Universal Audio Apollo x6 Heritage Edition Thunderbolt 3 Aud

Universal Audio Apollo x6 Heritage Edition Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface (PROMO)
Product no: 9000-0114-3581 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

Produce album ready recordings courtesy of mighty hex-core DSP processing and onboard, real-time effect plugins, all housed in the neat and rack-moutable Universal Audio Apollo x6. The spec-sheet of this unit amounts to a must-have for any self-respecting producer, audio engineer, or even any serious home studio. The Apollo x6, like many other of Universal Audio's offerings, features Unison supported preamps, making it possible to treat recordings with hyper-accurate emulations of iconic Neve, Manley, API and SSL rack units. Plug in a microphone or instrument and the x6 will coat the sound with the flavour of the golden-age of recording. And, since this is a Thunderbolt 3 interface, it all happens via near-zero latency.

An Unbelievable Powerhouse

The hex-core mentioned above means that a mass of plugins can be stacked and run directly from the 6x itself. Everything is handled by the interface, using up no CPU and leaving your computer free to concentrate on other tasks. Up to four Apollo 6x interfaces can also be chained and cascaded to gain up to 156 audio channels, and if you already have an Apollo Twin or x4, you can control it all from your desktop.

Impedance Matching & Breathtaking Conversion

The AD/DA conversion here is nothing short of world-class and the recording sits at a maximum sample rate and resolution of 192kHz at 24 bits. The Hi-Z input preamps as well as the microphone input preamps feature Universal Audio's own Unison technology, meaning that as soon as you jack in a guitar or bass, the sound can be sent through a virtual amplifier stamped with names like Marshall or Ampeg. The instrument and microphone input impedance is even automatically adjusted to match the original amplifiers and preamps the plugins are designed to mimic, resulting in a pure and authentic dynamic response. Basically, this inspired audio interface is guaranteed to slap a grin on the face of even the most picky of engineers.

Tips or comments about this product

Please note: The laptop seen in the images serves illustrative purposes and is not included.
Please note: When you purchase a Universal Audio Apollo x6 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 the following plugins: Fender ‘55 Deluxe, Waterfall Rotary Speaker, Distortion Essentials Bundle, Brigade Chorus, Studio D Chorus, Galaxy Tape Echo, Polymax Synth, Avalon VT-737 Tube Channel Strip, Sound City Studios, Hitsville Reverb Chambers and Empirical Labs Distressor.

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	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

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	7,5 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	60,0 x 44,0 x 20,0 cm

Product specifications

Thunderbolt 3 audio interface
unparalleled AD/DA conversion up to 192kHz and unparalleled dynamic range
up to four Apollo x6 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 x6 can be expanded with 8 additional inputs and outputs
built-in talkback microphone for communication with artists and recording slate cues
dimensions: 48.3 x 4.5 x 34.3cm
weight: 4.08 kg
included:
- power supply with power cable
- set with x4 rack-mount screws
- Getting Started URL card
- Realtime Analog Classics Plus Bundle (download)

Reviews from other countries

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Anne-Li 6 January 2025

Wrote the following about Universal Audio Apollo x6 Heritage Edition Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface (PROMO)

Kwam netjes optijd binnen. Heb hem gekoppeld aan mijn Twin, top combinatie. Jammer dat de cue outputs een max van 4 hebben, verder super tevreden. 2 goede unison preamps en 4 gewone. Gekoppeld met 8 ADAT IN/OUT via een Scarlett 18i20. Nogmaals, een top rackje. Ik ben absoluut fan van UA.

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Online stock status:

Delivery time unknown

Recommended price £2,280.00

£1,365.00

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
Complete	~
Original packaging	~
Condition of product	~

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Online stock status:

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	~

Universal Audio Apollo x8 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface (PROMO)

Online stock status:

Delivery time unknown

Recommended price £3,054.00

£1,819.00

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	~