Apogee Electronics Symphony I/O Mk II 8x8 MP Connect Series Dante and Pro Tools HD Audio Interface

For audio professionals seeking unparalleled sound quality and performance, the Symphony I/O Mk II 8x8 MP Connect Series Dante and Pro Tools HD Audio Interface stands as a testament to Apogee Electronics' over 30 years of industry-leading expertise. This advanced audio interface is meticulously engineered to deliver high-resolution audio up to 192 kHz, capturing every nuance of your sound with exceptional clarity and detail.

The Symphony I/O Mk II boasts a high-quality, intuitive front panel touchscreen, providing immediate access to essential input and output settings. Effortlessly adjust your input selection, monitoring levels, mic pre gain, or calibrate the interface to harmonize with other analog gear in your system. The high-resolution TFT display offers critical visual feedback for recording and monitoring, including metering for up to 64 channels of I/O, signal levels, polarity, muting, phantom power, and Soft Limit - all without the need to glance at your computer.

Engineered for reliability, the Symphony I/O Mk II features dynamic temperature controls, accessible via the touchscreen and control software. These advanced controls, along with an improved fan and chassis ventilation design, ensure the unit operates at an ideal temperature, maintaining the highest level of performance and reliability.

The Symphony Control software for macOS provides comprehensive control over all features and functions of the Symphony I/O Mk II Thunderbolt. From setting gain levels (for preamp modules only) to managing routing and output levels, the software facilitates the creation of multiple mixers and more. The Symphony I/O Mk II Thunderbolt's new Monitor Workflows enable seamless configuration and operation of your monitoring system for immersive audio systems like Dolby Atmos and Sony 360 Reality Audio, with control of up to 32 speaker outputs.

In Standalone Mode, the Symphony I/O Mk II can be used without a computer, perfect for high-end Hi-Fi systems, standalone converter and preamp applications, or as an expander for other interfaces. This mode also allows you to bypass the converters of your existing gear, ensuring the legendary sound quality and performance Apogee is known for.

The Symphony I/O Mk II's superior sound is a result of Apogee's continuous innovation. The analog-to-digital converter features a Dual Sum A/D stage for the lowest distortion and greatest dynamic range. The D/A section is optimized with a powerful, robust analog output driver capable of driving any input without performance loss, even with vintage gear and long cables.

Audiophile-grade headphone monitoring is achieved through Apogee's Constant Current Drive technology, ensuring massive power with extremely low distortion and linear frequency response for any connected headphones.

The Symphony I/O Mk II Dante + Pro Tools HD option card integrates seamlessly into Dante networks, offering unmatched audio quality, flexibility, and modularity. With Audinate's Brooklyn II module, it supports plug-and-play media networking for up to 32 bidirectional channels at 96kHz and 16 bidirectional channels up to 192kHz. The Pro Tools | HD peripheral port simplifies routing between your Pro Tools session, the Dante network, and Symphony I/O Mk II modules.

In summary, the Symphony I/O Mk II 8x8 MP Connect Series Dante and Pro Tools HD Audio Interface is a professional, high-quality, and advanced solution for audio professionals demanding the best in sound quality, flexibility, and innovative features. It is the perfect choice for those who require a reliable, professional-grade audio interface that integrates effortlessly with Pro Tools HD and Dante network environments.