Apogee Symphony Desktop USB-C Audio Interface
- Up to 75dB of clean preamp gain
- Neve 1066 and Ampex 601 preamp emulations
- 6 hardware DSP plugins, 2 native plugins
- Touch screen control
- 192 KHz, Mac, Windows, iPad Pro
- 1.9 pounds, 2 year limited warranty
Updated 5 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A high-end desktop interface with flagship conversion, preamp emulations and onboard DSP for serious home studios. It needs its own power supply, so it is less portable than bus powered boxes.
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ASIN: B08KGXFGFWCategory: Audio Interfaces
Overview
Not a bare bones bus powered box, the Apogee Symphony Desktop brings conversion from the brand's flagship Symphony with its own power supply. Preamps can model classic consoles, and onboard DSP runs plugins so effects can be printed or monitored with no delay.
Sound quality and zero latency effects are why to buy it, letting you track through vintage style preamps and EQs. It runs from a wall supply and offers only a modest channel count compared with rack units.
Who it's for
Producers, mix engineers and singer songwriters who care about conversion quality will appreciate it. Field recordists and budget buyers should look at simpler interfaces.
Pros and cons
- Very high preamp gain
- Vintage preamp emulations
- Onboard DSP plugins
- Touch screen control
- Needs a power supply
- Modest channel count
- Larger desk footprint than mini interfaces
Performance notes
Conversion quality sets how cleanly sound enters and leaves the computer, and this unit uses the flagship design. DSP plugins run on the interface, so tracking through EQ and compression adds no latency. DualPath monitoring lets you control settings from the DAW.
Specifications
| Brand | Apogee |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 1.9 pounds |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power source | Power supply |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Symphony Desktop, power supply, USB Type A and USB Type C cable, USB flash drive |
| Warranty & support | |
| Supported Software | Apogee Control 2 |
| Warranty Description | 2 year limited warranty |
| Other details | |
| Number of Channels | 10 |
| Operating System | Mac, Windows, iPad Pro |
| Maximum Sample Rate | 192 KHz |
| Additional features | 6 hardware DSP plugins, 2 native plugins, DualPath monitoring, touch screen |
| Mic preamp | Up to 75dB gain |
| Preamps | Neve 1066 and Ampex 601 emulations |
Frequently asked questions
What comes in the box with the Apogee Symphony Desktop?
The Symphony Desktop, a power supply, a USB Type A and USB Type C cable, and a USB flash drive.
Does the Symphony Desktop work with an iPad?
The listing names iPad Pro along with Mac and Windows.
Which preamp emulations does it include?
Neve 1066 and Ampex 601.
Can I record with effects without latency?
Yes. With Control 2 software you can print FX or monitor FX with zero latency.