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Brand Name: Apogee

Model Number: SYMPHONYDESKTOP

Descriptions:

Symphony Desktop for Mac and Windows packs the legendary sound quality of Apogee's rack-mount Symphony I/O Mk II into an elegant and inspiring 10x14 audio interface that sits on your desk and fits in your bag. With Symphony Desktop, musicians and producers are empowered to record, overdub and mix with the music industry's most respected AD/DA converters and mic preamps.By combining superior performance, with new features like mic preamp emulation, the Apogee Channel FX plugin and ultra low latency recording with hardware DSP and Apogee native FX plugins, Symphony Desktop will amplify your creativity in your studio or on the go and give your recordings the Apogee sound quality Advantage.

Faithfully Capture Every Nuance

A/D CONVERSION – Like Symphony I/O Mk II, Symphony Desktop’s analog-to-digital converter stage features ultra-low distortion, high-slew rate, fully differential analog op-amps plus a cutting edge A/D converter in a performance-enhancing dual-sum configuration. Create with the confidence that every nuance of your analog input is faithfully reproduced in the digital domain.

Superior Performance + Vintage Emulations

PREAMPS – At the core of the input stage, are Symphony Desktop’s mic preamps offering up to 75dB of gain. The preamp design features Apogee’s unique Advanced Stepped Gain Architecture which ensures ultra-low noise and distortion regardless of the source, from pounding kick drum to delicate fingerpicking on an acoustic guitar. With variable impedance settings on both mic and instrument inputs, Symphony Desktop optimizes the input stage to better match your specific devices, for deep lows and clear highs. Selectable Apogee Alloy preamp emulations add character, attitude and maybe a bit of grit to your recordings.

A Widescreen Window Into Your Mix

D/A CONVERSION – The digital-to-analog stage of Symphony Desktop features brand new technology that provides uncompromising Symphony DAC performance in a portable product, including a robust ultra-low distortion, high-current, fully balanced output driver. Regardless of downstream connections, Symphony Desktop delivers a transparent, widescreen window into the sonic landscape of your mix.

Two High Powered Headphone Outputs

Symphony Desktop has two completely independent ultra low impedance headphone outputs, individually routable, both equipped with dual-sum ESS DACs. Output power range is tailored to the expected type of headphones: the front panel output can drive virtually any headphones, while the rear panel output is specifically tailored for high-efficiency headphones

Features:

 

  • Most affordable Symphony series interface ever
  • Cutting edge components and circuit design deliver flagship sound quality
  • 2 Advanced Stepped Gain mic preamps
  • FET instrument input with electric guitar tube amp characteristics
  • Apogee Alloy Mic Preamp emulation (Analog processing + DSP modeling)
  • Built-in hardware DSP processing of Apogee FX plugins
  • Flexible, zero latency plugin workflows: Print, Monitor and DualPath Link workflows
  • Dynamic touch screen display for comprehensive hardware control
  • 2 fully balanced 1/4″ outputs
  • 2 assignable headphone outputs: 1 x 1/4″, 1 x 1/8”
  • 10 IN x 14 OUT simultaneous channels of audio
  • MIDI over USB
  • Digital I/O: 2 x Optical Toslink (ADAT,S/PDIF)
  • USB 2.0 over USB Type C connector

Package Included:

  • Apogee Electronics Symphony Desktop 10x14 USB Audio Interface
  • 12 VDC Power Supply
  • USB Type-C to USB Type-C Cable
  • USB Type-C to USB Type-A Cable
  • Limited 1-Year Warranty

Apogee Electronics Symphony Desktop 10x14 USB Audio Interface

SKU: 805676306896
$1,495.00Price
Form Factor Tabletop
Display 1 x Touchscreen
Channels of I/O Analog:
2 Input / 6 Output at 192 kHz
Digital:
8 Input / 8 Output at 48 kHz
Max Sample Rate/Resolution 192 kHz / 24-Bit
Number of Mic Preamps 2

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
2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Monitor Output
1 x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output
Phantom Power +48 V
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 Type-A
1 x USB Type-C
MIDI I/O None
Memory Card Slot None

Performance

Gain/Trim Range Up to +75 dB

Digital Audio

Sample Rates Up to 192 kHz
Bit Depths 24-Bit
Sync Sources ADAT, Internal, S/PDIF

Compatibility

OS Compatibility iOS 13
macOS 10.12 or Later
Windows 10.1607 or Later
Mobile Device Compatibility iPad Pro
Required Hardware Available USB 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

Packaging Info

Package Weight 4.475 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 11.5 x 10.2 x 4.6"
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