Symphony I/O Modules

The Magic is in the Modules

The I/O Modules are the sound and soul of Symphony I/O, and represent 25 years of Apogee R&D and design excellence. These powerful Modules deliver Apogee’s core competency, superior sounding digital audio recording. With 4 available I/O Modules and an 8 channel mic preamp module, you can choose from base configurations or expand to grow you studios capabilities.

I/O Modules:

  • 2×6 Analog I/O + 8×8 Optical + AES I/O
  • 8×8 Analog I/O + 8×8 AES/Optical I/O
  • 16×16 Analog I/O
  • 8 Mic Preamp
  • 16 Analog IN + 16 Optical OUT

Base Configurations:

2×6 Analog I/O + 8×8 Optical + AES I/O

8 channels of I/O simultaneously

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

$995

8×8 Analog I/O + 8×8 AES/Optical I/O

16 channels of I/O simultaneously

INPUTS

  • Analog IN: 8 balanced inputs on 1 DSUB 25-pin connector
  • *AES-EBU IN: 8 inputs on 1 DSUB 25-pin connector(192k single wide compatible)
  • *Optical IN: Supports ADAT, SMUX & S/PDIF
    • ADAT: 8 channels 44.1-48 kHz
    • SMUX: 8 channels 88.2-96 kHz
    • S/PDIF: 2 channels, up to 96 kHz
  • Coax IN: 2 channels of S/PDIF, up to 192 kHz

*Dig I/O hardware switch selects AES or Optical digital I/O format

OUTPUTS

  • Analog OUT: 8 balanced outputs on 1 DSUB 25-pin connector
  • *AES-EBU OUT: 8 outputs on 1 DSUB 25-pin connector 

    (192k single wide compatible)

  • *Optical OUT: Supports ADAT, SMUX & S/PDIF
    • ADAT: 8 channels 44.1-48 kHz
    • SMUX: 8 channels 88.2-96 kHz
    • S/PDIF: 2 channels, up to 96 kHz
  • Coax OUT: 2 channels of S/PDIF, up to 192 kHz

$1995

16×16 Analog I/O

32 channels of I/O simultaneously

INPUTS

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

OUTPUTS

  • Analog OUT: 16 balanced outputs, 2 DSUB 25-pin connectors
  • Coax OUT: Supports SPDIF on 1 RCA connector

$2995

8 Channel Mic Preamp

8 Mic preamps with 4 instrument inputs and 8 insert points

MIC PREAMPS

  • 8 digitally controlled, 85dB microphone preamps
  • Upgrades functionality of Analog I/O Module by adding mic preamps to the existing line inputs
  • Creates a direct connection between the Mic Preamp Module and the Analog I/O Module by inserting a mic preamp stage before the line inputs
  • Selectable 48v phantom power, Soft Limit and phase invert

Winner 2012 TEC Award

Microphone Preamplifier Technology Category

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INPUTS

  • 4 Hi-Z 1/4” instrument inputs capable of handling high level instruments

INSERTS

  • 8 balanced software assignable analog insert points
  • Send 1-8 and Return 1-8 on 2 DSUB 25-pin connectors

$1495

How does the Mic Preamp module work?

The Mic Preamp Module upgrades the functionality of any Analog I/O Module by adding mic preamps to the existing line inputs.
A direct connection between the Mic Preamp Module and the Analog I/O Module inserts a mic preamp stage before the line inputs.

16 Analog IN + 16 Optical OUT

16 channels of Analog INPUT and up to 16 channels of Digital OUTPUT simultaneously

INPUTS

  • Analog IN: 16 balanced inputs, 2 DSUB 25-pin connectors
  • Coax IN: Supports 2 channels of SPDIF on 1 RCA connector

OUTPUTS

  • Optical OUT: Supports ADAT, SMUX & SPDIF on 1 Toslink connector
    • ADAT: 16 channels 44.1-48 kHz
    • SMUX: 16 channels 88.2-96 kHz
    • SPDIF: 4 channels up to 96 kHz
  • Coax OUT: Supports 2 channels of SPDIF on 1 RCA connector, up to 192 kHz

$1495

Base Configurations

Symphony I/O Mk II

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