Universal Audio - Apollo Twin X Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface w/UAD-2 QUAD Core Processing

UA Audio Interfaces are the world's most acclaimed professional recording interfaces for Mac and Windows - delivering enhanced audio conversion with the tone, feel, and flow of analog recording. Built upon UA's 60-year heritage of audio craftsmanship, Apollo Twin X starts with two Unison™-enabled mic preamps. Together with its included bundle of UAD analog emulation plug-ins - which you can track through in real time with UAD-2 DUO or QUAD Core processing - Apollo Twin X is born to make records.

Key Features:

Best in class audio quality with improved 24-bit/192 kHz conversion

Realtime UAD Processing monitor and track through vintage compressors, EQs,

tape machines, and guitar amp/pedal plug-ins with near-zero latency

Two premium mic/line preamps; two line outs; front-panel Hi-Z instrument input and headphone output

Unison™ technology for stunning models of classic mic preamps and guitar amps

Built-in talkback microphone for communication and recording

Monitor remote functions can replace dedicated monitor controllers

UAD-2 DUO or QUAD DSP processing onboard

Thunderbolt 3 connection for blazing-fast PCIe speed on modern computers

Uncompromising analog design, superior components, and premium build quality throughout

Cascade up to four Thunderbolt-equipped Apollos and six total UAD-2 devices adding I/O and DSP as needed

Improved Monitoring and Built-In Talkback Mic
The new Apollo Twin X offers greatly improved monitor functionality versus the original Twin with Mute, DIM, Mono, and ALT speaker switching. It also includes dedicated monitor remote controls and a built-in Talkback mic for easy communication with talent and/or recording slate cues. These features, combined with Apollo Twin X's scalability, make it the new standard for professional desktop recording.

Build a Networked Studio
Apollo Twin X offers up to 10 x 6 simultaneous input/output channels. Thanks to Apollo Expanded software, users of any Thunderbolt-equipped Apollo audio interfaces can combine up to four Apollos and six total UAD-2 devices adding I/O and DSP as your studio grows. Apollo Twin X makes the perfect intelligent desktop controller for a full Apollo system.

Audio Interface

Sample rates up to 192 kHz at 24-bit word length (96 kHz max on S/PDIF inputs)

Up to 10 x 6 simultaneous input/output channels

Two channels of analog-to-digital conversion via:

Two balanced mic/line inputs

One Hi-Z instrument input

Six channels of digital-to-analog conversion via:

Digitally-controlled stereo monitor outputs

Stereo headphone outputs

Line outputs 3-4

Up to eight channels of digital inputs via:

Eight channels ADAT optical with S/MUX for high sample rates, or

Two channels S/PDIF optical with sample rate conversion

Microphone Preamplifiers

Two high-resolution, ultra-transparent, digitally-controlled analog mic preamps

Front panel and software control of all preamp parameters

Low cut filter, 48V phantom power, 20 dB pad, polarity inversion, and stereo linking

Monitoring

Independently-addressable stereo monitor outputs

Independently-addressable stereo headphone outputs

Independently-addressable line outputs 3-4 can be used for additional cue mix

Front panel control of level, mute, dim, mono, alternate speakers, and talkback

Built-in talkback microphone for communication and recording

All outputs are DC coupled

Apollo X Series System Requirements

ALL
• 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 recommended
For additional compatibility information, visit help.uaudio.com

MAC
• 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, 10.14 Mojave, 10.15 Catalina, or 11 Big Sur

WINDOWS
• Available Thunderbolt 3 port
• Windows 10 (64-Bit Edition)

*Apollo Twin includes the "Realtime Analog Classics" UAD plug-in bundle. Other UAD plug-ins sold separately.