Thunderbolt 3 now standard on Apogee Symphony MkII

Beginning November 11, all new Apogee Symphony I/O MkII units will ship with Thunderbolt 3 as the default connection — no adapter required.

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This change makes it easier than ever to connect your Symphony MkII to modern Macs; especially if you’ve been navigating Thunderbolt 2 adapters, cable availability problems, or studio layouts requiring longer cable runs.

To ensure your system has Thunderbolt 3, check the SKU. Symphony configurations with Thunderbolt 3 feature the term ‘TB3’ in their part number.

Why the Shift From Thunderbolt 2 to Thunderbolt 3?

While Symphony MKII was designed with Thunderbolt 2 and even TB2 bandwidth exceeds the data needs of 64 tracks running 24 bit 192kHz audio, in the last year cables have become more difficult to source. If you’ve been holding off on upgrading your interface because of TB2 compatibility questions, November 11 is your green light.

With this new update, Thunderbolt 3 is now the default — just plug into your Mac and go.

No change in performance. No new drivers. Just easier studio life, especially if you rely on long cable runs or want a more streamlined setup.

What’s New (and What Isn’t)

Let’s be clear: This is a connection update, not a sound or speed upgrade.

What’s new:

– Built-in Thunderbolt 3 port on all new Symphony MkII units

– No need for adapters when connecting to Thunderbolt 3,4 and 5 on modern Macs

– Easier to source TB3 and optical thunderbolt cables for longer runs

What’s staying the same:

– Same elite Apogee conversion and low-latency performance

– Same drivers, software, and workflow

– Same modular I/O configuration flexibility

Apogee is distributed in the UK/ROI by Sound Technology. For more information please call 020 8962 5080 or click here.