UNIVERSAL AUDIO / Apollo FireWire

APOLLO series audio interface that is highly favored by musicians/engineers who are particular about sound.

■ Audio interface, UAD-2 system

Powered by FireWire 800, Apollo FireWire features high-definition AD/DA conversions, also known as the "gold standard," and UA's 50-year-old traditional analog design.
Real-time UAD processing and Unison technology allow you to record a wealth of UAD plug-ins with near-zero latency, including Neve, API, and UA mic preamp emulation. *1
(*1 To use a UAD plug-in other than the "Realtime Analog Classics Plus Bundle" that comes with Apollo FireWire, you need to purchase it separately from the UA online store.)

・18-in/24-out high-definition 24-bit/192kHz audio conversion specification, FireWire audio interface
・Real-time UAD processing with near zero latency (2ms or less) during tracking (recording)
・Thunderbolt connection with Mac is also possible by installing the separately sold "Thunderbolt 2 Option Card".
・Complete modeling of classic tube and transformer-based mic preamps with newly developed Unison technology
・4 high-performance mic preamps, Hi-Z instrument input and headphone out on the front flannel
・Up to 8 channels of optical connection, 2 channels of S/PDIF digital connection
・Carefully designed analog circuits, carefully selected components, and a high level of quality
■ Attached plug-in
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UA Precision Enhancer Hz
Raw Distortion
Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amp
RealVerb Pro


■ Main specifications

Analog input: Line-in x8, *Microphone x4, 2ch of which includes Hi-Z combined use
Analog output: monitor out 1 & 2, line out x8, stereo headphone out x2
Digital in: S/PDIF, ADAT2 system
Sample rate: 24bit/44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 (kHz)
Computer connection: FireWire 800 (FireWire cable included)
Power supply: Dedicated power supply included
Size/Weight: 4830 x 445 x 3430 mm (W x H x D)

■ Operating environment
*For details, please refer to System requirements on the manufacturer's site.