Key Features

• For Pro Studios with Outboard Gear
• 30+ UAD Plug-Ins, Real-Time Processing
• External Power Supply / Mac, Windows
• 2 Unison Mic Pre, 2 Hi-Z In, 6 Line In
• 2 Headphone Out, 8 Line/Monitor Out
• Gen 2 Elite-Class 24-Bit / 192 kHz AD/DA
• 2 ADAT I/O, S/PDIF I/O, Wordclock I/O
• Auto-Gain Control, Monitor Correction
• Monitoring and Talkback Control
• 5.1 Surround Sound with Bass Management

Real-Time UAD Processing for Pro Studios with Outboard Gear

Ideal for producers and engineers running outboard gear in pro studios, the Universal Audio Apollo x6 Gen 2 with Essentials+ Bundle is a 16x22 rackmount Thunderbolt 3 audio interface that offers two Unison mic preamps with Auto-Gain, flagship Gen 2 Elite-Class 24-bit / 192 kHz AD/DA conversion, surround audio up to 5.1, and HEXA Core DSP for real-time UAD plug-in processing over Thunderbolt at near-zero latency—on Mac and Windows computers. The Essentials+ Bundle lets you mix and record live performances with 36 UAD plug-ins including Pultec EQ, Auto-Tune, classic LA-2A and 1176 compressors, and more. You can use Plug-In Scenes to recall settings instantly, even in the middle of a performance.

Easily connect the Apollo x6 Gen 2 to professional studio gear with 6x6 analog line-level I/O via 1/4" TRS connections, two Hi-Z instrument inputs, and two monitor outputs via 1/4" connections. Two ADAT I/O, S/PDIF I/O, and wordclock I/O are also available for connecting to professional digital outboard hardware. You can mix with confidence in any room using Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks. Hear all the low-end detail in your mixes using Bass Management to add a subwoofer to your monitor setup. Quickly set up low-latency cues, plug-in scenes, and immersive audio monitoring with the UAD Console app.

What's New with Gen 2?

New look and feel, updated industrial design with new knobs and switch caps

Improved Elite-Class Gen 2 D/A converters featuring Dual Crystal Clocking for ultralow jitter at all sample rates

Improved monitor and headphone outputs for best-in-class, critical listening

Even lower percent THD and increased DNR

Assistive Auto-Gain supporting one-click configuration across all input channels with select Unison preamps, for effortless recording

Built-in Room Correction enabling Sonarworks SoundID profiles to run on built-in DSP

Bass Management for subwoofers in both Stereo and Surround configurations

New UAD Console brings AutoGain, Unison, Apollo Room Correction, DSP Pairing, Dante Support, Multichannel Immersive Audio Monitoring, Bass Management, Plug-In Scenes over MIDI, and more—together under one roof

New Essential+ and Studio+ software bundles with UAD plug-ins and Instruments

Record Through Two Unison Preamps

With Unison technology, Apollo x6 Gen 2 lets you track in real time with the sound of classic EQs and compressors.

From Neve, API, Manley, Fender, and more, you get the same rich analog textures used on the greatest recordings of our time.

Hear the Details Like Never Before

Apollo x6 features UA's highest-resolution A/D and D/A converters, delivering 130 dB of dynamic range, a very low THD of -127 dB, and featuring Dual Crystal Clocking for ultralow jitter at all sample rates.

This enhanced monitoring, when paired with the newest features like Apollo Monitor Correction by Sonarworks, means you'll hear the most accurate representation of your recordings when mixing through monitors or headphones. And there will be no surprises when you listen to your final mix or master on any stereo or surround system.

Auto-Gain: Never Miss The Take

Set input gain across multiple channels in seconds without fear of clipping using the new Auto-Gain feature—available on all microphone / line / Hi-Z preamp inputs.

Effortlessly set gain for recording during an auto training time listening window, without having to worry or take a lot of time to find the perfect recording level.

Bass Management

Add a subwoofer with the new bass management feature for full-range stereo and surround monitoring.

Speaker utilities panel provides trim, mute and solo per speaker output.

Apollo Room Correction

Room Correction runs on a single SHARC DSP core, with UA’s studio-grade, low-latency EQ algorithms, using over 20 precision filters and up to 100 ms of loudspeaker time alignment to transform your monitoring accuracy.

Create SoundID Reference measurements for Apollo Room Correction directly within the SoundID Reference Measure desktop application.

Find Your Flow in the UAD Console App

Just like an analog studio, where a console is the heart of the workflow, Apollo x6 has a powerful digital mixing engine, where you control plug-in routing and monitoring.

With the latest features like Bass Management, Surround Audio up to 5.1, and Plug-In Scenes, it’s easy to find a flow that fits your needs.

A Hybrid System, Made for Your Mission

Combine Apollo x6’s HEXA Core DSP with native processing from your host computer.

Produce large sessions with complex plug-in chains—a powerhouse hybrid workflow that outpaces any native-only recording setup.

Expand Your Studio as You Grow

Apollo x6 effortlessly interfaces with your digital equipment, offering two ADAT I/O, a stereo S/PDIF I/O, and wordclock I/O.

Build your studio by linking up to four Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces with up to 128 channels of premium I/O to your DAW. Control it all from your desktop.

Key Features

16 x 22 Thunderbolt audio interface with HEXA Core DSP real-time plug-in processing

Includes up to 30+ UAD plug-ins with Essentials+ Edition

Two Unison mic preamps, two Hi-Z instrument inputs, six 1/4" line inputs, two optical Toslink I/O (ADAT S/MUX), RCA coaxial I/O (S/PDIF), wordclock I/O (BNC)

Two 1/4" monitor outs, six 1/4" line outs (ALT / 5.1 surround), two 1/4" TRS headphone outs

Elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution featuring Dual Crystal Clocking for ultralow jitter at all sample rates

Enhanced D/A for critical monitoring and playback with 130 dB dynamic range and low THD of -127 dB

Calibrate your main monitor and headphone outputs with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks

Fully-featured monitor controller with alternate speaker switching and integrated talkback for easy communication with talent

Updated UAD Console app featuring Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer integration with Bass Management, immersive audio support, and more

Onboard DSP supports over 200 UAD plug-ins via VST, AU, and AAX 64 formats in all major DAWs

Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more

Expandable with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces or select models over Dante

Free industry-leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers

36 Effects and Instruments, One Rack Space

Channel Strips and Preamps (6)

Century Tube Channel Strip

CS-1 Channel Strip

Helios Type 69 Preamp and EQ

Precision Channel Strip

UA 610-A Preamp and EQ

UA 610-B Preamp and EQ

Compressors/Limiters (7)

Fairchild 670 Legacy

Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler

Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler

Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler

Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier

UA 1176LN Legacy

UA 1176SE Legacy

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 (4)

Auto-Tune Real-Time Access

Oxide Tape Recorder

Precision Enhancer Hz

Verve Analog Machines Essentials

Delay and Modulation (3)

Precision Delay Mod L

Galaxy Tape EchoPrecision Delay Mod

Precision Delay Mod L

Reverbs and Rooms (3)

Precision Reflection Engine

Pure Plate Reverb

RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler

Guitar and Bass (3)

Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier

Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier

Raw Distortion

Instruments (1)

PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth

UPC: 819937004490

Items Included

Universal Audio Apollo x6 Gen 2 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface with Essentials+ Bundle

External Power Supply

AC Power Cable (IEC)

Set of Rackmount Screw (4)

Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty (Parts and Labor)