Apogee Symphony I/O Mk II  SoundGrid
Apogee Symphony I/O Mk II  SoundGrid
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Apogee Symphony I/O Mk II  SoundGrid
Apogee Symphony I/O Mk II  SoundGrid
Apogee Symphony I/O Mk II  SoundGrid
Apogee Symphony I/O Mk II  SoundGrid
Apogee Symphony I/O Mk II  SoundGrid
Apogee Symphony I/O Mk II  SoundGrid

Apogee Symphony I/O Mk II SoundGrid

Model: 8x8
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$3,495
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Model: 8x8

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Symphony I/O Mk II SoundGrid

Multi-channel Audio Interface for Waves SoundGrid® Systems

Ultimate Sound Quality Meets Powerful DSP Enabled Networking

With a simple ethernet connection, Symphony I/O Mk II’s industry-leading sound quality can be easily connected to your computer, shared between multiple rooms, multiple computers and supercharged with almost infinite real-time DSP power via Waves SoundGrid servers. Symphony I/O Mk II SoundGrid integrates seamlessly with all DAWs, providing endless possibilities for setups of every size for studio, live and post production workflows.


Highlights

  • Connect Symphony I/O Mk II via Ethernet cable to computer(s) and/or SoundGrid compatible devices
  • Sync audio between multiple computers, DAWs & rooms (Mac or PC)
  • Near-zero latency recording with any SoundGrid compatible plugins*
  • Mix with near unlimited plugin power*
  • Up to 32 channels of modular analog I/O with optional 8 mic preamps per Symphony
  • Best per-channel value of any interface in its category
  • Setup and advanced control with Waves SoundGrid Studio application
    • Available as free download from Waves
  • Ideal for studio facilities, live sound, broadcast and post-production
  • Designed in California, Built in the U.S.A.

Easy Collaboration

Collaboration is easy with a SoundGrid equipped Symphony I/O Mk II at the center of your studio. Simply connect any additional computers via ethernet cable to effortlessly route audio digitally between multiple computers and your main Symphony I/O, using any combination of DAWs.

Let’s say you have a great drum beat started in Logic Pro X and a collaborator comes to your studio with their laptop and Ableton Live. You can simply connect the laptop to your host computer with an ethernet cable, download the Waves SoundGrid connect audio driver on your guest’s computer and you’re ready to collaborate. Transport controls will be synced between the two computers and you can play all tracks through your Symphony I/O Mk II.


Record with Real-Time Plugins. Mix with Unlimited Power.

Add a Waves SoundGrid server to your Symphony I/O Mk II to supercharge your workstation and be able to record with plugins, with near zero latency. The SoundGrid Server handles plugin processing so your computer can handle other demanding tasks while mixing or editing. Use more plugins than ever by spreading the load between your computer and the server. When you are away from your studio, these plugins can continue to run natively on whatever computer you’re on – no hardware or dongle required.  

Your audience expects the concert to sound just like the record. Symphony I/O Mk II and Waves eMotion LV1 digital software mixer makes this possible for any size touring band. Waves’ plugins and Apogee AD/DA conversion are industry standards in the recording studio. For the first time, you can combine them with arena-sized mixing power in a compact package you can easily travel with to deliver incredible sound quality for any performance.  

Waves’ LV1 provides the quick and convenient workflow needed in demanding live environments. Adjust Symphony I/O Mk II’s mic preamp gain and 48 volt phantom power right from the LV-1 channel strip or open the SoundGrid Setup page for advanced hardware control.

Looking to provide a comprehensive audio solution for your house of worship or venue? Symphony I/O Mk II and SoundGrid offer front of house mixing, multitrack audio recording and multi-room distribution in one integrated system.

Apogee’s flagship AD/DA converter, is now available with connectivity to Waves SoundGrid® network.  With a simple Ethernet connection, Symphony I/O Mk II’s industry-leading sound quality can be easily accessed from your computer, shared between multiple rooms, multiple computers and supercharged with almost infinite real-time DSP power via Waves SoundGrid servers. Symphony I/O Mk II SoundGrid integrates seamlessly with all DAWs, providing endless possibilities for setups of every size for studio, live and post production workflows.

“We’re very pleased to be working with Waves to bring a SoundGrid-enabled Symphony I/O Mk II to Apogee and Waves customers”, commented Sean McArthur, Director of Marketing for Apogee. “Symphony I/O Mk II is a flagship product that reflects more than 30 years of our expertise in making superior digital audio recording interfaces and it’s a platform we are still building on. Adding SoundGrid connectivity to Symphony I/O MkII offers customers the best of both worlds in professional audio quality and ultra-low latency plugin processing over a network. It’s an ideal solution for studio recording and live sound production

Symphony I/O Mk II SoundGrid is now available in one of three standard I/O configurations: 8×8, 16×16 or 8×8+8 mic preamps. These configurations can be expanded with additional I/O modules to accommodate up to 32×32 simultaneous inputs and outputs.

About Symphony I/O Mk II

Symphony I/O Mk II is the most advanced and flexible multi-channel audio interface available. Featuring Apogee’s newest flagship AD/DA conversion, modular I/O (up to 32 simultaneous inputs and outputs), and intuitive touchscreen display, Symphony I/O Mk II offers direct connectivity to one of three different platforms – Thunderbolt, Pro Tools HD or Waves SoundGrid network.   

About SoundGrid

Waves SoundGrid® is an innovative networking and processing platform for real-time professional audio applications. Ideal for studios, live sound, broadcast, post-production and more, SoundGrid provides an extremely low-latency environment for high-precision audio processing. Together with a server, a Mac or PC host computer and Symphony I/O Mk II, SoundGrid lets you run, in real time, a multitude of award-winning reverbs, equalizers, compressors, and other mixing tools by Waves, as well as any other SoundGrid-compatible third-party plugins.

Highlights:

  • Connect Symphony I/O Mk II via Ethernet cable to computer(s) and/or SoundGrid compatible devices
  • Sync audio between multiple computers, DAWs and rooms (Mac or PC)
  • Near-zero latency recording with any SoundGrid compatible plugins*
  • Mix with nearly unlimited plugin power*
  • Up to 32 channels of modular analog I/O with optional 8 mic preamps per Symphony unit
  • Best per-channel value of any interface in its category
  • Setup and advanced control via Waves SoundGrid Studio application]
    • Available as free download from Waves
  • Ideal for studio facilities, live sound, broadcast and post-production
  • Designed in California, Built in the U.S.A.

*Requires Waves SoundGrid server

Pricing/Availability:

Symphony I/O Mk II SoundGrid – Now Shipping Worldwide

  • 8×8 Configuration: $3295 USD
  • 16×16 Configuration: $4295 USD
  • 8×8+8MP Configuration: $4690 USD
  • Empty Mk II SoundGrid Chassis (No I/O Modules): $1695 USD
  • See Apogee website for additional configurations and pricing

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