Universal Audio APOLLO X6 GEN 2 ESSENTIALS+ Thunderbolt Audio InterfaceIdeal for producers and engineers running outboard gear in pro studios, theUniversal Audio Apollo x6 Gen 2 with Essentials+ Bundleis a 16x22 rackmount Thunderbolt 3 audio interface that
Universal Audio APOLLO X6 GEN 2 ESSENTIALS+ Thunderbolt Audio Interface
Ideal for producers and engineers running outboard gear in pro studios, theUniversal Audio Apollo x6 Gen 2 with Essentials+ Bundleis a 16×22 rackmount Thunderbolt 3 audio interface that offers two Unison mic preamps with Auto-Gain, flagship Gen 2 Elite-Class 24-bit / 192 kHz AD/DA conversion, surround audio up to 5.1, and HEXA Core DSP for real-time UAD plug-in processing over Thunderbolt at near-zero latencyon Mac and Windows computers. The Essentials+ Bundle lets you mix and record live performances with 36 UAD plug-ins including Pultec EQ, Auto-Tune, classic LA-2A and 1176 compressors, and more. You can use Plug-In Scenes to recall settings instantly, even in the middle of a performance.
Easily connect the Apollo x6 Gen 2 to professional studio gear with 6×6 analog line-level I/O via 1/4″ TRS connections, two Hi-Z instrument inputs, and two monitor outputs via 1/4″ connections. Two ADAT I/O, S/PDIF I/O, and wordclock I/O are also available for connecting to professional digital outboard hardware. You can mix with confidence in any room using Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks. Hear all the low-end detail in your mixes using Bass Management to add a subwoofer to your monitor setup. Quickly set up low-latency cues, plug-in scenes, and immersive audio monitoring with the UAD Console app.
Record Through Two Unison Preamps
With Unison technology, Apollo x6 Gen 2 lets you track in real time with the sound of classic EQs and compressors.
From Neve, API, Manley, Fender, and more, you get the same rich analog textures used on the greatest recordings of our time.
Hear the Details Like Never Before
Apollo x6 features UA’s highest-resolution A/D and D/A converters, delivering 130 dB of dynamic range, a very low THD of -127 dB, and featuring Dual Crystal Clocking for ultralow jitter at all sample rates.
This enhanced monitoring, when paired with the newest features like Apollo Monitor Correction by Sonarworks, means you’ll hear the most accurate representation of your recordings when mixing through monitors or headphones. And there will be no surprises when you listen to your final mix or master on any stereo or surround system.
Auto-Gain: Never Miss The Take
Set input gain across multiple channels in seconds without fear of clipping using the new Auto-Gain featureavailable on all microphone / line / Hi-Z preamp inputs.
Effortlessly set gain for recording during an auto training time listening window, without having to worry or take a lot of time to find the perfect recording level.
Bass Management
Add a subwoofer with the new bass management feature for full-range stereo and surround monitoring.
Speaker utilities panel provides trim, mute and solo per speaker output.
Apollo Room Correction
Room Correction runs on a single SHARC DSP core, with UAs studio-grade, low-latency EQ algorithms, using over 20 precision filters and up to 100 ms of loudspeaker time alignment to transform your monitoring accuracy.
Create SoundID Reference measurements for Apollo Room Correction directly within the SoundID Reference Measure desktop application.
Find Your Flow in the UAD Console App
Just like an analog studio, where a console is the heart of the workflow, Apollo x6 has a powerful digital mixing engine, where you control plug-in routing and monitoring.
With the latest features like Bass Management, Surround Audio up to 5.1, and Plug-In Scenes, its easy to find a flow that fits your needs.
A Hybrid System, Made for Your Mission
Combine Apollo x6s HEXA Core DSP with native processing from your host computer.
Produce large sessions with complex plug-in chainsa powerhouse hybrid workflow that outpaces any native-only recording setup.
Expand Your Studio as You Grow
Apollo x6 effortlessly interfaces with your digital equipment, offering two ADAT I/O, a stereo S/PDIF I/O, and wordclock I/O.
Build your studio by linking up to four Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces with up to 128 channels of premium I/O to your DAW. Control it all from your desktop.
Features
Specifications
| Channels of I/O | 16 Inputs / 22 Outputs |
| Built-In DSP | Yes |
| Maximum Sampling Rate | 192 kHz / 24-Bit |
| Number of Microphone Inputs | 2 |
| Built-In Microphone | (Talkback) |
| Input Level Adjustment | 1x Knob |
Signal Processing
| Pad | Mic: -20 dB (Switchable per Channel) |
| Gain/Trim Range | Mic/Line/Hi-Z Inputs: +10 dB to +65 dB |
| Solo/Mute | Mute per Master |
Connectivity
| Analog Audio I/O | 2x Combo XLR-1/4″ TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Mic/Line Input 6x 1/4″ TRS Balanced Line Input 2x 1/4″ TS Unbalanced Hi-Z Input 6x 1/4″ TRS Unbalanced Line Output 2x 1/4″ TRS Balanced Monitor Output |
| Phantom Power | 48 V, Selectable On/Off |
| Digital Audio I/O | 2x Mini-TOSLINK / 3.5 mm Optical ADAT Input (S/MUX Support) 2x Mini-TOSLINK / 3.5 mm Optical ADAT Output (S/MUX Support) 1x RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Input 1x RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Output |
| Host Connection | 1x USB-C |
| Host Connection Protocol | Thunderbolt 3 |
| USB (Non-Host) | 1x USB-C (Device Connection) |
| Sync I/O | 1x BNC Word Clock Input 1x BNC Word Clock Output |
| Network I/O | No |
| MIDI I/O | No |
| Expansion Slots | No |
| Wireless | No |
Performance
| Frequency Response | Mic, Line Inputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0.07 dB Line Outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0.05 dB Hi-Z Inputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0.08 dB Headphone Outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0.02 dB Monitor Outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0.02 dB |
| Maximum Input Level | Mic Inputs: 26 dBu (Pad On) Line Inputs: 24 dBu (Reference Level at +4 dBu) Hi-Z Inputs: 12.6 dBu (at Minimum Gain) |
| Maximum Output Level | Line Outputs: 24 dBu (Reference Level at +4 dBu) 12.2 dBu (Reference Level at -10 dBv) Headphone Outputs: 17.8 dBu (300 Ohms Load, 1 kHz at 16.8 dBu, -1 dBFS) 18.3 dBu (600 Ohms Load, 1 kHz at 17.3 dBu, -1 dBFS)) Monitor Outputs: 24 dBu (Reference Level at +4 dBu) 12.2 dBV (Reference Level at -10 dBv) |
| Headphone Output Power | 120 mW into 300 Ohms 67 mW into 600 Ohms |
| Impedance | Mic Inputs: 5.4 Kilohms Line Inputs: 10 Kilohms Line Outputs: 100 Ohms Hi-Z Inputs: 1 Megohm Monitor Outputs: 100 Ohms Word Clock Inputs: 75 Ohms |
| Dynamic Range | Hi-Z Inputs: 122 dBA Line Inputs: 124 dBA Mic Inputs: 123 dBA Headphone Outputs: 126 dBA Line Outputs: 127 dBA Monitor Outputs: 130 dBA |
| THD+N | Mic Inputs: -115 dB / 0.00018% Hi-Z Inputs: -111 dB / 0.00028% Line Inputs: -116 dB / 0.00016% Line Outputs: -119 dB / 0.00011% Monitor Outputs: -127 dB / 0.000045% Headphone Outputs: -117 dB / 0.00014% -118 dB / 0.00013% |
Digital Audio
| Sample Rates | Up to 192 kHz |
| Sample Rate Conversion | No |
| Bit Depths | 24-Bit |
| Latency | 1.1 ms at 96 kHz |
| Sync Sources | ADAT, Internal, S/PDIF, Word Clock |
Audio Storage & Playback
| Media/Memory Card Slot | No |
Compatibility
| OS Compatibility | Windows/macOS |
| Mobile Device Compatibility | No |
Power
| Power Requirements | AC/DC Power Adapter (Included) |
| AC Input Power | 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz |
| AC/DC Power Adapter | 12 VDC at 6 A |
| Power Consumption | 72 W 30 W (Typical) |
Physical
| Rackmount Size | 1 U (with Included Hardware) |
| Operating Conditions | 32 to 104F / 0 to 40C |
| Dimensions | 19 x 12 x 1.74″ / 48.3 x 30.5 x 4.42cm (Chassis Only) 19 x 13.5 x 1.74″ / 48.3 x 34.3 x 4.42cm (Including Controls and Protrusions) |
| Weight | 8.7lb / 3.9kg |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 16.785 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 23.6 x 17.1 x 8″ |
FREE Universal Audio MIC-UALX Sphere LX Modeling Microphone
TheUniversal Audio Sphere LX Modeling Microphonecombines a large-diaphragm condenser microphone with the Sphere LX plug-in to accurately model 20 of the most sought-after vintage microphones, including Neumann, Telefunken, AKG, and more. Auditioning and switching between mics during a session can be tedious, but thanks to the plug-in, you can change mic type, polar pattern, reduce bleed, room coloration, and even adjust the proximity effecteither during or after tracking vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, stringed and wind instruments, percussion, room sound, and more.
The Sphere LX is a dual-capsule microphone with dual outputs, custom-designed to capture the three-dimensional soundfield with exacting detailincluding the directional and distance information otherwise lost with a conventional single-channel microphone. Remarkably rugged, the mic can handle in excess of 145 dB SPL before clipping and won’t be damaged by high SPLs or air blasts as some vintage microphones can be. It also has a self-noise level of 10 dB-A SPL, well below most vintage microphones and comparable to many of the best modern microphones. Two XLR mic preamp inputs are needed to operate the mic with the plug-in, as all mic-modeling and other advanced DSP features occur in the Sphere LX software. Note that the mic can also be used as a standard condenser mic (no modeling) with only one XLR mic preamp required.
Grab the Keys to the Ultimate Mic Locker
The Sphere plug-in gives you access to 20 of the most prized ribbon, condenser, and dynamic microphones ever made.
Get the sound of a classic 47 (with VF14 tube), 67, M49, C12, and 800 to name a few.
Sphere LX Mic-Modeling Plug-In Optimized for the Apollo
The Sphere LX plug-in (free download available separately) allows the user to change the mic type and polar pattern even after tracking.
Pairing the software with the Apollo audio interface greatly simplifies the process of matching the two mic-preamps required for the plug-in to work.
Adjustable proximity effect: eliminates the need to move a microphone solely because of too little or too much bass due to proximity effectgreat for punching in a vocal where distance from the mic varies from take to take.
Off-axis correction: create more accurate polar patterns to reduce bleed, room coloration, and susceptibility to feedback before or after tracking.
Sphere supports a wide range of plug-in formats, including UAD, AAX DSP, AAX Native, VST2, VST3, and Audio Units on Mac and Windows.
Use Dual Mode for Classic Mic Pairings
Blend the sound of two mono mics with Sphere LX’s Dual Mode and get rich-sounding mic combinations on snare drums and guitar cabs.
Polar-Pattern Modeling
The Polar control lets you adjust the pickup pattern of the mic model, with the additional advantage of being able to select intermediate polar patterns that the original mic did not have. For microphones with a single pattern, the pattern control is fixed to that pattern.
Available patterns
Real-Time Processing with Low Latency
With Universal Audio Apollo interfaces (available separately), you can achieve extremely low latency (approx. 1.6ms round trip at 96 kHz) for seamless real-time performance.
The AAX DSP format allows for low-latency performance on Avid HDX systems.
Optimize the Mic for Your Specific Acoustic Treatment
The IsoSphere function in the Sphere LX plug-in optimizes how the Sphere LX microphone works together with commonly available isolation devicessuch as the sE Reflexion Filters, Aston Halo, Kaotica Eyeball, and even vocal booths.
IsoSphere enhances off-axis behavior for maximum rejection and modifies frequency response to compensate for unwanted coloration, leading to even better-sounding recordings.
Built to Last a Lifetime
With dual, gold-sputtered diaphragms, the Sphere LX outfits your studio with a premium, large-diaphragm condenser microphone, precision-built to deliver years of inspiration for your recordings and music productions.
Specifications
Microphone
| Primary Applications | Studio Recording |
| Form Factor | Large Diaphragm Mic / Stand/Boom Mount |
| Intended Sound Sources | Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, |
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