Symphony Studio 8 x 16

For Professional Audio Engineers & Studios

• 8 Mic/Line
• 2 Independent Headphone Outputs
• 16 Outputs
• Up to 9.1.6 Immersive Mixing

Experience the ultimate in immersive audio with the Symphony Studio 8×16 and a 9.1.6 surround sound setup. This configuration, featuring nine speakers on the front, side, and rear walls, as well as six overhead speakers, creates a truly enveloping soundstage that immerses you in the audio. Ideal for Dolby Atmos and Auro-3D productions, the Symphony Studio 8×16 provides the flexibility and power to handle demanding immersive audio projects.

The Symphony Studio Series offers the flexibility to configure multiple stereo speaker setups, allowing you to tailor your listening experience to your specific preferences. Whether you prefer a nearfield monitoring setup for detailed mixing or a main monitoring setup for critical listening, the Symphony Studio Series can accommodate your needs. With its advanced monitor control and precision speaker calibration, you can create a listening environment that is perfectly suited to your workflow.

Features:

• Uncompromising Apogee sound quality
• 3 models available to suit your studio’s requirements
• Up to 8 mic/line inputs; up to 16 line-level outputs
• Immersive audio support up to 9.1.6 Dolby Atmos configurations
• Symphony MkII–class converters
• Transparent microphone preamps with 75dB of gain
• 2 independent, 0-ohm headphone outputs
• Hardware DSP speaker calibration with EQ, delay, and bass management
• Input DSP Symphony Studio channel strip
• Advanced immersive monitor control
• Control 2 software powering 16 Apogee monitor workflows
• Monitor calibration and control: stereo, 5.1, 7.1.4, 9.1.6
• Support for up to 2 subwoofers
• Optional Apogee Control hardware remote with 8 programmable buttons
• USB-C for plug-and-play operation
• Mac and Windows compatibility
• Low-latency direct monitoring for inspiring performances
• Robust chassis with extruded aluminum faceplate
• Included USB-C locking cable, IEC power cable

SPECIFICATIONS

• Apogee’s PureDIGITAL connection for pristine sound quality
• Up to 24 bit / 192kHz recording
• Mic Preamp Gain: 75dB
• Line output +4dBu / -10 dBV switchable
• Monitor Calibration and control: Stereo, 5.1.2, 7.14, and 9.16.
• Output DSP: Room EQ, Delay, and Bass Management
• Input DSP: Symphony Studio Channel Strip (EQ, Compression, Drive)
• Optional hardware remote: Apogee Control Remote
• USB class compliant
• Thick extruded aluminum faceplate

FAQs

Are the converters used in Symphony Studio the same as in Symphony Mk II?

The Symphony Studio Series achieves the same sonic aesthetics and measurable spec as the first generation Symphony MK II cards such as the 16x16S2 and 8x8S2. While the analog signal path and components differ, the Symphony Studio Series also performs on par with the Symphony Desktop while providing larger IO counts. The Symphony MK II Special Edition provides superior audio performance and thus is not comparable.

What is the Output DSP used for?

The Output DSP provides 3 main features: Speaker Delay, Bass Management, and Room Correction. For those working in stereo, room correction allows users the ability to tune a flatter response out of their room, thus enhancing monitoring accuracy and clarity. For those using the Symphony Studio Series for Atmos Mixing, the Output DSP features provide all the needed functionality for mixing in Dolby Atmos and achieving needed standards.

How do I go about tuning my room for Dolby Atmos using Symphony Studio?

While there are good many ways to go about this, a few resources may be useful:

Sound on Sound Guide to Atmos Room Design
Dolby Atmos Music Mixing Guidelines
Room EQ Wizard
Dolby DARDT

What is a DB25 connector?

DB25, also known as Dsub is a connection that can carry up to 8 signals that would otherwise travel over XLR or 1/4″ TRS connections. They are used on the Symphony Studio Series for the Outputs, thus allowing the unit to only occupy 1 rack mount space while holding as many as 16 outputs for the sake of connecting speakers, or outboard equipment (such as analog compressors or EQs etc.).