Apogee Symphony 64 ThunderBridge

64 Channel Thunderbolt connection for Symphony I/O

Next-generation performance.
Legendary Sound Quality.

Apogee’s Symphony 64 | ThunderBridge® enables Apogee’s flagship audio interface, Symphony I/O, to connect to any Thunderbolt™ equipped Mac for true Thunderbolt compatibility and performance. Capable of up to 64 channels of input and output at sample rates up to 192kHz, Symphony 64 | ThunderBridge delivers impressive channel counts at unprecedented speeds for a latency and hassle free recording experience that meets the requirements of the most demanding professional audio I/O applications.

The Power of Two Ports

Symphony 64 | ThunderBridge offers two Thunderbolt ports to take advantage of the Thunderbolt protocol’s daisy-chaining feature. Using the second port, additional Thunderbolt devices such as hard drives, DisplayPort monitors and other high bandwidth media devices may be connected in parallel from a single Thunderbolt port on the Mac.

Near Zero Latency

Built upon the PCIe protocol, Thunderbolt technology is as fast as any PCIe card such as the Apogee Symphony 64 PCIe. Measured at 1.8 ms at 96kHz/32 buffer, Symphony I/O and Symphony 64 | ThunderBridge deliver near zero latency for a hassle free workflow.

Who is it for

Symphony 64 | ThunderBridge is for the audio professional seeking the highest channel count, lowest latency, and highest quality Thunderbolt audio solution for the Mac based studio.

Highlights

Connects up to 64 channels of Apogee I/O to any
Thunderbolt-equipped Mac
Operates at sample rates from 44.1-192 kHz
Compatible with Symphony I/O and X-Symphony-equipped Rosetta 800, 200, AD16X and DA16X.
Latency = 1.8 ms at 96kHz/32 buffer
2 Thunderbolt™ ports for connecting additional peripherals
2 PC-32 ports for connection to Apogee interfaces
DC Input – 12V DC 30W (power supply included)
Status LEDs to verify proper system configuration at a glance
Works with any Core Audio compatible application on Mac including: Logic, Pro Tools, Ableton Live
Certified by Intel
Made in the U.S.A.

Symphony I/O + ThunderBridge Configurations*

Made for Thunderbolt equipped Macs

Intel’s Thunderbolt Connection

The fastest way to transfer data to
and from a Mac

Thunderbolt consists of two mature and stable protocols, PCI Express and DisplayPort, creating a single highly-efficient protocol for both audio and video devices. Given that each technology has been well vetted in the computing industry you can be confident in its stability and performance.

Thunderbolt Advantages

Thunderbolt offers a number of advantages for the audio and video professional, including the ability to connect up to six devices to single Thunderbolt port, as well as time synchronization uniquely suited for audio and video devices.

Certified by Intel

Symphony 64 | ThunderBridge is certified by Intel, so you can be confident it will flawlessly integrate with other certified Thunderbolt devices.

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ThunderBridge Tour

Front Panel

Rear Panel

Performance & Specifications

System Requirements:

Mac OS:

Computer: Thunderbolt-equipped Mac
Memory: 2 GB RAM minimum, 4 GB recommended
OS: 10.7.5 or greater
Connection: Any available Thunderbolt port on a Mac
Power: DC Power supply included

Compatible Software:

Mac
- Any Mac Core Audio compatible application
- Recommended apps: Logic, GarageBand, MainStage, Final Cut, Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Digital Performer, Studio One, Cubase, and Nuendo

Features:

64 channels of 24-bit 192kHz digital I/O
1.8 milliseconds of latency from
analog source in to analog source out
Two 32 channel, PC-32, bi-directional connectors
Direct connectivity to Apogee’s Symphony I/O or Rosetta 800, Rosetta 200, AD-16X and DA-16X converters equipped with an X-Symphony card
Two Thunderbolt ports for connecting Thunderbolt devices
DC Input – 12V DC 30W (power supply included)
Apogee’s Maestro Software for advanced control & routing
Build Quality: Steel and die cast aluminum