Universal Audio Apollo X6 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface, HEXA Overview
The Universal Audio Apollo X6 Thunderbolt 3 is a great audio interface for electronic musicians and producers working on audio and music for TV, video games, and the web.
The interface has two Unison-enabled mic preamps, which deliver genuine tones of preamps from Neve, API, Manley, Helios, SSL, and more. Some of the lowest signal-to-noise ratio of any interface has been created with the newly-designed analogue circuitry giving you audio quality between 129 dB dynamic range and -188dB. Work in 5.1 surround sound using speaker calibration, and built-in talkback lets you communicate easily.
The Realtime Analog Classics Plus plug-in bundle is included, giving you a large range of sound options, including Marshall Plexi, Pultec, and Fairchild modelling EQ, and lots of effects such as reverb, delay, compression, and distortion.
If you need more inputs and outputs, you can combine the Apollo X6 Thunderbolt 3 with up to four more Thunderbolt-equipped Apollos, and the X6 allows for backward compatibility with Thunderbolt 1 and 2. Compatible with all major DAWs such as Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, and Ableton.
Upgrade to the Apollo X8 for more I/O.
*Please note - Thunderbolt cable is not included.
- 8 x 24 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 4 Unison-enabled mic/line preamps — giving you fully authentic preamp emulations from Neve, API, Manley, SSL, and more†
- Surround monitor controller up to 7.1 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
- 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
- Free, industry-leading technical support — on the phone and online — from knowledgeable audio engineers
- Please note: UAD Software and Plugin version 9.6.1 (onwards) now includes support for Apollo X with the latest generation of Apple Mac Pro computers (Late 2013 "black cylinder" models).
- ALL:
- -Thunderbolt 3 cable (not included)
- -Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
- -6 gigabytes available storage
- -Quad Core i7 or better processor recommended
- -For additional compatibility information, visit help.uaudio.com
- MAC:
- -Available Thunderbolt 1, 2, or 3 port
- -Thunderbolt 1 and 2 connections require an Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter (not included)
- -macOS 10.12 Sierra or 10.13 High Sierra
- -Mac Pro (Late 2013 “black cylinder” model) compatibility for Apollo X coming Q4 2018
- PC:
- -Available Thunderbolt 3 port
- -Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (64-Bit Edition)
- Inputs
- -Line Inputs: 8 Balanced ¼" TRS
- -Microphone Inputs: 4 Balanced XLR
- -Instrument (Hi-Z) Inputs: 2 Unbalanced ¼" 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: 8 Balanced ¼" TRS
- -Monitor Outputs: 2 Balanced ¼" TRS
- -Headphone Outputs: 2 Stereo ¼" 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: -119 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
