Apogee have done it again and raised the bar very high indeed with the Symphony I/O Mk II 2×6 Special Edition that offers the highest quality AD/DA conversion of the Symphony series. Designed specifically for mastering engineers whose critical work demands ultimate sonic performance, 2×6 SE takes advantage of the latest advancements in digital and analog audio technology to offer inputs with 124 dB (A) of dynamic range, THD+N of -116dB and outputs with 131dB (A) dynamic range and an astonishingly low THD+N of -118dB. We dare you to compare these specifications to our competitors – 2×6 SE’s combined specs outperform just about any AD/DA converter available today. What sets the Symphony I/O Mk II 2×6 apart is it's it's 3 configurations.
The Symphony I/O Mk II 2×6 SE is available preconfigured for Thunderbolt or Pro Tools HD or it can be purchased as an expansion module for any existing Mk II configuration. There's also an the option for Waves Sound Grid Network. This is a beast and follows in Apogee"s tradition of high quality audio interfaces.
Specs for Thunderbolt configuration.
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
Connection:
Thunderbolt cable (Sold separately)
Performance:
44.1kHz – 192kHz
Latency: 1.35 ms with Logic Pro X (96 kHz / 32 buffer)
Computer:
Thunderbolt-enabled Mac computer, including Mac Pro, MacBook Pro, Mac mini, iMac & MacBook Air
Operating System: Mac OS 10.9.5 or greater
Control:
Maestro app (included in software installer) and front panel touchscreen
Compatible Software:
Logic Pro X
Any Core Audio application on Mac
Specs for ProTools configuration
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
