The Universal Audio Apollo x6 Gen 2 is a 16 x 22 rackmount Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with two Unison mic preamps, HEXA Core DSP, and elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 conversion at 24-bit / 192 kHz for Mac and Windows. It suits project and pro rooms that need a compact rack interface with outboard-friendly line I/O. Surround monitoring up to 5.1 is supported via UAD Console.

Inputs and Outputs

  • Mic: 2 Unison combo XLR/TRS
  • Hi-Z: 2 front-panel 1/4"
  • Line in: 6
  • Line out: 6 (plus stereo monitor)
  • Headphones: 2 stereo 1/4"
  • Digital: dual ADAT I/O, S/PDIF I/O, word clock I/O

DSP, Console, and Monitoring

HEXA Core (six SHARC processors) runs UAD plug-ins in realtime for tracking and mixing, and can be combined with native host processing. UAD Console provides Auto-Gain (on models with Unison preamps), Plug-In Scenes, Bass Management, talkback, Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks, and expandable Thunderbolt Apollo systems (up to four units).

Plug-in Bundle (Studio+)

Studio+ includes 56 UAD plug-ins: everything in Essentials+ (33), plus these additions:

  • Channel strips and preamps: Avalon VT-737sp Channel Strip, Manley Reference Microphone Preamp, V76 Preamplifier
  • Compressors / limiters: dbx 160 Compressor / Limiter, Empirical Labs Distressor, Fairchild 660 Compressor, Fairchild 670 Compressor, Teletronix LA-3A Classic Audio Leveler, UA 1176 Rev A Classic Limiter, UA 1176AE Classic Limiter, UA 1176LN Rev E Classic Limiter, UA 175B Classic Limiter, UA 176 Classic Limiter
  • Special processing: Auto-Tune Realtime Advanced, Auto-Tune Realtime X, Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder
  • Instruments: Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio, Moog Minimoog, Opal Morphing Synth, Ravel Grand Piano, Waterfall B3 Organ
  • Delay and modulation: Brigade Chorus Pedal, Studio D Chorus, Waterfall Rotary Speaker
  • Reverbs and rooms: Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb

Additional UAD plug-ins from the 200+ title library can be purchased separately. Formats: VST, AU, AAX 64.

Specifications

  • Simultaneous I/O: 16 x 22
  • Mic preamps: 2 Unison-enabled, +48V phantom
  • Hi-Z inputs: 2 front-panel 1/4"
  • Analog line I/O: 6 in / 6 (+ stereo monitor) out
  • Monitor outputs: stereo (XLR on x16; 1/4" on x6 / x8 / x8p)
  • Headphone: 2 stereo 1/4" TRS
  • Digital I/O: dual ADAT I/O and S/PDIF I/O; word clock I/O
  • Host: Thunderbolt 3 (two ports; Mac / Windows)
  • DSP: HEXA Core (six SHARC processors)
  • Conversion: 24-bit / 44.1-192 kHz
  • Surround / immersive: up to 5.1
  • Power: external 12 VDC supply (included), up to 72 W (approx. 30 W typical)
  • Dimensions: 482.6 x 343.1 x 44.2 mm (19.0" x 13.5" x 1.74"), W x D x H including knobs/jacks; 1U
  • Weight: 3.95 kg (8.7 lb)

In the Box

  • Apollo x6 Gen 2 audio interface
  • External power supply
  • AC power cable (IEC, region-specific)
  • Set of 4 rack-mount screws
  • Getting Started URL card

Thunderbolt cable sold separately.

ConditionBrand New (New)
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Brand
Model
  • Apollo x6 Gen 2 Thunderbolt Audio Interface
Finish
  • Studio
Categories
Sample Rate
  • 192 khz
Bus-Powered
  • No
Electronics
  • Digital
  • Analog
  • Solid State
Digital Output Format
  • ADAT/Optical
Compatibility
  • macOS
Format
  • Desktop Standalone
Digital Input Format
  • ADAT/Optical
Bit Depth
  • 24-bit
Computer Connectivity
  • Thunderbolt
Number of Mic Preamps
  • 2
Number of Analog Outputs
  • 8
Number of Analog Inputs
  • 8

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