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Third generation Apollo has arrived

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Third generation Apollo is here!

The first Apollo has seen the light in 2012 and shortly after that it has become an industry standard and a synonym for quality.  The unique realtime UAD processing, Unison preamp technology and UA commitment to superior sound quality have made it the gold standard in modern music production.

The second-generation Apollos raised that bar again in 2015, with new conversion, improved audio specs, improved monitoring features and the new Apollo 8p with eight Unison preamps.

Fast forward to 2018 and UA is proud to introduce our third-generation Apollo: Apollo X.

What's new with Apollo X?

  • HEXA-core DSP— all new Apollo X interfaces include 6 SHARC DSPs for 50% more processing on inputs and mixing in your DAW that previous QUAD Core Apollos
  • Improved conversion, again — Apollo x16 boasts an incredible 133.2 dB dynamic range –the widest on the market
  • Thunderbolt™ 3 connectivity— Apollo X uses the fastest, most stable and future-proof protocol for connecting to compatible Mac and Windows computers What’s New with Apollo X?
  • +24 dBu Headroom— now you can connect to other pro-level studio gear at a full 24 dBu output level for the best performance in and out of the analog world or use +20 dBu mode for compatibility with existing Apollo systems
  • Surround Monitoring— Apollo X will support surround monitoring up to 7.1 and feature room calibration, with fold-down so you no longer need a separate monitor controller
  • Built-in talkback— communicate with musicians and talent, slate your takes, record scratch audio all from Apollo X. Add an Apollo Twin MkII for desktop remote control and talkback
Universal Audio Apollo x6

Apollo x6 is a Thunderbolt 3 interface for Mac and PC with 16 x 22 chanels. Great for voiceover, overdub, post production studios. Great for mixing and mastering.

  • Two Unison - enabled microphone preamps.

  • Great fit for electronic music producers.

  • Use a lot more UAD plugins wit 6 powerful SHARC DSP

  • New A/D converters ensure the widest dynamic range.

  • Great for post production.

  • 5.1 Surround sound monitoring is a great way to work on audio for movies or games without any additional splitters or controllers.

Universal Audio Apollo x8

Apollo x8 is a high quality Thunderbolt 3 18 x 24 audio interface, that allows musicians and producers and engineers make world class records using Unison enabled reamps and UAD plugins.

  • Four Unison - enabled microphone preamps.

  • 6 SHARC DSP processors - best in their class.

  • +24 dBu headroom

  • Great for post production.

  • 7.1 Surround sound monitoring without any additional devices.

Universal Audio Apollo x8p

Apollo x8p is a high quality Thunderbolt 3 18 x 24 audio interface, that allows musicians and producers and engineers make world class records using Unison enabled reamps and UAD plugins.

  • Eight Unison - enabled microphone preamps.

  • 6 SHARC DSP processors - best in their class.

  • +24 dBu headroom

  • Great for tracking and mixing.

  • 7.1 Surround sound monitoring without any additional devices.

Universal Audio Apollo x16

Apollo x16 is a high quality Thunderbolt 3 18 x 24 audio interface, that allows musicians and producers and engineers make world class records using Unison enabled reamps and UAD plugins.

  • 6 SHARD DSP processors, impecable sound quality, +24 dBu headroom.

  • Apollo x16 is made to work perfectly with other studio gear, while still using UAD plugins realtime.

  • 7.1 Surround sound monitoring without any additional devices.

  • Mastering grade A/D conversion.

Apollo X is:

  • HEXA (6) DSP processors in every model.
  • Much more powerful UAD pluging processing. Now you can use even more plugins real time. 
  • More advanced sygnal path settings.
  • 50% more DSP processing power at the same price range as the previous Apollo models. 
  • New top class sound parameters - up to 14 dB more dynamic sound. 
  • Apollo x16 now has the widest dynamic range and the lowest THD + N in its price range.
  • 133,2 dB dynamic range.
  • Noise floor -123,3 THD + N.
  • Thunderbolt 3 compatible with Mac and Pc.
  • Highest data transfer rate, stability and almost non existing latency.
  • Link up to four Apollo devices with Thunderbolt.
  • Backwards compatible with Thunderbolt 2 protocol (Mac only)
  • Connect your analog gear with +24 dB headroom.
  • Find that analog gear sweetspot.
  • Send and receive audio from tape machines at the correct levels.
  • Apollo surround monitoring function allows to calibrate the speakers with no additional controllers.
  • Mix in any format up to 7.1. Music, movies, games, VR.
  • Communicate with the artists with the built in talkback mic. Now in every model. 
  • Use the talkback mic to record ideas, create slate tracks and demo recordings. 
  • Connect an Apollo Twin and use it as a volume knoband  monitor selector. 
  • All nwe Apollo interfaces come with the Realtime Analog Classics Plus plugin bundle.
  • 16 powerful UAD plugins, inscluding Marshall PLEXI Classic and Classic AMPEG SVT-VR Unison - enabled preamps UA 610-B, Teletronix LA-2A, Legacy, Legacy UA 1176, Pultec EQP-1A, Legacy, and more.

Read more at Universal Audio homepage.

 Apollo X interfaces are available for tests and demos at our studios. Book your session now at sales@msonic.lv or sales@msonic.ee