APOGEE / Symphony Desktop + SW5SX : SoundID with Mic

Symphony's highest quality sound on your desktop Symphony Desktop for Mac and Windows is an audio interface with the same legendary sound quality as the rackmount Apogee Symphony I/O Mk II. It offers various 10-in/14-out inputs and outputs to support your inspiration, yet is small enough to fit on your desk or in your bag easily. Having the industry's most trusted AD/DA converters and mic preamps, the Symphony Desktop is a powerful tool for musicians, producers, and music makers, whether recording, overdubbing, or mixing.

New features include mic preamp emulation with Alloy Mic Preamp, Symphony ECS Channel Strip plugin, Apogee FX plugin for hardware DSP and native operation, and ultra-low latency recording. The combination of these superior performance features will allow Symphony Desktop to expand your creativity in the studio, on the road, or anywhere else, giving you the advantage of Apogee sound quality.

Key Features
The first Symphony interface is the easiest to deploy.
Advanced component and circuit design delivers precise, high-definition, flagship sound quality.
Has two Advanced Stepped Gain mic preamps with up to 75dB of gain and variable impedance. Up to 75 dB gain, variable impedance
Tube guitar amp character can be applied to FET instrument inputs
Apogee's exclusive Alloy Mic Preamp reproduces the character of both British Solid State and 50s American Tube with analog processing + DSP modeling.
Includes Apogee FX Rack for processing with built-in hardware DSP
New Symphony ECS Channel Strip (EQ/Compression/Saturation) for both hardware DSP and native tuning by master Bob Clearmountain
Flexible zero-latency plugin workflow: choose from Print, Monitor, and DualPath Link workflows
The Touchscreen display allows direct access to most hardware controls
Control via Apogee Control 2 software (Mac OS and Windows 10)
Two assignable headphone outputs: 1 x 1/4", 1 x 1/8"
Simultaneous 10 IN x 14 OUT audio input/output
USB MIDI support
Digital I/O: 2 x Optical Toslink (ADAT, S/PDIF)
Supported operating environment: macOS, Windows, iPad Pro (USB-C)

System Requirements
macOS: 10.13 or later M1 compatible
iOS/iPad Pro: iOS 13
PC: Windows 10 Anniversary update or later

Included Apogee FX Plugins
Symphony ECS Channel Strip - Native and hardware DSP versions
Clearmountain's Spaces

Included mic preamp emulations
British Solid State
50s American Tube

Curiosity and Inquisitiveness Selected for Cutting-Edge Analog and Digital Components As with previous Symphony series products, Symphony Desktop uses state-of-the-art analog and digital components selected with the utmost care and attention by expert, discerning ears. Symphony Desktop is the culmination of Apogee's core mission to design the highest-quality audio interface. While some products rely on conventional designs to reduce costs, Apogee strives for innovative components and circuit optimization to improve product performance consistently.

A/D Conversion - Capture Every Nuance Faithfully Like the Symphony I/O MkII, the Symphony Desktop's analog-to-digital converter stage has an ultra-low distortion, high slew rate, fully differential analog operational amplifier, as well as a state-of-the-art A/D converter in a performance-enhancing dual sum configuration. All of this is done with the full potential of the analog inputs. All of this is done to ensure that every nuance of the analog input is faithfully reproduced in the digital domain.

D/A Conversion - High-resolution "widescreen" in the mix
The Symphony Desktop's digital-to-analog stage employs the latest technologies, including stable, ultra-low distortion, and high-current output drivers, to deliver uncompromised Symphony DAC performance in a portable product. Regardless of the device to which it is connected, Symphony Desktop provides an infinitely transparent widescreen window into the soundscape of your mix.

Microphone Preamps - Their Superior Performance At the heart of the Symphony Desktop's microphone input stage is a microphone preamplifier that provides up to 75 dB of gain. This is achieved using Apogee's proprietary Advanced Stepped Gain Architecture, which delivers ultra-low noise and low distortion on all sources, from the pounding kick drum to the delicate fingerpicking of an acoustic guitar. Symphony Desktop supports variable impedance, automatically optimizing the input stage to the specific device for both microphones and instruments, from subdued lows to vibrant highs. In addition, mic preamp emulation can be selected to add character, attitude, and roughness to your recordings.

Headphone Output Symphony Desktop has two independent, ultra-low impedance headphone outputs. They have dual-sam ESS DACs and can be routed entirely separately. The range of each output is adjusted according to the headphones expected. The front panel outputs can drive just about any headphone, whereas the rear panel outputs are tuned explicitly for high-efficiency headphones.



Bundled Products Sonarworks SoundID Reference for Speakers & Headphones with Measurement Microphone The SoundID Reference eliminates the problem of monitor accuracy and dramatically improves compatibility with other speaker systems.

The world's only acoustic correction solution for speakers/headphones and all PC outputs Sound reproduction is affected by the shape and material of the room, its effect on the monitors and speakers, and the characteristics of the headphones. SoundID Reference eliminates the problem of monitor accuracy and dramatically improves compatibility with other speaker systems.

SoundID Reference consists of measurement software and a calibration plugin that runs on the DAW. Its advanced DSP neutralizes room effects on monitor speakers and flattens headphones, providing a more reliable reference sound.