Apollo x6 allows music producers and post-production studios to track, overdub, and mix with new world-beating A/D and D/A conversion, HEXA Core UAD plug-in processing, and 5.1 surround sound monitoring - all in a sleek rackmount Thunderbolt 3 audio interface for Mac or PC. Built upon UA's 60-year heritage of audio craftsmanship, this 16 x 22 interface easily outperforms everything in its class with two Unison(TM)-enabled mic preamps, providing authentic emulations of preamps from Neve, API, Manley, SSL, and more, plus all-new HEXA Core processing - yielding 50% more DSP for running UAD Powered Plug-Ins in real time. Elite-Class A/D and D/A ConversionTo improve on the previous generation Apollo interfaces' class-leading audio conversion, UA engineers obsessively auditioned the latest A/D and D/A converters - ultimately pairing elite-class 24-bit/192 kHz converters with all-new analog circuitry for an ultra-pristine signal path. With 129 dB dynamic range and -119 dB THD+N, Apollo x6's open, natural sound rivals any dedicated high-end converter on the market - regardless of price - and is the perfect starting point for applying UAD processing.Realtime UAD HEXA Core ProcessingApollo x6 features HEXA Core processing, with six DSP chips and 50% more UAD plug-in processing power than previous Apollos. This lets you run more UAD plug-ins, whether you're tracking in real time with channel strips from Neve, Manley, or API, or running high UAD plug-in counts when mixing in your DAW. From the tube warmth of Pultec EQs on guitars to the musical tube limiting of the LA-2A on vocals, or the pump of a genuine 1176 or Fairchild 670 tube compressor on drums, your recordings will take a giant leap forward with a rich, three-dimensional analog sound that UAD plug‑ins provide.Unison Technology: The Genuine Sound of Neve, API & Manley PreampsPerfect for electronic musicians and post production professionals who don't require tons of mic inputs, Apollo x6 features two Unison-enabled mic preamps, letting you track through exacting mic preamp emulations from Neve, API, Manley, Helios, SSL, and Universal Audio. A Universal Audio exclusive, Unison technology nails the tone of these sought-after tube and solid state mic pres - including their input impedance, gain stage "sweet spots," and the component-level circuit behaviors of the original hardware. The secret to Unison is its hardware-software integration between Apollo's mic preamps and its onboard HEXA Core DSP Acceleration. Simply place a Unison preamp plug-in on your mic input in Apollo Console software, and it physically reconfigures the Apollo interface's impedance - so you can tap into the classic sounds of the worlds most recorded mic preamps.A Full Suite of Classic Analog Processing OnboardA hallmark feature of Apollo is its Realtime UAD Processing, letting you run the full library of UAD plug-ins with near-zero latency. Apollo x6 includes the Realtime Analog Classics Plus plug-in bundle, so you can record and mix with the world's only authentic Teletronix LA-2A, 1176LN, and Fairchild compressors, the Unison-enabled UA 610-B Tube Preamp & EQ, and iconic guitar and bass amps from Marshall and Ampeg.Included Plugins:- UA 610‐B - Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier - Fairchild 670 Legacy - Teletronix LA‐2A Legacy - UA 1176LN Legacy - UA 1176SE Legacy - Pultec EQP‐1A Legacy - Pultec Pro Legacy - Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amp - Precision Channel Strip - Precision Reflection Engine - Precision Delay Modulation - Precision Delay Modulation L - UA Precision Enhancer Hz - Raw Distortion - RealVerb‐ProFEATURES• 16 x 22 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with class-leading 24-bit/192 KHz conversion (backwards compatible with Thunderbolt 1 & 2 on Mac)• Realtime UAD HEXA Core Processing for tracking through UAD plug-ins at near-zero latency, regardless of audio buffer size• Record through 2 Unison-enabled mic/line preamps - giving you fully authentic preamp emulations from Neve, API, Manley, SSL, and more• Surround monitor controller up to 5.1 format*• Includes "Realtime Analog Classics Plus" UAD plug-in bundle featuring UA 610-B Tube Preamp; Legacy Pultec EQ, LA-2A, and 1176 compressors; Marshall Plexi Classic; Ampeg SVT-VR Classic and more• UAD HEXA Core processing onboard for additional mixing horsepower for Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Ableton, and other major DAWs• Combine up to 4 Thunderbolt-equipped Apollos and 6 total UAD devices• Selectable +24 dBu operation for easy compatibility with professional mixing consoles and tape machines• Convenient front panel monitoring functions including Alt Speakers, Talkback mic, and assignable Dim or MonoSPECIFICATIONSInputsLine Inputs: 6 Balanced 1/4" TRSMicrophone Inputs: 2 Balanced XLRInstrument (Hi-Z) Inputs: 2 Unbalanced 1/4" TSDigital Inputs (Optical TOSLINK): • ADAT: 8 channels @ 44.1 - 96 kHz• ADAT: 4 channels @ 176.4 - 192 kHzDigital Inputs (RCA): S/PDIF: 2 channels @ 44.1 192 kHzA to D ConversionMic Preamps: • Dynamic Range: 122 dB (A-weighted)• THD+N: -115 dB (0.00019%)• Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/-0.05 dBLine Inputs: • Dynamic Range: 123 dB (A-weighted)• THD+N: -113 dB (0.00022%)• Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/-0.04 dBOutputsLine Outputs: 6 Balanced 1/4" TRSMonitor Outputs: 2 Balanced 1/4" TRSHeadphone Outputs: 2 Stereo 1/4" TRSDigital Outputs (Optical TOSLINK): • ADAT: 8 channels @ 44.1 - 96 kHz• ADAT: 4 channels @ 176.4 - 192 kHzDigital Outputs (RCA): S/PDIF: 2 channels @ 44.1 to 192 kHzD to A ConversionLine Outputs: • Dynamic Range: 127 dB (A-weighted)• THD+N: -118 dB (0.00011%)• Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/-0.07 dBMonitor Outputs: • Dynamic Range: 129 dB (A-weighted)• THD+N: -118 dB (0.00012%)• Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/-0.06 dBHeadphone Outputs• Dynamic Range: 125 dB (A-weighted)• THD+N: -102 dB (0.00080%)• Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/-0.05 dBSYSTEM REQUIREMENTS- Thunderbolt 3 cable (not included)- Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins- 6 gigabytes available storage- Quad Core i7 or better processor recommendedMAC:- Available Thunderbolt 1, 2, or 3 port- Thunderbolt 1 and 2 connections require an Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter (not included)- macOS 10.12 Sierra, 10.13 High Sierra, and 10.14 Mojave-Please note that Catalina is not yet fully tested with UAD software.Important: macOS High Sierra, Mojave, and Catalina require manual steps to enable UAD software. For details, see this article.PC:- Available Thunderbolt 3 port- Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (64-Bit Edition)
