The Apogee Symphony I/O MK II Connect‑8 is a high‑end 16×16SE Thunderbolt 3 audio interface designed for professional recording, mixing and mastering where 24‑bit/192kHz conversion and modular I/O flexibility are essential. Combining Apogee's flagship Symphony sound with 8 built‑in microphone preamps, the Connect‑8 delivers GRAMMY‑winning audio quality with unprecedented connectivity for modern studios.
The Connect‑8 features 8x8 analog I/O with mic preamps (8 balanced inputs on DSUB‑25 connectors), 8x8 digital I/O (AES/EBU or ADAT Optical), plus S/PDIF coax I/O on RCA connectors. It supports 16 channels of I/O simultaneously with Thunderbolt 3 connectivity for ultra‑low latency of 1.35 ms with Logic Pro X at 96 kHz / 32 buffer. The modular I/O architecture allows expansion up to 32 inputs and 32 outputs with additional I/O cards, making it the ultimate centerpiece for any professional music production environment.
The intuitive touchscreen display provides complete control over routing, monitoring, gain and settings, while the included Maestro software offers precise parameter adjustment, preset management and system configuration. Compatible with Logic Pro X and any Core Audio application on Mac (OS 10.9.5 or greater), the Connect‑8 integrates seamlessly into professional DAW workflows. The system includes Thunderbolt 3 cable support and runs on Thunderbolt‑enabled Mac computers (Mac Pro, MacBook Pro, Mac mini, iMac, MacBook Air).
For professional recording engineers, mixing engineers, mastering engineers and producers seeking a 16×16SE Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with 8 mic preamps, 24‑bit/192kHz conversion, modular I/O, Maestro software and GRAMMY‑winning sound, the Apogee Symphony I/O MK II Connect‑8 is the ultimate music production centerpiece for modern professional studios.
Apogee Symphony I/O MK II Connect‑8 – 16×16SE Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface with
- Modular audio recording interface with Thunderbolt 3
- 24 Line/ 8 Mic inputs via XLR balanced
- 24 line outputs via Sub-D25 balanced
- 8x AES input and output
- optical input and output for S/PDIF / ADAT
- coaxial input and output for S/PDIF
- Dual multi-function encoder
- intuitive user interface with touch display
- 1 independent headphone output
- Stand-alone functionality
- Word clock I/O
- downward compatible with all I/O modules from the first Symphony generation
- Format: 19″ / 2 RU