Universal Audio Apollo Twin X DUO Heritage
Apollo Audio-Interfaces
The Apollo interfaces from Universal Audio are probably among the most popular audio interfaces in the music industry. The interfaces stand out for their high audio quality, excellent build quality and their extensive plug-in catalogue. All models in the Apollo series, from the entry-level Solo to the x16, feature high-quality A/D and D/A converters as well as UAD-2 DSP processor technology, which enables virtually latency-free recordings even when powerful plug-ins are used. The Apollo series interfaces are available in two different form factors. In addition to the studio-oriented rack models, more compact desktop versions are also available.
Desktop Interfaces
The desktop variants of the Apollos are, thanks to their more compact design, particularly well suited for use in the home studio. The models Solo, Twin and x4 are on a par with the studio models in terms of sound quality. The Apollo Solo TB3 can also be used on the go thanks to the Thunderbolt connection.
Also available in rack format
For those of you who need even more capacity, the rack models x6, x8, x8p and x16 are an excellent choice. These powerful interfaces have been at home in many recording studios around the world for years, and not without reason.
Apollo Heritage Edition
The Apollo-series interfaces are also available as Heritage Editions. These are hardware-identical to the standard interfaces. The Heritage Editions include additional plug-ins worth €1,300 to €2,400. These plug-ins include complete collections from Teletronix®, Pultec®, Helios® as well as a large selection of UA plug-ins. Which plug-ins are included with each model can be found on the respective product pages. Just take a look.
Here is an overview of all models
| Products | Inputs / Outputs | Unison Preamps | Number of DSPs |
| Apollo Solo |
2 In / 4 Out | 2 | 1 |
| Apollo Twin |
10 In / 6 Out | 2 | 2 or 4 |
| Apollo x4 Heritage |
12 In / 18 Out | 4 | 4 |
| Apollo x6 Apollo x6 Heritage |
16 In / 22 Out | 2 | 6 |
| Apollo x8 Apollo x8 Heritage |
18 In / 24 Out | 4 | 6 |
| Apollo x8p Apollo x8p Heritage |
16 In / 22 Out | 8 | 6 |
Product information "Universal Audio Apollo Twin X DUO Heritage"
Includes Rackmount Heritage Edition & Realtime Analog Classics Plus software bundle.
Apollo Twin X enables musicians and producers to easily record, overdub and mix with outstanding A/D and D/A conversion, two Unison preamps, available in DUO or QUAD Core variants, Realtime UAD plug-ins - all in a desktop Thunderbolt 3 audio interface for Mac or PC.
Apollo Twin X builds on UA's 60-year legacy of audio craftsmanship and surpasses anything in its class with 127 dB of D/A dynamic range, an included bundle of UAD Analog Emulation plug-ins, and the LUNA Recording System, giving you a fully-featured analog studio right on your desktop.
- ADAT-In: Yes, 1 (up to 8 mono channels)
- AVB: no
- Dante: no
- Design: Desktop
- Dimensions: 160 x 66 x 149 mm
- Direct Monitoring: Yes (Software)
- Displays: LEDs
- Dynamic Range: 127 dB
- Headphone Output: 6,3 mm Stereo-Jack
- Hi-Z Input: 6,3 mm Jack (Ch 1)
- Includes: Interface, Power Supply, Software
- Input channels that can be used simultaneously: 10
- Line in: 2x XLR/ Jack -Combo (Ch 1-2)
- Line out: 4x 6,3 mm Jack (balanced)
- MADI: no
- Mic-In: 2x XLR/ Jack -Combo (Ch 1-2)
- Onboard Effects: ja, digital
- Power Supply: External Power Adapter
- Rack mounting: no
- Resolution: 24-Bits
- S/PDIF Coaxial I/O: no
- Sampling Rate: 192 kHz
- Subcategory: Thunderbolt Interface
- Supported Operating Systems: macOS 10.14 (and later), Windows 10 (and later)
- Thunderbolt: Thunderbolt 3
- USB: no
- Weight: 1,07 kg
- Unison Technology, with 2 SHARC DSP for UAD-2 Plug-Ins (also usable in DAW), Integrated Talkback Microphone, Connection Cable NOT Included
Pioneer in audio recording for more than 50 years
Founded in 1958 by Bill Putnam Sr., Universal Audio has long been synonymous with innovative recording equipment. As the favourite engineer of Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Ray Charles and others, Bill was a passionate innovator who is regarded as the father of modern audio recording. Many of his legendary studio and equipment designs are still in use today. B. Putnam was the inventor of the modern mixing console, the multiband audio equaliser and he was the first engineer to use artificial reverb on commercial recordings. Alongside his friend Les Paul, Bill was also involved in the early development of stereophonic recording.
Putnam, known as a driven entrepreneur, founded three audio product companies during his long career: Universal Audio, Studio Electronics and Urei. All three companies built devices that were widely adopted after their introduction and would shape the studio sound for generations. The boutique compressors LA-2A and 1176 and the 610 tube console are among these legends. Artists such as Sinatra, the Beach Boys and Van Halen recorded their studio albums on the 610 console.
Universal Audio was re-established in 1999 by Bill's sons James Putnam and Bill Putnam Jr. The plan was twofold: on the one hand to faithfully reproduce classic analogue recording gear in their father's tradition; and on the other to bring the sound and spirit of vintage analogue technology into the new digital recording tools .
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