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Today, Apogee announced the new 16x16 I/O Module for Symphony I/O, Apogee's best sounding interface to date. The latest addition to the Symphony I/O module line-up features 16 analog inputs, 16 analog outputs as well as 2 channels of SPDIF. The new design is a break-through in converter design as it is now possible to pack 32 channels of premium Apogee conversion into one Symphony I/O (two module spaces per chassis), a feature not available in any other converter on the market.

INPUTS:
Analog IN: 16 balanced outputs, 2 DSUB 25-pin connectors
Coax IN: Supports SPDIF on 1 RCA connector

OUTPUTS:
Analog OUT: 16 balanced outputs, 2 DSUB 25-pin connectors
Coax OUT: Supports SPDIF on 1 RCA connector

Availability: 2nd quarter, 2012
Price: $3495

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Today, Apogee announced Symphony 64 | Thunderbolt, a 64 channel Thunderbolt card for it's flagship audio interface Symphony I/O. With Symphony 64 |Thunderbolt, connect Symphony I/O to any Thunderbolt™ equipped Mac for true Thunderbolt compatibility and performance. Symphony 64 | Thunderbolt will also connect X-Symphony equipped AD-16X, DA-16X, Rosetta 800 and Rosetta 200 converters to Thunderbolt Macs.

Release date and price to be announced.

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Santa Monica, CA - Apogee Electronics is pleased to announce the 8-Channel Mic Preamp Module for Symphony I/O is now shipping and available world wide. As the culmination of 25 years of award-winning design experience, Symphony I/O has already set a new standard for sound quality, features, and expandability in the professional audio world. With the introduction of the 8-Channel Mic Preamp Module, Symphony I/O users now have the option to add 8 world-class mic preamps, 4 instrument inputs, and 8 digitally assignable inserts for the ultimate all-in-one Mac based recording solution.

The 8-Channel Mic Preamp Module features software control, 85 dB of gain, adjustable Soft Limit, selectable high pass filter, and an incredibly low noise level due to the direct connection with the analog I/O module.

8-Channel Mic Pre Module Highlights

• Upgrades functionality of exiting Symphony I/O line inputs
• 8 Mic Preamps
• 4 Hi-Z instrument inputs
• 8 digitally assignable inserts
• 85 dB of gain
• Best cost per channel value of any high-end audio interface available

Price: $1995 USD
Availability: Now shipping.

To find a dealer near you, please visit our dealer locator.
For more information, please visit Symphony I/O

JAM brings the legendary sound quality of Apogee to iPad, iPhone and Mac for just $99. Now guitarists can have a pocket-sized, plug in and play interface at an unprecedented price and experience ultimate tone with the guitar amps and effects in Apple’s GarageBand software or other compatible applications.  Unlike similar guitar adapters, JAM is a high quality interface that makes a digital connection to both iOS devices and Mac. The Apogee engineers responsible for JAM’s sound quality have created professional audio hardware found in recording studios around the world and heard on countless hit records.

The personal studio will soon become even more portable and powerful with the release of MiC, the most compact studio quality USB microphone available for iPad, iPhone, and Mac.  With the ability to capture your best take with incredible quality, wherever your music takes you, the creative possibilities are endless.

Using Apogee's Ensemble to capture sounds from a dry cleaner, Diego Stocco has caught the attention of even NBC's Today Show hosts with his latest project, "Music from a Dry Cleaner", who featured it on their popular morning broadcast. From his Behance music site, Diego explains the project in his own words:

"Almost everyday, on my way to a local bakery, I walk in front of a dry cleaners.
When they have the front door open, I hear a lot of interesting sounds coming from their work equipment.
Eventually, the different mechanical and steam sounds sparked something in my mind, so one day I asked the owners if
I could record a piece of music by using their machines as musical instruments.

I used a puff iron, press and dry cleaning machines, a washer, clothes hangers, and a bucket full of soap.
The bass and lead sounds were created from the buzzing tones coming from the conduits and engines.
There are no additional sounds from any traditional or electronic instruments. Enjoy!"

 -Diego Stocco (http://www.behance.net/gallery/Music-from-a-Dry-Cleaner/2161629)

Scroll to the bottom to check out his setup with the Ensemble by Apogee.