NAMM 2016: Apogee's New Flagship Audio Interface

US Symphony I/O Mk II will make its debut at the show 20/01/16

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Apogee Electronics has introduced a second generation of their flagship audio interface, Symphony I/O Mk II. Apogee says that it's a multi-channel audio interface featuring their latest AD/DA conversion, modular I/O (up to 32 inputs and outputs), intuitive touchscreen display and optional world-class microphone preamps. The new Symphony I/O Mk II comes with direct connectivity to one of three different platforms – Thunderbolt, Pro Tools HD or Waves SoundGrid network. This what Apogee has to say:

Since its release in 2010, the first generation Symphony I/O continues to be a gold standard for the professional recording industry and utilized by a wide variety of commercial studios, producers, engineers and artists worldwide such as Bob Ludwig, Spike Stent, Bob Clearmountain, Dave Tozer, Nathan Chapman and Studio 606. In fact, Apogee Symphony I/O was used to record many of this year's Grammy nominated tracks for Record of the Year and Album of the Year.

Apogee engineers have made it their passion to improve every new flagship product by using the latest components and designing circuitry that often exceeds the expectations of the component manufacturers. 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 flagship products that have come before it, offering even better audio clarity and sonic transparency. When equipped with either the brand new 8×8 or 16×16 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.

Highlights:

Best AD/DA conversion of any Thunderbolt™ audio interface
Up to 32 channels of modular analog I/O with optional 8 mic preamps
Original Symphony I/O modules are compatible with new Mk II chassis
Best per-channel value of any interface in its category
Choice of Thunderbolt, Pro Tools® HD (Mac/PC) or Waves SoundGrid® connectivity
Ultra-low latency performance - 1.35 ms with Thunderbolt and Logic Pro X
Intuitive touchscreen display and front panel control
Designed in California, Built in the U.S.A.

Pricing and Availability:
Symphony I/O Mk II Thunderbolt - Now Shipping Worldwide
2x6 Configuration: $2295 USD
8x8 Configuration: $3295 USD
16x16 Configuration: $4295 USD
8x8+8MP Configuration: $4690 USD
Empty Mk II Thunderbolt Chassis (No I/O Modules): $1695 USD
Symphony I/O Mk II HD - Coming Spring 2016
Symphony I/O Mk II SoundGrid - Coming Fall 2016

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