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Merging the sound quality of the rackmount Symphony I/O Mk II with the simplicity of the Duet and Quartet, the Apogee Electronics Symphony Desktop offers musicians and producers premium Apogee fidelity, flexible I/O, and powerful plug-in processing in a travel-friendly form factor.
With emulations of vintage British and American mic preamps, DSP/native Apogee FX plug-ins, and multiple zero-latency plug-in workflows, the Symphony Desktop puts you in complete control of your tone. Thanks to its color touchscreen and large control knob, the Symphony Desktop provides easy operation and comprehensive visual feedback.
Record mic-, line-, or instrument-level signals through the variable-impedance, high-gain preamps and use the monitor outputs and assignable headphone jacks for listening to the main mix or an alternate source. Expand your setup by connecting external digital equipment to the optical TOSLINK ports, which support 8-channel ADAT or 2-channel S/PDIF protocols.
General Features
- Sound quality of rackmount Symphony I/O Mk II in a compact desktop format
- Easy operation via color touchscreen and large control knob
- Simultaneous Channels of Audio: 10 in and 14 out
- A/D and D/A resolution up to 24-bit / 192 kHz
- Built-In DSP: FPGA processing of Apogee FX Rack plug-ins
- Print, Monitor, and DualPath Link: Flexible, zero-latency plug-in workflows
- Apogee Alloy mic preamp emulation including British Solid State and 50 s American Tube
- Two independent ultralow impedance headphone outputs with individual routing and dual-sum ESS DACs
- Software control via Symphony Desktop Control application
- Compatible with macOS and Windows computers running Quad Core i7 or later processors
- Works with iPad Pro running iOS 13
Flexible I/O
- Two stepped-gain mic preamps with up to 75 dB of gain and variable impedance
- XLR-1/4 combo mic/line inputs
- 1/4 Hi-Z input with variable impedance
- 1/4 monitor outputs
- 1/4 and 3.5mm assignable headphone outputs
- Optical TOSLINK ports for ADAT or S/PDIF digital I/O
- USB Type-C and USB Type-A ports
Included Apogee FX Plug-Ins
- Symphony ECS Channel Strip: EQ, compressor, and saturation tuned by Bob Clearmountain (includes native and hardware DSP versions)
- Symphony Reverb (includes native version)
- Pultec EQP-1A, Pultec MEQ-5, and Mod EQ-6 equalizers (hardware DSP versions)
- Opto 3-A and Mod Comp compressors (hardware DSP versions)
Included Mic Preamp Emulations
- British Solid State: Class-A console sound inspired by the Marinair round can input transformer and discrete transistor design of the Class-A Neve 1066 mic preamp
- American Tube: lush, vintage-style tone inspired by a 1950s Ampex 601 preamp that was restored and modded for lower noise and greater dynamic range
Flexible Plug-In Workflows
Symphony ECS gives you the full range of Apogee workflow options. For zero latency tracking, you can print through it as you record or set up a DualPath Link for monitoring and print later when you mix. Or simply use Symphony ECS as a native plug-in in your DAW, no Apogee hardware required.
Apogee Electronics SYMPHONY DESKTOP Specs
Form Factor | Desktop |
Display | Touchscreen |
Channels of I/O | Analog: 2 Input / 6 Output at 192 kHz Digital: 8 Input / 8 Output at 48 kHz |
Maximum Sampling Rate | 192 kHz / 24-Bit |
Number of Microphone Preamps | 2 Preamps |
Input Level Adjustment | 1 x Knob |
Expansion Slots | None |
Signal Processing
Pad | None |
Gain/Trim Range | Mic Inputs: Up to +75 dB |
High-Pass Filter | None |
Solo/Mute | None |
Connectivity
Analog Audio I/O | 2 x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced Mic/Line Input 1 x 1/4" TS Unbalanced Hi-Z Input (Front Panel) 2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Monitor Output 1 x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output (Front Panel) 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output |
Phantom Power | 48 V, Selectable On/Off (Selectable on Individual Inputs) |
Digital Audio I/O | 1 x TOSLINK Optical ADAT / S/PDIF Input 1 x TOSLINK Optical ADAT / S/PDIF Output |
Host Connection / USB | 1 x USB-C |
Host Connection Protocol | USB 2.0 |
USB (Non-Host) | 1 x USB-A (Update) |
Sync I/O | None |
Network I/O | None |
MIDI I/O | None |
Performance
Frequency Response | A/D Converters: 10 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.2 dB (at 44.1 kHz) D/A Converters: 10 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.05 dB (at 44.1 kHz) |
Maximum Input Level | Mic Inputs: +20 dBu Hi-Z Inputs: +14 dBu A/D Converters: +20 dBu (+4 dBu) +6 dBV (-10 dBV) |
Maximum Output Level | D/A Converters: +20 dBu (+4 dBu) +6 dBV (-10 dBV) |
Headphone Output Power | 520 mW into 30 Ohms (Max) 90 mW into 600 Ohms (Max) |
Impedance | Mic Inputs: 150 to 4000 Ohms Hi-Z Inputs: 220 Kilohms 470 Kilohms 20 Megohms A/D Converters: 4 Kilohms D/A Converters: 50 Ohms Headphone Outputs: 0.5 Ohms |
Dynamic Range | A/D Converters: 123 dB (A-Weighted) D/A Converters: 129 dB (A-Weighted) Headphone Outputs: 128 dB (A-Weighted) |
THD+N | A/D Converters: -113 dB D/A Converters: -114 dB Headphone Outputs: -111 dB (600-Ohm Load) |
EIN | Mic Inputs: 129 dB (150-Ohm Source, +60 dB Gain) |
Digital Audio
Sample Rates | Up to 192 kHz |
Sample Rate Conversion | None |
Bit Depths | 24-Bit |
Sync Sources | ADAT, Internal, S/PDIF |
Audio Storage & Playback
Memory Card Slot | None |
Compatibility
OS Compatibility | iOS 13 macOS 10.14.6 or Later Windows 10.2004 or Later *As of November, 2021: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility |
Included Software | None |
Compatible Software (Not Included) | Any Core Audio (Mac) Compliant Software |
Included Plug-Ins | Preamp & Channel Strip: Symphony ECS Channel Strip Reverb & Room: Clearmountain`s Spaces Dynamics: Opto 3-A Mod Comp Equalization: Pultec EQP-1A Pultec MEQ-5 Mod EQ-6 |
Supported Drivers/API & Plug-Ins | Proprietary |
Processor Requirement | Intel Core i7 |
RAM Requirements | 4 GB, 8 GB Recommended |
Mobile Device Compatibility | iPad Pro (with USB-C) iPhone |
Required Hardware | Available USB-A Port USB Cable (Included) |
Internet Connection | Required for Registration, Software/Driver Download |
Power
Power Requirements | AC/DC Power Adapter (Included) |
AC/DC Power Adapter | 9 to 16 VDC (Included) |
Power Consumption | 30 W |
Physical
Anti-Theft Features | None |
Certifications | CE, FCC *as per Manufacturer |
Dimensions | 8 x 4.75 x 2.5" / 20.3 x 12.06 x 6.3 cm |
Weight | 1.8 lb / 0.8 kg |
Packaging Info
Package Weight | 4.475 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 11.5 x 10.2 x 4.6" |
In the Box
- Apogee Electronics Symphony Desktop 10x14 USB Audio Interface
- 12 VDC Power Supply with US, UK, EU, and SAA Power Adapters
- USB Type-C to USB Type-C Cable
- USB Type-C to USB Type-A Cable
- USB Thumb Drive for Touchscreen Control Updates
- 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty
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