Symphony shrinks to desktop size
Symphony shrinks to desktop size
Symphony Desktop integrates 10 inputs and 14 simultaneous channels of audio outputs
The Symphony Desktop 10 x 14 has been designed to blend the sound quality of Apogee’s Symphony I/O MK2 with the simplicity and portability of its Duet and Quartet audio interfaces. The result is the lowest-cost audio interface to date baring the Symphony name. According to Apogee, the device features flagship AD/DA converters and mic preamps, together with a touchscreen and single control knob, plug-ins that run on hardware DSP and natively in a DAW and selectable mic preamp emulation.
As the name implies, Symphony Desktop integrates 10 inputs and 14 simultaneous channels of audio outputs and pairs them with built-in hardware DSP processing of Apogee FX Rack plug-ins. Apogee Alloy Mic Preamp emulation – analogue processing and DSP modelling – includes British Solid State and 50s American Tube flavours. The only physical control is a large rotary knob on the front panel; everything else is controlled by the front panel touchscreen. Computer connectivity is USB 2.0 over a USB-C connector.
To support the Dante connectivity in the Symphony I/O Mk II Dante, Apogee has created Network Control Software. The software has been designed to provide remote software access to all the Symphony I/O Mk II settings. Apogee Network Control works on macOS and Windows 10 computers, is compatible with the Apogee Control hardware remote and is available as a free software download on the Apogee website.
In addition to the release of Symphony Desktop, Apogee has added Windows 10 support for Clearmountain’s Domain plug-in.