The I/O Modules are the sound and soul of Symphony I/O Mk II, and represent over 30 years of Apogee R&D and design excellence. These powerful Modules deliver Apogee’s core competency: superior sounding digital audio recording. With 3 available I/O Modules and an 8 channel mic preamp module, you can choose from base configurations or expand to grow your studio’s capabilities.
Symphony’s I/O modules are designed to future-proof your investment in flagship Apogee sound quality. If you own an original Symphony I/O, the Symphony I/O Mk II chassis can increase the longevity of your system by offering backwards compatibility with first generation 2×6, 8×8, 16×16 and 8 channel mic preamp I/O modules.

8X8S2 Module - 8X8 Analog I/O + 8X8 AES/Optical I/O

INPUTS

• Analog IN: 8 balanced inputs on 1 DSUB 25-pin connector
• *AES-EBU IN: 8 inputs on 1 DSUB 25-pin connector
• (192k single wide compatible)
• *Optical IN: Supports ADAT, SMUX & S/PDIF
• ADAT: 8 channels 44.1-48 kHz
• SMUX: 8 channels 88.2-96 kHz
• S/PDIF: 2 channels, up to 96 kHz
• Coax IN: 2 channels of S/PDIF, up to 192 kHz

OUTPUTS

• Analog OUT: 8 balanced outputs on 1 DSUB 25-pin connector
• *AES-EBU OUT: 8 outputs on 1 DSUB 25-pin connector
• (192k single wide compatible)
• *Optical OUT: Supports ADAT, SMUX & S/PDIF
• ADAT: 8 channels 44.1-48 kHz
• SMUX: 8 channels 88.2-96 kHz
• S/PDIF: 2 channels, up to 96 kHz
• Coax OUT: 2 channels of S/PDIF, up to 192 kHz
• *Dig I/O hardware switch selects AES or Optical digital I/O format

Connection:

• Thunderbolt cable (Sold separately)

Performance:

• 44.1kHz – 192kHz
• Latency: 1.35 ms with Logic Pro X (96 kHz / 32 buffer)

Computer:

• Thunderbolt-enabled Mac computer, including Mac Pro, MacBook Pro, Mac mini, iMac & MacBook Air
• Operating System: Mac OS 10.9.5 or greater

Control:
Apogee Control app (included in software installer) and front panel touchscreen

Compatible Software:

• Logic Pro X
• Any Core Audio application on Mac