APOGEE SYMPHONY I/O 16X16 MKII SOUNDGRID

16-channel Soundgrid interface

The APOGEE SYMPHONY I/O 16X16 MKII SOUNDGRID is a multi-channel audio interface featuring an unimaginable new level of Apogee AD/DA conversion, a 16-input and output modular I/O system, and an intuitive touchscreen display, designed to deliver professional quality for audio recording, mixing, and mastering. With two conversion module slots and capacity for up to 32 A/D and D/A conversion inputs and outputs per unit, the APOGEE SYMPHONY I/O 16X16 MKII SOUNDGRID offers the best value per channel of any interface in its category.
The APOGEE SYMPHONY I/O 16X16 MKII SOUNDGRID features Thunderbolt connections for connecting to a Mac and use with any Core Audio compatible DAW, such as Logic Pro X, with latency under 1.35 ms in Logic Pro X (96kHz / 32 buffer) or others.
All main input and output settings of the APOGEE SYMPHONY I/O 16X16 MKII SOUNDGRID are accessible from the new touchscreen front panel, allowing you to change input type, monitor levels, adjust Mic Pre gain, or calibrate Symphony I/O Mk II to match the levels of analog equipment in your setup. The high-resolution TFT display provides practical visual feedback during recording and listening. Without needing to look at the computer screen, the APOGEE SYMPHONY I/O 16X16 MKII SOUNDGRID allows you to monitor up to 64 I/O channels (32 IN x 32 OUT), and control key parameters such as signal levels, polarity, mute, phantom power, and Soft Limit.
The APOGEE SYMPHONY I/O 16X16 MKII SOUNDGRID is equipped with an advanced control system that allows it to operate at the ideal temperature, ensuring maximum performance and reliability. The temperature control system is complemented by a new improved fan and a redesigned chassis that silently cool the components.
The new Symphony Control software has been rebuilt from the ground up and replaces Apogee's Maestro software for the APOGEE SYMPHONY I/O 16X16 MKII SOUNDGRID. Symphony Control offers all the functionality of Maestro in a new, highly customizable user interface, with innovative features such as Talkback, Surround Sound for 5.1, 7.1, 9.1 AMBEO, and 11.1 ATMOS monitoring, the simplified “Essentials” control window, and the FX Send mixer functionality, recently also introduced in the Element Control software.
Apogee Control provides immediate access to input and output levels using the large control knob and 3 Symphony-inspired selection buttons, in addition to direct access to a wide range of software functions using the 8 user-customizable buttons. The Apogee Control hardware remote connects directly to your Mac using the included USB cable.
APOGEE SYMPHONY I/O 16X16 MKII SOUNDGRID users can now use 2 units simultaneously, for up to 64 input and output channels with a Thunderbolt connection to their Mac. The APOGEE SYMPHONY I/O 16X16 MKII SOUNDGRID combined with Logic Pro and a Mac computer allows for the most advanced native workstation available today, with a high number of superior quality recording channels at incredibly low latency.
From the touchscreen front panel, you can set the APOGEE SYMPHONY I/O 16X16 MKII SOUNDGRID to use Apogee's top-tier AD/DA conversion with Windows DAW workstations, digital consoles, and even Hi-Fi systems. Standalone mode allows you to connect the APOGEE SYMPHONY I/O 16X16 MKII SOUNDGRID to the digital I/Os of these devices to bypass their AD/DA converters and use Apogee's.
The analog stage present in the 8×8 and 16×16 modules uses the same differential op-amps as the first version of Symphony I/O, but the circuit has been further simplified to provide the most transparent signal path possible. The Dual Sum A/D stage, where two conversion stages are summed for each analog channel, offers the lowest distortion and highest dynamic range compared to any other converter ever designed.
The D/A section of the APOGEE SYMPHONY I/O 16X16 MKII SOUNDGRID has been optimized with a more robust and powerful output path. The new high-voltage, low-impedance circuit is capable of driving virtually any input without any performance reduction, regardless of the load presented by the connected device. This feature is particularly advantageous when connecting vintage devices with difficult load impedances or high operating levels, or via long cables.
The headphone output of the APOGEE SYMPHONY I/O 16X16 MKII SOUNDGRID features Apogee's new Constant Current Drive technology (first introduced in Groove), where the output stage dynamically compensates for non-linear response, caused by mechanical or acoustic defects, of any headphone, also reducing distortion and making the frequency response more linear.
The 32-bit ESS Sabre32 DAC with Time Domain Jitter Eliminator technology offers unmatched dynamic range, extremely low distortion, and unprecedented jitter-free audio clarity at the input.
The proprietary driver of the APOGEE SYMPHONY I/O 16X16 MKII SOUNDGRID includes the revolutionary Direct Memory Access (DMA) engine for efficient reading and writing of data directly from Mac memory, completely independent of the CPU.
The APOGEE SYMPHONY I/O 16X16 MKII SOUNDGRID includes Apogee Network Control software, which provides remote access to all interface settings. From the computer, you can calibrate all channels, set monitor output levels, select the analog level type, adjust microphone preamplifier gain, and more. Drag and drop and color coding allow you to create custom settings screens to view up to 6 devices in a single window. Apogee Network Control works with Mac OS X and Windows 10 and is compatible with the Apogee Control remote controller.
The APOGEE SYMPHONY I/O 16X16 MKII SOUNDGRID integrates seamlessly with all DAWs, offering endless configuration possibilities for studio, live, and post-production. With a simple Ethernet connection, the industry-leading sound quality of the APOGEE SYMPHONY I/O 16X16 MKII SOUNDGRID can be easily connected to the computer, shared among multiple rooms, multiple computers, and supercharged with almost infinite DSP power via Waves SoundGrid servers.
With a simple Ethernet connection, the industry-leading sound quality of the APOGEE SYMPHONY I/O 16X16 MKII SOUNDGRID can be easily connected to the computer, shared among multiple rooms, multiple computers, and supercharged with almost infinite DSP power via Waves SoundGrid servers.
The APOGEE SYMPHONY I/O 16X16 MKII SOUNDGRID integrates seamlessly with all DAWs, offering endless configuration possibilities for studio, live, and post-production.

Specifications

• Connect Symphony I/O Mk II via Ethernet cable to SoundGrid compatible computers and/or devices
• Synchronize audio between multiple computers, DAWs (Mac or PC), and different rooms
• Record with near-zero latency with any SoundGrid compatible plug-in
• Mix with nearly unlimited plug-in power*
• Advanced setup and control with the Waves SoundGrid Studio application (available as a free download from the Waves website)
• Ideal for studio needs, live shows, radio and television broadcasts, and post-production
• Compatible with Waves eMotion LV1

Analog-to-Digital Conversion

• THD+N: -114dB @ 22dBu (0.00020%)
• Dynamic Range: 122dB A weighted
• Maximum input level (+4 dBu ref/Mic): + 24 dBu
• Maximum input level (-10 dBV ref): +6 dB
• Frequency response at 44.1 kHz: 1-20,000 Hz (+/- 0.05dB)
• Input Impedance: 10K

Digital-to-Analog Conversion

• THD+N: -117dB @ 21dBu (0.00014%)
• Dynamic Range: 129dB A weighted
• Maximum output levels: +24dBu
• Frequency response at 44.1 kHz: dc to 20kHz (+/- 0.05dB)
• Output Impedance: 25 Ohm

Inputs

• Analog IN: 16 balanced inputs on 2 25-pin DSUB connectors
• Coaxial input: S/PDIF on 1 RCA connector

Outputs

• Analog OUT: 16 balanced outputs on 2 25-pin DSUB connectors
• Coax OUT: supports SPDIF on 1 RCA connector
• Headphone output
• 1 stereo headphone output with 1/4” jack on the front panel
• THD+N: -110dB @19dBu into 600 Ohm (=80mW)
• THD+N: -101dB @14dBu into 32 Ohm (=470mW)
• Dynamic Range: 121dB A weighted
• Apogee's Constant Current Drive technology that makes the frequency response more linear with any headphones

• Power supply: 90-240VAC, 50-60Hz, 150W
• Compatible operating systems: Mac OS 10.9.5 or higher