Apogee Symphony Desktop 10x14 USB-C Audio Interface
Symphony AD/DA in a Desktop Interface
Flagship Symphony Sound. Right on Your Desk.
The Apogee Symphony Desktop brings the legendary sound quality of Apogee's flagship Symphony I/O Mk II to a compact desktop interface designed for modern musicians, producers, engineers and creators.
Combining world-class conversion, premium microphone preamps, onboard DSP processing and intuitive touchscreen control, Symphony Desktop delivers the sonic performance of a professional studio system in a format that fits effortlessly into any workspace.
Whether you're recording vocals, producing music, mixing projects or creating content on the go, Symphony Desktop provides the clarity, flexibility and workflow efficiency to help you stay focused on your creativity.
The Sound of Symphony I/O Mk II
At the heart of Symphony Desktop is the same conversion technology found in Apogee's flagship Symphony I/O Mk II systems.
Experience exceptional depth, detail and dynamic range with every recording and playback session. From critical mix decisions to capturing nuanced performances, Symphony Desktop delivers the transparency and accuracy trusted by professionals worldwide.
Premium Mic Preamps
Capture every detail with two advanced stepped-gain microphone preamps offering up to 75dB of gain.
Featuring selectable phantom power, polarity inversion and Apogee's renowned Soft Limit technology, Symphony Desktop provides exceptional headroom and ultra-low noise performance for everything from delicate acoustic recordings to dynamic vocal sessions.
Alloy Preamp Emulation
Go beyond transparent recording with Apogee Alloy Preamp emulation.
Combining analogue circuitry and DSP modelling, Alloy recreates the character and response of sought-after vintage preamps, allowing you to shape your sound before it reaches your DAW.
Included models:
- AP-66 – British Solid State
- AP-57 – 1950s American Tube
Add warmth, punch, colour and harmonic richness without additional hardware.
Built-In DSP Processing
Record through professional-grade processing with onboard DSP-powered Apogee FX.
Apply EQ, compression and saturation with near-zero latency while tracking, helping performers hear a polished sound in real time while reducing the need for corrective processing later.
Included plugins:
- Symphony ECS Channel Strip
- Clearmountain's Spaces Reverb
Flexible Recording Workflows
Symphony Desktop gives you complete control over how plugin processing is used during recording.
Choose from three flexible workflows:
Commit effects directly to the recorded track.
Monitor
Hear plugin processing while keeping your original recording untouched.
DualPath Monitoring
Monitor a fully processed signal while simultaneously recording a clean, unprocessed take for maximum flexibility during mixing.
Save and recall your favourite processing chains to accelerate your workflow and maintain consistency between sessions.
Touchscreen Control
Spend less time reaching for the mouse and more time creating.
The integrated colour touchscreen provides direct access to gain settings, monitor controls, routing, DSP processing and hardware functions, giving you fast, intuitive control over your entire recording environment.
Studio Connectivity
Despite its compact footprint, Symphony Desktop provides comprehensive connectivity for modern production workflows.
- 10 inputs x 14 outputs
- 2 microphone, line and instrument inputs
- Dual headphone outputs
- Balanced monitor outputs
- Optical ADAT and S/PDIF connectivity
- USB-C connection for Mac and Windows systems
Expand your setup with external preamps, digital converters or additional monitoring systems while maintaining the same uncompromising audio quality throughout your signal chain.
Built for Modern Creators
Symphony Desktop is ideal for:
- Vocal recording
- Music production
- Songwriting
- Podcasting
- Streaming and content creation
- Mobile recording setups
- Mixing and mastering
- Professional home studios
Key Features
- Flagship Symphony I/O Mk II conversion technology
- Up to 24-bit / 192kHz recording and playback
- 10-in / 14-out audio interface
- Two advanced stepped-gain microphone preamps
- Up to 75dB of microphone gain
- FET instrument input with tube amp-inspired response
- Apogee Alloy preamp emulation technology
- Built-in DSP processing for Apogee FX plugins
- DualPath Monitoring for flexible recording workflows
- Dynamic touchscreen hardware control
- Two balanced monitor outputs
- Two assignable headphone outputs
- ADAT and S/PDIF digital connectivity
- USB-C connectivity for Mac and Windows
The Symphony Desktop combines flagship Apogee sound quality, premium analogue modelling and modern DSP-powered workflows in a compact desktop format—making it the perfect recording interface for creators who demand professional results wherever they work.