Apogee Symphony Desktop

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Apogee Symphony Desktop

Apogee

Symphony Desktop

4.4 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 483382
Brand: Apogee
Model: Symphony Desktop
Price: $1,730.30

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This Apogee Symphony Desktop is a serious upgrade for musicians and producers seeking pristine audio quality and flexible processing in a compact form factor. The integrated DSP emulations are a genuine time-saver, and the build quality feels rock solid. It’s a fantastic solution for singer-songwriters and smaller studios wanting professional-grade sound without the rack clutter.

Product Description

  • Apogee Symphony Desktop
  • 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)
PROS
  • • Apogee's renowned converters deliver exceptionally clean, detailed audio.
  • • DSP emulations offer genuine tonal flexibility, bypassing external plugins.
  • • The touch screen interface is intuitive and genuinely speeds up workflow.
  • • FET DI input provides a warm, responsive tone for direct instrument recording.
CONS
  • • The USB-C dependency limits compatibility with older systems.
  • • Limited physical I/O compared to rackmount Symphony models.
  • • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for hobbyists.

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Key Features

Inputs 2 Mic/Line (XLR/TRS Combo), 1 DI (TS)
Outputs 2 Monitor (TRS), 2 Headphone (3.5mm & TRS), Optical (ADAT/S/PDIF)
Max Sample Rate 192 kHz
Bit Depth 24-Bit
Preamps 2 (Variable Impedance, up to 75 dB gain)
Weight Approximately 9 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The DSP is excellent for quick tonal shaping, but dedicated plugins often offer more complex control and flexibility. It's a great balance of convenience and quality.
Yes, the optical I/O supports ADAT, allowing you to expand your input/output count significantly with an external interface.
The touchscreen is very responsive and well-integrated; I've found it to be a reliable tool for making adjustments during tracking and mixing – far better than some other interfaces I’ve used.

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