I/O Modules

The Magic is in the Modules

 

The I/O Modules are the sound and soul of Symphony I/O, and represent 25 years of Apogee R&D and design excellence. These powerful Modules deliver Apogee’s core competency, superior sounding digital audio recording. With 5 available I/O Modules, you can choose from standard configurations or customize the following: channel count, analog to digital input, digital to analog output, mic preamps and digital I/O. You compose your Symphony I/O.


Highlights:

  • The culmination of 25 years of Apogee’s digital recording technology
  • The most advanced AD/DA conversion available
  • 5 I/O Modules to choose from
  • 8 channel mic preamp module with 4 instrument inputs and 8 inserts points

Symphony I/O Modules

8 Analog I/O + 8 AES I/O

8 channels of Analog I/O and up to 8 channels of Digital I/O simultaneously

Price: $1995

Symphony I/O Module 8 Analog I/O + 8 Optical I/O

INPUTS

  • Analog IN: 8 balanced channels, DSUB 25-pin connector

  • AES-EBU IN: 8 balanced channels, DSUB 25-pin connector (192k single wide compatible)

  • Coax IN: Supports SPDIF on 1 RCA connector

OUTPUTS

  • Analog OUT: 8 balanced channels, DSUB 25-pin connector

  • AES-EBU OUT: 8 balanced channels, DSUB 25-pin connector (192k single wide compatible)

  • Coax OUT: Supports SPDIF on 1 RCA connector

 

AVAILABILITY: Release 1: August 2010

8 Analog I/O + 8 Optical I/O

8 channels of Analog I/O and up to 8 channels of Digital I/O simultaneously

Price: $1995

Symphony I/O Module 8 Analog I/O + 8 Optical I/O

INPUTS

  • Analog IN: 8 balanced, DSUB 25-pin connector
  • Optical IN: Supports ADAT, SMUX & SPDIF on 1 Toslink connector
    • ADAT: 8 channels 44.1-48 kHz
    • SMUX: 8 channels, 88.2-96 kHz over 2 Toslink connectors
    • SPDIF: 2 channels up to 96 kHz
  • Coax IN: Supports SPDIF on 1 RCA connector

OUTPUTS

  • Analog OUT: 8 balanced, DSUB 25-pin connector

  • Optical OUT: Supports ADAT, SMUX & SPDIF on 1 Toslink connector

    • ADAT: 8 channels 44.1-48 kHz

    • SMUX: 8 channels, 88.2-96 kHz over 2 Toslink connectors

    • SPDIF: 2 channels up to 96 kHz

  • Coax OUT: Supports SPDIF on 1 RCA connector

 

AVAILABILITY: Release 1: August 2010

16 Analog IN + 16 Optical OUT

16 channels of Analog INPUT and up to 16 channels of Digital OUTPUT simultaneously

Price: $1995

Symphony I/O Module 8 Analog I/O + 8 Optical I/O

INPUTS

  • Analog IN: 16 balanced inputs, 2 DSUB 25-pin connectors

  • Coax IN: Supports SPDIF on 1 RCA connector

 

OUTPUTS

  • Optical OUT: Supports ADAT, SMUX & SPDIF on 1 Toslink connector

    • ADAT: 16 channels 44.1-48 kHz

    • SMUX: 16 channels 88.2-96 kHz over 2 Toslink connectors

    • SPDIF: 4 channels up to 96 kHz

  • Coax OUT: Supports SPDIF on 1 RCA connector

 

AVAILABILITY: Release 3: October 2010

16 Analog OUT + 16 Optical IN Module

16 channels of Analog OUTPUT and up to 16 channels of Digital INPUT simultaneously

Price: $1995

Symphony I/O Module 8 Analog I/O + 8 Optical I/O

INPUTS

  • Optical IN: Supports ADAT, SMUX & SPDIF on 1 Toslink connector

    • ADAT: 16 channels 44.1-48 kHz

    • SMUX: 16 channels 88.2-96 kHz over 2 Toslink connectors

    • SPDIF: 4 channels up to 96 kHz

  • Coax IN: Supports SPDIF on 1 RCA connector

OUTPUTS

  • Analog OUT: 16 balanced outputs, 2 DSUB 25-pin connectors

  • Coax OUT: Supports SPDIF on 1 RCA connector

 

AVAILABILITY: Release 3: October 2010

8 Mic Preamp Module

8 Mic preamps with 4 instrument inputs and 8 insert points

 

Price: $1995

Symphony I/O Module 8 Analog I/O + 8 Optical I/O

 

MIC PREAMPS

  • 8 digitally controlled, 85dB microphone preamps

  • Upgrades functionality of Analog I/O Module by adding mic preamps to the existing line inputs

  • Creates a direct connection between the Mic Preamp Module and the Analog I/O Module by inserting a mic preamp stage before the line inputs

INPUTS

  • 4 Hi-Z 1/4” instrument inputs capable of handling high level instruments. Instrument inputs may be assigned to any of the 8 mic preamps.

INSERTS

  • 8 fully balanced insert points

  • Send 1-8 and Return 1-8 on 2 DSUB 25-pin connectors

 
     

AVAILABILITY: Release 3: October 2010

    

 

How does the 8 Mic Preamp Module work?

The Mic Preamp Module upgrades the functionality of any Analog I/O Module by adding 8 mic preamps to the existing line inputs.
A direct connection between the Mic Preamp Module and the Analog I/O Module inserts a mic preamp stage before the line inputs.