Apogee Symphony I/O Mk II SoundGrid

Professional, studio-grade audio interface with SoundGrid connectivity: Network multiple computers and DAWs, and track, mix & monitor with plugins in real time and ultra-low latency, using Apogee’s flagship AD/DA conversion and optional preamps.

Designed to deliver the ultimate in professional sound quality, Apogee’s Symphony Mk II SoundGrid audio interface features I/O configurations of up to 32 inputs and 32 outputs per unit, with an intuitive touchscreen display for easy operation.

Connect the Symphony I/O Mk II SoundGrid to your computer using an Ethernet cable, or add a network switch to link several SoundGrid interfaces, additional workstations, and external DSP servers for more plugin processing power.

The Symphony I/O Mk II SoundGrid is the perfect audio interface for any-sized studio, live environments and post-production facilities, and can be used with the Waves eMotion LV1 live mixer.

Apogee’s Flagship AD/DA conversion
Up to 32 channels of inputs and outputs per unit
8 optional world-class mic preamps
Available in multiple I/O configurations: 8x8, 8x8+8 mic preamps, 16x16, 16x16+8 mic preamps, 24x24 and 32x32
Network with any SoundGrid device including additional I/Os, and add a server to process plugins in ultra-low latency
Rack-mountable in 2U rack space
Supports up to 96 kHz sample rate
Connect multiple DAWs on Mac and Windows computers
Compatible with all SoundGrid plugins by Waves and other manufacturers

Requires a SoundGrid audio interface driver installed in order to function. To install the driver, follow these steps.

Native DAW with an Apogee Symphony I/O Mk II SoundGrid

This is the simplest studio setup, with a computer connected to the Apogee Symphony I/O Mk II SoundGrid via Ethernet.

Host computer with DAW and the SoundGrid Studio application
Symphony I/O Mk II SoundGrid

One computer, Symphony I/O Mk II SG and SoundGrid DSP server

In this setup, a SoundGrid DSP server is added to handle audio processing tasks, along with a network switch to make the connections. Using the SoundGrid DSP server saves the CPU strain on your computer when working with plugins, and makes it possible to mix and record with very high plugin counts in ultra-low latency.

Native DAW with an Apogee Symphony I/O Mk II SoundGrid

Host computer with DAW and the SoundGrid Studio application
Apogee Symphony I/O Mk II SoundGrid
SoundGrid DSP server
Compatible network switch

Multiple computers connected with one Symphony I/O Mk II SoundGrid

Native DAW with an Apogee Symphony I/O Mk II SoundGrid

This setup allows easy digital audio patching between several computers, with analog inputs and outputs through one I/O unit – making near-limitless audio collaboration possible.

For example, if a friend brings a laptop with the tracks she's been working on overnight and wants to add the new parts to an existing session in your computer's DAW, simply connect her laptop to the network switch via Ethernet connection. Use the SoundGrid Studio application to patch the additional “Software I/O” (her computer) to yours. Hit play and capture the digital audio in real-time into your DAW.

Multiple computers with DAWs
One computer running the SoundGrid Studio application to control the SoundGrid network
Apogee Symphony I/O Mk II SoundGrid
Compatible network switch
Optional SoundGrid DSP servers

Multiple computers connected to multiple Symphony I/O Mk IIs

Native DAW with an Apogee Symphony I/O Mk II SoundGrid

Want to lay down some tracks in Studio A's live room, but there's currently a mix session happening in the control room? No problem. Hop onto the Studio B computer and patch the live room's analog input channels to the Studio B computer using SoundGrid Studio. Transmit digital audio across studios via Ethernet connection so that your facility can be fully and easily connected.

Multiple computers with DAWs
One computer running the SoundGrid Studio application to control the SoundGrid network
Multiple Apogee Symphony I/O Mk II SoundGrid units
Compatible network switch
Optional SoundGrid DSP servers

eMotion LV1 Live Mixer with Symphony I/O Mk II SoundGrid

Want to bring Apogee to the stage for FOH, monitor sends or in-ear mixes? Now you can. Use the Symphony I/O Mk II SoundGrid as I/O in your eMotion LV1 Live Mixer system. All audio processing is handled in ultra-low latency on a SoundGrid Server, with full server redundancy supported.

Native DAW with an Apogee Symphony I/O Mk II SoundGrid

You'll need:

Host computer running eMotion LV1
One or multiple Apogee Symphony I/O Mk II SoundGrid units
SoundGrid DSP server
Compatible network switch