Universal Audio Apollo x6 Gen 2 Studio+ Edition Audio Interf

Universal Audio Apollo x6 Gen 2 Studio+ Edition Audio Interface
Product no: 9000-0131-9606 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

Setting up audio engineers and producers with an unrivalled level of audio quality and flexibility, this is the 16 x 22 Thunderbolt configured Universal Audio Apollo X6 Gen 2 Audio Interface. This studio hub features 24-bit/192kHz audio conversion, HEXA Core DSP processing and a set of two Unison™ microphone preamps, completing a future-thinking hybrid of analogue warmth and digital precision. This powerhouse of an interface also grants access to world-leading UAD plugins, including Auto-Tune, SSL and Fairchild, and comes with up to 50+ plugins included 'in the box'.

Honest Mixing with Apollo Monitor Correction

Using the UAD Console app, your plugin routing, monitoring and audio processing can be efficiently managed. Further advanced functions like Auto-Gain, Bass Management, and full support for 5.1 Surround Sound amount to a powerful and intuitive tool kit for recording as well as mixing. Whether you're working with a studio monitor rig or checking the mix with headphones, the audio image can even be optimised to match the space you're working in using the on-board Apollo Monitor Correction, which is driven by Sonarworks®.

Future-Proof Expansion Options

So this interface can grow alongside your studio, multiple Apollo interfaces can be coupled, expanding both the number of I/O channels and the DSP power. Future-proofed on every level, the Apollo X6 interface delivers nothing but masterful audio quality and functionality, supporting professional, world-class production from start to finish.

Specifications

Product features

Sustainable product	not specified
Interface for	bands & producers, maxing & mastering
Number of analogue Inputs	10
Number of analogue outputs	8
Analogue audio input type	balanced line in (TRS jack), microphone input (XLR), Hi-Z instrument input (TS jack)
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

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	7,8 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	60,5 x 43,5 x 20,5 cm

Product specifications

16 x 22 Thunderbolt audio-interface with HEXA Core DSP plugin processing
x2 Unison™ microphone preamps, x2 Hi-Z instrument inputs, x6 6.35mm jack line inputs, x2 optical Toslink I/O (ADAT S/MUX), RCA coaxial I/O (S/PDIF), word clock I/O (BNC)
x2 6.35mm jack monitor outputs, x6 6.35mm jack line outputs (ALT 1/2), x2 6.35mm TRS jack headphone outputs
elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit/192kHz resolution with Dual-Crystal Clocking for ultra-low jitter at all sample frequencies
improved D/A conversion for critical monitoring and performance with a 130dB dynamic range and an incredibly low 127dB THD
calibrate your main monitor and headphone outputs using Apollo Monitor Correction driven by Sonarworks®
fully equipped monitor controller with alternative speaker switching and integrated talkback for easy artist communication
updated UAD Console app with Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer integration with Bass Management, support for immersive audio and more
built-in DSP supports over 200 UAD plugins via VST, AU and AAX 64 formats in all big name DAWs
includes up to 50+ UAD plugins with Essentials+
compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live and more
expandable with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces or selected Dante models
free access to technical support from expert audio engineers
dimensions: 48.3 x 4.5 x 34.3cm
weight: 4.08 kg
included:
- power supply
- Channel Strips & Preamps (9)
  - Avalon VT737sp Channel Strip
  - Century Tube Channel Strip
  - CS-1 Channel Strip
  - Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ
  - Manley Reference Microphone Preamp
  - Precision Channel Strip
  - UA 610-A Preamp & EQ
  - UA 610-B Preamp & EQ
  - V76 Preamplifier
- Compressors / Limiters (17)
  - dbx 160 Compressor / Limiter
  - Empirical Labs Distressor
  - Fairchild 670 Legacy
  - Fairchild 660 Compressor
  - Fairchild 670 Compressor
  - Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler
  - Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler
  - Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler
  - Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier
  - Teletronix LA-3A Classic Leveler
  - UA 1176 Rev A Classic Limiter
  - UA 1176AE Classic Limiter
  - UA 1176LN Rev E Classic Limiter
  - UA 1176LN Legacy
  - UA 1176SE Legacy
  - UA 175B Classic Limiter
  - UA 176 Classic Limiter
- 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 (7)
  - Auto-Tune Realtime Access
  - Auto-Tune Realtime advanced
  - Auto-Tune Realtime X
  - Oxide Tape Recorder
  - Precision Enhancer Hz
  - Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder
  - Verve Analog Machines Essentials
- Instruments (6)
  - Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio
  - Moog Minimoog
  - Opal Morphing Synth
  - PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth
  - Ravel Grand Piano
  - Waterfall B3 Organ
- Delay & Modulation (5)
  - Brigade Chorus Pedal
  - Galaxy Tape Echo
  - Precision Delay Mod
  - Precision Delay Mod L
  - Studio D Chorus
- Reverbs & Rooms (4)
  - Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb
  - 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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Universal Audio Apollo x6 Gen 2 Essential+ Edition Audio Interface

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In stock

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Recommended price £3,299.00

£2,429.00

Sustainable product	not specified
Interface for	bands & producers, maxing & mastering
Number of analogue Inputs	10
Number of analogue outputs	8
Analogue audio input type	balanced line in (TRS jack), microphone input (XLR), Hi-Z instrument input (TS jack)
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