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Universal Audio Apollo x6 Gen 2 Essentials Thunderbolt Interface

The Apollo x6 Gen 2 Essentials. 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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    Rackmount 16 x 22 Thunderbolt audio interface with two Unison mic preamps, elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 audio conversion, Auto-Gain, Apollo Monitor Correction, up to 5.1 surround sound with Bass Management, HEXA core DSP plug-in processing, and premium software suite for Mac or Windows.

     

    UA’s next generation of Apollo x6 interfaces is here, giving producers and project studios highest-resolution audio conversion, two Unison™ mic preamps, and HEXA Core DSP processing for writing and producing with world-class UAD plug-ins from Auto-Tune, Neve, Manley, Avalon, SSL, and hundreds more.

     

    Trusted by top producers and engineers around the globe who need elite-class Apollo X sound and DSP power, but without the added hardware channels of larger models, Apollo x6 levels up your production space with timeless sound and legendary UA craftsmanship.

     

    Key Benefits:

    • Hear next generation audio conversion with the widest dynamic range and lowest distortion of any Apollo
    • Experience analog tones with UnisonTM preamps, letting you record in realtime through authentic emulations of Neve, API, Avalon, Manley, Fender, and more
    • Access the full library of 200+ UAD DSP and Native plug-ins, including award-winning titles like Capitol Chambers, Sound City Studios, EL8 Distressor, and more
    • Mix with confidence in any room or through headphones using Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks®*
    • Use Auto-Gain to set your levels across multiple inputs in seconds and never miss the take
    • Hear all the low-end detail in your mixes using bass management to add a subwoofer to your monitor setup
    • Quickly set up low-latency cues, plug-in scenes, and immersive audio monitoring with the UAD Console app
    • Get thousands of dollars in award-winning UAD plug-in titles from Auto-Tune, Fairchild, Teletronix, and more with a choice of Essentials+ or Studio+ Editions

     

    The New Centerpiece of Your Rack

    Universal Audio built Apollo x6 for producers who need the highest-quality audio, without the additional analog preamps found in larger rackmount models. With unprecedented dynamic range and elite-class 24-bit / 192 kHz audio conversion — now with enhanced D/A monitoring — Apollo x6 puts the sound of the stars right in your rack.

     

    All the Inputs You Need

    With two Unison™ preamps and front panel Hi‑Z instrument inputs, Apollo x6 lets you track in realtime with the sound of classic gear from Neve, Manley, API, Fender, Marshall, and dozens more. And with an additional six line inputs, it’s easy to connect your hardware synths, keyboards, and other outboard gear.

     

    Mix with Vintage & Modern Sounds

    Right out of the box, Apollo x6 gives you the tools you need to create awe-inspiring mixes. Along with included synthesizers and tape echos, Teletronix LA-2A compressors, and Pultec EQs — you can tap into the entire library of over 200 UAD plug-ins to unlock proven hit-making tools that will push your productions to the next level.

     

    Hear the Details Like Never Before

    Now in its Gen 2 design, Apollo x6 features UA’s highest-resolution D/A converters ever paired with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks.® This means that when you playback your audio through monitors or headphones, you’ll not only hear the most pristine representation of your recordings, there will be no surprises when you listen to your final mix or master.

     

    Find Your Flow in the UAD Console App

    Just like an analog studio, where a console is the heart of the workflow, Apollo x6 has a powerful digital mixing engine where you control plug-in routing and monitoring. And with the latest features like Auto-Gain, Bass Management, 5.1 Surround Sound and Plug-In Scenes, it’s easy to find a flow that fits your needs.

     

    A Hybrid System, Made for Your Mission

    Combine Apollo x6’s HEXA Core DSP with native processing from your host computer to produce large sessions with complex plug-in chains — a powerhouse hybrid workflow that outpaces any native-only recording setup.

     

    Expand Your Studio as You Grow

    Build your studio by linking up to four Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces with up to 128 channels of premium I/O to your DAW, and control it all from your desktop using Apollo Twin or x4. So no matter how far your music takes you, an Apollo will always be in reach.**

     

    Universal Audio Apollo x6 Gen 2 Essentials Features:

    • 16 x 22 Thunderbolt audio interface with HEXA Core DSP plug-in processing
    • Two UnisonTM mic preamps, two Hi-Z instrument inputs, six 1/4" line inputs, two optical Toslink I/O (ADAT S/MUX), RCA coaxial I/O (S/PDIF), word clock I/O (BNC)
    • Two 1/4" monitor outs, six 1/4" line outs (ALT / 5.1 surround), two 1/4" TRS headphone outs
    • Elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution featuring Dual-Crystal Clocking for ultra-low jitter at all sample rates
    • Enhanced D/A for critical monitoring and playback with 130 dB dynamic range and astonishingly low THD of -127 dB
    • Calibrate your main monitor and headphone outputs with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks®*
    • Fully-featured monitor controller with alternate speaker switching and integrated talkback for easy communication with talent
    • Updated UAD Console app featuring Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer integration with Bass Management, immersive audio support, and more
    • Onboard DSP supports over 200 UAD plug-ins via VST, AU, and AAX 64 formats in all major DAWs
    • Includes up to 50+ UAD plug-ins with Essentials+ or Studio+ Editions
    • Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more**
    • Expandable with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces or select models over Dante
    • Free industry-leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers

    *Coming Q4 2024, requires Apollo Monitor Correction Add-on and SoundID Reference licenses, available from sonarworks.com

    **For full compatibility information, refer to help.uaudio.com

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    Universal Audio Apollo x6 Gen 2 Essentials Thunderbolt Interface Specifications

    Universal Audio Apollo x6 Gen 2 Essentials Thunderbolt Interface Specifications
    Product Specifications

    Universal Audio Apollo x6 Gen 2 Essentials Specifications

    Included Plug-Ins in Essentials+ Edition:

    • Channel Strips & Preamps (6):
      • Century Tube Channel Strip
      • CS-1 Channel Strip
      • Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ
      • Precision Channel Strip
      • UA 610-A Preamp & EQ
      • UA 610-B Preamp & EQ
    • Compressors / Limiters (7):
      • Fairchild 670 Legacy
      • Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler
      • Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler
      • Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler
      • Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier
      • UA 1176LN Legacy
      • UA 1176SE Legacy
    • Equalizers (6):
      • Helios Type 69 Legacy EQ
      • Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ
      • Pultec EQP-1A Passive EQ
      • Pultec HLF-3C Passive EQ
      • Pultec MEQ-5 Passive EQ
      • Pultec Pro Legacy EQ
    • Special Processing (4):
      • Auto-Tune Realtime Access
      • Oxide Tape Recorder
      • Precision Enhancer Hz
      • Verve Analog Machines Essentials
    • Instruments (1):
      • PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth
    • Delay & Modulation (3):
      • Galaxy Tape Echo
      • Precision Delay Mod
      • Precision Delay Mod L
    • Reverbs & Rooms (3):
      • Precision Reflection Engine
      • Pure Plate Reverb
      • RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler
    • Guitar & Bass (3):
      • Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier
      • Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier
      • Raw Distortion

     

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