APOGEE / Symphony Studio 8x16 USB-Cオーディオインターフェイス

Even immersive high-end professional productions. Symphony Studio 8x16 is ideal for engineers, studios, and creators looking to tackle immersive audio.

■Audio interface
■USB Type-C

Apogee, which has led the history of professional audio interfaces, has released ""Symphony Studio"", a direct descendant of the flagship Symphony I/O series and equipped with the latest sound components. We will write a new history in digital recording.

■Features
・8 mic/line inputs, 16 line outputs
・From recording to Atmos mixing and mastering
・Use of outboard
・Compatible with Atmos 9.1.6


■Crystal sound that fuses past and future
The 24-bit converter supports up to 192kHz and achieves high-quality conversion with a dynamic range of AD124 dB and DA129dB. The delicate expressions of artists and players are accurately conveyed, and DA conversion with excellent natural fidelity provides accurate monitoring.

The built-in mic preamp with 75dB of gain is Apogee's traditional Advanced Stepped Gain type. A clear sound image without distortion can be obtained regardless of the gain setting. In addition, the ADC chip uses the same chip as the Symphony I/O mk2 SE model.

The DAC uses the latest ESS Saber chip. Equipped with independent chips for line out and headphone out. The extra drive brings out the maximum performance of the DAC. In addition, it is equipped with two zero ohm headphone outputs. Regardless of the type of headphone, it provides ideal monitoring with low distortion.

■3 models designed for modern workflows
Compatible with Mac & Windows with USB-C connection. Lineup includes 3 models (8x8, 2x12, 8x16) with different input and output. From multi-channel recording to immersive mixes, you can choose the model that best suits your production environment.

■DSP with the soul of a legendary engineer
The input section is equipped with a Symphny Studio special DSP channel strip. Equipped with a compressor, EQ, and saturation based on the ECS Channel Strip, which was supervised by legendary engineer Bob Clearmountain. At the recording stage, you can actively create the sound by making it clearer or adding punch.

■Realizes an ideal monitoring environment
Equipped with DSP in the output section. Equipped with monitor speakers and a DSP processor that corrects the studio environment to the ideal environment. Room EQ corrects listening environment issues, and Bass Management optimizes subwoofer integration for a seamless, immersive listening experience. In addition, the delay compensates for variations in speaker and listening position. These processes enable clear and accurate monitoring.

Up to 8 settings for each calibration can be saved as presets. You can switch between stereo, 5.1, 7.1.4, and other monitor setups with the touch of a button. A future update will also support integration with external calibration tools.

■Apogee Control 2 that controls everything
Includes Apogee Control 2, a dedicated application for flexible Symphony Studio setups, including routing, monitor mixes, DSP adjustments, programs, eight saveable monitor workflows, and control of two subwoofers.

In addition, by linking with the optional Apogee Control Remote Hardware, you can assign frequently used functions to buttons and instantly load saved setups.

■Main features
・Symphony grade sound quality, multi-channel specification with maximum 16ch output, yet excellent cost performance
・Equipped with the latest ESS Saber DAC chip (ES9027PRO) independently for line out and headphone out (8x16, 8x8: 3 units, 2x12: 2 units)
- Equipped with AKM AK5574, the same ADC chip as the flagship Symphony I/O mk2 SE model.
・Mastering and sound quality conversion similar to Symphony I/O MkII (24bit, maximum 192kHz, dynamic range AD124 dB, DA129dB)
・75dB Advanced Stepped Gain Mic Preamp
- Equipped with input DSP that is ideal for recording (equipped with ECS Channel Strip-based EQ, compression, and saturation supervised by Bob Clearmountain)
・Output DSP (EQ, delay, bass management) with speaker correction processor necessary for immersive audio monitoring
・Monitor Calibration & Control: Stereo, 5.1.2, 7.1.4, 9.1.6
・Planned integration with external calibration tools in future updates
・Apogee Control 2: Equipped with monitor workflow to control monitor setup
・Supports 2 subwoofers
- Compatible with optional Apogee Control (hardware). (Switch functions can be customized)
・Zero ohm headphone out x 2
・Line output: +4dBu / -10 dBV selectable
・USB Type-C (class compliant)
・Mac/Win compatible