With elite-class A/D and D/A conversion, two Unison-enabled preamplifiers, and available DUO or QUAD Core realtime UAD plug-in processing, musicians and producers can simply capture, overdub, and mix in a desktop Thunderbolt 3 audio interface for Mac and Windows. You get a fully-stocked analogue studio right on your desktop, thanks to the 127 dB D/A dynamic range and integrated bundle of UAD analogue emulation plug-ins and LUNA Recording System.
Apollo Twin X includes a suite of outstanding analogue emulation plug-ins right out of the box, including the world's only true Teletronix LA-2A, 1176LN, Pultec EQs, and the UA 610-B Tube Preamp & EQ. These Realtime Analog Classics plug-ins, developed by UA's world-renowned team of algorithm engineers, are the gold standard by which all other hardware emulation plug-ins are measured. Your recordings will take a significant leap forwards in rich, acoustically sophisticated analogue sound, from the tube warmth of the Pultec EQ on guitars to the delicate limiting of the LA-2A on voices.
Record and mix with the greatest dynamic range and lowest noise of any desktop interface, thanks to world-class A/D and D/A conversion. With Teletronix LA2A and 1176 compressors, Pultec EQs, 610B Tube Preamp, and other onboard UAD processing, you can tape and mix in realtime. Two Unison-enabled preamps track with near-zero latency through Helios, Neve, API, Manley, and other preamp emulations. LUNA Recording System is included, which is a fully integrated and inspirational music creation app.
KEY FEATURES:
- 2-in/4-out audio interface
- 2x Unison preamps
- 4x UAD-2 processing cores (2x cores in Twin variant)
- Up to 8 digital input channels
- High-quality signal paths and converters
- Internal ‘virtual’ auxiliary busses
TECH SPECS:
Computer Connectivity: Thunderbolt 3
Form Factor: Desktop
Simultaneous I/O: 10 x 6
A/D Resolution: 24-bit/192kHz
Built In DSP/FX: UAD-2 Duo Core Processing, Realtime UAD Powered Plug-ins
Number of Preamps: 2 x mic, 1 x instrument
Phantom Power: Yes
Analog Inputs: 2 x XLR-1/4" combo (mic/line), 1 x 1/4" (Hi-Z)
Analog Outputs: 2 x 1/4" (monitor), 2 x 1/4" (line out)
Digital Inputs: 1 x Optical Toslink (ADAT,S/PDIF)
Headphones: 1 x 1/4" TRS
Thunderbolt: 1 x USB-C (Thunderbolt 3)
Software: UAD Realtime Analog Classics plug-ins (VST, AU, AAX 64), 5 Heritage Edition plug-ins
OS Requirements - Mac: macOS 10.12 or later, Quad Core i7 Processor or higher
OS Requirements - PC: Windows 10 Anniversary update or later, Quad Core i7 Processor or higher
Power Supply: 12V DC power supply (included)
Height: 2.60"
Width: 6.31"
Depth: 6.20"
Weight: 2.35 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number: APLTWXD-HE
The Apollo interfaces from Universal Audio check a lot of boxes when it comes to what one needs from an audio I/O: high-quality signal paths and converters, solid and stable software that's easy to use, and features that are clearly designed by people who know what they're doing when it comes to sound recording.
The built-in DSP and all the benefits it delivers, as well as the efficacy of the Unison preamps, which can make your recordings sound like they were recorded on high-end analogue hardware, are two of the most enticing features of Apollo interfaces. The Apollo Twin X is a cost-effective solution to expand your studio's capabilities, as well as a perfect centre for growing a bigger, more powerful Apollo system.
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