonic performance, 26 SE takes advantage of the latest advancements in digital and analog audio technology to offer inputs with 124 dB (A) of dynamic range, THD+N of -116dB and outputs with 131dB (A) dynamic range and an astonishingly low THD+N of -118dB. Apogee dares you to compare these specifications to their competitors 26 SE's combined specs outperform just about any AD/DA converter available today.

Specs

INPUTS
- Analog IN: 2 balanced inputs on 2 female XLR connectors
- 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 OUT: 6 balanced outputs on 1 DSUB 25-pin connector
- 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

A/D
- THD+N of -116dB @23dBu (0.00016%) unweighted
- Dynamic range: 124 dB (A) of dynamic range
- Maximum input levels:
-- +4dB setting: +24dBu
-- -10dB setting: +6dBV
- Frequency response at 44.1kHz: 1-20,000 Hz (+/- 0.05dB)
- Input impedance: 10K

D/A
- THD+N of -118dB @ 22dBu (0.00013%) unweighted
- Dynamic range: 131dB (A) dynamic range
- Max output levels – ∞ to +24dBu
- Frequency response at 44.1 kHz: dc to 20kHz (+/- 0.05dB)
- Output impedance: 25 Ohm

Connection
- Thunderbolt 2 (Thunderbolt cable sold separately)

Performance
- 44.1kHz – 192kHz
- Latency: 1.35 ms with Logic Pro X (96 kHz / 32 buffer)

Computer
- Thunderbolt-enabled Mac computer, including Mac Pro, MacBook Pro, Mac mini, iMac & MacBook Air
- Operating System: Mac OS 10.9.5 or greater

Control
- Symphony Control software (included in software installer) and front panel touchscreen

Compatible Software
- Logic Pro X
- Any Core Audio application on Mac