Apogee Connect8 Thunderbolt Interface w/ 8x8 Mic/Line I/O Module

Multi-channel Thunderbolt-enabled audio interface featuring Apogee’s flagship AD/DA conversion, and additional Pro Tools HD connectivity with one 8 analog in with preamps/8 digital in/outs module
The Apogee Symphony I/O MKII Thunderbolt Interface 8x8 Analog Preamp + 8x8 AES, part of the Apogee Symphony Connect series audio interfaces, delivers Symphony-quality sound with robust, high-performance AD/DA converters and Apogee’s Advanced Step Gain Architecture mic preamps at unprecedented prices. Using cutting-edge components and a simplified, optimized analog circuit design, Apogee engineers can place more AD/DA converters and mic preamps on a single module board. The result is a single Symphony I/O Mk II with up to 8 mic preamps at an unprecedented price for Symphony Quality and an extremely competitive price for the market. With industry-leading sound quality and scalable, the Symphony Connect series is the ideal choice for broadcast, live sound, education, post, house of worship, and recording studio facilities.

True Thunderbolt Performance

Symphony I/O Mk II Thunderbolt delivers the full potential of Thunderbolt 2 performance with the lowest latency, unmatched CPU efficiency, and 2 ports for connecting additional peripherals.

Apogee Network Control Software

Symphony I/O Mk II features Apogee Network Control Software. Apogee Network Control gives you remote, software access to all Symphony I/O Mk II settings. From your computer, you can calibrate all channels, set output monitor levels, select an analog level type, adjust mic-pre gain, and more. Drag-and-drop setup and color coding let you create a custom view that lets you see up to 6 devices in a single window. Apogee Network Control works on macOS and Windows 10 computers and is compatible with the Apogee Control hardware remote.

• Control all Symphony I/O Mk II settings from calibration to monitors to mic preamps
• Easy drag-and-drop setup and color-coding organization features
• View up to 6 devices in one window
• View up to 32 inputs and outputs per device simultaneously
• View up to 192 inputs and 192 outputs per tab simultaneously
• See critical network and system status information at a glance
• macOS and Windows 10 compatible

Advanced Stepped Gain Architecture Mic Preamps

Apogee has taken a high-end design approach to the mic preamps in the Connect Series I/O modules to achieve the best performance of any audio interface. With Apogee’s Advanced Stepped Gain Architecture Connect Series interfaces feature a mic preamp circuit that is dynamically optimized at different gain settings to provide superior bandwidth, ultra-low noise, and nonexistent distortion across an expansive gain range of 0-72 dB.
The Advanced Stepped Gain Architecture functions a bit like a finely tuned race car with many gears: optimal circuit performance (low noise and low distortion) is maintained regardless of the gain required. Digitally-controlled analog switches “shift the gears” of the circuit at each gain setting to ensure the best sound and performance. Other mic pres struggle at the extremes of gain – they are essentially “two-gear” circuits.