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Universal Audio Apollo X6 Gen 2 Studio+, a 16-in, 22-out Thunderbolt audio interface with 6-core UAD Hexa Core DSP for plug-in processing, designed for music professionals and recording studios. It offers outstanding sound quality, versatility and seamless integration into any music production workflow. The Studio+ version includes over 50 plug-ins and instruments, including Auto-Tune Realtime X Advanced as well as automatic gain functions, bass management and acoustic monitoring correction in partnership with Sonarworks (separate purchase).

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Universal Audio's Apollo x6 is an essential reference in the world of professional audio interfaces. Designed by Universal Audio, this Thunderbolt interface offers exceptional sound quality, the result of years of expertise in recording and mixing.

Cutting-edge technical features:
- High-resolution audio converters: The Apollo x6 is equipped with the latest generation of audio converters, offering an extended dynamic range and an extremely low signal-to-noise ratio. The result is recordings of remarkable clarity and precision.
- Unison preamps: The Apollo x6's two Unison microphone preamps emulate the sonic characteristics of the most prestigious analogue preamps (Neve, API, Manley, etc.) with incredible fidelity. This exclusive Universal Audio technology offers an authentic, personalised recording experience.
- HEXA Core DSP processing: Integrated into the interface, the HEXA Core DSP processor allows you to use a wide range of UAD plug-ins in real time, such as compressors, equalisers, reverbs and vintage hardware emulations. This gives you an infinite palette of sounds and lets you create complex mixes without latency.
- Apollo Monitor Correction: This feature, developed in partnership with Sonarworks (paying option available November 2024), allows you to calibrate your monitoring system for accurate and consistent listening, whatever the environment.

An interface designed for professionals.
The Apollo x6 is designed to meet the needs of the most demanding musicians, producers and sound engineers. Its robust design and extensive connectivity make it a versatile tool, capable of adapting to all types of project:
- Connectivity: The interface offers a multitude of analogue and digital connections, as well as Thunderbolt connectivity for easy integration into your studio.
- UAD Console software: This intuitive software lets you control all aspects of your interface, route signals, manage UAD plug-ins and configure your monitoring system.
- DAW integration: The Apollo x6 is compatible with all major music production software (Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, etc.), allowing you to work seamlessly in your usual environment.

Key benefits of the Apollo x6 :
- Exceptional sound quality: thanks to its high-end converters and Unison preamps.
- Flexibility: A wide range of connectors and features to suit every need.
- Easy integration: Compatible with all major DAWs and operating systems.
- Reliability: Built to last, the Apollo x6 is a long-term investment.
  • Universal Audio Apollo X6 Studio+
  • Improved Output Converters for Critical Listening (Monitoring and Headphone Outputs)
  • Further reduced distortion and background noise
  • Auto-Gain function for Assisted Recording Level Adjustment
  • Integrated Acoustic Correction (Sonarworks SoundID + Apollo Monitor Correction add-on, purchased separately)
  • Bass Management for Subwoofers, in Stereo or Surround
  • Studio+ Edition: bundle of over 50 plug-ins and instruments, worth €4,500 (excluding special offers)
  • 16-input, 22-output Thunderbolt audio interface with HEXA Core DSP for plug-ins
  • Two Unison™ microphone preamps, two high-impedance (Hi-Z) instrument inputs, six line inputs on 6.35mm jacks, two optical Toslink inputs/outputs (ADAT S/MUX), one coaxial input/output on RCA (S/PDIF), one Word Clock input/output (BNC)
  • Two 6.35 mm speaker outputs, six 6.35 mm line outputs (ALT / 5.1 surround), two 6.35 mm TRS headphone outputs
  • State-of-the-art 2nd generation Apollo X converters with 24-bit/192kHz digital audio resolution and Dual-Crystal Clocking for ultra-low jitter at any sample rate
  • D/A conversion optimised for critical listening with a dynamic range of 130 dB and a particularly low harmonic distortion of -127 dB
  • Calibrate the outputs of your main monitor speakers or headphones with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks®* technology
  • Full-featured monitor controller with alternative speaker switch and talkback mic for easy communication with artists
  • Updated UAD Console application with automatic gain function, plug-in scenes, bass manager for subwoofer integration, immersive sound support, etc.
  • Integrated DSP compatible with over 200 UAD plug-ins via VST, AU and AAX 64-bit formats in the main STANs
  • Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, etc.
  • Upgradeable with Apollo Thunderbolt interfaces or certain models via a Dante network
  • Free technical support from expert audio engineers
  • *Available before the end of 2024. Requires Apollo Monitor Correction add on and SoundID Reference licences available from sonarworks.com
With this Apollo X rack, you can use an Apollo Twin X or X4 interface both to expand your system and to use it as a monitoring controller.

Plug-ins included in the Studio+ edition :
- 9x Preamps and console slices :
- 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

- 17x Compressor / Limiter :
- 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

- 6x Equalizers :
- 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

- 6x Special processing :
- Auto-Tune Realtime Access
- Auto-Tune Realtime X
- Oxide Tape Recorder
- Precision Enhancer Hz
- Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder
- Verve Analog Machines Essentials

- 6x Instruments :
- Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio
- Moog Minimoog
- Opal Morphing Synth
- PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth
- Ravel Grand Piano
- Waterfall B3 Organ

- 5x Delays and modulations :
- Brigade Chorus Pedal
- Galaxy Tape Echo
- Precision Delay Mod
- Precision Delay Mod L
- Studio D Chorus

- 4x Reverbs and ambiences :
- Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb
- Precision Reflection Engine
- Pure Plate Reverb
- RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler

- 3x Guitar and Bass :
- Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier
- Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier
- Raw Distortion
Universal Audio - Apollo X6 Gen 2 Studio+
Universal Audio - Apollo X6 Gen 2 Studio+
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