Apogee Electronics Symphony I/O MkII Thunderbolt + Pro Tools HD/Dante Audio Interface with Connect 8×8 MP and 2×6 SE Modules – SYM2-CONNECT-8-2X6SE-TB-DANTE

Achieve industry-leading audio fidelity and workflow flexibility with the Apogee Symphony I/O Mk II Thunderbolt + Pro Tools HD/Dante Audio Interface. Designed for professionals demanding superior sound quality and seamless integration, this system delivers ultra-low latency and scalable I/O capabilities to elevate any studio environment.

At the core, the Symphony I/O Mk II chassis supports up to 32 channels of modular analog and digital I/O, configurable with precision-engineered modules. The included Connect 8 x8 MP module provides eight balanced mic preamps with up to 72 dB gain, utilizing Apogee’s Advanced Stepped Gain Architecture. This ensures noiseless gain adjustment and ultra-low distortion, preserving every nuance of your source.

Complementing this, the 2 x6 SE Special Edition module offers two balanced line inputs and six line outputs with exceptionally low total harmonic distortion plus noise (-116 dB input, -118 dB output) and a dynamic range exceeding 124 dBA. This module is optimized for mastering engineers requiring uncompromising accuracy and detail in analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog conversion.

Connectivity is comprehensive: the interface supports AES/EBU, ADAT, and S/PDIF digital I/O via DB25, XLR, Toslink optical, and RCA connectors. The Thunderbolt card delivers high-speed data transfer with minimal latency, while the Pro Tools HD card with optional Dante Brooklyn upgrade enables seamless integration into Pro Tools HD and Dante audio networking environments, supporting up to 32 channels bidirectionally at 96 kHz or 16 channels at 192 kHz.

The front panel features an intuitive touchscreen display and precision control knob, providing direct access to sample rate, clock source, headphone and speaker levels, and I/O metering. The included headphone amplifier incorporates Apogee’s patented Constant Current Drive technology, delivering clean, powerful monitoring performance through any headphones with low distortion and linear frequency response.

Constructed with a quiet digitally controlled fan and robust build quality, the Symphony I/O Mk II chassis is designed and built in the USA, ensuring reliability in demanding studio settings. Physical dimensions support rack mounting with a two-space rack footprint, optimizing studio space.

This interface is compatible with macOS systems supporting Thunderbolt and integrates with Pro Tools HD and Dante networks for flexible deployment across personal, project, and commercial studios. Its modular design allows customization of channel count, mic preamps, and I/O configurations to suit evolving production needs.

Invest confidently in a system delivering transparent conversion, flexible I/O routing, and future-proof expandability. The Apogee Symphony I/O Mk II sets the standard for professional audio interfaces, where precision and versatility meet seamless workflow integration.