Universal AudioApollo x6 Gen 2 Thunderbolt Audio Interface - Essentials+ Edition

Universal Audio Apollo x6 Gen 2

Lift your audio to new heights with the Apollo x6 Gen 2 Thunderbolt audio interface from Universal Audio, with supercharged HEXA core DSP, two ultra-flexible Unison preamps, and Gen 2 conversion for professional productions that stand out from the crowd. This rack-mounted centerpiece for your studio offers 16 inputs and 22 outputs, perfect for workflows that demand professional quality audio and DSP power without the need for units with more preamp inputs. This top-shelf sound quality comes alongside convenient connectivity and a large collection of UAD plug-ins, giving you everything you need to make the most out of your next production.

The two Unison preamps in the Apollo x6 leverage UA's industry-leading analog modeling technology to capture your signals with the legendary sounds of gear from Neve, API, SSL, Fender, and more. Six additional line inputs are also in tow, perfect for electronic instruments or returns from external processors. With new Gen 2 converters, your audio is recorded in up to 24-bit / 192kHz, for crystal clear and detailed sound that meets the demands of professional productions. Monitor your mixes to make crucial decisions with confidence thanks to enhanced D/A conversion and Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks. This innovative technology perfectly tunes your main or headphone mix to compensate for your space, delivering a transparent, balanced sound you can trust.

Right out of the box, the Apollo x6 Essentials+ edition gives you everything you need to make impactful audio productions. The updated UAD console app makes it easy to reroute and save plug-in scenes, dial in levels quickly with auto-gain, or integrate a subwoofer using onboard bass management. Thanks to the powerful HEXA Core processor, the Apollo x6 works together with your computer to enable complex and intensive processing so your creativity is never compromised. Included with the interface is the Essentials+ bundle from UAD, leveling-up your studio with legendary instruments and effects so you can dive right into making great sounding audio. For uncompromising audio quality, hear the sound trusted by producers and engineers around the world with the Apollo x6 Gen 2 Essentials+ edition.

Apollo x6 Gen 2 Features

• 16 x 22 Thunderbolt audio interface with Hexa core DSP processing
• Two Unison mic preamps for analog sounds emulated from legendary consoles
• Six 1/4" line inputs
• Two Hi-Z instrument inputs
• Two headphone outputs
• ADAT and S/PIDF I/O for digital expansion
• Gen 2 Apollo X converters with 24-bit / 192kHz resolution
• Enhanced D/A converters with 129dB dynamic range
• Headphone and main output monitoring calibration with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks
• Updated UAD console app with auto-gain control, plug-in scenes, bass management, and more
• Monitor controller with speaker switching and talkback
• Onboard DSP enables complex and CPU intensive processing
• Essentials+ edition includes 33+ UAD plug-ins including instruments and effects
• Expandable with other Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces up to 128 channels