Audio Interfaces

The Universal Audio Apollo Firewire is an 18-Input / 24-Output FireWire 800 Audio Interface with QUAD DSP Accelerator, 4 SHARC Processors, 4 Preamps, and a set of Realtime Analog Classics plug-ins. Mac and PC compatible, in AAX 64, VST, AU and RTAS formats. The Apollo FireWire audio interface is distinguished by its integrated UAD-2 QUAD Core processing, and all of its included UAD plug-ins. You can now record through these award-winning plug-ins to tweak sounds like in a standard analog studio, all without overloading your host sequencer on Mac or PC. Today, the Apollo interface is the choice of successful professionals such as Coldplay (A Head Full of Dreams), Dr. Dre (Compton), Brad Paisley (Wheelhouse) and many others.

ARTICLE N° 58641
  • Universal Audio Apollo Quad Firewire FireWire 800 audio interface of 18 inputs / 24 outputs with QUAD DSP accelerator, 4 SHARC processors, 4 preamps, and a set of Realtime Analog Classics plug ins. Mac and PC compatible, in AAX 64, VST, AU and RTAS formats.
  • Resolution: 24 bit / 192 kHz
  • 18 inputs x 24 simultaneous outputs
  • 8 channels of analog / digital conversion via the MIC, Line, or Hi-Z inputs.
  • 4 SHARC processors.
  • 4 digitally controlled, high resolution, ultra-transparent analog microphone preamps.
  • switchable low cut filter, + 48V phantom power, 20 dB pad, phase inversion, and stereo mode.
  • Internal Real-Time Processing Processor UAD.
  • Front-panel pre-fader meters for bus monitor levels.
  • Analog Inputs:
  • 4 x XLR pickups.
  • 8 x symmetrical lines.
  • 2 x DI.
  • Analog Outputs:
  • 8 x symmetrical lines.
  • 2 x monitors.
  • 2 x Stereo headset, with independent bus mix.
  • Digital Inputs and Outputs:
  • 2 x ADAT inputs / outputs.
  • S / PDIF.
  • Wordclock.
  • Connector: FireWire 800, Thunderbolt.
  • UAD Duo Core Real-Time Processing.
  • "Analog Classics" plug-ins package includes: 1176LN, 1176SE, LA-2A, Pultec EQP-1A, RealVerb Pro and CS-1.
  • Thunderbolt Evolution with Thunderbolt 2 Option Card (Mac OSX and Windows 10).
  • Supports Mac OS X 10.6.8 and Windows 7 or later

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For over 50 years, Universal Audio has been an industry leader in DSP audio modeling and vintage analog technology. The American manufacturer has released groundbreaking products such as the LA-2A compressor and the 610 tube mic preamp which have been used to record artists as diverse as the Beach Boys and Van Halen. 
Since the 2000s, Universal Audio has been faithfully reproducing classic analog recording equipment and designing new digital recording tools in keeping with the sound and spirit of vintage analog technology. Best-sellers include the Apollo interface, UAD-2 Satellite, UAD plug-ins, UADFX pedals and the OX Amp Top Box.