UNIVERSAL AUDIO / APOLLO TWIN X DUO

A new Apollo Twin X audio interface designed and produced based on Universal Audio's over 60 years of audio craftsmanship tradition. With a dynamic range of 127dB D/A and a bundle of UAD analog emulation plug-ins, it provides your desktop with a rich analog studio that completely surpasses all of its class.

■ Audio interface
■ Thunderbolt 3
■ Equipped with two SHARC processors
Thunderbolt3 specifications, please check the minimum operating environment carefully
Ready-to-use UAD plug-ins for recording, mixing and mastering, UA 610-B Tube Preamp & EQ, Teletronix LA-2A, 1176 Compressor, Marshall Plexi Classic Guitar Amp, Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amp, Pultec It comes with a "Realtime Analog Classics" bundle that includes EQ and more, so you can use it right out of the box.

As this desktop type 10-in/6-out audio interface evolved into the third generation, the audio converter was redesigned. With a dynamic range of 127 dB and THD+N of -117 dB, we have succeeded in obtaining an organic sound with a wide range comparable to high-end converters.

The Apollo Twin X also has two Unison-enabled mic preamps that can be tracked using mic preamp emulations such as Neve, Helios, API, Manley, and Universal Audio. Universal Audio's proprietary Unison technology reliably captures the tones of classic mic preamps, including input impedance, the "sweet spot" of the gain stage, and circuit behavior at the component level of the original hardware.
This Unison technology also works with the Apollo Twin X's front panel Hi-Z instrument inputs, providing perfect impedance and gain matching for guitar and bass amp models such as Fender, Marshall, and Ampeg.

Main functions
・Desktop type for Mac and Windows, 10 in/6 out, Thunderbolt 3 connected audio interface
・Selected A/D and D/A converters inherited from the Apollo X rack mount model
・2 Unison mic preamps provide great modeling of classic tube, transformer-based mic preamps and guitar amps
・UAD-2 Duo or Quad core processing allows tracking with near latency using vintage compressors, EQs, tape machines, mic preamps, and guitar amp plug-ins.
・Unison compatible Hi-Z input and headphone output equipped on the front panel
・Built-in talkback microphone that facilitates communication with musicians in the studio
・Equipped with monitor remote function, mono, mute, DIM, ALT monitor control, etc.
・Expanded digital input of up to 8 channels via optical ADAT/SPDIF input/output
・Includes "Realtime Analog Classics" UAD plug-in bundle with Teletronix LA-2A, 1176 compressor, Pultec EQ, UA 610-B Tube Preamp & EQ, and more.*
・Supports VST, RTAS, AAX 64 and can use UAD powered plug-ins in major DAWs
・Analog circuit design without any compromise, excellent components, premium assembly quality

*Apollo Twin X includes the "Realtime Analog Classics" plug-in bundle. Other UAD plug-ins are sold separately at the UA store.

■ Realtime Analog Classics Bundle Contents
・UA 610-B Tube Preamp & EQ
・UA 1176LN Limiting Amplifier (Legacy)
・UA 1176SE Limiting Amplifier (Legacy)
・Pultec EQP-1A EQ (Legacy)
・Pultec Pro EQ (Legacy)
・Marshall Plexi Classic Guitar Amp
・Teletronix LA-2A Leveling Amplifier (Legacy)
・Raw Distortion
・Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amp
・Precision Channel Strip (Precision Mix Rack Collection)
・Precision Reflection Engine (Precision Mix Rack Collection)
・Precision Delay Mod (Precision Mix Rack Collection)
・Precision Delay Mod L (Precision Mix Rack Collection)
・RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler

■ Main specifications of Apollo Twin X
(Unless otherwise specified, 48 kHz internal sample rate, 24-bit, 20 kHz bandwidth, I/O are balanced connections)

A/D D/A conversion
Corresponding sample rate (kHz): 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192
Bit rate: 24
A/D conversion channel: 2
D/A conversion channel: 6
Analog signal round-trip latency: 1.1 mSec @ 96 kHz sampling rate
Analog signal round-trip latency (4 UAD plug-ins inserted in series in Console application): 1.1 mSec @ 96 kHz sample rate

Analog input:
・Mic-in 1 & 2 (combo jack, XLR female balance, 2-pin hot)
Phantom power: +48 V (can be turned on/off for each microphone input)
Frequency characteristics: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (± 0.05 dB)
Dynamic range: 123 dB (A-Weighted)
THD+N: -115 dB (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS)
Input impedance initial value: 5.5 kΩ (variable by Unison plug-in)
Gain range: +10 dB to +65 dB
Pad attenuation (can be turned on/off for each microphone input): 20 dB (variable by Unison plug-in)
Maximum input level (Pad on): +25.6 dBu

・Hi-Z In (1/4" female TS unbalanced)
Frequency characteristics: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (± 0.05 dB)
Dynamic range: 121 dB (A-Weighted)
THD+N: -108 dB (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS)
Input impedance initial value: 1 MΩ (variable by Unison plug-in)
Gain range: +10 dB to +65 dB
Maximum input level: + 12.2 dBu

・Line-in 1 & 2 (combo jack, 1/4" female TRS balance)
Frequency characteristics: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (± 0.05 dB)
Dynamic range: 122 dB (A-Weighted)
THD+N: -114 dB (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS)
Input impedance: 10 kΩ
Gain range: +10 dB to +65 dB
Maximum input level: +20.2 dBu

Analog output:
・Lineout 1 & 2 (1/4" female TRS balance)
Frequency characteristics: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (± 0.05 dB)
Dynamic range: 126 dB (A-Weighted)
THD+N: -117 dB (1 kHz @ -1 dB FS)
Output impedance: 100 Ω
Maximum output level: +20.2 dBu

・Monitor out L & R (1/4" female TRS balance)
Frequency characteristics: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (± 0.1 dB)
Dynamic range: 127 dB (A-Weighted)
THD+N: -117 dB (1 kHz @ -1 dB FS)
Output impedance: 600 Ω
Maximum output level: +20.2 dBu

・Stereo headphone out (1/4" female TRS stereo)
Frequency characteristics: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (± 0.1 dB)
Dynamic range: 124 dB (A-Weighted)
THD+N: -98 dB (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS)
Maximum output: 96 mW RMS (with 300 Ω load)

Digital In:
・S/PDIF (shared with Optical TOSLINK and ADAT)
Format: IEC958
Corresponding sample rate (kHz): 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96
Number of channels: 2 (stereo L/R)

・ADAT (shared with Optical TOSLINK and S/PDIF)
Format: ADAT light pipe (S/MUX support)
Corresponding sample rate (kHz): 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192
Number of channels @ 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz: 1 to 8
Number of channels @ 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz: 1 to 4
Number of channels @ 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz: 1-2

Clock Source: Internal, S/PDIF, ADAT
(External clock synchronization is selected depending on the connected source)
Power supply: Dedicated power supply included (input: 100 to 240V AC, 50/60 Hz output: 12V DC)
Maximum power consumption: 15 W
External dimensions: 160.3 x 66.0 x 148.8 mm (W x H x D)* Excluding protrusions
Body weight: 1.07 kg

*Thunderbolt 3 cable and Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter are sold separately.

*Please refer to manufacturer site for the latest operating environment.