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Symphony I/O Mk II is a multi-channel audio interface featuring Apogee’s flagship AD/DA conversion, modular, configurable I/O (up to 32 inputs and outputs), intuitive touchscreendisplay and optional world-class microphone preamps. Designed to deliver professional sound quality for audio recording, mixing and mastering, Symphony I/O Mk II is the ultimate music production centerpiece for any modern studio. And now, with the Symphony I/O Mk II Dante option card and a simple ethernet cable, Symphony I/O Mk II can be easily connected and
shared across post production, broadcast, live sound or recording studio networks, unleashing legendary sound quality on the world’s most popular audio-over-IP solution. The Symphony I/O Mk II Dante option card also includes Pro Tools HD connectivity for integration of Pro Tools HD systems into a Dante network environment. No other Dante-enabled audio interface offers this level of quality, flexibility and modularity.

Modular and Configurable
The Symphony I/O Mk II Dante option card uses Audinate’s Brooklyn II module which features plug-and-play media networking for up to 32 bidirectional channels at 96kHz and 16 bidirectional channels up to 192k. The system can be configured with a number of custom options ranging from 8-32 analog I/O channels. Symphony I/O MK II Dante allows up to 32 channels with ProTools and redundant Dante connectivity to be fitted into a single two space rack device providing the smallest footprint available with this feature set.

Available Configurations
Symphony I/O Mk II 2×6 Dante + PTHD
Symphony I/O Mk II 8×8 Dante + PTHD
Symphony I/O Mk II 16×16 Dante PTHD
Symphony I/O Mk II 8×8+8 Mic Pre Dante + PTHD
Symphony I/O Mk II 16×16+8 Mic Pre Dante + PTHD
Symphony I/O Mk II 24×24 Dante + PTHD
Symphony I/O Mk II 32×32 Dante + PTHD

Pro Tools HD Over IP Made Easy
With the included Pro Tools HD peripheral port, Symphony I/O Mk II lets you route audio between your Pro Tools session, the Dante network and Symphony I/O modules, no need for an additional, stand-alone box.

Apogee Network Control Software
Symphony I/O Mk II features Apogee Network Control Software. Apogee Network Control gives you remote, software access to all Symphony I/O Mk II settings. From your computer you can calibrate all channels, set output monitor levels, select analog level type, adjust mic-pre gain and more. Drag and drop setup and color coding let you create custom view that let you see up to 6 devices in a single window. Apogee Network Control works on macOS and Windows 10 computers and is compatible with the Apogee Control hardware remote.

Highlights
Control all Symphony I/O Mk II settings from calibration to monitors to mic preamps
Easy drag-and-drop setup and color coding organization features
View up to 6 devices in one window
View up to 32 inputs and outputs per device simultaneously
View up to 192 inputs and 192 outputs per tab simultaneously
See critical network and system status information at a glance
macOS and Windows 10 compatible
Apogee Symphony I/O MKII Dante Chassis with 2x6 Analog I/O + 8x8 Optical + AES I/O + 2-Ch S/PDIF
Apogee Symphony I/O MKII Dante Chassis with 2x6 Analog I/O + 8x8 Optical + AES I/O + 2-Ch S/PDIF
Apogee Symphony I/O MKII Dante Chassis with 2x6 Analog I/O + 8x8 Optical + AES I/O + 2-Ch S/PDIF

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  • Ultimate Sound Quality – Features Apogee’s Flagship AD/DA conversion and I/O Flexibility – Up to 32 channels of analog inputs and outputs per unit with 8 mic preamp module
  • Pro Tools HD Peripheral Port – up to 32 bidirectional channels up to 192kHz. Route Symphony I/O module inputs or Dante Rx to Pro Tools inputs by blocks of 8 channels. Pro Tools HD outputs are routed to Dante Tx and I/O module outputs
  • The most interoperable networking technology: Works seamlessly with any other Dante-powered device
  • Up to 32 bidirectional channels at 96kHz – 16 bi-directional channels at 192kHz
  • Apogee Network Control software – Remote control of Symphony I/O settings, including mic pre, calibration and monitor controls – for macOS and Windows 10

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  • Analog to Digital: THD+N: -115dB @ 22dBu (0.00020%) unweighted
  • Dynamic range: 122dB A weighted
  • Maximum input levels: +4dB setting: +24dBu
  • -10dB setting: +6dBV
  • Frequency response at 44.1kHz: 1-20,000 Hz (+/- 0.05dB)
  • Input impedance: 10K
  • Digital to Analog: THD+N: -119dB @ 21dBu (0.00014%) unweighted
  • Dynamic Range: 126dB A weighted
  • Max output levels – ∞ to +24dBu
  • Frequency response at 44.1 kHz: dc to 20kHz (+/- 0.05dB)
  • Output impedance: 50 Ohm
  • Outputs are balanced through Apogee’s proprietary Perfect Symmetry Circuitry (PSC)
  • Headphone Output: 1 stereo 1/4″ headphone output on front panel
  • THD+N: -110dB @19dBu into 600 Ohm (=80mW)
  • -101dB @14dBu into 32 Ohm (=470mW)
  • Dynamic Range: 121db A weighted
  • Output: Apogee’s proprietary Constant Current Drive™ provides smooth frequency response with any headphones
  • Power: 90-240VAC, 50-60Hz, 150W
  • Operating System: Thunderbolt: Mac OS only 10.10 and above
  • HD: Any Mac or PC running Pro Tools HD 9 or greater
  • Software Compatibility: Thunderbolt: Logic Pro or any Core Audio compatible application on Mac OS X
  • HD: Pro Tools HD 9 or greater
  • Package Contents: Symphony I/O Mk II Interface
  • Power Cable
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Warranty Booklet
  • Symphony I/O Mk II Dimensions:
  • Inches: 17.75 (19 with Rack Ears) x 11.5 x 3.5
  • Centimeters: 45 (48.26 with Rack Ears) x 29.2 x 8.9
  • I/O Module Box
  • Inches: 13.75 x 12.25 x 3.25
  • Centimeters: 34.9 x 31.1 x 8.3

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Hardware warranty:

APOGEE ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants this product to be free of defects in material and manufacture under normal use for a period of 12 months. The term of this warranty begins on the date of sale to the purchaser. Units returned for warranty repair to Apogee or an authorized Apogee warranty repair facility will be repaired or replaced at the manufacturer's option, free of charge.

All units returned to Apogee or an authorized Apogee repair facility must be prepaid, insured and properly packaged. Apogee reserves the right to change or improve design at any time without prior notice. Design changes are not implemented retrospectively, and the incorporation of design changes into future units does not imply the availability of an upgrade to existing units.

This warranty is void if Apogee determines, in its sole business judgment, the defect to be the result of abuse, neglect, alteration or attempted repair by unauthorized personnel.

The warranties set forth above are in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, and Apogee specifically disclaims any and all implied warranty of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose. The buyer acknowledges and agrees that in no event shall the company be held liable for any special, indirect, incidental or consequential damages, or for injury, loss or damage sustained by any person or property, that may result from this product failing to operate correctly at any time.

USA: Some states do not allow for the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or liability for incidental or consequential damage, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.

Software warranty:

Limited Warranty. Apogee Electronics warrants for a period of ninety (90) days from your date of purchase that (i) the media on which the Software is recorded will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use, and (ii) the Software as provided by Apogee Electronics will substantially conform to Apogee's published specifications for the Software.

Apogee Electronics' entire liability and your sole and exclusive remedy for any breach of the foregoing limited warranty will be, at Apogee Electronics' option, replacement of the media, refund of the purchase price or repair or replacement of the Software.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE ONLY WARRANTY PROVIDED BY APOGEE ELECTRONICS AND ITS LICENSORS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THE SOFTWARE AND ACCOMPANYING WRITTEN MATERIALS. BECAUSE SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION

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