UNIVERSAL AUDIO / APOLLO X6 Heritage Edition

The APOLLO X series is the third generation of APOLLO racks, which use elite class converters and are equipped with HEXA(6) core DSP processing.

Apollo x6 is a Mac/Windows Thunderbolt 3 audio interface that provides recording, overdubbing, and mixing utilizing the best A/D D/A converters currently available to music producers and post-production studios, UAD processing with HEXA core, dual crystal clocking, and 5.1 surround monitoring.

This 16-in/22-out interface, created with UA's craftsmanship that boasts a history of over 60 years, provides powerful real-time UAD processing with HEXA core DSP (50% increase in DSP power from previous generation Apollo), as well as superb preamp emulation of Neve, API, Manley, Helios, SSL, etc. with two Unison mic preamps.

16-in/22-out audio interface, 6 SHARC chips, Thunderbolt 3 connection, Mac/Windows compatible. Includes 2 mic preamps with Unison technology.

In addition to the standard Realtime Analog Classics Plus plug-in bundle, the Heritage Edition plug-in bundle comes with a suite of 10 UAD plug-ins from Helios, Fairchild, Teletronix, Pultec, and Universal Audio. With a value of over $2,400, this lineup includes everything you need for a professional-level workflow. This is a very special edition at a great price.

Description
■Main features of Apollo x6:
・16-in/22-out (6 analog x 6 analog) Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with top-class 24-bit/192 kHz converters
HEXA core (6 DSP) real-time UAD processing with no audio buffer size limitations for near-zero latency recording with UAD plug-ins
Two Unison mic/line preamps for recording with amazing preamp emulations such as Neve, API, Manley, SSL, and more**
Surround monitor controller* with support for up to 5.1 channel formats
- Includes the Realtime Analog Classics Plus plug-in bundle, which covers the UA 610-B Tube Preamp, Legacy Pultec EQ, LA-2A and 1176 compressors, as well as the Marshall Plexi Classic and Ampeg SVT-VR Classic, etc.
Includes the Heritage Edition plug-in bundle, a suite of 10 UAD plug-ins from Helios, Fairchild, Teletronix, Pultec, and Universal Audio ($2,400+ value)
UAD HEXA core processing adds mixing power to major DAWs such as Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, and Ableton
・Equipped with two Thunderbolt 3 ports, and with the separately sold Apple Thunderbolt conversion adapter, it is possible to connect up to four Thunderbolt-equipped Apollo interfaces, or up to six UAD-2 devices, even if they are Thunderbolt 1 and 2.
・Since +24 dBu headroom operation can also be selected, it is easy to connect to professional consoles and tape machines.
Convenient monitor functions such as Alt speakers, talkback microphones and assignable Dim/Mono switches on the front panel
UA's uncompromising analog circuit design, carefully selected parts and high assembly quality
Regular software updates and a high level of support


Features

Plug-ins included in the Heritage Edition bundle
UA 1176 Classic Limiter Collection
Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler Collection
Pultec Passive EQ Collection
Fairchild Tube Limiter Collection
Teletronix LA-3A Audio Leveler
UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection
Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ Collection
V76 Preamplifier
Oxide Tape Recorder
Pure Plate Reverb

*If you already have the plug-ins provided in the Heritage Edition, you can choose from the alternative plug-in list.

Plug-ins included in the Realtime Analog Classics Plus bundle
UA 610-B Tube Preamp & EQ
Marshall Plexi Classic Guitar Amp
Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amp
UA 1176LN Limiting Amplifier (Legacy)
UA 1176SE Limiting Amplifier (Legacy)
Pultec EQP-1A EQ (Legacy)
Pultec Pro EQ (Legacy)
Teletronix LA-2A Leveling Amplifier (Legacy)
Fairchild 670 Compressor (Legacy)
Precision Enhancer Hz
Raw Distortion
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

Specifications
APOLLO x6 Connections
2 Unison-compatible Mic Inputs
2 Unison-compatible Hi-Z Inputs
6 Line Inputs
8 ADAT (optical TOSLINK); 2 S/PDIF I/O
WORD CLOCK I/O
2 TRS Monitor Outputs
・6 Line Outputs (5.1 Surround)
・2 Stereo Headphone Outputs

System Requirements
【Mac】

Apple Mac computer with Thunderbolt 1, 2, or 3 (via USB-C* port)
If you are using a Mac that supports Thunderbolt 1 or 2, you will need an Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 adapter (sold separately) and a Thunderbolt 2 cable (sold separately)
macOS 10.12 Sierra, 10.13 High Sierra, 10.14 Mojave, macOS Catalina 10.15
Apple MacBook computers have USB-C ports, but they do not support Thunderbolt 3, so they are not compatible with Universal Audio products.

【Windows】

Windows PC computers with Thunderbolt 3 (via USB-C* port) built-in
Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (64-bit edition)
Computers released in 2016 or later with a 6th generation Intel Skylake (or higher) processor and a Thunderbolt 3 (Alpine Ridge) controller via a USB-C port are expected to be compatible with Apollo X.

[Common]

Thunderbolt 3 cable (sold separately)
At least 6GB of free storage
Quad Core i7 processor or higher recommended
8GB RAM or higher recommended
Internet connection (for software updates, product registration and additional plug-in purchases)
AU, VST, RTAS, AAX 64 compatible host application

Size
19“ x 1.75” (1U) x 12.125“ (excluding protrusions / 13.5” including protrusions, 48.26 x 4.45 x 30.80/34.29cm)