UNIVERSAL AUDIO APOLLO TWIN X DUO Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface

Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface

UNIVERSAL AUDIO APOLLO TWIN X DUO is a Thunderbolt 3 audio interface for Mac and Windows that allows musicians and producers to easily monitor, overdub, and mix with elite A/D and D/A conversion, two Unison-enabled preamps, and real-time DUO Core UAD plug-in processing, all in one desktop audio interface.
Built on UA's 60-year tradition of audio craftsmanship, UNIVERSAL AUDIO APOLLO TWIN X DUO outperforms all other machines in its class, with a 127 dB D/A dynamic range and an included bundle of UAD analog emulation plug-ins, offering a complete analog studio in a single desktop interface.
UNIVERSAL AUDIO APOLLO TWIN X DUO features two Unison-enabled microphone preamplifiers, allowing you to record using precise emulations of microphone preamplifiers from Neve, Helios, API, Manley, Universal Audio, and many others. Exclusive to UA Audio Interfaces, Unison technology captures all the sonic details of these sought-after tube and solid-state preamps, including their input impedance, gain, "sweet spot," and component-level behaviors of the original hardware.
The secret to Unison is its hardware-software integration between Apollo's microphone preamps and the integrated UAD DUO Core DSP acceleration. By simply placing a Unison preamp plug-in on the microphone input in the Apollo Console software, you physically reconfigure the impedance of the Apollo interface, allowing you to tap into the classic sounds of the world's most recorded microphone preamps.
To improve upon the previous generation of first-class audio conversion in Apollo desktop interfaces, UA engineers have redesigned the audio conversion of UNIVERSAL AUDIO APOLLO TWIN X DUO to deliver an astonishing 127 dB dynamic range and -117 dB THD+N, giving it a wide and organic sound that rivals many dedicated high-end converters.
UNIVERSAL AUDIO APOLLO TWIN X DUO immediately offers a suite of incredible analog emulation plug-ins including the world's only authentic Teletronix LA-2A, 1176LN, Fairchild 670, Pultec EQs, and UA 610-B Tube Preamp & EQ. Developed by UA's world-renowned algorithmic engineering team, these Realtime Analog Classics Plus plug-ins set the standard by which all other hardware emulation plug-ins are judged.
In addition to the included Realtime Analog Classics plug-ins, UNIVERSAL AUDIO APOLLO TWIN X DUO gives you access to the library of award-winning UAD Powered Plug-Ins, including vintage EQs, compressors, reverbs, tape machines, and more, at near-zero latency, regardless of audio software buffer size and without straining your computer's CPU.
With exclusive emulations from Neve, Lexicon, Capitol Studios, API, Manley, Ampex, Fender, and more, it's like having an endless analog studio, right on your desktop. Unlike competing interfaces, these DSP-powered plug-ins are also available in your DAW for mixing.
With its two Unison-enabled preamps, two line outputs, and ADAT/SPDIF optical input, plus dedicated remote monitor controls and a built-in Talkback mic, UNIVERSAL AUDIO APOLLO TWIN X DUO 10x6 offers the I/O needed for professional projects.
Users of any Thunderbolt-equipped Apollo interface can combine up to four Apollo and six total UAD-2 devices, adding I/O and DSP as your studio grows.

Specifications

• 10x6 Thunderbolt 3 desktop audio interface for Mac and Windows with elite A/D and D/A conversion inherited directly from the acclaimed Apollo X rackmount interfaces
• 2 Unison mic preamps deliver stunning models of classic tube and transformer-based mic preamps and guitar amps
• UAD-2 DUO Core Processing for tracking through vintage compressors, EQs, tape machines, mic preamps, and guitar amp plug-ins with near-zero latency
• Unison-enabled Hi-Z instrument input on the front panel and headphone output
• Built-in Talkback mic for communication with studio talent and recording slate cues
• Enhanced monitor functionality, including remote monitor functions and Mono, Mute, DIM, and ALT monitor controls
• Up to 8 additional digital input channels via optical ADAT or S/PDIF
• Includes the "Realtime Analog Classics" UAD plug-in bundle featuring Teletronix LA-2A and 1176 compressors, Pultec EQs, UA 610-B Preamp & EQ, and more. Other UAD plug-ins sold separately
• Runs UAD Powered Plug-Ins via VST, RTAS, and AAX 64 in all major DAWs
• Uncompromising analog design, superior components, and excellent build quality
• Industry-leading free technical support - by phone and online - from knowledgeable audio engineers

Included Plug-ins

• UA 610-B Tube Preamp and EQ
• Marshall® Plexi Classic Amplifier
• Teletronix® LA-2A Classic Leveling Amplifier (Legacy)
• 1176SE/LN® Classic Limiting Amplifiers (Legacy)
• Pultec® Pro Equalizers (Legacy)
• Ampeg® SVT-VR Classic Bass Amp
• Precision Mix Rack Collection
• Raw Distortion
• RealVerb Pro