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Apogee Symphony I/O 16x16 Audio Interface

The Symphony I/O 16x16 empowers all that is Apogee, from legendary quality, to ultra-low latency and maximum performance. Apogee Symphony I/O is a mo...Click To Read More About This Product

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16-input, 16-output professional audio interface for Mac based studios.

The Symphony I/O 16x16 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 16x16 features 16 balanced inputs, 16 balanced outputs, as well as stereo S/PDIF I/O. Plenty of connections to handle any environment from home to professional studios. The Symphony I/O 16x16 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
  • 16 Inputs, 16 outputs, and stereo S/PDIF 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 best in class I/O and digital conversion for your Mac based studio.

SPECIFICATIONS
Inputs
  • Analog Inputs
  • 16 balanced inputs, 2 DSUB 25-pin 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
  • Coax IN: 2 channels of S/PDIF, up to 192 kHz on 1 RCA connector
Outputs
  • Analog Outputs
  • 16 balanced outputs, 2 DSUB 25-pin connectors
  • Digital Outputs
  • Coax OUT: 2 channels of S/PDIF, 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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