Universal Audio Apollo x6 Gen 2 Essentials+ Edition Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface

The Universal Audio Apollo x6 Gen 2 Essentials+ Edition is a professional rackmount Thunderbolt 3 audio interface built for high-end recording, mixing, and production. With premium 24-bit/192 kHz conversion, two Unison-enabled microphone preamps, extensive analog and digital I/O, and onboard HEXA Core UAD DSP processing, the Apollo x6 Gen 2 is an outstanding centerpiece for a serious studio.

The Gen 2 Apollo X series features upgraded A/D and D/A conversion for excellent clarity, dynamic range, and detail when recording and monitoring. Its onboard six-core UAD processing also allows compatible UAD plug-ins to be used with extremely low latency while tracking and mixing.

This is the Essentials+ Edition of the Apollo x6 Gen 2, which was originally packaged with Universal Audio's Essentials+ software collection.

Key Features:

• Apollo x6 Gen 2 Essentials+ Edition
• Thunderbolt 3 connectivity
• HEXA Core onboard UAD DSP processing
• 24-bit / 192 kHz audio conversion
• Two Unison-enabled mic preamps
• Six analog line inputs
• Two front-panel Hi-Z instrument inputs
• Six analog line outputs
• Dedicated stereo monitor outputs
• Two independent headphone outputs
• Optical ADAT digital I/O for system expansion
• Coaxial S/PDIF digital I/O
• BNC word clock I/O
• Built-in talkback functionality
• Auto-Gain capability
• Bass Management
• Plug-In Scenes
• Apollo Monitor Correction compatibility
• Expandable with additional compatible Apollo interfaces

Universal Audio's Unison technology allows compatible UAD preamp and channel-strip plug-ins to interact with the Apollo's analog input circuitry, giving users access to the feel and response of modeled studio preamps, channel strips, guitar amps, and other classic recording hardware.

With six onboard DSP cores and a versatile selection of analog and digital connections, the Apollo x6 Gen 2 works equally well in professional studios, project studios, production rooms, and advanced home recording setups. It is especially well suited for recording vocals, guitars, keyboards, drums, full-band sessions, mixing, mastering, and general music production.

The x6 also provides a great platform for expanding a studio over time. Additional microphone preamps or converters can be connected through ADAT, and compatible Apollo interfaces can be combined for larger recording systems.

Please note: This is the Essentials+ Edition. Software and plug-in licenses are subject to Universal Audio's current registration and transfer policies, so buyers should verify which software licenses are included or transferable with the specific unit.

An excellent choice for anyone looking for a Universal Audio Apollo x6 Gen 2, Thunderbolt 3 audio interface, UAD interface, rackmount recording interface, Unison preamp interface, or professional studio audio interface.