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.
- Record with elite-class A/D and D/A conversion — nearing the widest dynamic range and lowest noise available, at any price
- Mix with powerful HEXA Core processing, featuring 6 UAD DSP chips for running more UAD Powered Plug-Ins in real time
- Track with near-zero latency through Unison™ preamp emulations from Neve, API, Manley, Helios, Fender, and more†
- Integrate with high-end commercial systems, via 5.1 surround sound monitoring and selectable +24 dBu headroom
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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.
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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.
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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.
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SURROUND SOUND, TALKBACK, AND MORE
The Apollo x8p features built-in front-panel monitoring functions including a Talkback mic, Alt Speakers, and assignable Dim or Mono control. Plus, with its comprehensive 7.1 surround monitoring support, Apollo x8p is a boon for engineers and producers working on audio and music for video games, television, and the web. In addition, Apollo x8p offers selectable +24 dBu operation for out-of-the-box compatibility with professional mixing consoles and other high-end pro audio equipment.
Specification
| Computer Connectivity |
Thunderbolt 3 |
| Form Factor |
Rackmount |
| Simultaneous I/O |
6 x 6 |
| A/D Resolution |
24-bit/192kHz |
| Built In DSP/FX |
6 x UAD DSP Cores |
| Number of Preamps |
2 x mic, 2 x instrument |
| Phantom Power |
Yes |
| Analog inputs |
2 x XLR (mic), 2 x 1/4" (Hi-Z), 6 x 1/4" (line) |
| Analog outputs |
2 x 1/4" (monitor), 6 x 1/4" (alt/5.1 surround) |
| Digital Inputs |
1 x Coax (S/PDIF), 2 x Optical Toslink (ADAT/SMUX) |
| Digital Outputs |
1 x Coax (S/PDIF), 2 x Optical Toslink (ADAT/SMUX) |
| Headphones |
2 x 1/4" |
| Thunderbolt |
2 x USB-C (Thunderbolt 3) |
| Clock I/O |
In/Out (75 ohm termination switch) |
| Software |
HEXA Core UAD Plug-in processing, Unison Preamp Emulations, Realtime Analog Classics Plus Plug-ins |
| OS Requirements - Mac |
OS X 10.12 or later |
| OS Requirements - PC |
Windows 10 64-bit Anniversary update or later, Thunderbolt 3 port (built-in) |
| Rack Spaces |
1U |
| Power supply |
12V DC power supply |
| Height |
1.75" |
| Width |
19" |
ELITE-CLASS A/D AND D/A CONVERSION
