8x8 Analog I/O + 8 Mic Pre Amps + 8x8 AES/OP I/O (SYM2 Thunderbolt and Dante configurations only)

Apogee Electronics CONNECT-8X8MP Overview

• High-Performance A/D-D/A Conversion
• Advanced Stepped Gain Architecture
• Ultralow Noise and Distortion
• 8 x Mic Preamps with 72 dB of Gain

The Apogee Electronics Connect 8x8 MP is an expansion I/O module offering high-performance A/D and D/A conversion, eight high-gain mic preamps, and eight channels of analog and digital I/O for producers and engineers using Symphony I/O Mk II Thunderbolt or Dante chassis in personal, project, and commercial studios.

By utilizing Apogee's Advanced Stepped Gain Architecture, the Connect 8x8 MP delivers up to 72 dB of gain in 1 dB increments while maintaining ultralow noise, virtually nonexistent distortion, and noiseless gain adjustment.

Its analog I/O includes eight channels of balanced inputs and outputs on DB25 connectors. Additional DB25, TOSLINK optical, and RCA coaxial jacks provide connectivity for AES/EBU, ADAT, and S/PDIF digital inputs and outputs. The Connect 8x8 MP is easily installed in a Symphony I/O Mk II Thunderbolt or Dante chassis.

Advanced Stepped Gain Architecture

Apogee's Advanced Stepped Gain Architecture introduces a mic preamp circuit that is dynamically optimized at different gain settings to provide superior bandwidth, ultralow noise, and nonexistent distortion across an expansive gain range of 0 to 72 dB. Digitally controlled analog switches shift the gears of the circuit at each gain setting to ensure the best sound and performance.

Transparent Conversion

High-performance A/D-D/A conversion designed for extreme audio clarity and sonic transparency

• Eight balanced analog inputs and outputs at up to 192 kHz via DB25 connectors
• Eight microphone preamps with up to 72 dB of gain
• Eight AES/EBU inputs and outputs (192 kHz single-wide compatible) via DB25 connector
• TOSLINK optical inputs and outputs support ADAT, SMUX, and S/PDIF (8x8 ADAT at 44.1 or 48 kHz, 8x8 SMUX at 88.2 or 96 kHz, 2x2 S/PDIF at up to 96 kHz)
• Coaxial input and output for 2x2 S/PDIF at up to 192 kHz

For Symphony I/O Mk II

Compatible with Apogee Symphony I/O Mk II Thunderbolt and Dante chassis

• Up to 72 dB of gain in 1 dB increments
• Noiseless gain adjustment
• +26 dBu maximum input level
• Improved common mode noise rejection and EMI suppression for optimal performance
• Switchable impedance (2.4 or 10 kilohms) to support passive mic splitting in live sound applications
• Control all mic preamps from Symphony I/O’s front panel, the optional Apogee hardware remote control, or in the Apogee control software
• Simplified and optimized signal path with fewer components and higher channel count
• Available in configurations of 8, 16, 24, or 32 flagship mic preamps per unit