Universal Audio Apollo x6 Gen 2 Analog Classics Thunderbolt Interface
The Apollo x6 Gen 2 Analog Classics. Features Rackmount 16 x 22 Thunderbolt audio interface with two Unison mic preamps, elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 audio conversion, Auto-Gain and more.
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Universal Audio Apollo x6 Gen 2 Analog Classics Thunderbolt Interface
The Universal Audio Apollo x6 Gen 2 is more than an interface; it’s the command center your studio deserves. This rackmount unit closes the gap between home recording and professional mixing, offering the elite-class conversion that has made Apollo an industry standard.
With a dynamic range that captures the faintest reverb tails and distortion levels so low they're practically nonexistent, the Apollo x6 ensures your audio is recorded and reproduced with stunning accuracy. Whether you're tracking through classic preamp emulations or mixing immersive audio, it provides the sonic transparency needed to make confident decisions.
The Sound of the Stars in Your Rack
Universal Audio didn’t just update the specs; they overhauled the engine. The Gen 2 architecture is built to give you the tactile soul of analog gear with the surgical precision of modern digital processing. It’s about removing the barriers between the sound in your head and the sound coming out of your speakers.
Elite-Class Conversion: Audio clarity isn't a luxury; it's a necessity. With a massive 130 dB of dynamic range and a THD of -127 dB, the Gen 2 converters act like a window cleaner for your mix, stripping away the grime so you hear the pure, unadulterated source.
HEXA Core Processing: With six onboard DSP chips, this interface shoulders the heavy lifting, letting you run massive chains of UAD plug-ins in real-time while your computer’s CPU stays cool, calm, and collected.
Unison Preamps: The two Unison mic preamps physically alter their impedance to match the behavior of classic hardware from Neve, API, and Manley, giving you the tactile response and rich harmonic saturation of the real deal.
Workflow That Moves at the Speed of Creativity
Time spent troubleshooting is time stolen from creating. The Apollo x6 Gen 2 is loaded with "soft features" designed to anticipate your needs, automate the tedious stuff, and keep you in the creative flow state.
Apollo Monitor Calibration: Even the best mixers face challenging room acoustics. With integrated Sonarworks SoundID Reference profiles, you can calibrate your monitors and headphones directly through the DSP, ensuring a balanced listening environment. This helps your bass translate seamlessly from the studio to the car. (Sonarworks license/add-on required.)
Assistive Auto-Gain: You’re an artist, not a gain-staging robot. The new Auto-Gain feature listens to your performance and sets the perfect level across multiple inputs in seconds, ensuring you capture the lightning in the bottle without clipping the signal.
UAD Console App: Navigate your session with the fluidity of water. The updated Console app acts as your digital mixer, allowing you to set up low-latency cues, manage plug-in scenes, and route audio with an intuitiveness that keeps your brain in creative mode, not technical support mode.
Connected for the Future
A great interface needs to be the hub of your hardware universe. The x6 Gen 2 is designed with expandability and flexibility in mind, ensuring that as your studio grows, your interface doesn't become a paperweight.
Bass Management: Low-end frequencies are the backbone of modern music, and managing them should be simple. The built-in bass management system powers your subwoofer with a dedicated crossover, delivering punchy kick drums while keeping the mids clear and focused.
Immersive Ready: Audio is evolving beyond stereo. With support for up to 5.1 surround sound, this interface equips you for the future of audio post-production, providing the outputs needed to create an immersive 360-degree listening experience.
Thunderbolt Speed & Expansion: Latency is the enemy of groove. The blazing-fast Thunderbolt connection ensures near-zero latency, and as your studio empire grows, you can daisy-chain up to four Apollos for a massive 128-channel system controlled from a single desktop unit.
A Legacy of Excellence
The Apollo x6 Gen 2 is more than gear; it’s an investment in your sonic signature. By bridging the warmth of analog heritage with the precision of immersive audio and room correction, it creates a hybrid workflow that quite simply makes better records. Whether you’re tracking a live band or scoring a cinematic masterpiece, this unit delivers the elite audio quality that pros demand. It’s time to stop chasing great sound and start capturing it.
Universal Audio Apollo x6 Gen 2 Features:
16 x 22 Thunderbolt audio interface with HEXA Core DSP plug-in processing
Elite-class Gen 2 converters with 130 dB dynamic range and -127 dB THD
Two Unison™ mic preamps for authentic analog hardware emulations
Auto-Gain sets levels across multiple inputs in seconds
Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks® for precise room calibration (Add-on required)
Integrated Bass Management for seamless subwoofer integration
Support for up to 5.1 surround sound monitoring
Includes up to 80+ UAD plug-ins with UAD Analog Classics or UAD Analog Classics Pro
Expandable system links up to four Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces
Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more
Warranty: 1 Year from date of purchase (parts and labor)
Universal Audio Apollo x6 Gen 2 Analog Classics Thunderbolt Interface Specifications
Item #:
UAD APX6G2E
Manufacturer Part Number:
APX6G2-ESS
UPC:
819937004490
Product Specifications
Over 30 Included Plug-Ins in UAD Analog Classics:
Channel Strips & Preamps (6):
Century Tube Channel Strip
CS-1 Channel Strip
LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip
Precision Channel Strip
UA 610-A Preamp & EQ
UA 610-B Preamp & EQ
Compressors / Limiters (7):
Fairchild 670 Legacy Compressor
Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier
Teletronix LA-2A Tube Compressor
Precision Buss Compressor
UA 1176 FET Compressor
UA 1176LN Legacy
UA 1176SE Legacy
Equalizers (3):
Precision Equalizer
Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ
Pultec Pro Legacy EQ
Special Processing (5):
Oxide Tape Recorder
Precision De-Esser
Precision Enhancer Hz
Precision Enhancer kHz
Vibe Analog Machines Essentials
Instruments (1):
PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth
Delay & Modulation (3):
Galaxy Tape Echo
Precision Delay Mod
Precision Delay Mod L
Reverbs & Rooms (2):
Precision Reflection Engine
Pure Plate Reverb
Mastering (3):
Precision Limiter
Precision Maximizer
Precision Multiband
Guitar & Bass (5):
Bermuda Triangle
Raw Distortion
TS Overdrive Pedal
UAD Lion ’68 Super Lead Amp
UAD Showtime ’64 Tube Amp
Universal Audio Apollo x6 Gen 2 Analog Classics Thunderbolt Interface Specifications
Product Specifications
Over 30 Included Plug-Ins in UAD Analog Classics:
Channel Strips & Preamps (6):
Century Tube Channel Strip
CS-1 Channel Strip
LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip
Precision Channel Strip
UA 610-A Preamp & EQ
UA 610-B Preamp & EQ
Compressors / Limiters (7):
Fairchild 670 Legacy Compressor
Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier
Teletronix LA-2A Tube Compressor
Precision Buss Compressor
UA 1176 FET Compressor
UA 1176LN Legacy
UA 1176SE Legacy
Equalizers (3):
Precision Equalizer
Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ
Pultec Pro Legacy EQ
Special Processing (5):
Oxide Tape Recorder
Precision De-Esser
Precision Enhancer Hz
Precision Enhancer kHz
Vibe Analog Machines Essentials
Instruments (1):
PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth
Delay & Modulation (3):
Galaxy Tape Echo
Precision Delay Mod
Precision Delay Mod L
Reverbs & Rooms (2):
Precision Reflection Engine
Pure Plate Reverb
Mastering (3):
Precision Limiter
Precision Maximizer
Precision Multiband
Guitar & Bass (5):
Bermuda Triangle
Raw Distortion
TS Overdrive Pedal
UAD Lion ’68 Super Lead Amp
UAD Showtime ’64 Tube Amp
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Henry A. 🇺🇸
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Super dope machine!! A step
Super dope machine!! A step up from the X4 and making wonderful music
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This is the best apolllo
This is the best apolllo i ever owned! I have a duo twin and compared to this is absolutely crispy!!! Every dollar is worth and the payment plans are extremely affordable
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