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Apogee Digital Symphony Roundtable Discussion at SoundPure Studios pt 2/2

Also in this recording Apogee Digital Symphony I/O MkI 2x6 Analog+8x8 Digital

The Apogee Digital Symphony Converter is one of the only pro level multi-channel converters that offers the customization, monitor control and headphone amps, high-quality preamps, and incredible conversion all in one ch... Read more

The Apogee Digital Symphony Converter is one of the only pro level multi-channel converters that offers the customization, monitor control and headphone amps, high-quality preamps, and incredible conversion all in one chassis. It’s modular design is smart, future proof, and also gives you the option of building your setup and channel count over time. In this video, experts from the SoundPure Pro Audio team get together to discuss the Digital Symphony and their experiences using it in the studio. The Apogee Digital Symphony is available for SoundPure's Try Before You Buy demo program, so you can you hear how it sounds in your studio with your gear. If you would like to know more about this converter or any of the other gear used in this video, check us out SoundPure.com or give us a call anytime at 919.682.5552. Thanks for watching!

Apogee Digital Symphony Roundtable Discussion at SoundPure Studios pt 1/2

Also in this recording Apogee Digital Symphony I/O MkI 2x6 Analog+8x8 Digital

The Apogee Digital Symphony Converter is one of the only pro level multi-channel converters that offers the customization, monitor control and headphone amps, high-quality preamps, and incredible conversion all in one ch... Read more

The Apogee Digital Symphony Converter is one of the only pro level multi-channel converters that offers the customization, monitor control and headphone amps, high-quality preamps, and incredible conversion all in one chassis. It’s modular design is smart, future proof, and also gives you the option of building your setup and channel count over time. In this video, experts from the SoundPure Pro Audio team get together to discuss the Digital Symphony and their experiences using it in the studio. The Apogee Digital Symphony is available for SoundPure's Try Before You Buy demo program, so you can you hear how it sounds in your studio with your gear. If you would like to know more about this converter or any of the other gear used in this video, check us out SoundPure.com or give us a call anytime at 919.682.5552. Thanks for watching!

Apogee Digital Symphony I/O Converter System Review

Also in this recording Apogee Digital Symphony I/O MkI 16x16 Analog

The Apogee Digital Symphony Converter is one of the only pro level multi-channel converters that offers the customization, monitor control and headphone amps, high-quality preamps, and incredible conversion all in one ch... Read more

The Apogee Digital Symphony Converter is one of the only pro level multi-channel converters that offers the customization, monitor control and headphone amps, high-quality preamps, and incredible conversion all in one chassis. It’s modular design is smart, future proof, and also gives you the option of building your setup and channel count over time. In this video, SoundPure Pro Audio Expert, Travis Hall, talks about the ins and outs of this incredible piece of pro audio gear. Apogee's newest flagship converter system, the Symphony I/O, continues their trend of introducing next generation converter technology with a smart and future proof modular design, plus an enhanced level of detail when compared to previous models. With their continually innovative designs and constant push for higher quality audio conversion, Apogee Digital has firmly cemented itself as one of the most recognized and industry-leading companies within the audio conversion world. If you like what you hear, check out this gear at SoundPure.com, or call us anytime at 919.682.5552. Thanks for watching!

The Bronx record and mix with Apogee Symphony I/O, Pro Tools and a MacBook Pro

Also in this recording Apogee Digital Symphony I/O MkI 16x16 Analog

During the mix of "The Bronx IV", Los Angeles based band, The Bronx, and engineer Beau Burchell hooked up an Apogee Symphony I/O to their Pro Tools HD rig and immediately knew they had to re-mix the entire record using S... Read more

During the mix of "The Bronx IV", Los Angeles based band, The Bronx, and engineer Beau Burchell hooked up an Apogee Symphony I/O to their Pro Tools HD rig and immediately knew they had to re-mix the entire record using Symphony I/O.Later in attempt to put Symphony I/O through it's paces, Beau "for fun" (as he explains in the video) connected Symphony I/O to his MacBook Pro via USB. Armed only with Symphony I/O fully loaded with an 8x8 module & 8 Mic Pre amp module, Pro Tools on a MacBook Pro, and few microphones... The Bronx re-recorded a version of the song "Knifeman" from the 2008 record "The Bronx III". Hear what they had to say about the experience.

Apogee Symphony I/O with Nathan Chapman and Joe West

Also in this recording Apogee Digital Symphony I/O MkI 16x16 Analog

A few months ago, two of Nashville's top producer/songwriters Nathan Chapman and Joe West got together at Sony Tree Studio to put Apogee's newest interface, Symphony I/O, through its paces and A/B it. As you will see in... Read more

A few months ago, two of Nashville's top producer/songwriters Nathan Chapman and Joe West got together at Sony Tree Studio to put Apogee's newest interface, Symphony I/O, through its paces and A/B it. As you will see in the video, both were really amazed by its performance, and even more telling of their impression is that both Nathan and Joe now have Symphony I/O in their personal studios.Nathan Chapman has produced, written, and engineered records with artists such as Taylor Swift, Sara Evans, The Band Perry, Jewel, and K'Jon. Joe West has produced, written, and engineered with Warren Zevon, Emmylou Harris, Toby Keith, and Keith Urban.

Apogee Symphony I/O with Dave Tozer

Also in this recording Apogee Digital Symphony I/O MkI 16x16 Analog

Producer and songwriter Dave Tozer, whose Grammy-winning work with John Legend catapulted his career back in 2004, shows Symphony I/O's versatility in 3 different, real-life recording situations. First at his New York Ci... Read more

Producer and songwriter Dave Tozer, whose Grammy-winning work with John Legend catapulted his career back in 2004, shows Symphony I/O's versatility in 3 different, real-life recording situations. First at his New York City studio, Dave records synth parts with his Symphony System and Logic, then we move to JSM Music in New York to record drums with Symphony I/O as a front end to Pro Tools. Finally, on a third track, he records acoustic guitar with Symphony I/O connected to the Symphony 64 card into Logic.Dave Tozer has produced, performed, and written with artists such as Kanye West, John Legend, Free Sol, Musiq Soulchild, Jazmine Sullivan, Bridget Kelley, and Emile Sande.

Apogee Symphony I/O - Recording Jazz with new Mic Preamp module

Also in this recording Apogee Digital Symphony 8x8 Analog/AES/Optical I/O+8 Mic Pre Apogee Digital Symphony I/O MkIl 8 Mic Preamp Module

Symphony I/O has already set a new standard for sound quality, features, and expandability in the professional audio world. Right out of the box you are ready to connect to Pro Tools HD. You can also connect Symphony I/O... Read more

Symphony I/O has already set a new standard for sound quality, features, and expandability in the professional audio world. Right out of the box you are ready to connect to Pro Tools HD. You can also connect Symphony I/O to your laptop's USB port giving you 16 channels to record anywhere you like. Connect to a Symphony 64 card for incredibly low latency native recording in Logic, Cubase, Abelton, or the native version of Pro Tools. You can also connect to light pipe or AES in Symphony I/O's stand alone mode. So when it was time to design a Mic Preamp module for Symphony I/O, the Apogee engineers really pushed the limits to design a Mic Pre Amp that was good enough to be a Symphony I/O module. In this video you will hear The Symphony I/O Mic Preamp and converter capture the true tone of Vibes, B3, Guitar, and Drums.

Apogee Symphony I/O - Ultimate Sound Quality

Also in this recording Apogee Digital Symphony I/O MkI 16x16 Analog

Apogee Symphony I/O has already gained a reputation as setting a new level for sound quality. In this video, you will hear Apogee's own Senior Design engineer Lucas van der Mee and Roger Robindore talk about how the desi... Read more

Apogee Symphony I/O has already gained a reputation as setting a new level for sound quality. In this video, you will hear Apogee's own Senior Design engineer Lucas van der Mee and Roger Robindore talk about how the design of Symphony I/O sets it apart from other audio interfaces. Also Grammy award winning Producer, Songwriter, Engineer Nathan Chapman talks about the sound quality difference when he switched to Symphony I/O. Nathan has produced and co-wrote some of Taylor Swifts biggest hits.. along with a number of other artists including Sara Evans, The Band Perry, Jewel, and K'Jon.Mark Sherman is a music professor at Juilliard, and an accomplished musician and composer as well.

Peluso LDC Shootout on Female Vocals: P12 v. 2247 SE v. P67 v. 22 251

Also in this recording Peluso 22 251 Switchable Pattern Tube Microphone Peluso P-67 Switchable Pattern Tube Microphone Peluso P12 Multipattern Tube Microphone Peluso 2247 SE AMERICAN Switchable Pattern Tube Microphone Phoenix Audio DRS8 mk2 Microphone Preamp Apogee Digital Symphony I/O MkI 16x16 Analog

In this blind microphone shootout on female vocals we compare four of John Peluso's large diaphragm tube condenser mics: the P12, the 2247 SE, the P67, and the 22 251. These four mics are clones of the venerable C12, U47... Read more

In this blind microphone shootout on female vocals we compare four of John Peluso's large diaphragm tube condenser mics: the P12, the 2247 SE, the P67, and the 22 251. These four mics are clones of the venerable C12, U47, U67 and 251 respectively, which are four of the most sought after microphones for vocal recordings and many other studio applications. First you'll hear the four mics solo'd and completely dry, then we'll bring them into a loose mix for some context. All four mics were run through our Phoenix DRS8 preamp modules and our Apogee Symphony converter. If you'd like to know which mic was which and get the full length hi-res audio performances to compare for yourself shoot us a quick email to mics(at)soundpure.com. Additionally all four of these mics are eligible for our Try-Before-You-Buy demo program, so if you'd like to experience one for yourself with your gear in your studio please give us a call and we'd be happy to send one out for you to demo. 

LDC Solid State Shootout on Female Vocals: Miktek C7 v. Lauten Atlantis v. Neumann U87Ai v.Bock iFET

Also in this recording Miktek C7e Large Diaphragm Multi-Pattern FET Condenser Mic Lauten Audio Atlantis FC-387 Multi-Voiced Microphone Neumann U87Ai Microphone Bock Audio iFET Condenser Microphone Phoenix Audio DRS8 mk2 Microphone Preamp Apogee Digital Symphony I/O MkI 16x16 Analog

In this blind microphone shootout on female vocals we compare four of our favorite large diaphragm solid state condenser mics: the Miktek C7, the Lauten Atlantis, the Neumann U87 Ai, and the Bock iFET. First you'll hear... Read more

In this blind microphone shootout on female vocals we compare four of our favorite large diaphragm solid state condenser mics: the Miktek C7, the Lauten Atlantis, the Neumann U87 Ai, and the Bock iFET. First you'll hear the four mics solo'd and completely dry, then we'll bring them into a mix for some context. All four mics were run through our Phoenix Audio DRS-8  mic preamp and our Apogee Symphony converter. If you'd like to know which mic was which and get the full length hi-res audio performances to compare for yourself shoot us a quick email to mics(at)soundpure.com. Additionally all four of these mics are eligible for our Try-Before-You-Buy demo program, so if you'd like to experience one for yourself with your gear in your studio please give us a call and we'd be happy to send one out for you to demo.   We would like to extend a huge thank you to Jennifer Claude for helping us make this video. Check her out at www.jenniferclaude.com.   If you like what you hear, check out this gear at SoundPure.com or give us a call anytime at 919.682.5552. Thanks for watching!

Maag PreQ4-500 Mic Preamp Demo

Also in this recording Maag Audio PreQ4 - 500 series Preamp Apogee Digital Symphony I/O MkI 16x16 Analog Shure KSM313/NE Dual-Voice Ribbon Mic with Roswellite Ribbon

The Maag PreQ4-500 is a single channel 500 series mic pre featuring the legendary AIR BAND. The AIR BAND is a variable frequency shelf boost ranging from 2.5 to 40kHz with an incredibly gentle curve, resulting in increas... Read more

The Maag PreQ4-500 is a single channel 500 series mic pre featuring the legendary AIR BAND. The AIR BAND is a variable frequency shelf boost ranging from 2.5 to 40kHz with an incredibly gentle curve, resulting in increased signal "openness." The Maag PreQ4 is an excellent mic pre for nearly every recording application. It provides transparency and top end presence that is second to none while maintaining the clear, detailed and full bodied sound behind the mic. This fantastic preamp is available for SoundPure's exclusive Try Before You Buy program, so you can see how the Maag PreQ4 sounds in your studio with your gear. If you like what you hear, check out the gear used to make this video at SoundPure.com, or give us a call anytime at 919.682.5552. Thanks for watching!

Ply Shell Snare Drum Shootout: Brady vs. Sonor Prolite vs. Pork Pie Percussion

Also in this recording Brady 6.5x14 Silver Silky Oak Gloss Jarrah Ply Snare Drum Miktek C7e Large Diaphragm Multi-Pattern FET Condenser Mic Miktek C5MP Small Diaphragm Condenser Matched Pair Josephson e22S Side-Address Condenser Microphone Shure SM57 Instrument Microphone Phoenix Audio DRS8 mk2 Microphone Preamp Apogee Digital Symphony I/O MkI 16x16 Analog

SoundPure Drum Expert, Barry Knain, compares three different ply shell snare drums in a blind shootout. In this video, we will showcase Brady, Sonor Prolite, and Pork Pie Percussion snare drums in a full kit setup. Each... Read more

SoundPure Drum Expert, Barry Knain, compares three different ply shell snare drums in a blind shootout. In this video, we will showcase Brady, Sonor Prolite, and Pork Pie Percussion snare drums in a full kit setup. Each snare was recorded using a Josephson E22s mic on top and a Shure SM57 mic on bottom. All mics used in this shootout were processed through our Phoenix DRS8 Preamp and Apogee Symphony converter. To get the results, or the high res files to compare for yourself, shoot us an email at Drums@soundpure.com. If you like what you hear, check out this gear at SoundPure.com, or give us a call anytime at 919.682.5552. Thanks for watching!

From Apogee Digital

The best sounding Apogee converters and mic preamps ever

 ♦ The culmination of 25 years of Apogee's design excellence and experience

 ♦ Next generation converter quality

 ♦ Refined and updated circuitry with fewer, more advanced components:

  • Fewer components means a shorter audio path and more recording clarity and transparency
  • Lower converter latency
  • More efficient power distribution
  • Big Ben built-in with enhanced C777 clocking performance

 ♦ Optional mic preamp module

  • 8 Mic Preamps
  • 4 Hi-Z instrument inputs
  • 8 digitally assignable inserts
  • 85 dB of gain

 ♦ Front panel control of headphone and output levels, and mic preamp gain (mic preamps optional)

Symphony I/O builds upon the award-winning design approaches of Apogee’s X-Series* and Rosetta Series converters*, the Big Ben master clock and the Trak2 mic preamps. It also refines and updates these proven designs with fewer but more advanced components while optimizing their performance with efficient power distribution. These enhancements allow audio to travel through less circuitry, offering lower converter latency, more accurate clocking and even more transparency and clarity in your recordings.

Apogee's engineers do not merely rely on specs and data sheets when selecting converter components, they listen. Each component is auditioned and carefully selected to best reflect the characteristics of the Apogee sound. Symphony I/O’s audio path design is elegant and efficient, incorporating the most advanced opamps that offer better performance than multiple parts used in previous designs.

This design improvement minimizes the audio path circuitry and maximizes sound quality. And in the tradition of the X-Series and Rosetta series, the entire audio path is DC coupled, resulting in ultra flat frequency response and extremely low phase error.

INPUTS

Analog IN
16 balanced inputs on 2 DSUB 25-pin connectors
CoaxIN
S/PDIF on 1 RCA connector

OUTPUTS

Analog OUT
16 balanced outputs on 2 DSUB 25-pin connectors
Coax OUT
Supports SPDIF on 1 RCA connector
Connection
  • Performance: Computer: Control: Compatible Software:
  • Thunderbolt cable (Sold separately)
  • 44.1kHz – 192kHz
  • Latency: 1.35 ms with Logic Pro X (96 kHz / 32 buffer)
  • Thunderbolt-enabled Mac computer, including Mac Pro, MacBook Pro, Mac mini, iMac & MacBook Air
  • Operating System: Mac OS 10.9.5 or greater
  • Maestro app (included in software installer) and front panel touchscreen
  • Logic Pro X
  • Any Core Audio application on Mac

Warranty

This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.

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