Symphony Studio 8x16 vs Apollo x8p Gen 2
The Symphony Studio 8x16 costs about $600 more than the Apollo x8p Gen 2 and buys you TRS 1/8" and XLR Female. It draws 30W less, which matters on a full rack.
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Symphony Studio 8x16Universal Audio
Apollo x8p Gen 2| Spec | Symphony Studio 8x16 | Apollo x8p Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 1U | 1U |
| Weight | 10.0 lbs | 8.9 lbs |
| Power draw | Passive | 30W |
| Depth | 307.975 mm | 343.1 mm |
| I/O count | 14 | 25 |
| Price | ~$3,999 | ~$3,399 |
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 1/8"
- XLR Female
- IEC C14
Apollo x8p Gen 2
- TS 1/4"
- 4-pin XLR male
- TOSLINK (Optical)
- BNC
- Combo XLR/TRS
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.