Apollo X6, 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 elite-class 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 Windows.
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, all-new HEXA Core processing — yielding 50% more DSP for running UAD Powered Plug-Ins in real time — plus it includes LUNA Recording System, giving you a fully-integrated music production application.
Apollo x6 Features & Specs
- 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†
- Produce with LUNA Recording System — a fully-integrated recording application made for Apollo (Mac/Thunderbolt)
- Surround monitor controller up to 5.1 format
- Includes the “Realtime Analog Classics Plus” UAD plug-in bundle. Other UAD plug-ins sold separately.
- 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
Interface Specifications
Inputs | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 |
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, or 10.14 Mojave
PC:
- Available Thunderbolt 3 port
- Windows 10 (64-Bit Edition)