Universal Audio Apollo x6 Heritage Edition (Desktop/MAC/Win/TB3)
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.
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†
Includes LUNA Recording System — a fully-integrated and inspiring music production application
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.
A
Full Suite of Classic
Analog Processing Onboard
A hallmark feature of Apollo is its Realtime UAD Processing, letting you run the full library of UAD plug-ins with near-zero latency. Apollo x6 includes the Realtime Analog Classics Plus plug-in bundle, so you can record and mix with the world’s only authentic Teletronix LA-2A, 1176LN, and Fairchild compressors, the Unison-enabled UA 610-B Tube Preamp & EQ, and iconic guitar and bass amps from Marshall and Ampeg.
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.
Surround Sound, Talkback, and More
The Apollo x6 features built-in front-panel monitoring functions including a Talkback mic, Alt Speakers, and assignable Dim or Mono control. Plus, with its comprehensive 5.1 surround monitoring support, Apollo x6 is a boon for engineers and producers working on audio and music for video games, television, and the web. In addition, Apollo x6 offers selectable +24 dBu operation for out-of-the-box compatibility with professional mixing consoles and other high-end pro audio equipment.
Create with a Fast, Natural Workflow in LUNA
Explore analog sound and workflows with LUNA, UA’s Mac‑based
recording application for producers and musicians, composers, sound
designers, and more.
Designed for seamless
integration with Apollo audio interfaces, LUNA gives your recordings
big studio sound with built‑in extensions from Neve,®
Studer,® and API® — plus inspiring
instruments like Moog® Minimoog and Ravel grand piano.
Build an Expanded Studio System Over Thunderbolt
Apollo x6 offers 16 x 22 simultaneous inputs/outputs (6 x 6 analog I/O) and two built-in Thunderbolt 3 ports. This allows users of any Thunderbolt-equipped Apollo Twin or Apollo rackmount audio interfaces to easily combine up to four Apollos and six total UAD-2 devices — adding fast, high-bandwidth I/O and DSP as your studio grows.
Apollo Heritage Edition
Featuring 10 premium UAD titles — including complete plug‑in Collections of our award-winning Teletronix,® UA 1176, and Fairchild® compressors, Helios® Type 69 and UA 610 mic preamps, Pultec® EQs, and more.
Apollo: The Choice of New-School Professionals
Apollo is the confirmed choice of hit-making professionals, used to record landmark albums by Kendrick Lamar (DAMN.), Chris Stapleton (From A Room: Volume 1), Arcade Fire (Everything Now), Post Malone (Beerbongs & Bentleys), and many more. The Apollo range of interfaces has earned numerous industry awards from Sound on Sound, Future Music, and Electronic Musician — as well as the prestigious TEC Award for computer audio hardware five years running.
Apollo x6 Features & Specs
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16 x 22 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with class-leading 24-bit/192 KHz conversion (backwards compatible with Thunderbolt 1 & 2 on Mac)
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Realtime UAD HEXA Core Processing for tracking through UAD plug-ins at near-zero latency, regardless of audio buffer size
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Record through 2 Unison-enabled mic/line preamps — giving you fully authentic preamp emulations from Neve, API, Manley, SSL, and more†
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Produce with LUNA Recording System — a fully-integrated recording application made for Apollo (Mac/Thunderbolt)
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Surround monitor controller up to 5.1 format
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Includes the "Realtime Analog Classics Plus" UAD plug-in bundle. Other UAD plug-ins sold separately.
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UAD HEXA Core processing onboard for additional mixing horsepower for Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Ableton, and other major DAWs
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Combine up to 4 Thunderbolt-equipped Apollos and 6 total UAD devices
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Selectable +24 dBu operation for easy compatibility with professional mixing consoles and tape machines
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Convenient front panel monitoring functions including Alt Speakers, Talkback mic, and assignable Dim or Mono
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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 |
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) |
Line Inputs |
Dynamic
Range: 123 dB (A-weighted) |
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 |
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) |
Monitor Outputs |
Dynamic
Range: 129 dB (A-weighted) |
Headphone Outputs |
Dynamic
Range: 125 dB (A-weighted) |