Apogee Electronics Symphony Studio 8×8 – 8 Mic/Line In x 8 Out USB-C Audio Interface with DSP & Monitor Calibration
OVERVIEW
The Apogee Electronics Symphony Studio 8×8 brings Apogee’s renowned audio quality and advanced monitoring capabilities to home studio producers, musicians, and project-based engineers. With eight Mic/Line inputs and eight outputs, the USB-C audio interface combines high-quality Apogee PureDIGITAL conversion with transparent microphone preamps offering up to 75dB of gain. Supporting resolutions up to 24-bit/192kHz, Symphony Studio 8×8 delivers the detail, clarity, dynamic range, and headroom needed for serious recording, production, and mixing.
Symphony Studio 8×8 goes beyond conventional audio interfaces with comprehensive monitor calibration and output DSP. Room EQ, Speaker Delay, and Bass Management allow you to optimise your monitoring environment, compensate for speaker placement and room acoustics, and achieve accurate low-frequency integration with a subwoofer. Eight customizable Monitor Workflows make it easy to configure and recall different stereo and surround monitoring setups, while support for up to 7.1 surround mixing provides additional flexibility for immersive and multichannel production.
For recording, the Symphony Studio Channel Strip provides input DSP with EQ, compression, and drive processing for near-zero-latency sound shaping. Two independent headphone outputs make the interface practical for collaborative recording sessions, while the optional Apogee Control Remote provides tactile access to monitor levels, presets, and custom workflow functions. With its robust aluminium construction, USB class-compliant operation, and professional feature set, Symphony Studio 8×8 is a versatile centrepiece for modern home and project studios.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Legendary Apogee Conversion
Symphony Studio 8×8 uses Apogee’s PureDIGITAL connection and advanced conversion technology to provide transparent, detailed and accurate audio reproduction at resolutions up to 24-bit/192kHz.
8 Mic/Line Inputs with 75dB of Gain
Eight Mic/Line inputs feature transparent microphone preamps with up to 75dB of gain, providing the clean gain and headroom needed to accurately capture a wide range of microphones and sources.
8 Outputs for Flexible Monitoring
Eight outputs provide sufficient connectivity for stereo and multichannel monitoring setups, including configurations up to 7.1 surround.
Advanced Room Calibration
Built-in output DSP provides Room EQ, Speaker Delay, and Bass Management to help compensate for room acoustics, speaker positioning and low-frequency integration for more accurate monitoring.
16-Band Room EQ
Room EQ provides 16 adjustable bands per speaker, allowing you to target frequency imbalances and create a more consistent and accurate listening environment.
Flexible Bass Management
Precisely control crossover frequencies, slopes and subwoofer integration to achieve a cohesive low-frequency response between your main speakers and subwoofer.
Eight Custom Monitor Workflows
Create and save eight customizable Monitor Workflows, allowing you to quickly switch between stereo, surround and other monitoring configurations with tailored EQ, bass management and speaker settings.
Up to 7.1 Surround Mixing
With eight outputs and support for up to 7.1 monitoring, Symphony Studio 8×8 provides the flexibility required for multichannel and immersive audio projects beyond traditional stereo production.
Input DSP for Recording
The Symphony Studio Channel Strip provides EQ, compression and drive processing for near-zero-latency input processing, allowing you to shape your recordings while tracking.
Optional Hands-On Monitor Control
The optional Apogee Control Remote provides tactile control over monitor levels, workflow presets and other functions, with eight customizable and assignable buttons.
FEATURES
- 8×8 USB-C audio interface
- 8 Mic/Line inputs
- 8 outputs
- Legendary Apogee PureDIGITAL conversion
- Up to 24-bit / 192kHz recording
- Transparent microphone preamps with up to 75dB of gain
- Two independent headphone outputs
- Monitor calibration and control for stereo, 5.1.2, and 7.1 configurations
- Up to 7.1 surround mixing
- Output DSP with Room EQ, Speaker Delay and Bass Management
- 16 adjustable Room EQ bands per speaker
- Eight customizable Monitor Workflows
- Custom speaker configurations for flexible monitoring
- Input DSP with Symphony Studio Channel Strip
- EQ, compression and drive processing for recording
- Near-zero-latency input DSP processing
- Switchable +4dBu / -10dBV line output reference
- Optional Apogee Control hardware remote
- USB class compliant
- Thick extruded aluminium faceplate
- Designed for home studios, music production, recording, mixing and surround audio
- Compatible with macOS and Windows
TECHNICAL SPECS
General
Type: 8×8 USB-C Audio Interface
Inputs: 8 x Mic/Line
Outputs: 8
Recording Resolution: Up to 24-bit / 192kHz
Connection: USB-C
USB: Class compliant
Conversion: Apogee PureDIGITAL
Microphone Preamp Gain: Up to 75dB
Monitor Calibration & Control
Monitor Formats: Stereo, 5.1.2, and 7.1
Monitor Workflows: 8 customizable workflows
Room EQ: 16 adjustable bands per speaker
Speaker Delay: Individual speaker delay with global delay offset
Bass Management: Adjustable crossover frequencies, slopes and subwoofer integration
Output DSP: Room EQ, Speaker Delay and Bass Management
Input DSP
DSP: Symphony Studio Channel Strip
Processing: EQ, Compression and Drive
Latency: Near-zero-latency processing
Application: Input processing for recording
Outputs
Line Output Reference: +4dBu / -10dBV switchable
Headphone Outputs: 2 independent headphone outputs
Maximum Monitoring Configuration: Up to 7.1
Hardware & Connectivity
Computer Connection: USB-C
Optional Remote: Apogee Control Remote
Chassis: Thick extruded aluminium faceplate
Power: AC power
Compatibility
macOS: Ventura 13.6.8 or later
Windows: Windows 10 Anniversary Update or later
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
- 1 x Symphony Studio 8×8
- 1 x AC Power Cable
- 1 x USB-C Cable
- 1 x Warranty Book
- 1 x Getting Started Guide
Compare Symphony | Studio Models
| Product | Input / Output | Preamps | Input DSP | Output DSP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Symphony Studio 2×12 | 2 in / 12 out | 2 | Yes | Yes |
| Symphony Studio 8×8 | 8 in / 8 out | 8 | Yes | Yes |
| Symphony Studio 8×16 | 8 in / 16 out | 8 | Yes | Yes |








