Apollo x6 allows music producers and post-production studios to track, overdub, and mix with elite-class A/D and D/A conversion, HEXA Core UAD plug-in processing, Dual-Crystal clocking, and 5.1 surround sound monitoring — all in a sleek rackmount Thunderbolt 3 audio interface for Mac or Windows. This 16 x 22 interface easily outperforms everything in its class with two Unison™-enabled mic preamps, all-new HEXA Core processing — yielding 50% more DSP for running UAD Powered Plug-Ins in real time — plus it includes LUNA Recording System, giving you a fully-integrated music production application.
To improve on the previous generation Apollo interfaces’ class-leading audio conversion, UA engineers obsessively auditioned the latest A/D and D/A converters — ultimately pairing elite-class 24-bit/192 kHz converters with all-new analog circuitry for an ultra-pristine signal path.
The Apollo X series also introduces new Dual-Crystal clocking — featuring dedicated crystals for 44.1/88.2/176.4k and 48/96/192k sample rates — resulting in stunningly low jitter, measured at less than 10 picoseconds. This translates into pure, artifact-free recordings and solid stereo imaging you can trust. With 129 dB dynamic range and -119 dB THD+N, Apollo x6’s open, natural sound rivals any dedicated high-end converter on the market and is the perfect starting point for applying UAD processing.
Apollo x6 features HEXA Core processing, with six DSP chips and 50% more UAD plug-in processing power than previous Apollos. This lets you run more UAD plug-ins, whether you’re tracking in real time with channel strips from Neve, Manley, or API, or running high UAD plug-in counts when mixing in your DAW. From the tube warmth of Pultec EQs on guitars to the musical tube limiting of the LA-2A on vocals, or the pump of a genuine 1176 or Fairchild 670 tube compressor on drums, your recordings will take a giant leap forward with a rich, three-dimensional analog sound that UAD plug‑ins provide.
Perfect for electronic musicians and post production professionals who don’t require tons of mic inputs, Apollo x6 features two Unison-enabled mic preamps, letting you track through exacting mic preamp emulations from Neve, API, Manley, Helios, SSL, and Universal Audio. The secret to Unison is its hardware-software integration between Apollo’s mic preamps and its onboard HEXA Core DSP Acceleration. Simply place a Unison preamp plug-in on your mic input in Apollo Console software, and it physically reconfigures the Apollo interface's impedance — so you can tap into the classic sounds of the world’s most recorded mic preamps.
A hallmark feature of Apollo is its Realtime UAD Processing, letting you run the full library of UAD plug-ins with near-zero latency. Apollo x6 includes the Realtime Analog Classics Plus plug-in bundle.
Going beyond the included Realtime Analog Classics Plus plug-ins, Apollo x6 lets you tap into the full UAD Powered Plug-In library of legendary vintage EQs, compressors, reverbs, tape machines, channel strips, and more — at near-zero latency, regardless of your audio software’s buffer size and without taxing your computer’s CPU. And unlike competing interfaces, these award-winning DSP-powered plug-ins are also available in your DAW for mixing.
Apollo X series interfaces work with all major DAWs. But they become a fully integrated recording system with LUNA, Universal Audio’s groundbreaking music production application for Mac.
The Apollo x6 features built-in front-panel monitoring functions including a Talkback mic, Alt Speakers, and assignable Dim or Mono control. Plus, with its comprehensive 5.1 surround monitoring support, Apollo x6 is a boon for engineers and producers working on audio and music for video games, television, and the web. In addition, Apollo x6 offers selectable +24 dBu operation for out-of-the-box compatibility with professional mixing consoles and other high-end pro audio equipment.
Apollo x6 offers 16 x 22 simultaneous inputs/outputs (6 x 6 analog I/O) and two built-in Thunderbolt 3 ports. This allows users of any Thunderbolt-equipped Apollo Twin or Apollo rackmount audio interfaces to easily combine up to four Apollos and six total UAD-2 devices — adding fast, high-bandwidth I/O and DSP as your studio grows.
Universal Audio Apollo x6 Features
- 16 x 22 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with class-leading 24-bit/192 KHz conversion (backwards compatible with Thunderbolt 1 & 2 on Mac)
- Realtime UAD HEXA Core Processing for tracking through UAD plug-ins at near-zero latency, regardless of audio buffer size
- Record through 2 Unison-enabled mic/line preamps — giving you fully authentic preamp emulations from Neve, API, Manley, SSL, and more
- Produce with LUNA Recording System
- Surround monitor controller up to 5.1 format
- Includes the "Realtime Analog Classics Plus" UAD plug-in bundle
- UAD HEXA Core processing onboard for additional mixing horsepower for Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Ableton, and other major DAWs
- Combine up to 4 Thunderbolt-equipped Apollos and 6 total UAD devices
- Selectable +24 dBu operation for easy compatibility with professional mixing consoles and tape machines
- Convenient front panel monitoring functions including Alt Speakers, Talkback mic, and assignable Dim or Mono
- Apollo x6 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface1
- Realtime Analog Classics Plus UAD plug-in bundle1
- Inputs
- Line inputs: 6 balanced 1/4" TRS
- Microphone inputs: 2 balanced XLR
- Instrument (Hi-Z) inputs: 2 unbalanced 1/4" TS
- Digital inputs (optical TOSLINK)
- ADAT: 8 channels @ 44.1 – 96 kHz
- ADAT: 4 channels @ 176.4 – 192 kHz
- Digital inputs (RCA): S/PDIF 2 channels @ 44.1 - 192 kHz
- A to D Conversion
- Mic Preamps
- Dynamic range: 122 dB (A-weighted)
- THD+N: -115 dB (0.00019%)
- Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.05 dB
- Line Inputs
- Dynamic range: 123 dB (A-weighted)
- THD+N: -113 dB (0.00022%)
- Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.04 dB
- Outputs
- Line outputs: 6 balanced 1/4" TRS
- Monitor outputs: 2 balanced 1/4" TRS
- Headphone outputs: 2 stereo 1/4" TRS
- Digital outputs (optical TOSLINK)
- ADAT: 8 channels @ 44.1 – 96 kHz
- ADAT: 4 channels @ 176.4 – 192 kHz
- Digital outputs (RCA): S/PDIF 2 channels @ 44.1 to 192 kHz
- D to A Conversion
- Line Outputs
- Dynamic range: 127 dB (A-weighted)
- THD+N: -118 dB (0.00011%)
- Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.07 dB
- Monitor Outputs
- Dynamic range: 129 dB (A-weighted)
- THD+N: -118 dB (0.00012%)
- Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.06 dB
- Headphone Outputs
- Dynamic range: 125 dB (A-weighted)
- THD+N: -102 dB (0.00080%)
- Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.05 dB
- Line Outputs
