Apogee Converters & Interfaces

Apogee Electronics Corporation is a leading manufacturer of digital audio hardware systems and related accessories for audio professionals around the world. Apogee was founded in 1985 and initially made its name designing filters that solved many of the early problems associated with digital audio. Later, Apogee’s complete conversion systems pushed the envelope of digital audio quality and established Apogee as a key innovator in the field of professional digital audio. Today, Apogee converters and related technologies are regarded as the reference standard in the audio industry.

Apogee Trak2 Mic Preamp and 24/96 Conversion System
Reference-standard mic preamp/conversion system incorporating balanced sends, balanced returns, auxiliary universal 1/4″/XLR front-panel inputs. 24-bit/96kHz analog-to-digital conversion, eight-channel architecture, 2 AMBus digital I/O slots, AES-S/PDIF digital output, word clock I/O, comprehensive peak/average/phase metering, graphics/text LCD display, easily navigated front-panel controls, and a communications port enabling remote operation via MIDI and/or RS-232.

Apogee Mini-DAC 2-channel 192k D/A Converter with FireWire Interface
Apogee’s Mini-DAC, a professional quality, 24 bit, 192kHz digital-to-analog (D/A) converter, is the ultimate portable and compact solution for studio playback, reference monitoring, and FireWire connectivity to your digital audio workstation (DAW), computer, and premium home audio systems. The 2-channel Mini-DAC features Apogee’s award-winning audio-quality and renowned dual-stage IntelliClock in a rugged metal enclosure.Professional, Portable, Affordable With the venerable DA-1000 in mind, Apogee set out to make a series of next-generation, compact, high-quality converters that both audio professionals and home recording enthusiasts will not want to do without.

Apogee Symphony Mobile
Rock solid or record softly with Apogee’s Symphony Mobile-it gives you the quality of performance you desire and expect from a desktop traditional workstation. The Symphony Mobile delivers up to 32 channels of 24-bit/192kHz digital I/O with as little as 1.6 milliseconds of latency from analog source to analog source. It’s compatible with any CoreAudio software application using VBus for proper routing, and comes with Apogee’s Maestro software for even more control and routing. So when you’re ready to convert ideas into more concrete sounds, insert the Symphony Mobile ExpressCard interface into your MacBook Pro, connect the PCI-32 cable into either Apogee’s X-series or Rosetta Series converters and you’re ready to do your thing.

Apogee Duet FireWire Interface
The Duet is a two-channel FireWire audio interface that features the amazing sound quality that made Apogee Electronics famous. With control functions built directly into Apple s Logic Pro, Soundtrack Pro and GarageBand software, Duet empowers you to create professional recordings effortlessly on your Mac.With Duet, you can plug in guitars, keyboards, and microphones to record your music, or simply experience how much better your favorite tracks in iTunes sound. Duet is compact and powered by FireWire, so you can pack up your studio and go anywhere your music takes you.Its dual, 1/4″ high impedance inputs allow you to combine and record your two favorite instruments, whether it be two guitars, one bass, one guitar, etc., simultaneously using your favorite Core Audio-compatible application. You can also capture vocals with two microphone inputs that have phantom power and 75dB of gain. Whether you’re noodling out new ideas, completing a personal tune, documenting a podcast, or recording a live performance, your new little buddy can handle it. The flexible breakout cables come with icons to make it easy to know what goes where, keeping everything in order, out of the way, and properly connected for maximum input and output, with minimal mess. Duet’s bus-powered FireWire interface frees you from the traditional four-wall studio setting. So grab your laptop, find a spot where inspiration takes you, whether it’s in the solace of a park or in the echoey confines of a subway tunnel, turn it on, and start doing your thing.

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Apogee AD-16X 16 Channel A/D Converter
The AD-16X analog to digital converter applies an advanced conversion system, taking the legendary quality of Apogee a huge step forward. Features such as a redesigned power supply, standard 192kHz sampling rates, the C777 clocking technology found in Big Ben, and optional Pro Tools HD and FireWire expansion cards, make the AD-16X and DA-16X (sold separately), the most powerful and flexible conversion combination ever. Not only does the X-Series hardware offer unequaled groundbreaking technology but it also makes superior ADA conversion available at a fraction of the cost associated with previous, premium Apogee gear.Advanced High-Definition Conversion The most critical component in the digital recording environment is proper, high-quality conversion, and since the dawn of digital recording, the most desired converters have been made by Apogee. With up to 192k standard sample rates, the rackmountable AD-16X combines Apogee’s legendary conversion quality with the very latest in high-definition digital to provide unrivaled flexibility and quality.Redesigned Power Supply Enabling optimum conversion requires a state of the art power supply. The fully redesigned power system of the AD-16X converter incorporates a specially designed Synchronous Switching power supply that works in conjunction with Apogee’s very stable low jitter clock and filtering technology to provide superior heat and noise performance and an improved transient response over our previous linear power supply. This creates a power system that delivers total efficiency and provides an ideal environment for premium conversion. Redesigned Analog Section Incorporated in the Apogee AD-16X are the very latest developments in Apogee’s groundbreaking analog circuit design. Through sophisticated implementation and optimal configuration, the selection of premium, contemporary opamps allows the X-Series to deliver conversion performance never before heard, while maintaining the signature Apogee sound: Clear, transparent, focused and punchy.C777 Clocking used by Big Ben The AD-16X converter use Apogee’s C777 clocking technology. Famous for keeping Big Ben on time, the C777 utilizes an entirely digital process that Apogee has developed with the most advanced Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS) technology and DSP-based digital filtering. With a stable, crystal based digital PLL handling the clocking, AD-16X is able to intelligently manipulate incoming signals and adapt to them accordingly. The result? The most aggressive jitter reduction ever and an astonishing and noticeable difference in sound quality.Connect Directly to Pro Tools HD or any FireWire Enabled Computer Like the Rosetta 800, the AD-16X converter offers an expansion card slot that greatly increases connectivity possibilities. Add an optional X-Series HD card (sold separately) and connect AD-16X directly to your computer via your HD Core Card.

Apogee DA-16X 16 Channel D/A Converter
The Apogee DA-16X digital to analog converter applies an advanced conversion system, taking the legendary quality of Apogee a huge step forward. Features such as a redesigned power supply, standard 192kHz sampling rates, the C777 clocking technology found in Big Ben, and optional Pro Tools HD and FireWire expansion cards, make the DA-16X the most powerful and flexible conversion combination ever. Not only does the X-Series hardware offer unequaled, groundbreaking technology but it also makes the audio converter available at a fraction of the cost associated with previous, premium Apogee gear.Advanced High-Definition Conversion The most critical component in the digital recording environment is proper, high-quality conversion and since the dawn of digital recording the most desired converters have been made by Apogee. With up to 192k standard sample rates, the rackmountable DA-16X converter combines Apogee’s legendary conversion quality with the very latest in high-definition digital to provide unrivaled flexibility and quality.Redesigned Power Supply Enabling optimum conversion requires a state of the art power supply. The fully redesigned power system of the Apogee DA-16X incorporates a specially designed Synchronous Switching power supply that works in conjunction with Apogee’s very stable low jitter clock and filtering technology to provide superior heat and noise performance and an improved transient response over our previous linear power supply. This creates a power system that delivers total efficiency and provides an ideal environment for premium conversion.Redesigned Analog Section Incorporated in the DA-16X converter are the very latest developments in Apogee’s groundbreaking analog circuit design. Through sophisticated implementation and optimal configuration, the selection of premium, contemporary opamps allows the X-Series to deliver conversion performance never before heard, while maintaining the signature Apogee sound: Clear, transparent, focused and punchy.C777 Clocking used by Big Ben The DA 16-X uses Apogee’s C777 clocking technology. Famous for keeping Big Ben on time, the C777 utilizes an entirely digital process that Apogee has developed with the most advanced Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS) technology and DSP-based digital filtering. With a stable, crystal based digital PLL handling the clocking, DA-16X are able to intelligently manipulate incoming signals and adapt to them accordingly. The result? The most aggressive jitter reduction ever and an astonishing and noticeable difference in sound quality.Connect Directly to Pro Tools HD or any FireWire Enabled Computer Like the Apogee Rosetta 800, the DA-16X offer an expansion card slot that greatly increases connectivity possibilities.

Apogee Big Ben 192k Master Digital Clock
Apogee’s Big Ben 192k Master Digital Clock brings amazing clarity and quality to audio production while providing flexibility and features like no other studio clock before.A Cure for the Jitters Apogee’s “C777″ Clock At the heart of any word clock regeneration is a phase lock loop (PLL). The PLL is a combination of analog and digital elements without the ability to dynamically adapt to the nature of the external clocks. In other words, the better the clock performance, the less flexibility it has. And conversely, the more flexibility there is in a PLL, the less effective it is at jitter reduction. Apogee’s C777 is built to address these inadequacies. The C777 utilizes an entirely digital process that Apogee has developed using the most advanced Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS) technology available along with DSP based digital filtering. The result is the most aggressive jitter reduction ever. With the flexibility and stability provided the C777, the Big Ben studio clock is able to re-clock devices with excessive jitter and function as if it were the master clock. The ultimate in flexibility combined with unprecedented levels of performance make the C777 unequaled in the world of clocking.Added Flexibility with Format Conversion Not that you would expect it from a master clock, Big Ben gives you the option of real-time format conversion. Use BIG BEN’s intuitive digital display to go from S/PDIF to AES, AES to ADAT, ADAT to S/PDIF, etc. X-Video Expansion Card for Video-Sync Generation The multi-standard X-Video card will allow Big Ben to function as a master video sync generator, outputting a composite video black-burst (including color burst for PAL and NTSC color). When functioning as a master video sync generator Big Ben can perform as a clock slave to the video-board and generate digital audio clocks based on the video standard selected. Alternatively, the X-Video card can function as a Slave video sync generator. In this mode the output video will be a regeneration of the input video. The X-Video card will maintain the color-phase and field information through “Genlocking”, while simultaneously stripping the original signal from its pixel information. “Adaptive Loop Filtering” (ALF) ALF maximizes Big Ben’s clocking ability with an intelligent low pass filter. Because the C777 has made all incoming signals into data (1’s and 0’s) the Big Ben studio clock is able to dynamically compensate for excessive jitter and even improve already acceptable clock signals to levels unattainable until now. No matter what your input looks like, ALF can adapt and overcome all obstacles to create a stable, reliable, low jitter clock source.”SureLock”… Your Drop out Defense So, Big Ben is masterfully handling external clock signals and all of their anomalies and you’ve got your jitters under control.

Apogee X-VID-SYC-GEN Video Expansion Card for Big Ben
The Apogee X-VID-SYC-GEN Video Expansion Card is designed to fit in the X-Series card slot located in the rear panel of the Apogee Big Ben Master Digital Clock (sold separately). Allows all functions to be controlled from the Big Ben user interface and generates video and provides genlocking function. In genlocking mode the source video-signal will be re-clocked and regenerated, maintaining the same field and colorburst phase information, but stripped of its line information and replaced by video-black. In slave mode the board will auto-detect the incoming video-standard and configure itself accordingly. The video input is of very high tolerance and will even lock to unstable sources like VCR’s.The Apogee X-VID-SYC-GEN Video Expansion Board has three modes of operation. •Master mode: The user selects the video format on the frontpanel of the Big Ben. The Big Ben will slave to the generated video signal •Attended Slave mode: The video board will be configured to autodetect and genlock to the incoming video. The Big Ben will slave to the incoming video signal •Unattended Slave mode: The video board will be configured to autodetect and genlock to the incoming video. The Big Ben is not clocking to the Video board and therefore both will function independently.

Apogee Ensemble FireWire Digital Interface MAC
The Ensemble Multichannel Audio Interface from Apogee delivers high performance converters, pristine preamps, and tight integration with Core Audio. You can use the Ensemble easily with Logic, MOTU Digital Performer, Steinberg Cubase, Bias Peak, Propellerhead Reason, Ableton Live, or any professional Macintosh recording application that supports Core Audio to make flawless recordings. The Ensemble is the first professional audio interface that is all digitally controlled and designed specifically for Apple computers and Logic.The Ensemble features 36 simultaneously available audio channels with 8 channels of Apogee’s legendary A/D/A conversion and 4 transparent, digitally controlled 75dB mic preamps. It also has 8 channels of ADAT I/O, 2 channels of S/PDIF coax and optical I/O, and FireWire connectivity to and from the computer. When you get an Ensemble, you also get premium Apogee technologies such as Soft Limit, UV22HR, and Intelliclock. Soft Limit ensures your signal gets the maximum digital input level without overs, UV22HR gives you a superior dither from 24-bit resolution down to 16-bit, and Intelliclock is an advanced, dual-stage clocking tool. These technologies combined with converters that set the standard for the audio industry make Ensemble an ideal choice for professionals seeking a high-definition, integrated solution that’s easy to use.Ensemble is the first and only multichannel audio interface that is fully integrated into Logic Pro. With Ensemble, everything from mic pre and output gain to sample and bit rate selection are controllable from within the Apogee Control Panel in Logic.

Apogee Rosetta 200 2-Channel AD/DA Converter 24-bit/192kHz
The Rosetta 200 converter, Apogee’s successor to the PSX-100 and Rosetta AD namesake, delivers the quality of the popular Rosetta 800 in a 2-channel AD/DA solution. Like the Rosetta 800, the 200 features premium Apogee A/D and D/A conversion, 192k sampling rates (standard), optional Pro Tools HD, Mix and FireWire expansion cards and core Apogee technologies such as UV22HR and SoftLimit. And while the Rosetta 200 shares much of its feature set with its cousin, it throws in some irresistible extras such as the CODA Audio Finishing Module, full channel metering, and MIDI and S/PDIF input and output. Flexibility and features galore make the Rosetta 200 an outstanding option for professional and project studios, mastering engineers, and audio archivists.Legendary Apogee Conversion in High-Definition The most crucial component in the digital recording environment is high-quality A/D conversion and the most trusted and desirable converters are made by Apogee. With up to 192k sample rates, the Rosetta 200 Converter combines Apogee’s legendary conversion quality with flexibility that complements any digital audio workstation.The CODA: Audio Finishing Module, including the Aptomizer, Sample Rate Conversion (SRC), and UV22HR As higher definition audio becomes ever-present in the recording process and music continues to be delivered as a product at 44.1kHz/16-bit you need tools to minimize the loss of detail and quality that can be inherent in the course of music production.To meet these challenges Apogee has developed CODA. Unique to the Rosetta 200, CODA offers a trio of tools that will preserve the integrity of hi-def recordings with a minimal loss of quality. Heading up the CODA threesome is Apogee’s “Aptomizer.” With the Apotimizer you can maximize levels with out increasing noise and distortion. Great for recording, and mastering, the Apotimizer’s “Learn” mode allows the Rosetta 200 to automatically determine the optimum level, and use it consistently to normalize incoming audio. Another aspect of CODA is premium sample rate conversion (SRC). In the past, Apogee hardware has not offered sample rate conversion because the results were disappointing but recent advances have made SRC a viable option and now a vital part of CODA. With Apogee’s implementation of sample rate conversion you can up or down sample without noticeably affecting the quality of your audio. Apogee’s “UV22HR” dithering technology completes the CODA triangle by offering powerful reduction of high-resolution digital audio to 16 bits for the Internet and CD mastering. It is estimated that UV22HR is used on 8 out of 10 commercially released CDs in the U.S. The Rosetta 200 with CODA on board provides an end-to-end solution for capturing and optimizing high definition digital.

Apogee Mini-DAC 2-Channel Analog-to-Digital Converter Without USB
Following the huge success of Mini-Me, Apogee offers the latest addition to the Mini Series, Mini-DAC. This professional quality, 192kHz D/A converter, is the ultimate portable and compact solution for studio playback, reference monitoring, USB connectivity to your DAW, and premium home audio systems. Professional, portable, affordable With the venerable AD-1000 in mind, Apogee set out to make a series of next-generation, compact, high-quality converters that both audio professionals and home recording enthusiasts will not want to do without. And although Mini-DAC is built to go and priced to move (it’s far less expensive than any Apogee D/A ever), it delivers a feature-rich D/A converter that is unrivaled in the pro studio world.USB and Beyond with “Digital-Thru-Mode” These days, if you are doing digital, you need connectivity options. Through Mini-DAC’s ability to interface directly with your computer and virtually any DAW via USB, you get maximum flexibility for a myriad of input formats. And Apogee has taken advantage of this USB capability by expanding it to offer what they call “digital-thru-mode.” This provides the exciting option of interfacing non-USB digital devices with your computer. To use digital-thru-mode, set your Mini-DACïs input selector to “USB” then connect any two-channel digital device like Apogee’s Mini-Me, Trak2, or Rosetta and you have just USB enabled your favorite A/D converter and interfaced it with your computer/DAW. No other hardware required.Precision Reference Monitoring Are you using a massive mixer just to ride your monitor levels? Or do you have a great A/D but inferior D/A? Then make a little room for Mini-DAC. With comprehensive level control and a high-quality headphone output you can hear exactly what you are committing to while recording. And when it is time to mix down, Mini-DAC provides the optimum stereo image and the most faithful analog reproduction of your carefully recorded digital audio that money can buy.Ultimate Listening for Audiophiles Want to hear your music as it was intended? Then Mini-DAC is the way to optimize your home audio system. Connect your premium CD/DVD player to Mini-DAC and then out to your speakers for a superb sonic experience that your discerning ears will appreciate.

Apogee X-HD Expansion Card for Pro Tools HD and AD/DA-16X
The Apogee X-Series-HD PCI expansion card allows for direct connectivity between Pro Tools HD systems and the AD&DA-16X, Rosetta 800 and Rosetta 200. The result is an incredibly powerful combination of Digidesign’s industry leading software and a new generation of superior Apogee conversion and clocking hardware that provides a workstation that will excite Apogee and Pro Tools fans alike. With an X-HD card installed, you can connect the AD-16x, DA-16x, Rosetta 800, and Rosetta 200 directly to your Pro Tools core or Accel card with no other hardware required.

Apogee Apogee SIM PCI-E 32-Channel Expansion Card MAC
The Apogee SIM PCI-E Card offers the connectivity, scalability and performance that makes the Symphony System the most professional native audio solution available for a Mac. The SIM PCI Card connects directly to any Mac that utilizes PCI-E slots. When configured with any combination of Rosetta 800, or X-Series converters and the Symphony X-Series option card, the Symphony system will deliver the highest I/O and lowest latency performance of any native hardware solution available for the Mac.

Apogee Symphony PCI-X 32-Channel PCI Card for PC PC
The Apogee Symphony PCI-X Card offers the connectivity, scalability and performance that makes the Symphony System the most professional native audio solution available for a Mac. The Symphony PCI-X PCI Card connects directly to any Mac that utilizes PCI-X slots. When configured with any combination of Rosetta 800 or X-Series converters and the Symphony X-Series option card, the Symphony system will deliver the highest I/O and latency performance of any native hardware solution available for the Mac.

Apogee X-FireWire
The Apogee X FireWire is an expansion card that gives you the power and convenience of a direct FireWire connection in your AD-16X, DA-16X, Rosetta 200 or Rosetta 800. Based on S400 standards (with S800 compatible connectors) the X-FireWire board uses an expansion slot in the ROSETTA 800 to give users of Logic, Nuendo, and other popular software the option of amazing sounding Apogee conversion. With low-latency Core Audio (Mac) and ASIO drivers for leading operating systems, your hardware options for your DAW are greatly expanded. The three ports on the Apogee X-FireWire Card allow you to daisy-chain additional devices to create an entire system. By extending the bus, the X-FireWire card allows for daisy-chaining of multiple Apogee systems or compatible peripherals, and permits the use of multiple FireWire devices by computers with only one port. The expansion board also passes power through the FireWire ports to allow the powering of additional devices. With and X-FireWire card installed in an AD-16X, DA-16X, Rosetta 200 or Rosetta 800 you have the power of a professional FireWire connection to your favorite DAW: Logic 7, Nuendo, Cubase, Cakewalk, Live or virtually any native audio production software. FireMix is a mixer application that allows control and creation of customizable sub-mixes for low latency performance in the native environment. FireMix features accurate input and output metering, 16 bit fader control, and eight 48 bit mix busses with enough DSP headroom to insure that there are no compromises to the audio quality. FireMix also has customizable pan control and key modifier user preferences to allow FireMix to operate in the same manner as your favorite audio application. With FireMix, you will get low latency monitoring, have the ability to save and recall all of your mixes, group and ungroup master faders all with little to no impact on your CPU performance.

Apogee X-Symphony Expansion Card for X-Series or Rosetta Converters
The Apogee X-Symphony Expansion Card offers expanded connectivity, scalability, and performance for your Symphony System. The X-Symphony card fits into any X-Series or Rosetta Series converter, providing a simple and rock-solid connection to the Symphony Card and leaving other digital I/Os available. Choose any combination of X-Series or Rosetta Series converters to build the heart of your system, add X-Symphony cards, and connect directly to Symphony and your Mac Pro or G5 Apple Desktop Computer.

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