Apogee Electronics and UK distributor Sound Technology Ltd are pleased to announce the new 2x6 Special Edition AD/DA module for the flagship Symphony I/O Mk II. Designed specifically for mastering engineers, whose critical work demands ultimate sonic performance, Symphony I/O Mk II 2x6 SE offers the highest quality AD/DA conversion of any Apogee converter ever.
Symphony I/O Mk II 2x6 SE takes advantage of the latest advancements in digital and analog audio technology offering two line level inputs with 124 dB (A) of dynamic range, THD+N of -116dB and six line level outputs with 131dB (A) dynamic range and an astonishingly low THD+N of -118dB.
Lucas Van Der Mee, Apogee’s Senior Hardware Engineer, comments “These are real measurements, taken with our lab test equipment and not just ‘data sheet’ specs. The new 2x6 SE will outperform just about anything in the market ... at any price.”
The D/A stage incorporates the latest DAC technology, carefully optimized to offer mastering engineers the ultimate transparency to make critical adjustments with confidence. Whether you’re working with analog outboard gear or digitally in a DAW, the 2x6 SE retains every bit of warmth, punch and image in your recordings and signal processing chain.
Symphony I/O Mk II 2x6 SE is now available in Thunderbolt and Pro Tools HD configurations, or may be purchased separately to expand existing Symphony I/O MkII configurations.
Highlights:
Highest Quality Apogee AD/DA converter, exceeding any AD/DA converter available.
● A/D = 124dB (A) dynamic range, -116dB THD+N
● D/A = 131dB (A) dynamic range, -118dB THD+N
● Available in Thunderbolt or HD configurations
● Also available as expansion module for existing Symphony I/O Mk II
● Inputs
○ Analog IN: 2 balanced inputs on 2 female XLR connectors
○ AES IN: Stereo input on 1 female XLR connector
○ Optical IN: Supports ADAT, SMUX & S/PDIF
■ ADAT: 8 channels 44.1-48 kHz on 1 Toslink connector
■ SMUX: 4 channels 88.2-96 kHz on 1 Toslink connector
■ S/PDIF: 2 channels, up to 96 kHz on 1 Toslink connector
○ S/PDIF Coax IN: 2 channels, up to 192 kHz on 1 RCA connector
● Outputs
○ Analog OUT: 6 balanced outputs on 1 DSUB 25-pin connector
○ AES OUT: Stereo output on 1 male XLR connector
○ Optical OUT: Supports ADAT, SMUX & S/PDIF
■ ADAT: 8 channels 44.1-48 kHz on 1 Toslink connector
■ SMUX: 4 channels 88.2-96 kHz on 1 Toslink connector
■ S/PDIF: 2 channels, up to 96 kHz on 1 Toslink connector
○ S/PDIF Coax OUT: 2 channels, up to 192 kHz on 1 RCA connector
● Full calibration of analog inputs and outputs via front panel or Apogee Control software
Pricing/Availability:
● Symphony I/O Mk II 2x6 SE Module Only- £1649 GBP RRP ex VAT
● Symphony I/O Mk II 2x6 SE Thunderbolt - £2649 RRP ex VAT
● Symphony I/O Mk II 2x6 SE HD - £2649 GBP RRP ex VAT
All versions are shipping now from Apogee, arriving in the UK in early February 2018.
