Universal Audio Apollo X6 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface with UAD Plug-Ins

Universal Audio Apollo X6 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface with UAD Plug-Ins Overview: Elite Audio Conversion with New HEXA Core Processing and Surround Sound 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, Dual-Crystal clocking, 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-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 Conversion With thousands of hit songs and hundreds of Grammy-winning albums under their belt, Apollo interfaces are no strangers to tracking stellar-sounding records.

To 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 The Apollo X series also introduces new Dual-Crystal clocking — featuring dedicated crystals for 44.1/88.2/176.4k and 48/96/192k sample rates — resulting in stunningly low jitter, measured at less than 10 picoseconds.

This translates into pure, artifact-free recordings and solid stereo imaging you can trust 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 Processing Apollo 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 Preamps Perfect 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 world’s most recorded mic preamps Access the World of UAD Powered Plug-Ins Going beyond the included Realtime Analog Classics Plus plug-ins, Apollo x6 lets you tap into the full UAD Powered Plug-In library of legendary vintage EQs, compressors, reverbs, tape machines, channel strips, and more — at near-zero latency, regardless of your audio software’s buffer size and without taxing your computer’s CPU.

With exclusive emulations from Neve, Studer, Manley, Helios, API, Ampex, SSL, Lexicon, Fender , and more,† it’s like having a studio full of iconic analog gear, in a single rack space And unlike competing interfaces, these award-winning DSP-powered plug-ins are also available in your DAW for mixing.

Features: 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 Mono Free, industry-leading technical support — on the phone and online — from knowledgeable audio engineers Specifications: Inputs Line Inputs : 6 Balanced ¼" TRS Microphone Inputs : 2 Balanced XLR Instrument (Hi-Z) Inputs : 2 Unbalanced ¼" TS Digital Inputs (Optical TOSLINK) : ADAT: 8 channels @ 44.1 – 96 kHz ADAT: 4 channels @ 176.4 – 192 kHz Digital Inputs (RCA) : S/PDIF: 2 channels @ 44.1 – 192 kHz A to D Conversion Mic Preamps : Dynamic Range: 122 dB (A-weighted) THD+N: -115 dB (0.00019%) Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.05 dB Line Inputs : Dynamic Range: 123 dB (A-weighted) THD+N: -113 dB (0.00022%) Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.04 dB Outputs Line Outputs : 6 Balanced ¼" TRS Monitor Outputs : 2 Balanced ¼" TRS Headphone Outputs : 2 Stereo ¼" TRS Digital Outputs (Optical TOSLINK) : ADAT: 8 channels @ 44.1 – 96 kHz ADAT: 4 channels @ 176.4 – 192 kHz Digital Outputs (RCA) : S/PDIF: 2 channels @ 44.1 to 192 kHz D to A Conversion Line Outputs : Dynamic Range: 127 dB (A-weighted) THD+N: -118 dB (0.00011%) Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.07 dB Monitor Outputs : Dynamic Range: 129 dB (A-weighted) THD+N: -118 dB (0.00012%) Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.06 dB Headphone Outputs : Dynamic Range: 125 dB (A-weighted) THD+N: -102 dB (0.00080%) Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.05 dB.