Universal Audio Apollo x6 Gen 2｜16x22 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface with UAD-2 HEXA Core Processing
Studio-Grade AD/DA Conversion and Realtime UAD Plug-In Processing, All in a Professional Audio Interface
Universal Audio Apollo x6 Gen 2 Ess+ is a rackmount Thunderbolt 3 audio interface from Universal Audio, featuring next-generation elite-class AD/DA conversion technology with a top-tier specification of 129dB dynamic range and -119dB THD+N. At its core, it features a powerful UAD-2 HEXA Core processor and two Unison microphone preamps, allowing you to record and monitor audio processed by UAD plug-ins emulating classic hardware from Neve, API, Manley, and more, all with near-zero latency. Compared to traditional audio interfaces that rely solely on computer CPU performance, the Apollo x6 Gen 2 achieves a powerful hybrid workflow through its built-in DSP. This allows you to run extensive chains of complex plug-ins during both recording and mixing phases without burdening your computer's system. For music producers seeking ultimate sound quality, an analog workflow, and high performance, the Apollo x6 is the ideal core for building a professional recording studio. Its top-tier AD/DA conversion ensures impeccable sonic purity at every stage, from input to output.Quick Facts Product Overview
- Brand: Universal Audio
- Model: Apollo x6 Gen 2 Ess+
- Computer Connection: Thunderbolt 3
- Simultaneous I/O: 16 x 22
- A/D Resolution: 24-bit/192kHz
- Mic Preamps: 2 Unison™ Mic Preamps
- Built-in DSP: UAD-2 HEXA Core Processing
- Applicable Scenarios: Professional recording studios, mixing studios, project studios, simultaneous instrument recording, external hardware integration
Who is the Universal Audio Apollo x6 suitable for?
Universal Audio Apollo x6 Gen 2 Core Technologies and Features
- Next-Generation Elite AD/DA Conversion: Offers the widest dynamic range (129dB) and extremely low distortion (-119dB THD+N) among all rackmount Apollo interfaces, ensuring an impeccably pure audio path for flawless recording details.
- Unison™ Microphone Preamp Technology: Two microphone preamps featuring Unison technology precisely emulate the impedance, gain structure, and circuit characteristics of classic preamps from Neve, Manley, API, and more, allowing you to achieve legendary analog tones directly during recording.
- Powerful Hybrid Workflow: The built-in UAD-2 HEXA Core processor (50% more processing power than QUAD Core) allows you to track UAD plug-ins in real-time with near-zero latency, while also running extensive UAD plug-ins for mixing in your DAW, without burdening your computer's CPU resources.
- Deep LUNA Recording System Integration: Seamlessly integrates with Universal Audio's free LUNA DAW software, providing a fast, analog-style tracking and overdubbing workflow, and allowing direct control of the interface's monitoring, Talkback, and Unison preamps within the software.
- Surround Sound Monitoring Support: Built-in surround sound monitoring supporting up to 7.1 channels, with speaker calibration and fold-down mixing capabilities, making it an ideal choice for immersive audio production.
- Professional Monitoring Control Center: Provides comprehensive monitoring control features, including speaker switching, a built-in Talkback microphone, and two independently controlled headphone outputs, meeting the monitoring demands of professional recording studios.
- High-Speed Thunderbolt 3 Connection: Offers stable, low-latency connectivity via an ultra-fast Thunderbolt 3 port, and can easily expand to connect other Apollo or UAD-2 Satellite devices, creating a more powerful system.
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