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Universal Audio Apollo x6 Gen 2 16x22 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface Essentials

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Overview

Next-generation audio interface with pristine conversion and vintage tone for inspired music production.

The Apollo x6 Gen 2 16x22 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface, available in Essentials+ and Studio+ versions, from Universal Audio gives you an intuitive way to track and mix in your digital audio workstation. With two Unison mic preamps and HEXA Core DSP, you'll experience classic analog tones and access to UA's library of over 200 plug-ins. The Apollo x6 is ideal for home studios and project studios that need professional-quality sound without extra analog inputs.

Hear Pristine Audio Conversion

The Apollo x6 features enhanced 24-bit/192kHz audio conversion with an astonishing 130dB dynamic range for transparent recordings. When you monitor and playback through the Apollo x6, you'll hear your audio with stunning clarity and depth. There are no surprises when you listen on other systems—you can trust that what you hear is an accurate representation of your recordings.

Shape Your Tone With Classic Gear

The Apollo x6 provides analog processing power with its HEXA Core UAD-2 plug-in processing. You'll have access to compressors like the UA 1176 and Teletronix LA-2A, EQs from Pultec and Neve, guitar amps and more. With the Essentials+ or Studio+ plug-in bundles, you'll get highly coveted titles from Auto-Tune, Empirical Labs, Lexicon, Neve and others to craft studio-quality tone.

Find Inspiration With Vintage Keys and Synths

Along with the authentic analog gear, the Apollo x6 provides vintage keyboard and synthesizer plug-ins. Rediscover the iconic sounds of the Minimoog, ARP 2600, Mellotron and Wurlitzer. These detailed software emulations let you infuse your productions with retro flavor. Whether you need a shimmering pad, pulsing arpeggio or percussive clavinet part, the Apollo x6 has you covered.

Customize Your Workflow

The Apollo x6 integrates tightly with Universal Audio's Console application, giving you an intuitive way to customize your workflow. Quickly set up low-latency monitoring, save plug-in chains as channel strips, switch between monitor pairs and more. Console provides an easy way to organize multiple Apollo interfaces so you can continue expanding your studio setup.

Features

  • 16 x 22 Thunderbolt audio interface with HEXA Core DSP plug-in processing
  • Two Unison mic preamps, two Hi-Z instrument inputs, six 1/4" line inputs, two optical Toslink I/O (ADAT S/MUX), RCA coaxial I/O (S/PDIF), word clock I/O (BNC)
  • Two 1/4" monitor outs, six 1/4" line outs (ALT / 5.1 surround), two 1/4" TRS headphone outs
  • Elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit/192kHz resolution featuring Dual-Crystal Clocking for ultralow jitter at all sample rates
  • Enhanced D/A for critical monitoring and playback with 130dB dynamic range and astonishingly low THD of -127dB
  • Calibrate your main monitor and headphone outputs with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks (coming soon)
  • Fully-featured monitor controller with alternate speaker switching and integrated talkback for easy communication with talent
  • Updated UAD Console app featuring Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer integration with Bass Management, immersive audio support, and more
  • Onboard DSP supports over 200 UAD plug-ins via VST, AU, and AAX 64 formats in all major DAWs
  • Includes up to 50+ UAD plug-ins with Essentials+ or Studio+ Editions
  • Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more
  • Expandable with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces or select models over Dante
  • Free industry-leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers

Order the Apollo x6 Gen 2 16x22 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface today.

Specs

Apollo x6 Gen 2 16x22 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface Specifications:

Included Plug-Ins in Essentials+ EditionChannel Strips & Preamps (6)
  • Century Tube Channel Strip
  • CS-1 Channel Strip
  • Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ
  • Precision Channel Strip
  • UA 610-A Preamp & EQ
  • UA 610-B Preamp & EQ
Compressors / Limiters (7)
  • Fairchild 670 Legacy
  • Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler
  • Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler
  • Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler
  • Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier
  • UA 1176LN Legacy
  • UA 1176SE Legacy
Equalizers (6)
  • Helios Type 69 Legacy EQ
  • Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ
  • Pultec EQP-1A Passive EQ
  • Pultec HLF-3C Passive EQ
  • Pultec MEQ-5 Passive EQ
  • Pultec Pro Legacy EQ
Special Processing (4)
  • Auto-Tune Realtime Access
  • Oxide Tape Recorder
  • Precision Enhancer Hz
  • Verve Analog Machines Essentials
Instruments (1)
  • PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth
Delay & Modulation (3)
  • Galaxy Tape Echo
  • Precision Delay Mod
  • Precision Delay Mod L
Reverbs & Rooms (3)
  • Precision Reflection Engine
  • Pure Plate Reverb
  • RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler
Guitar & Bass (3)
  • Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier
  • Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier
  • Raw Distortion
Included Plug-Ins in Studio+ EditionChannel Strips & Preamps (9)
  • Avalon VT-737sp Channel Strip
  • Century Tube Channel Strip
  • CS-1 Channel Strip
  • Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ
  • Manley Reference Microphone Preamp
  • Precision Channel Strip
  • UA 610-A Preamp & EQ
  • UA 610-B Preamp & EQ
  • V76 Preamplifier
Compressors / Limiters (17)
  • dbx 160 Compressor / Limiter
  • Empirical Labs Distressor
  • Fairchild 670 Legacy
  • Fairchild 660 Compressor
  • Fairchild 670 Compressor
  • Teletronix LA-2 Classic Leveler
  • Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler
  • Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler
  • Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier
  • Teletronix LA-3A Classic Audio Leveler
  • UA 1176 Rev A Classic Limiter
  • UA 1176AE Classic Limiter
  • UA 1176LN Rev E Classic Limiter
  • UA 1176LN Legacy
  • UA 1176SE Legacy
  • UA 175B Classic Limiter
  • UA 176 Classic Limiter
Equalizers (6)
  • Helios Type 69 Legacy EQ
  • Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ
  • Pultec EQP-1A Passive EQ
  • Pultec HLF-3C Passive EQ
  • Pultec MEQ-5 Passive EQ
  • Pultec Pro Legacy EQ
Special Processing (6)
  • Auto-Tune Realtime Access
  • Auto-Tune Realtime X
  • Oxide Tape Recorder
  • Precision Enhancer Hz
  • Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder
  • Verve Analog Machines Essentials
Instruments (6)
  • Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio
  • Moog Minimoog
  • Opal Morphing Synth
  • PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth
  • Ravel Grand Piano
  • Waterfall B3 Organ
Delay & Modulation (5)
  • Brigade Chorus Pedal
  • Galaxy Tape Echo
  • Precision Delay Mod
  • Precision Delay Mod L
  • Studio D Chorus
Reverbs & Rooms (4)
  • Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb
  • Precision Reflection Engine
  • Pure Plate Reverb
  • RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler
Guitar & Bass (3)
  • Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier
  • Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier
  • Raw Distortion
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