Apollo x6 gives creators running project and bedroom studios the same professional analog tones heard on your favorite records. With elite-class conversion and HEXA Core UAD plug-in processing, Apollo x6 is the only interface that lets you record through preamps from Neve, API, Manley, and more — with near-zero latency — giving you professional sound in a sleek rackmount Thunderbolt 3 audio interface.
Apollo x6’s proven A/D and D/A conversion gives you the same elite-class sound heard on thousands of hit songs and hundreds of chart-topping albums. Widely praised for its open, natural sound, Apollo's converters give you the perfect palette to paint your sonic colors.
With its two onboard Unison™ preamps, Apollo x6 is the only interface that lets you track in realtime through preamps and channel strips from Neve, Manley, API, SSL, and dozens more, giving you the same rich analog texture as the hardware used on decades of iconic music.
Right out of the box, Apollo gives you album-ready tones in realtime with the included UA 610-B Tube Preamp & EQ, Fairchild compressors, amps from Marshall and Ampeg, and more. But only Apollo lets you tap into the entire UAD plug-in library, giving you the proven hit-making sounds of Ocean Way Studios, Capitol Chambers, and over 100 more.
Designed for seamless integration with Apollo, LUNA gives you big analog studio sound — in realtime — using a host of built-in features and extensions from API console modeling to genuine Neve summing and integrated Studer tape.
Link up to four Apollos for 156 channels of premium I/O as your studio grows, and control it all from your desktop using Apollo Twin or x4.
Universal Audio Apollo x6 Heritage Features
- 16 x 22 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with class-leading 24-bit/192 KHz conversion (backwards compatible with Thunderbolt 1 & 2 on Mac)
- 2 Unison-enabled mic/line preamps — giving you fully authentic preamp emulations from Neve, API, Manley, Avalon, and more
- Produce with LUNA Recording System — a fully-integrated recording application for Apollo (Mac/Thunderbolt)
- Combine up to 4 Thunderbolt-equipped Apollos and 6 total UAD devices
- Realtime UAD HEXA Core Processing for tracking through UAD plug-ins at near-zero latency, regardless of audio buffer size
- Surround monitor controller up to 5.1 format
- Includes “Realtime Analog Classics Plus” UAD plug-in bundle featuring UA 610-B Tube Preamp; Legacy Pultec EQ, LA-2A, and 1176 compressors; Marshall Plexi Classic; Ampeg SVT-VR Classic and more
- Runs UAD Powered Plug-Ins via VST, Audio Units, and AAX in all major DAWs
- 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 Heritage Thunderbolt 3 audio interface1
- External power supply1
- AC power cable1
- Rack mount screw4
- System
- I/O Complement
- Microphone Inputs: 2
- High Impedance (Hi-Z) Instrument Inputs: 2
- Analog Line Inputs: 6
- Analog Line Outputs (DC coupled): 6 (8 including Monitor outputs)
- Analog Monitor Outputs (DC coupled): 2 (one stereo pair)
- Headphone Outputs: 2 stereo
- ADAT: up to 8 channels via dual I/O ports with S/MUX
- S/PDIF: one stereo input, one stereo output
- Thunderbolt 3 Ports: 2
- Word Clock: 1 input, 1 output
- A/D - D/A Conversion
- Simultaneous A/D Conversion: 6 channels
- Simultaneous D/A Conversion: 12 channels
- Supported Sample Rates (kHz): 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192
- Bit Depth Per Sample: 24
- Analog Round-Trip Latency: 1.1 milliseconds @ 96 kHz sample rate
- Analog Round-Trip Latency through four UAD legacy plug-ins (included): 1.1 milliseconds @ 96 kHz sample rate (no additional latency via Realtime UAD Processing)
- Analog I/O
- Microphone Inputs
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.05 dB
- Dynamic Range: 122 dB (A–weighted)
- THD + Noise Ratio (1kHz @ 4.9dBu): -114 dB (0.00020%)
- Max. Input Level (PAD on): 26 dBu
- Default Input Impedance: 5.4K Ohms (variable via Unison plug-ins)
- Gain Range: +10 dB to +65 dB
- Pad Attenuation (switchable per input): 20 dB (variable via Unison plug-ins)
- Phantom Power: +48V (switchable per mic input)
- Connector Type: XLR Female, pin 2 positive
- Hi-Z Inputs 1-2
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.04 dB
- Dynamic Range: 121 dB (A–weighted)
- THD + Noise Ratio (1kHZ @ 11.2dBu): -111 dB (0.00028%)
- Max. Input Level: 12.4dBu
- Default Input Impedance: 1M Ohms (variable via Unison plug-ins)
- Gain Range: +10 dB to +65 dB
- Connector Type: 1/4" Female TS Unbalanced
- Line Inputs 1-6
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.05 dB
- Dynamic Range: 123 dB (A–weighted)
- THD + Noise Ratio (1 kHz @ 23 dBu): -113 dB (0.00022%)
- Max. Input Level: 24 dBu
- Input Impedance: 10k Ohms
- Gain Range: +10 dB to +65 dB
- Connector Type: 1/4" Female TRS Balanced
- Line Outputs 1-6
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.07 dB
- Dynamic Range: 127dB (A-weighted)
- THD + Noise Ratio (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS): -119 dB (0.00011%)
- Max. Output Level: 24 dBu
- Output Impedance: 100 Ohms
- Connector Type: 1/4" Female TRS Balanced
- Monitor Outputs 1-2
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.06 dB
- Dynamic Range: 129dB (A-weighted)
- THD + Noise Ratio (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS): -118 dB (0.00012%)
- Max. Output Level: 24 dBu
- Output Impedance: 100 Ohms
- Connector Type: 1/4" Female TS Balanced
- Stereo Headphone Outputs 1-2
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.05 dB
- Dynamic Range: 125 dB (A–weighted)
- THD + Noise Ratio (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS): -102 dB (0.00080%)
- Max. Output Power (into 300 ohm load): 150mW RMS
- Connector Type: 1/4" Female TRS Stereo
- Digital I/O
- S/PDIF
- Connector Type: Female Phono (RCA)
- Format: IEC 958
- Supported Sample Rates (kHz): 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192
- ADAT
- Connector Type: Optical TOSLINK JIS F05
- Format: ADAT Digital Lightpipe with S/MUX
- Supported Sample Rates (kHz): 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192
- Channel Assignments @ 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz: Port 1 = Channels 1 – 8, Port 2 = 1 – 8 (mirrored)
- Channel Assignments @ 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz: Port 1 = Channels 1 – 4, Port 2 = Channels 5 – 8
- Channel Assignments @ 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz: Port 1 = Channels 1 – 2, Port 2 = Channels 3 – 4
- Word Clock
- Connector Type: BNC
- Lock Range: ±4% of any supported sample rate
- Word Clock Input Termination: 75 Ohms, switchable
- Synchronization Sources: Internal, Word Clock, ADAT, S/PDIF
- Electrical
- Power Supply: external AC-to-DC Power Supply, Level VI compliant
- AC Input Connector Type: IEC Male
- AC Requirements: 100V – 240V AC, 50 – 60 Hz
- DC Connector Type: XLR 4-Pin Locking Male (Neutrik P/N NC4MDM3-H)
- DC Requirements: 12 VDC, 6A
- Max. Power Consumption: 72W (30W typical)
- Ambient Temperature Range32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
- Dimensions (WxHxD)19" x 1.75" x 13.5"
- Weight9 pounds
