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The Apogee Electronics Connect 8×8 MP is an expansion I/O module offering high-performance A/D and D/A conversion, eight high-gain mic preamps, and eight channels of analog and digital I/O for producers and engineers using Symphony I/O Mk II Thunderbolt or Dante chassis in personal, project, and commercial studios.
By utilizing Apogee’s Advanced Stepped Gain Architecture, the Connect 8×8 MP delivers up to 72 dB of gain in 1 dB increments while maintaining ultralow noise, virtually nonexistent distortion, and noiseless gain adjustment.
Its analog I/O includes eight channels of balanced inputs and outputs on DB25 connectors. Additional DB25, TOSLINK optical, and RCA coaxial jacks provide connectivity for AES/EBU, ADAT, and S/PDIF digital inputs and outputs. The Connect 8×8 MP is easily installed in a Symphony I/O Mk II Thunderbolt or Dante chassis.
Advanced Stepped Gain Architecture
Apogee’s Advanced Stepped Gain Architecture introduces a mic preamp circuit that is dynamically optimized at different gain settings to provide superior bandwidth, ultralow noise, and nonexistent distortion across an expansive gain range of 0 to 72 dB. Digitally controlled analog switches shift the gears of the circuit at each gain setting to ensure the best sound and performance.
Transparent Conversion
High-performance A/D-D/A conversion designed for extreme audio clarity and sonic transparency
Flexible I/O
- Eight balanced analog inputs and outputs at up to 192 kHz via DB25 connectors
- Eight microphone preamps with up to 72 dB of gain
- Eight AES/EBU inputs and outputs (192 kHz single-wide compatible) via DB25 connector
- TOSLINK optical inputs and outputs support ADAT, SMUX, and S/PDIF (8×8 ADAT at 44.1 or 48 kHz, 8×8 SMUX at 88.2 or 96 kHz, 2×2 S/PDIF at up to 96 kHz)
- Coaxial input and output for 2×2 S/PDIF at up to 192 kHz
For Symphony I/O Mk II
Compatible with Apogee Symphony I/O Mk II Thunderbolt and Dante chassis
Connect Series Highlights
- Up to 72 dB of gain in 1 dB increments
- Noiseless gain adjustment
- +26 dBu maximum input level
- Improved common mode noise rejection and EMI suppression for optimal performance
- Switchable impedance (2.4 or 10 kilohms) to support passive mic splitting in live sound applications
- Control all mic preamps from Symphony I/O’s front panel, the optional Apogee hardware remote control, or in the Apogee control software
- Simplified and optimized signal path with fewer components and higher channel count
- Available in configurations of 8, 16, 24, or 32 flagship mic preamps per unit
