Symphony Studio 8x16 vs Apollo x16 Gen 2
The Symphony Studio 8x16 costs about $200 more than the Apollo x16 Gen 2 and buys you 1 more I/O, plus TRS 1/4" and TRS 1/8". It draws 30W less, which matters on a full rack.
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Symphony Studio 8x16Universal Audio
Apollo x16 Gen 2| Spec | Symphony Studio 8x16 | Apollo x16 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 1U | 1U |
| Weight | 10.0 lbs | 8.6 lbs |
| Power draw | Passive | 30W |
| Depth | 307.975 mm | 343.1 mm |
| I/O count | 14 | 13 |
| Price | ~$3,999 | ~$3,799 |
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 8x16
- TRS 1/4"
- TRS 1/8"
- IEC C14
Apollo x16 Gen 2
- 4-pin XLR male
- BNC
- XLR Male
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.