Apogee Electronics Symphony I/O MK II Sound Grid Chassis, 8 Mic Module

Symphony I/O Mk II is a multi-channel audio interface featuring Apogee's newest flagship AD/DA conversion, modular I/O (up to 32 inputs and outputs), intuitive touch screen display 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. The new Symphony I/O Mk II comes with direct connectivity to one of three different platforms - Thunderbolt, Pro Tools HD or Waves Sound Grid network.• Best AD/DA conversion of any Thunderbolt audio interface• Up to 32 channels of modular analog I/O with optional 8 mic preamps• Best per-channel value of any interface in its category• Choice of Thunderbolt, Pro Tools HD (Mac/PC) or Waves Sound Grid connectivity• Ultra-low latency performance• Intuitive touch screen display and front panel controlInput and Output Flexibility There is a Symphony I/O Mk II solution for everyone; the home studio, project studio, commercial recording studio and scoring stage. Choose from four base I/O configurations, 2x6, 8x8, 16x16 or 8x8 with 8 mic preamps and easily expand as your studio grows. With two module slots and the capacity for up to 32 inputs and outputs of A/D & D/A conversion per unit, Symphony I/O Mk II offers the best per-channel value of any interface in its category.Legendary Sound QualityApogee engineers have made it their passion to improve every new flagship product by using the latest in electrical components and designing optimized circuitry that often exceeds the expectations of the component manufacturer. This is the Apogee Advantage. Symphony I/O Mk II is the culmination of this 30 year commitment and raises the bar on all Apogee products before it with even better audio clarity and sonic transparency. In fact, when equipped with either the new 8x8 or 16x16 Mk II I/O modules, Symphony I/O Mk II outperforms all other multi-channel audio interfaces available for Pro Tools HD or Thunderbolt based systems, making it the flagship audio interface for the entire professional audio industry and the obvious choice for countless GRAMMY winning artists, producers, songwriters and engineers.The Magic is in the ModulesThe I/O Modules are the sound and soul of Symphony I/O Mk II and represent 30 years of Apogee R&D and design excellence. These powerful Modules deliver Apogee's core competency: superior sounding digital audio recording. With 3 available I/O Modules and an 8 channel mic preamp module, you can choose from base configurations or expand to grow your studio's capabilities. Symphony's I/O modules are designed to future-proof your investment in flagship Apogee sound quality. If you own an original Symphony I/O, the Symphony I/O Mk II chassis can increase the longevity of your system by offering backwards compatibility with first generation 2x6, 8x8, 16x16 and 8 channel mic preamp I/O modules. (This product comes with 8x8 I/O + 8Mic Pre Amp Module)Option Card Slot for Future Connectivity OptionsSymphony I/O Mk II's new option card feature will future proof your investment and your studio. Working in Pro Tools HD now? Thinking about going Native with Thunderbolt or setting up an audio over Ethernet network? The Option card slot offers flexibility for the present and the future, as new platforms develop and audio recording workflows evolve.Symphony I/O Mk II SoundGrid StudioUltimate Sound Quality Meets Powerful DSP Enabled NetworkingWith a simple ethernet connection, Symphony I/O Mk II's industry-leading sound quality can be easily connected to your computer, shared between multiple rooms, multiple computers and supercharged with almost infinite real-time DSP power via Waves SoundGrid servers. Symphony I/O Mk II SoundGrid integrates seamlessly with all DAWs, providing endless possibilities for setups of every size for studio, live and post production workflows.Highlights• Connect Symphony I/O Mk II via Ethernet cable to computer(s) and/or SoundGrid compatible devices• Sync audio between multiple computers, DAWs & rooms (Mac or PC)• Near-zero latency recording with any SoundGrid compatible plugins• Mix with near unlimited plugin power• Up to 32 channels of modular analog I/O with optional 8 mic preamps per Symphony• Best per-channel value of any interface in its category• Setup and advanced control with Waves SoundGrid Studio application• Available as free download from Waves• Ideal for studio facilities, live sound, broadcast and post-production• Designed in California, Built in the U.S.A.Easy CollaborationCollaboration is easy with a SoundGrid equipped Symphony I/O Mk II at the center of your studio. Simply connect any additional computers via ethernet cable to effortlessly route audio digitally between multiple computers and your main Symphony I/O, using any combination of DAWs.Let's say you have a great drum beat started in Logic Pro X and a collaborator comes to your studio with their laptop and Ableton Live. You can simply connect the laptop to your host computer with an ethernet cable, download the Waves SoundGrid connect audio driver on your guest's computer and you're ready to collaborate. Transport controls will be synced between the two computers and you can play all tracks through your Symphony I/O Mk II.Record with Real-Time Plugins. Mix with Unlimited Power.Add a Waves SoundGrid server to your Symphony I/O Mk II to supercharge your workstation and be able to record with plugins, with near zero latency. The SoundGrid Server handles plugin processing so your computer can handle other demanding tasks while mixing or editing. Use more plugins than ever by spreading the load between your computer and the server. When you are away from your studio, these plugins can continue to run natively on whatever computer you're on - no hardware or dongle required.Take Apogee and Waves from the Studio to the StageYour audience expects the concert to sound just like the record. Symphony I/O Mk II and Waves eMotion LV1 digital software mixer makes this possible for any size touring band. Waves' plugins and Apogee AD/DA conversion are industry standards in the recording studio. For the first time, you can combine them with arena-sized mixing power in a compact package you can easily travel with to deliver incredible sound quality for any performance.Waves' LV1 provides the quick and convenient workflow needed in demanding live environments. Adjust Symphony I/O Mk II's mic preamp gain and 48 volt phantom power right from the LV-1 channel strip or open the SoundGrid Setup page for advanced hardware control.Looking to provide a comprehensive audio solution for your house of worship or venue? Symphony I/O Mk II and SoundGrid offer front of house mixing, multitrack audio recording and multi-room distribution in one integrated system.8x8 Analog I/O + 8x8 AES/Optical I/O + 8 Mic Pre Amp ModuleInputsAnalog Inputs • 8 built-in mic preamps• Digitally controlled, 85dB microphone preamps• 4 Hi-Z 1/4" instrument inputs capable of handling high level instruments • Selectable 48v phantom, Soft Limit and phase invert • 8 balanced inputs on 1 DSUB 25-pin connectorInserts• 8 balanced software assignable analog insert points• Return 1-8 on 1 DSUB 25-pin connectorDigital Inputs• AES-EBU IN: 8 inputs on 1 DSUB 25-pin connector• Optical IN: Supports ADAT, SMUX & S/PDIF; ADAT: 8 channels 44.1-48 kHz on 1 Toslink connector, SMUX: 8 channels 88.2-96 kHz on 2 Toslink connectors, S/PDIF: 2 channels, up to 96 kHz on 1 Toslink connector• Coax IN: 2 channels of S/PDIF, up to 192 kHz on 1 RCA connectorOutputsAnalog Outputs8 balanced outputs on 1 DSUB 25-pin connector.Inserts (Output)• 8x balanced software assignable analog insert points• Send 1-8 on 1 DSUB 25-pin connectorDigital Outputs• AES-EBU OUT: 8 outputs on 1 DSUB 25-pin connector• Optical OUT: Supports ADAT, SMUX & S/PDIF; ADAT: 8 channels 44.1-48 kHz on 1 Toslink connector, SMUX: 8 channels 88.2-96 kHz on 2 Toslink connectors, S/PDIF: 2 channels, up to 96 kHz on 1 Toslink connector• Coax OUT: 2 channels of S/PDIF, up to 192 kHz on 1 RCA connector (Dig I/O hardware switch selects AES or Optical digital I/O format)