Universal Audio Apollo x6 Gen 2 STU
£2,655.00

Universal Audio Apollo x6 Gen 2 STU

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The Universal Audio Apollo x6 Gen 2 is a powerhouse rackmount audio interface designed for producers and engineers who need top-tier sound quality and advanced DSP capabilities. With its 16x22 Thunderbolt I/O, two Unison mic preamps, HEXA Core DSP processing, and elite-class audio conversion, the Apollo x6 delivers professional-grade performance for complex sessions and immersive productions.

Your New Studio Centerpiece: Apollo x6 Gen 2

Built to be the heart of any studio setup, the Apollo x6 Gen 2 brings unmatched audio quality, flexibility, and DSP power to your rack. Featuring UA's highest-resolution audio conversion, two Unison mic preamps, and HEXA Core DSP processing, the Apollo x6 offers real-time UAD plug-in processing from legendary brands like Neve, API, Manley, SSL, and more. Whether you're tracking, mixing, or mastering, the Apollo x6 puts world-class audio tools at your fingertips, ensuring your productions are always of the highest quality.

Key Features

  • Next-Generation Audio Conversion: Experience pristine 24-bit/192 kHz audio conversion with 130 dB dynamic range, ultra-low jitter, and distortion-free sound with UA’s Dual-Crystal Clocking technology.
  • Two Unison Preamps: Record through two Unison-enabled preamps, providing real-time analog emulations of vintage hardware from Neve, API, Avalon, and Manley.
  • HEXA Core DSP Processing: Take advantage of six DSP cores to run UAD plug-ins in real-time without straining your computer's CPU, ideal for large sessions with complex plug-in chains.
  • 16x22 I/O Flexibility: Connect all your studio gear with 16 inputs and 22 outputs, including 6 line inputs, optical Toslink I/O, RCA coaxial I/O, and word clock I/O.
  • Apollo Monitor Correction: Ensure perfect monitoring in any environment using Sonarworks-powered room and headphone correction.
  • 5.1 Surround Sound Support: Mix immersive audio with 5.1 surround sound capabilities and integrated Bass Management for detailed low-end monitoring.
  • Comprehensive UAD Plug-In Library: Access over 200 UAD plug-ins, including award-winning compressors, EQs, reverbs, and more with the Essentials+ or Studio+ Editions.
  • Auto-Gain & Bass Management: Simplify your workflow with Auto-Gain for quick input level adjustments and add a subwoofer for precise bass management in your monitoring chain.
  • Monitor Control & Talkback: Use the built-in monitor controller with alternate speaker switching and integrated talkback for seamless communication with artists during sessions.

Technical Specifications

  • Inputs/Outputs:
  • 2 Unison mic preamps
  • 2 Hi-Z instrument inputs
  • 6x 1/4" line inputs
  • 2x optical Toslink I/O (ADAT S/MUX)
  • RCA coaxial I/O (S/PDIF)
  • Word clock I/O (BNC)
  • Outputs:
  • 2x 1/4" monitor outs
  • 6x 1/4" line outs (for ALT speakers or 5.1 surround)
  • 2x 1/4" TRS headphone outs

Audio Resolution:

  • 24-bit / 192 kHz audio resolution
  • 130 dB dynamic range with THD of -127 dB
  • DSP:
  • HEXA Core DSP for real-time UAD plug-in processing
  • Supports over 200 UAD plug-ins in VST, AU, and AAX formats
  • Surround Sound & Control Features:
  • 5.1 Surround Sound support with Bass Management
  • Fully-featured monitor controller with alternate speaker switching
  • Integrated talkback for communication
  • Software Compatibility:
  • Compatible with DAWs like LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more
  • Expansion:
  • Expandable with up to four Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces, supporting up to 128 channels of I/O
  • Supported Platforms:
  • Mac and Windows compatible

The Universal Audio Apollo x6 Gen 2 delivers everything you need for professional audio production in a rackmount form. Whether you're producing music, mixing in surround sound, or handling complex sessions with multiple inputs, the Apollo x6 provides top-tier audio quality, advanced DSP capabilities, and a flexible I/O setup to ensure that your studio is always ready for the next challenge. The Apollo x6 is your ultimate studio centerpiece, offering legendary UA craftsmanship and audio performance trusted by industry professionals worldwide.

Included Plug-Ins in Studio+ Edition

  • Channel Strips & Preamps (9)
  • Avalon VT-737sp Channel Strip
  • Century Tube Channel Strip
  • CS-1 Channel Strip
  • Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ
  • Manley Reference Microphone Preamp
  • Precision Channel Strip
  • UA 610-A Preamp & EQ
  • UA 610-B Preamp & EQ
  • V76 Preamplifier
  • Compressors / Limiters (17)
  • dbx 160 Compressor / Limiter 
  • Empirical Labs Distressor
  • Fairchild 670 Legacy
  • Fairchild 660 Compressor
  • Fairchild 670 Compressor
  • Teletronix LA-2 Classic Leveler
  • Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler
  • Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler
  • Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier
  • Teletronix LA-3A Classic Audio Leveler
  • UA 1176 Rev A Classic Limiter
  • UA 1176AE Classic Limiter
  • UA 1176LN Rev E Classic Limiter
  • UA 1176LN Legacy
  • UA 1176SE Legacy
  • UA 175B Classic Limiter
  • UA 176 Classic Limiter
  • Equalizers (6)
  • Helios Type 69 Legacy EQ
  • Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ
  • Pultec EQP-1A Passive EQ
  • Pultec HLF-3C Passive EQ
  • Pultec MEQ-5 Passive EQ
  • Pultec Pro Legacy EQ
  • Special Processing (6)
  • Auto-Tune Realtime Access
  • Auto-Tune Realtime X
  • Oxide Tape Recorder
  • Precision Enhancer Hz
  • Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder
  • Verve Analog Machines Essentials
  • Instruments (6)
  • Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio
  • Moog Minimoog
  • Opal Morphing Synth
  • PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth
  • Ravel Grand Piano
  • Waterfall B3 Organ
  • Delay & Modulation (5)
  • Brigade Chorus Pedal
  • Galaxy Tape Echo
  • Precision Delay Mod
  • Precision Delay Mod L
  • Studio D Chorus
  • Reverbs & Rooms (4)
  • Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb
  • Precision Reflection Engine
  • Pure Plate Reverb
  • RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler
  • Guitar & Bass (3)
  • Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier
  • Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier
  • Raw Distortion
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