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- Page 1 Apogee Symphony I/O Mk II User’s Guide Version 2.0 April, 2016 ...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
................. Main Features ..........I/O Modules ......................Mk II I/O Modules ....................8x8 Mk II Module ....................16x16 Mk II Module ....................Other Compatible I/O Modules ................Mic Pre Module ..................... SYMPHONY I/O MK II - USER’S GUIDE Page 2... - Page 3 ....................System Setup Tab Window ................... Menu Bar Menus ....................Reference ..........Understanding Latency ..................Soft Limit ......................Pin Out Diagrams ....................Analog and Inserts ....................AES IN/OUT ......................Specifications ..........SYMPHONY I/O MK II - USER’S GUIDE Page 3...
- Page 4 System Requirements ................... Factory Hardware Reset / Initialize ................ Technical Details ....................General Details ...................... Additional Support ........General Support ....................Apogee Pro Care ....................Warranty Information and Legal Notices ..SYMPHONY I/O MK II - USER’S GUIDE Page 4...
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Page 5: Overview
Overview Introduction Symphony I/O Mk II is a multi-channel audio interface featuring Apogee’s newest flagship AD/DA conversion, modular I/O (up to 32 inputs and outputs), intuitive touchscreen display and optional world-class microphone preamps. Designed to deliver professional sound quality for audio recording, mixing and mastering, Symphony I/O is the ultimate music production centerpiece for any modern studio. -
Page 6: Package Contents
Register your product : apogeedigital.com/register • Access Apogee’s expert Technical Support for free • Receive important product update information by email • Take the Customer Satisfaction Survey for a chance to win Apogee gear! SYMPHONY I/O MK II - USER’S GUIDE Page 6... -
Page 7: Symphony I/O Mk Ii Panel Tour
Rear Panel 1. Module Slot 1 2. Module Slot 2 3. Thunderbolt ports (Symphony Mk II Thunderbolt model Only) 4. Option Card Slot 5. Word Clock I/O 6. AC Power SYMPHONY I/O MK II - USER’S GUIDE Page 7... -
Page 8: Getting Started
Thunderbolt port, don’t Thunderbolt Thunderbolt support peripherals. Verify that the logo is present on your Mac’s ports. X Mini DisplayPort ✓ Thunderbolt Port SYMPHONY I/O MK II - USER’S GUIDE Page 8... -
Page 9: Symphony I/O Mk Ii Software
Thunderbolt port-equipped Apple Mac, 4GB memory required, 8GB recommended Mac OS X Mavericks 10.9.5 or greater Download and Install Software Before using your Symphony I/O, you must download the latest Symphony I/O Mk II Software Installer from Apogee’s website here: www.apogeedigital.com/support/symphony-io-mk-ii The download comes in the form of a .dmg image file. -
Page 10: Update Symphony Firmware
Select “Update” and follow any prompts that may appear. Symphony may reboot several times - this is normal. When the progress reaches 100% and says “Update Complete”, you are done and can quit the updater. SYMPHONY I/O MK II - USER’S GUIDE Page 10... -
Page 11: Navigating The Front Panel Touchscreen
You can also directly select any of the section icons on the bottom of the screen to jump directly to a section. Symphony I/O Mk II’s front panel touchscreen offers convenient access to nearly every setting. Control knob focus selection Settings that may be controlled using the front panel control knob are displayed as a circle;... - Page 12 DIGITAL I/O SETTINGS Digital format settings, Digital input signal Reset, WC termination, Internal temperature, meters, SPDIF Coax In replaces and coax Meter characteristics, Display brightness output mirrors settings and section navigation SYMPHONY I/O MK II - USER’S GUIDE Page 12...
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Page 13: Getting Started With Audio Software
To route audio from general audio applications such as iTunes and Safari through Symphony I/O, it must be selected as the output device in Mac System Preferences. Make sure you have already installed the most recent Symphony I/O Mk II Software from the Apogee website before proceeding. -
Page 14: Route Mac System Sound To Different Outputs
For example, if you want iTunes to play out of Symphony channels 3 & 4, set Left Front to “3” and Right Front to “4”. 6. Select the Apply button. SYMPHONY I/O MK II - USER’S GUIDE Page 14... -
Page 15: Select Symphony In Your Daw
3. Start by setting the I/O Buffer Size to “64 Samples”. This setting may need to be adjusted based on 4. Select OK. your computer’s performance. 4. Select “Apply Changes” and close the Preferences window. SYMPHONY I/O MK II - USER’S GUIDE Page 15... -
Page 16: Monitoring The Input Signal
3. Select the “ I ” button in each track you’d like to input monitor. Also make sure the Software Monitoring is checked • in the Preferences > Audio > Devices menu. SYMPHONY I/O MK II - USER’S GUIDE Page 16... -
Page 17: Using Symphony's Low Latency Mixers
[⌘+6]). 3. Adjust the level of input heard by adjusting the Input Fader, and level of audio playback from a computer program by adjusting the Software Return Fader SYMPHONY I/O MK II - USER’S GUIDE Page 17... -
Page 18: Main Features
Main Features I/O Modules The Symphony I/O Mk II has a configurable chassis allowing it the flexibility for use in any environment. Two module slots can be filled by any combination of several I/O modules providing a solution for everyone. -
Page 19: 16X16 Mk Ii Module
NOTE: Mk II I/O modules cannot be used in the original Symphony I/O chassis. Other Compatible I/O Modules These I/O modules from the original Symphony I/O can be used in the Symphony I/O Mk II chassis. Mic Pre Module The Mic Preamp Module upgrades the functionality of any 8x8 or 16x16 module by adding mic preamps to the existing line inputs. A direct connection between the Mic Preamp Module and the Analog I/O Module inserts a mic... -
Page 20: 2X6 Analog + Aes + 8 Optical Module
SMUX 88.2 - 96k Sample Rates - 4 channels The Optical format is selected in the Apogee Maestro’s Device Settings tab window. Digital Coaxial RCA S/PDIF ports are also provided. - SPDIF IN replaces a pair of analog or digital audio inputs. Routing of the S/PDIF input is set with the S/PDIF Replaces drop down menu, found in the Apogee Maestroʼs Input tab window. -
Page 21: 8X8 Analog + 8 Aes/Optical Io Module
To select either Optical or AES digital audio: 1. Toggle the DIG I/O button to the desired position 2. Power-cycle the Symphony I/O Mk II (Turn the unit off, then back on) Optical ports can be configured to use the S/PDIF or ADAT/SMUX protocols. -
Page 22: 16X16 Analog Io Module
PDIF Mirrors drop down menu, found in the Apogee Maestroʼs Output tab window. Incompatible I/O Modules The following I/O modules cannot be installed into a Symphony I/O Mk II chassis: 16 Analog In + 16 Digital Out (AI16) 16 Analog Out + 16 Digital In (AO16) SYMPHONY I/O MK II - USER’S GUIDE... -
Page 23: Option Card Slot
Once hardware connections have been made, launch Pro Tools software. - If a single I/O module is installed, then Symphony I/O Mk II appears in Pro Tools Hardware Setup as a single HD I/O. - If two I/O modules are installed, then Symphony I/O Mk II appears in Pro Tools Hardware Setup as two HD I/Os. -
Page 24: Monitor Control Center
Monitor Control Center Symphony I/O Mk II is equipped with several monitoring features to provide for your monitoring needs. How to set the Monitor Outputs as a fixed Line-Out This setting changes the Monitor Outputs from a variable volume controlled by the control knob to a fixed output at the full +4dBu or -10dBV reference level. -
Page 25: How To Connect And Configure A Surround Speaker Setup
- When an 8x8 I/O module is in the bottom Module 1 slot, an additional option for 7.1 becomes available. - When a 16x16 I/O module is in the bottom Module 1 slot, additional options for 7.1 and 9.1 become available. SYMPHONY I/O MK II - USER’S GUIDE Page 25... -
Page 26: Adjust For Volume Differences Between Speakers
The output Trim controls in Maestro can be used to compensate for this so all speakers produce the same perceived volume levels. 1. Open Maestro and select the Output tab window. 2. Select the “Show Trims” button. SYMPHONY I/O MK II - USER’S GUIDE Page 26... -
Page 27: Setup Headphone/Speaker Mixes Via Maestro Mixer
6. Adjust the mixer channel faders, pan controls, and other settings to achieve the sound desired. 5. On the Left, show or hide the four mixers by selecting the mixer 1, 2, 3, or 4 button SYMPHONY I/O MK II - USER’S GUIDE Page 27... -
Page 28: Clocking With External Equipment
• The sample rate must match on both devices. Though the Slave device may automatically switch to the appropriate sample rate, this may not always occur and the sample rate will need to be set manually. SYMPHONY I/O MK II - USER’S GUIDE Page 28... -
Page 29: Configure Symphony As Clock Slave
When this happens, check your connections for a bad or misconfigured cable, and make sure the sample rate of the master and slave devices are set to the same value. SYMPHONY I/O MK II - USER’S GUIDE Page 29... -
Page 30: Maestro
Maestro Apogee Maestro is a controller software for your Symphony Thunderbolt. Though you do not need Maestro open to use your Symphony Thunderbolt, it provides access to all of Symphony’s settings and parameters. It’s level meters are also a useful diagnostic tool to see which inputs and outputs are receiving and sending signal. -
Page 31: Input Tab Window
- To use the S/PDIF Coax input, itʼs necessary to select another analog or digital 9. S/PDIF Replaces channel pair which the S/PDIF Coax input will replace on the Input Routing grid. Use this drop down menu to select the channel pair to be replaced. SYMPHONY I/O MK II - USER’S GUIDE Page 31... -
Page 32: Mic Pre Module Input Tab
- Use this button to enable 48 volt phantom power on the corresponding Analog IN channel. Condenser mics require 48 volt phantom power to operate. 7. High Pass - Use this button to engage an 80Hz high-pass filter on the input. SYMPHONY I/O MK II - USER’S GUIDE Page 32... -
Page 33: Output Tab Window
- The S/PDIF coaxial output may be set to mirror (i.e. transmit in parallel) any of the analog or digital outputs pairs on the routing grid. Use this pop-up menu to select the output pair that is mirrored by the S/PDIF coaxial output. SYMPHONY I/O MK II - USER’S GUIDE Page 33... -
Page 34: Speaker & Headphone Controls
- On modules with optical ports, select Format between ADAT/SMUX, and SPDIF protocols. 2. Insert - Type a description of the device(s) Labels connected to the Insert point of the Mic Pre module. SYMPHONY I/O MK II - USER’S GUIDE Page 34... -
Page 35: Input Routing Tab Window
(an operation which would require the summing of input signals). Each markers range of motion is indicated by the horizontal shading on the routing grid, as depicted above by arrows on the input routing grid. SYMPHONY I/O MK II - USER’S GUIDE Page 35... -
Page 36: Output Routing Tab Window
Output routing grid. Note that each marker represents an odd-even pair of audio signals - it’s not possible to route the odd and even signal of a pair to different destinations. SYMPHONY I/O MK II - USER’S GUIDE Page 36... -
Page 37: Mixer Tab Window
- This button mutes all input channels whose Solo buttons are not engaged. 5. Input Solo - This button mutes the input channel 6. Input Mute. - Alphanumeric labels may be entered in these text boxes. 7. Input Custom Label SYMPHONY I/O MK II - USER’S GUIDE Page 37... -
Page 38: System Setup Tab Window
4. Over Hold - The audio system may be configured so that the Mac keyboard volume controls set the 5. Keyboard output level of Symphony’s speaker or headphone outputs. Volume Control SYMPHONY I/O MK II - USER’S GUIDE Page 38... -
Page 39: Menu Bar Menus
Menu Bar Menus About Apogee Maestro - Choose this menu item to display version information for all the hardware connected and software elements installed on your Mac. Preferences - Choose this menu item to display Maestro’s Preference panel. • Launch Maestro automatically when connecting a device - This launches Maestro when an Apogee device is connected to the computer. -
Page 40: Reference
Because of the audio application’s latency, the vocalist hears his performance delayed by several milliseconds in his headphones. SYMPHONY I/O MK II - USER’S GUIDE Page 40... - Page 41 When choosing a buffer setting, a compromise between the latency through the application and the amount of computer processor power accessible to the application must be made. SYMPHONY I/O MK II - USER’S GUIDE Page 41...
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Page 42: Soft Limit
If you do encounter clicks, pops or software errors, don’t hesitate to experiment with the Buffer setting. Soft Limit Soft Limit is Apogeeʼs proprietary analog process for taming transients before A/D conversion. By gently rounding transients in a transparent manner, itʼs possible to maximize level BEFORE the A/D conversion stage and prevent unwanted distortion from clipping. -
Page 43: Pin Out Diagrams
Pin Out Diagrams Analog and Inserts Pinout for Analog IN and INSERTS RETURN 1-8 (ic Pre I/O Module) Pinout for Analog OUT and INSERTS SEND 1-8 (Mic Pre I/O Module) SYMPHONY I/O MK II - USER’S GUIDE Page 43... -
Page 44: Aes In/Out
AES IN/OUT SYMPHONY I/O MK II - USER’S GUIDE Page 44... -
Page 45: Specifications
3. Turn Symphony on. 4. When the Symphony I/O “Resetting” screen clears and the Display shows the HOME screen, let go of the Controller knob. This completes the hardware reset of Symphony. SYMPHONY I/O MK II - USER’S GUIDE Page 45... -
Page 46: Technical Details
Max Output Levels: ∞ to +24dBu Digital to Analog Frequency Response @ 44.1kHz sample rate: DC to 20kHz (+/- 0.05dB) Output Impedance: 25 Ohm Outputs are balanced through Apogee’s proprietary Perfect Symmetry Circuitry (PSC) 1 stereo 1/4” headphone output on front panel THD + N:... -
Page 47: Additional Support
It’s never been easier to get back to work. As a ProCare member you’ll have premium access to Apogee’s world-class technical support group for the life of your agreement. The contract is fully transferable by the original registered owner of the agreement. All Apogee support technicians reside and are continuously trained at Apogee Electronics, Santa Monica, CA. -
Page 48: Warranty Information And Legal Notices
Registration and Warranty Information Be sure to register your Symphony I/O Mk II by completing the on-line registration form at our Web site: www.apogeedigital.com/support/contact-support If you do so, Apogee can contact you with any update information. As enhancements and upgrades are developed, you will be contacted at the registration address. -
Page 49: Declarations Of Conformity
In the event your Symphony needs to be upgraded or repaired, it is necessary to contact Apogee prior to shipping, and a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number will be assigned. This number will serve as a reference for you and helps facilitate and expedite the return process. - Page 50 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matérial brouilleur du Canada. Declaration of Conformity – CE Apogee Electronics Corporation hereby declares that the product, the Symphony, to which this declaration relates, is in material conformity with the following standards or other normative documents: • EN50081-1/EN55022; 1995 •...
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