Symphony I/O Mk II Configurations

2x6 SE | Dante + Pro Tools | HD

2x6 Analog I/O + 8x8 Optical + AES I/O

The Ultimate Symphony Sound

2×6 SE offers the highest quality AD/DA conversion of the Symphony series

Apogee Symphony I/O Mk II 2×6 Special Edition 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.

These are real measurements, taken with our lab test equipment and not what I call ‘data sheet’ specs. My goal is to improve the overall design of the circuit and achieve greater real-world performance than what the component manufacturer claims on the data sheet. The new 2×6 card will outperform pretty much anything in the market…at any price”

— Lucas Van Der Mee, Apogee’s Senior Hardware Engineer

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

A/D

  • THD+N of -116dB @23dBu (0.00016%) unweighted
  • Dynamic range: 124 dB (A) of dynamic range
  • Maximum input levels:
    • +4dB setting: +24dBu
    • -10dB setting: +6dBV
  • Frequency response at 44.1kHz: 1-20,000 Hz (+/- 0.05dB)
  • Input impedance: 10K

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

D/A

  • THD+N of -118dB @ 22dBu (0.00013%) unweighted
  • Dynamic range: 131dB (A) dynamic range
  • Max output levels – ∞ to +24dBu
  • Frequency response at 44.1 kHz: dc to 20kHz (+/- 0.05dB)
  • Output impedance: 25 Ohm

Connection:

Ethernet + Pro Tools | HD

Performance:

44.1kHz – 192kHz

Computer:

Mac or PC

Control:

Apogee Network Control Software (Free download from Apogee) or Front panel touchscreen

Dante Configurations