Apogee Symphony Desktop 10×14 USB Audio Interface

Apogee Symphony Desktop 10×14 USB Audio Interface Flagship Sound Quality Cutting-edge Analog and Digital Components Selected by Curious and Critical Ears Faithfully Capture Every Nuance A/D CONVERSION – Like Symphony I/O Mk II, Symphony Desktop’s analog-to-digital converter stage features ultra-low distortion, high-slew rate, fully differential analog op-amps plus a cutting edge A/D converter in a performance-enhancing dual-sum configuration. Create with the confidence that every nuance of your analog input is faithfully reproduced in the digital domain. A Widescreen Window Into Your Mix D/A CONVERSION – The digital-to-analog stage of Symphony Desktop features brand new technology that provides uncompromising Symphony DAC performance in a portable product, including a robust ultra-low distortion, high-current, fully balanced output driver. Regardless of downstream connections, Symphony Desktop delivers a transparent, widescreen window into the sonic landscape of your mix. Superior Performance + Vintage Emulations PREAMPS – At the core of the input stage, are Symphony Desktop’s mic preamps offering up to 75dB of gain. The preamp design features Apogee’s unique Advanced Stepped Gain Architecture which ensures ultra-low noise and distortion regardless of the source, from pounding kick drum to delicate fingerpicking on an acoustic guitar. With variable impedance settings on both mic and instrument inputs, Symphony Desktop optimizes the input stage to better match your specific devices, for deep lows and clear highs. Selectable Apogee Alloy preamp emulations add character, attitude and maybe a bit of grit to your recordings. Two High Powered Headphone Outputs Symphony Desktop has two completely independent ultra low impedance headphone outputs, individually routable, both equipped with dual-sum ESS DACs. Output power range is tailored to the expected type of headphones: the front panel output can drive virtually any headphones, while the rear panel output is specifically tailored for high-efficiency headphones Apogee Alloy Preamps Dial in the Warmth and Tone of Iconic Analog Preamps Apogee Alloy Preamp emulation combines analog circuitry and DSP processing to create the richest, most authentic preamp modeling available in an audio interface. Critical aspects of the model such as input impedance, transient profile and distortion characteristics are first implemented in the analog domain, followed by precise and accurate refinement in DSP, for a hybrid result that’s greater than the sum of its parts. British Solid State – Class A Console Sound Inspired by the Marinar “Round can” input transformer and discrete transistor design of our Class A Neve 1066 mic preamp, this emulation gives you the sonic weight and smooth transient response of the hardware. Push the level for increased width and punch. Previous Next American Tube – Lush, 50s Tone Symphony Desktop’s AP-57 mic preamp gives you the lush, larger-than-life sounds of a 50s era Ampex 601 preamp, carefully restored and modded for lower noise and greater dynamic range. We’ve captured the harmonic warmth, richness and high-end sheen of the hardware, plus the “gently overcooked” sound of the overloading circuit. Previous Next Apogee FX Plugins Premium Native and Hardware DSP Plugins Obsessively crafted by the same team that designs all Apogee hardware and software products, Apogee FX and FX Rack plugins offer superior sound quality, and full bandwidth performance (44.1 to 192.kHz) for all DAWs on your Mac. From visually modern interfaces that allow you to precisely shape and contour your sound to meticulously modeled vintage hardware that is so accurate it has been endorsed by the hardware manufacturer, Apogee plugins will quickly find their way into your daily recording tool kit. Symphony ECS Channel Strip – Tuned by Clearmountain Tuned by Bob Clearmountain, the Symphony ECS Channel Strip plugin includes EQ, Compression and Saturation controls that let you create the optimal blend of channel FX for tracking vocals or acoustic instruments. You can use the ECS Channel strip with Symphony Desktop hardware DSP for zero latency recording or as a native plugin in your DAW. Native + DualPath DSP version Clearmountain’s Spaces Reverb Clearmountain’s Spaces reverb plugin reproduces Bob Clearmountain’s personalized workflow for creating the distinctive, rich spaces where his mixes live. With the very same echo chamber profiles and processing he’s used on countless hit records, Clearmountain’s Spaces lets you envelope your tracks in unique and cohesive atmospheres that set your mixes apart. Native version Also Included with Symphony Desktop* Pultec EQP-1A & Pultec MEQ-5 Native + DualPath DSP version Opto 3-A Native + DualPath DSP version Mod EQ-6 Native + DualPath DSP version Mod Comp Native + DualPath DSP version *Applies to purchases made after January 1st, 2021. Offer available for a limited time only. Flexible Recording Workflows Work the way you want to with Symphony Desktop and Apogee FX Plugins DualPath Link FX Monitoring* Monitor and control input features and plugin settings directly from your DAW The most powerful and streamlined Symphony Desktop workflow option is Monitor FX with DualPath Link™. Simply open the Apogee Channel FX plugin on the track you’re recording to and link to the corresponding Symphony Desktop input to control all settings directly from your DAW, no other software required. DualPath Link technology sends your audio through the plugin on the hardware DSP in Symphony Desktop while you are recording and seamlessly switches to run the plugin in the DAW on your computer when you are playing your track back. The result is the most flexible, efficient and inspiring plugin recording workflow available. Play Video DualPath Link – Video Overview Virtually Zero Latency Single-window Operation from your DAW Maximum CPU potential Print FX* Monitor with Zero Latency and Print with Plugins while you Record With Print FX active you can record Apogee FX Plugins directly from the hardware DSP in Symphony Desktop to the corresponding channel in your DAW with zero latency while tracking. Pultec EQP-1A plugin sold separately Monitor FX* Monitor with Zero Latency While you Record and Print Plugins Later With Monitor FX active, you have ultimate flexibility with Apogee FX plugins. You can monitor with zero latency and dial in an inspiring sound when you are tracking without printing FX * Apogee Channel FX Plugin, DualPath Link FX, Print FX and Monitor FX features now available in Release 1.19 Complete Control from Device to DAW Intuitive and Powerful Touch Screen and Desktop Control Applications Touch Screen Control Access every critical setting from the intuitive and immersive touch screen Symphony Desktop’s Touch Screen Control application gives you complete access to all essential hardware and software features. From mic pre gain to mixer, to monitor output volume and plugins you can dial it in without touching your mouse. Touch Screen Control also gives Symphony Desktop more independence and stability across all platforms  – macOS, iPad OS and Windows 10. Previous Next Previous Next Desktop Control Software* The complete control console for dialing it in from your computer Desktop Control is the comprehensive console application for all Symphony Desktop hardware and software functions. From preamp selection to input and output routing to workflow setup, monitor control and more, Desktop Control provides a flexible and intuitive interface for setting up you sessions and staying in your creative groove. Features & Specs Features Most affordable Symphony series interface ever Cutting edge components and circuit design deliver flagship sound quality Up to 24bit/192kHz digital audio 2 Advanced Stepped Gain mic preamps FET instrument input with electric guitar tube amp characteristics Apogee Alloy Mic Preamp emulation (Analog processing + DSP modeling) Built-in hardware DSP processing of Apogee FX plugins Flexible, zero latency plugin workflows: Print, Monitor and DualPath Link workflows Dynamic touch screen display for comprehensive hardware control 2 fully balanced 1/4″ outputs 2 assignable headphone outputs: 1 x 1/4″, 1 x 1/8” 10 IN x 14 OUT simultaneous channels of audio MIDI over USB Digital I/O: 2 x Optical Toslink (ADAT,S/PDIF) USB 2.0 over USB Type C connector Compatibility macOS: 10.13 High Sierra or later iOS/iPad pro: iOS 13 PC: Windows 10 Anniversary update or later Included Plugins Clearmountain’s Spaces – macOS, Windows 10 – Native only Symphony ECS Channel Strip – macOS, Windows 10 – Native and Hardware DSP Included Preamp Emulations AP-66 – British Solid State AP-57 – 50s American Tube A/D Conversion Max input level (+4dBu ref/Mic): +20dBu Max input level (-10dBV ref): +6dBV Input impedance: 4KOhm Freq resp 10 Hz -20Khz: > +/-0.2dB (@44.1Khz) Rel. THD + N: -113dB Dyn. Range: 123dB (A-weighted) Preamps Gain: Up to 75 dB and advanced stepped gain circuit design Selectable 48v phantom power, Soft Limit and polarity invert EIN: 129dB (un-weighted) @ 60dB, 150 Ohm input Max input level: +20dBu Input impedance: 150 – 4K Ohm (default) Max Hi-Z input level: 14dBu Hi-Z input impedance: 220k/470k/>20M Ohm D/A Conversion Max output level (+4dBu ref): +20dBu Max output level (-10dBV ref): +6dBV Line output impedance: 50 Ohm Freq resp 10Hz -20 Khz: > +/- 0.05dB (@44.1Khz) Rel. THD+N : -114dB Dyn Range: 129dB (A-weighted) Headphone Max output level:— 520mW into 30 Ohm — 90mW into 600 Ohm Headphone Rel THD+N: -111 dB with 600 Ohm load Headphone Dyn Range: 128dB (A-weighted) Price Symphony Desktop: $1495