Detail 01
Simultaneous I/O: 10 x 14
The specifications list 10 x 14 simultaneous input/output capability.
Product detailSKU #1500000316247
ApogeeSymphony Desktop Audio Interface
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Apogee Symphony Desktop is a desktop audio interface for Mac and Windows recording systems, with 10 x 14 simultaneous I/O listed in its specifications. Its connection is USB 2.0 over Type-C, and its control workflow centers on the Symphony Desktop Control application. The unit also provides FPGA processing for Apogee FX Rack plug-ins, plus phantom power and a supplied 12V DC power supply. It is positioned for studio tracking, overdubbing and mixing where routing and software control are part of the daily setup.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Studio tracking, overdubbing and mixing workflows using Symphony Desktop Control software.
- Recording setups that need 10 x 14 simultaneous I/O and USB 2.0 over Type-C connectivity.
- Sessions using FPGA processing for Apogee FX Rack plug-ins.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Mac computers below the listed macOS 10.12 and quad-core i7 requirements.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
USB 2.0 over Type-C
Computer connectivity uses USB 2.0 through a Type-C connector.
Detail 03
FPGA processing of Apogee FX Rack plug-ins
The interface includes FPGA processing for those plug-ins.
Detail 04
2 mic preamps and 1 instrument preamp
Those are the preamp counts listed in the specifications.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01For Mac use, the listed requirement is macOS 10.12 or later with a quad-core i7 processor or higher.
- 02The interface uses USB 2.0 over a Type-C connector.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What computer connection does Symphony Desktop use?
Its specifications list USB 2.0 over a Type-C connector.
02Does it provide phantom power?
Yes.
03Is a power supply included?
Yes. A 12V DC power supply is included.
04What software controls the interface?
It uses the Symphony Desktop Control application for software control.
Reference
Full specifications
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2 detailsPickups & controls
- Number of Preamps
- 2 x mic, 1 x instrument
- Software Control
- Symphony Desktop Control
2 detailsConnections & power
- Power Supply
- 12V DC power supply (included)
- Phantom Power
- Yes
4 detailsOther
- Simultaneous I O
- 10 x 14
- Built in DSP Fx
- FPGA processing of Apogee FX Rack plug-ins
- Computer Connectivity
- USB 2.0 over Type C Connector
- Mac
- macOS 10.12 or later, Quad Core i7 Processor or higher
