Universal Audio Apollo x4 Heritage Edition Thunderbolt 3 Des

Universal Audio Apollo x4 Heritage Edition Thunderbolt 3 Desktop Audio Interface (PROMO)
Product no: 9000-0114-2030 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

When it comes to recording professional audio in a pro, semi-pro or home studio then you simply can't get any better than a Universal Audio interface. And when it comes to interfaces, the Apollo x4 is next-level. This chunk of progressive desktop-friendly hardware pushes every boundary when it comes to options, starting with immense DSP power which supports hefty plugin stacking. Via the Quad Core UAD plugin processor, more plugins can be applied in real-time and since all of it happens in the interface itself, the CPU load of your computer is non-existent.

Four Unison-Enabled Preamps & Two Unison-Enabled Hi-Z Inputs

The Apollo x4 has been equipped with four preamps and two Hi-Z inputs, every one of which is Unison supported, meaning that each port features automatic impedance detection so no matter what you hook up, the interface will immediately adjust the impedance to match it. This intelligent function is combined with a tidy pack of vintage preamp emulations that come in the form of hardware-based plugins, so you can treat your recordings to the old-school sound of sixties and seventies rack gear made by big names like Neve, API, Manley and SSL. There are also amp simulations on board, and to support an authentic dynamic response alongside an authentic monitoring and recording experience, the ideal impedance curve is applied where needed.

Plus a Software Suite Bundle

When you pick up an Apollo x4 you also get the Realtime Analog Classics Plus Bundle on the side. This hefty bag of goodies includes emulations of a Fairchild 670, a Pultec EQP-1A, Teletronix LA-2A, 1176SE/LN, and a 610-B Tube Preamp and EQ, and that's on top of emulations of Marshall and Ampeg guitar and bass amplifiers. Basically, you're getting a virtual rack of some of the most iconic gear ever to have graced music history, and all of it is driven by Universal Audio's brilliant UAD DSP system and run directly by the Apollo x4, so monitoring, recording, mixing and mastering all happens inside the interface itself.

Tips or comments about this product

Please note: When you purchase a Universal Audio Apollo x4 Heritage Edition Thunderbolt 3 interface any time between 9/2/24 and 31/8/24 and register your new hardware via the Universal Audio website, you're entitled to a free plugin pack worth over £2,300. The pack includes: Fender ‘55 Deluxe, Waterfall Rotary Speaker, Distortion Essentials Bundle, Brigade Chorus, Studio D Chorus, Galaxy Tape Echo, Polymax Synth and Avalon VT-737 Tube Channel Strip.

Specifications

Product features

Sustainable product	not specified
Interface for	guitarists, vocals + guitar
Number of analogue Inputs	6
Number of analogue outputs	6
Analogue audio input type	unbalanced line in (TS jack), balanced line in (TRS jack), microphone input (XLR)
Analogue audio output type	balanced line out (TRS jack)
Total microphone inputs	4
Total guitar/bass inputs	2
Network connections	none
Digital audio inputs	1 x ADAT
Digital audio outputs	1 x ADAT
Computer ports	Thunderbolt 3 (USB C)
Number of headphone outputs	2
Low latency monitoring	yes, DSP mixer
Suitable for operating system	Apple OSX / Mac OS, Microsoft Windows
Maximum sample rate	192 kHz
Software included	yes, download
Included software	other
Included data cable	none
Phantom power	yes
MIDI I/O (din connector)	none
19 inches	no

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	230 gr
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	19,0 x 9,5 x 6,5 cm

Product specifications

Thunderbolt 3 Desktop Audio Interface
unparalleled AD/DA conversion up to 192kHz and unparalleled dynamic range
up to 4 Apollo x4 interfaces can be linked at the same time for max. 156 audio channels and more DSP power
record vocals and guitars in real-time using iconic microphone preamp emulations from Neve, API, Manley, Avalon, SSL and more
use the LUNA Recording system to ensure seamless integration of software and hardware (free download)
UAD-powered DAW plugins via VST, AU and AAX
x2 independent headphone outputs
superior components and housing
via ADAT, the Apollo x4 can be expanded with 8 additional inputs and outputs
built-in talkback microphone for communication with artists and recording slate cues
dimensions: 23.3 x 6.6 x 15.1cm
weight: 1.46 kg
included:
- power supply
- link to online manual
- Realtime Analog Classics Plus Bundle (download)

Reviews from other countries

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Edwin 2 January 2024

Wrote the following about Universal Audio Apollo x4 Heritage Edition Thunderbolt 3 Desktop Audio Interface (PROMO)

De Apollo x4 voldoet aan al mijn verwachtingen.
Ben blij met de aankoop van deze hoogwaardige interface.

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Delivery time unknown

Recommended price £2,578.00

£1,489.00

Sustainable product	not specified
Interface for	bands & producers, maxing & mastering
Number of analogue Inputs	10
Number of analogue outputs	8
Analogue audio input type	unbalanced line in (TS jack), balanced line in (TRS jack), microphone input (XLR)
Analogue audio output type	balanced line out (TRS jack)
Total microphone inputs	2
Total guitar/bass inputs	2
Network connections	none
Digital audio inputs	1 x S/PDIF (RCA), 2 x ADAT
Digital audio outputs	1 x S/PDIF (RCA), 2 x ADAT
Computer ports	Thunderbolt 3 (USB C)
number of headphone outputs	2

Low latency monitoring	yes, DSP mixer
suitable for operating system	Apple OSX / Mac OS, Microsoft Windows
Maximum sample rate	192 kHz
software included	yes, download
Included software	other
included data cable	none
Phantom power	yes
MIDI I/O (din connector)	none
19 inches	yes
Complete	~
Original packaging	~
Condition of product	~

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Online stock status:

Order now and receive delivery within approx. 3 weeks

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Sustainable product	not specified
Interface for	bands & producers, maxing & mastering
Number of analogue Inputs	10
Number of analogue outputs	8
Analogue audio input type	unbalanced line in (TS jack), balanced line in (TRS jack), microphone input (XLR)
Analogue audio output type	balanced line out (TRS jack)
Total microphone inputs	2
Total guitar/bass inputs	2
Network connections	none
Digital audio inputs	1 x S/PDIF (RCA), 2 x ADAT
Digital audio outputs	1 x S/PDIF (RCA), 2 x ADAT
Computer ports	Thunderbolt 3 (USB C)
number of headphone outputs	2

Low latency monitoring	yes, DSP mixer
suitable for operating system	Apple OSX / Mac OS, Microsoft Windows
Maximum sample rate	192 kHz
software included	yes, download
Included software	other
included data cable	none
Phantom power	yes
MIDI I/O (din connector)	none
19 inches	yes
Complete	~
Original packaging	~
Condition of product	~

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Online stock status:

Delivery time unknown

Recommended price £3,054.00

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Sustainable product	not specified
Interface for	bands & producers, maxing & mastering
Number of analogue Inputs	14
Number of analogue outputs	10
Analogue audio input type	unbalanced line in (TS jack), balanced line in (TRS jack), microphone input (XLR)
Analogue audio output type	balanced line out (TRS jack)
Total microphone inputs	4
Total guitar/bass inputs	2
Network connections	none
Digital audio inputs	1 x S/PDIF (RCA), 2 x ADAT
Digital audio outputs	1 x S/PDIF (RCA), 2 x ADAT
Computer ports	Thunderbolt 3 (USB C)
number of headphone outputs	2

Low latency monitoring	yes, DSP mixer
suitable for operating system	Apple OSX / Mac OS, Microsoft Windows
Maximum sample rate	192 kHz
software included	yes, download
Included software	other
included data cable	none
Phantom power	yes
MIDI I/O (din connector)	none
19 inches	yes
Complete	~
Original packaging	~
Condition of product	~