Symphony Studio 2x12 vs PULSE16 DX
The Symphony Studio 2x12 costs about $50 more than the PULSE16 DX and buys you TRS 1/8" and XLR Female.
Apogee
Symphony Studio 2x12Ferrofish
PULSE16 DX| Spec | Symphony Studio 2x12 | PULSE16 DX |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 1U | 1U |
| Weight | 10.0 lbs | 4.4 lbs |
| Power draw | Passive | Passive |
| Depth | 307.975 mm | 190 mm |
| I/O count | 8 | 49 |
| Price | ~$2,199 | ~$2,149 |
Highlighted where one is plainly lighter, smaller, cheaper or draws less. I/O count is left unmarked on purpose — more connectors you don't need is weight, cost and a bigger case.
Connectors only one of them has
Symphony Studio 2x12
- TRS 1/8"
- XLR Female
- DB25
- USB-C
- IEC C14
PULSE16 DX
- DC Barrel
- BNC
- RJ45 (Ethernet)
- TOSLINK (Optical)
- SFP cage
- MIDI 5-pin DIN
Settle it in your own rack
Specs decide less than fit does. Drop either one into your rig and see the real answer — what space is left, what the circuit draws, and whether every cable it needs actually lands somewhere.
Open the rack plannerTry 15 minutes without an account. Both units are in the catalog.