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Apogee Symphony Desktop

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USB-C Audio Interface

  • 10 In x 14 Out desktop audio interface with high-quality converters and circuit designs from the Symphony series
  • 2 Microphone preamps with up to 75 dB of gain and variable impedance
  • DSP processing for preamp emulations (British Solid State & 50s American Tube) and Symphony ECS Channel Strip (EQ, compression, saturation)
  • 24-Bit/192 kHz
  • Dynamic touch screen display
  • MIDI via USB
  • 2 Mic/Line inputs (XLR / TRS combo connector)
  • DI Instrument input with FET input stage (6.3 mm TS jack)
  • 2 Monitor outputs (6.3 mm TRS jack)
  • 2 Assignable stereo headphone outputs (3.5 mm & 6.3 mm TRS jacks )
  • Optical input/output (ADAT & S/PDIF)
  • USB-A host port and USB-C port
  • System requirements: from macOS 10.13, from Windows 10 Anniversary, from iOS 13 (iPad Pro)
  • Includes Symphony ESC Channel (native), Symphony Reverb (native), power supply (12 V DC), and 2 USB cables
  • Dimensions: 199 x 125 x 64 mm (W x D x H)
Available since October 2020
Item number 483382
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Recording / Playback Channels 10x14
Number of Mic Inputs 2
Number of Line Inputs 2
Instrument Inputs 2
Number of Line Outs 2
Headphone Outs 2
Phantom power Yes
Number of S/PDIF Connectors 1
Number of ADAT Connectors 1
Numer of AES/EBU Connectors 0
Number of MADI Connectors 0
Ethernet 0
Other Connectors USB
MIDI interface No
Word Clock No
Max. sample rate (kHz) 192 kHz
Max. resolution in bit 24 bit
USB Bus-Powered No
Incl. power supply Yes
USB Version 2.0
Width in mm 199 mm
Depth in mm 125 mm
Height in mm 64 mm
Connection Format USB port Type C, Type A
Zero latency monitoring 1
$1,245
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The audio interface for professional studios

The Apogee Symphony Desktop is a simple USB-C audio interface with an integrated LCD touch display and just one encoder that offers easy monitoring and control over its features. Among them are the Symphony ESC Channel Strip for enhancing and improving the quality of signals before they reach the DAW, as well as the Symphony Reverb algorithm. Users can also internally emulate two microphone preamplifiers. Furthermore, this audio interface is equipped with Apogee's high-quality converters, which make pristine recordings possible. One of the three analogue inputs is to be found on the front side and is specifically designed for connecting an electric guitar or a bass. Through an optical input, the interface can be expanded to include more inputs. The Apogee Symphony Desktop is based on the Apogee Symphony I/O Mk II and was first introduced at NAMM 2020.

Apogee Symphony Desktop USB-C audio interface

Simple and convenient

The encoder wheel of the Apogee Symphony Desktop controls the overall volume; however, when pushed, it can execute a second function assigned by the user. The default function is to mute the monitor loudspeaker connected on via the rear panel. The touchscreen, with its size of a conventional smartphone, offers well-arranged navigation through all functions: Complete signal routings can be created in a matter of seconds. For professional sound, the Symphony Desktop can emulate the microphone preamplifier models AP-57 and AP-66, allowing greater control over the tone quality of the input channels. More effects are can be applied through the ECS Channel Strip, among them a compressor and an equaliser to shape the sound. Next to an input for electric guitar or bass, a headphone output is also found on the front side, while the rear side offers two 6.3mm monitor outputs.

Rear view with connectors, Apogee Symphony Desktop USB-C audio interface

Both compact and powerful

The Apogee Symphony Desktop offers a high level of performance, outstanding usability, and transparent sound. Signals can be amplified up to 75dB. The dynamic range of the integrated converters is 123dB on the input side and 128dB on the output side. Recordings can be processed in a quality of 196kHz and 24Bit. Thanks to its compact size, this audio interface can easily be placed on every surface in a studio. The casing is made out of metal, thus promising years of reliable use, and the slanted interface makes using the device very comfortable. The package includes a USB flash drive for installing updates, which occurs automatically after it is connected to the audio interface. As well as being accessible for Windows and Mac operating systems, the Symphony Desktop can also be used with an iPad, for flexible and mobile recordings.

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About Apogee

Apogee was founded in 1985 and is based in Santa Monica, USA. The company first made a name for itself with the release of special anti-aliasing filters that solved a number of prevalent technical issues that were present throughout the emerging digital audio technology at the time. For example, digital recorders made by Sony, Otari and Mitsubushi were successfully equipped with Apogee filters. Then, in 1991, complete digital-to-analogue converter systems came onto the market, setting completely new standards in the industry. Among the most innovative Apogee products from this period were various audio interfaces such as the Symphony I/O, Big Ben and Duet. The latest models, the JAM and MiC, were developed specifically for the iPad and iPhone. The company's philosophy is to be as environmentally friendly as possible and to support charitable organisations around the world.

Mixing right in the interface

With the Apogee Symphony Desktop, signals can be directly edited using the audio interface, for fast and effective productions. The Symphony ECS Channel Strip was designed by Bob Clearmountain and can be accessed from the hardware or natively used in any DAW. The internal preamp modulations help to add a unique tone and color, which is achieved through analogue circuits and digital signal processing. The analogue-to-digital converters offer an extremely low level of distortion and noise in the signal, which makes capturing the finest nuances possible. The impedance is adjusted automatically for microphone and instrument inputs, which results in a sound with clear treble and a deep bass.

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Das Apogee Symphony Desktop - Ein Audio-Interface der Extraklasse
Nero4K 22.02.2022
Das Apogee Symphony Desktop ist zweifellos ein bemerkenswertes Audio-Interface, das höchst positive Bewertungen verdient.

1. Audiophile Klangqualität: Das Apogee Symphony Desktop bietet eine Klangqualität auf audiophilem Niveau. Mit erstklassigen Wandlern und exzellenter Klangwiedergabe liefert es Audioaufnahmen von höchster Qualität. Die Klarheit und Detailgenauigkeit sind beeindruckend und machen es zur ersten Wahl für professionelle Audioproduzenten und Musiker.

2. Integrierte VST-Effekte: Eine herausragende Funktion des Symphony Desktop ist die Integration von VST-Effekten als DSP in der Software. Diese Funktion ermöglicht es, während der Aufnahme kreative Klangeffekte direkt in den Mix einzuführen, was die künstlerische Freiheit erheblich erweitert. Dies ist besonders wertvoll für Musiker und Produzenten, die nach einzigartigen Klanglandschaften suchen.

3. Optionale VST-Effekte: Es ist zwar richtig, dass die integrierten VST-Effekte während der Aufnahme nur als Print angewendet werden können, jedoch bietet Apogee die Möglichkeit, diese VST-Effekte nachträglich für 500 Euro zu erwerben. Dies eröffnet umfassende Bearbeitungsmöglichkeiten und ermöglicht es Benutzern, ihren Sound nach Belieben anzupassen.

Zusammenfassend ist das Apogee Symphony Desktop ein herausragendes Audio-Interface, das höchste Audioqualität mit innovativen VST-Effekten kombiniert. Es bietet Audioprofis und ambitionierten Musikern die perfekte Plattform, um erstklassige Aufnahmen zu erstellen. Wenn Sie auf der Suche nach einem Audio-Interface sind, das Klangqualität und kreative Möglichkeiten miteinander verbindet, ist das Apogee Symphony Desktop zweifellos die richtige Wahl.
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You get what you pay for
Rutlemaniac 01.12.2020
It's not cheap but in this case I think you get what you pay for. There are lots of reviews expounding on the great tech specs so I'll just mention a few things that I like. Two independent headphone outs - awesome. The Symphony ECS Channel Strip sounds great. The unit is not too big and I'll be taking it with me for mobile recording. Although subjective, I think it sounds great. To my ear it's cleaner than my Apogee ONE. I would have liked the touch screen to be higher resolution but that's not a huge deal. The only only other -ve is that it's software has not (at the time of my purchase) been fully implemented but it's promised to be soon. I'm happy with the purchase and now I have an interface worthy of my AKG 414XLS.
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Very Happy Customer
Semy 21.06.2021
Amazing sound, I use the SD for my home studio, Apogee products are top notch... would definitely recommend
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Excellent quality recording
MetalBlues 22.08.2022
Small, transportable and high quality audio interface. I use as a guitarist but it also records vocals exceptionally well. Very low latency, good pre-amps. It also looks stunning
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