APOGEE Symphony I/O MkII AE-32X32SE - TB3 — Converter
APOGEE Symphony I/O MkII AE-32X32SE - TB3 — Converter
Specifications
Analog I/O
| Analog inputs | 32 line-level inputs (Special Edition) |
|---|---|
| Analog outputs | 32 line-level outputs (Special Edition) |
| Analog connectors | 32x32 line-level channels via eight DB-25 connectors |
| I/O modules | Two 16x16 Special Edition I/O modules |
| Max input level (per 16x16 SE module) | +24 dBu (+4 dB setting) / +10 dBV (-10 dB setting) |
| Max output level (per 16x16 SE module) | +24 |
| Input impedance (per 16x16 SE module) | 10 |
| Output impedance (per 16x16 SE module) | 50 |
Conversion
| Resolution | 24-bit / 192 kHz |
|---|---|
| A/D converter | ESS 9822Pro |
| A/D dynamic range (16x16 SE module spec) | 124 |
| A/D THD+N (16x16 SE module spec) | -115 dB unweighted at 23 dBu (0.00018%) |
| D/A dynamic range (16x16 SE module spec) | 128 |
| D/A THD+N (16x16 SE module spec) | -119 dB unweighted at 21 dBu (0.00012%) |
| DAC family | ESS Sabre32 Hyperstream 32-bit |
Digital I/O & Clocking
| S/PDIF I/O | 4x4 S/PDIF digital I/O on four RCA connectors |
|---|---|
| Word clock | Word clock I/O |
Connectivity & Performance
| Computer connection | Thunderbolt 3 option card with two Thunderbolt 3 ports |
|---|---|
| Round-trip latency | 1.35 ms with Thunderbolt and Logic Pro X |
| Platform | macOS (Thunderbolt 3) |
| Module compatibility | Backward compatible with original Symphony I/O modules |
Monitoring & Control
| Front panel | Front-panel touchscreen and control knob, front-panel headphones out |
|---|---|
| Headphone amplifier | Constant Current Drive |
| Monitor workflows | Immersive monitoring for Dolby Atmos, Sony 360 Reality Audio and other multichannel formats, up to 32 speaker outputs |
| Metering | High-resolution metering for all 64 I/O channels |
| Control software | Apogee Control 2 with optional hardware remote |
40th Anniversary Edition
| Limited production | 100 units worldwide |
|---|---|
| Finish | All-purple 40th Anniversary faceplate with commemorative badge |
| Signatures | Hand-signed by Betty Bennett and Bob Clearmountain |
| Included extras | 40th Anniversary hardcover book + Thunderbolt 3 cable |
| Warranty | 3-year extended manufacturer's warranty |
| Origin | Designed in California, built in the USA |
Fit and constraints
Intended use
Constraints
To use it
Questions
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Description
The Apogee Symphony I/O Mk II AE-32x32SE TB3 is the 40th Anniversary Edition of Apogee's flagship modular AD/DA converter and Thunderbolt 3 audio interface, fitted with two 16x16 Special Edition conversion modules for 32 channels of analog line-level input and output on eight DB-25 connectors. It records and plays back at up to 24-bit/192 kHz, adds 4x4 S/PDIF digital I/O on RCA connectors plus word clock I/O, and connects to macOS systems over a two-port Thunderbolt 3 option card with 1.35 ms round-trip latency in Logic Pro X. A/D conversion uses ESS 9822Pro converters, and monitoring workflows support up to 32 speaker outputs for Dolby Atmos, Sony 360 Reality Audio and other multichannel formats, controlled from a front-panel touchscreen and the Apogee Control 2 software. This Anniversary Edition is limited to 100 units worldwide, each with a purple chassis hand-signed by Apogee CEO Betty Bennett and Bob Clearmountain, and ships with a 40th Anniversary hardcover book and a 3-year extended warranty.