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Universal Audio Apollo Twin SOLO Desktop Interface with Realtime UAD Processing for Mac and Windows

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Universal Audio Apollo Twin SOLO Desktop Interface with Realtime UAD Processing for Mac and Windows
Key Features
  • Two Input/6 Output
  • Low Latency High-Resolution Audio
  • Two Mic Preamps with Unison Technology
  • Front-Panel Hi-Z Input
The Apollo Twin SOLO Desktop Interface with Realtime UAD Processing from Universal Audio is a Thunderbolt audio interface capable of capturing your audio in up to 24-bit/192 kHz with realtime, low-latency UAD plug-in processing. It features Universal Audio's Unison technology, which, in conjunction with their UAD plug-ins, is capable of emulating a range of tube and solid-state microphone preamps, including their impedance and gain-stage sweet spots.
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Universal Audio APLTWS Overview

The Apollo Twin SOLO Desktop Interface with Realtime UAD Processing from Universal Audio is a Thunderbolt audio interface capable of capturing your audio in up to 24-bit/192 kHz with realtime, low-latency UAD plug-in processing. It features Universal Audio's Unison technology, which, in conjunction with their UAD plug-ins, is capable of emulating a range of tube and solid-state microphone preamps, including their impedance and gain-stage sweet spots.

The Apollo Twin SOLO includes the Realtime Analog Classics UAD plug-in bundle, featuring legacy editions of the LA-2A Classic Audio Leveler, the 1176LN Limiting Amplifier, and Pultec EQP-1A Program Equalizer, plus Softube Amp Room Essentials, and the 610-B Tube Preamp.

Record and Mix with 24-bit/192 kHz Sound Quality
The Apollo Twin gives you 24-bit/192 kHz sound and clarity. Its mic preamps, input stage, and audio conversion are identical to the Apollo series, translating into recordings with depth and punch. Digitally controlled analog monitor outputs provide full resolution audio (without digital scaling) at all listening levels - letting you create better mixes in real-world environments
A Complete Analog Studio with Realtime UAD Plug-In Processing
Imagine having access to a classic analog recording studio, right on your desktop. Apollo Twin lets you record and mix through the full range of UAD Powered plug-ins - including vintage EQs, compressors, reverbs, tape machines and more - at near-zero latency, regardless of your audio software buffer size. With UAD plug-ins from Ampex, Lexicon, Neve, Moog, Roland, SSL, Studer, and more, Apollo Twin can provide analog tone and warmth.
The key is its onboard UAD-2 SOLO DSP Processing, which powers the UAD plug-ins while reducing the strain on your host CPU. Apollo Twin includes the "Realtime Analog Classics" plug-in bundle, featuring a choice selection of vintage compressors, EQs and reverb, plus guitar amps and tube mic preamp emulation. From there, you can choose from a vast and expanding collection of plug-ins in the UA Online Store
Track Through Classic Mic Preamps Using Unison Technology
Unison technology allows Apollo Twin's mic preamps to sound and behave like the world's most sought-after tube and solid state preamps - including their all-important impedance, gain stage "sweet spots," and circuit behaviors. Based on integration between Apollo's digitally controlled analog mic preamps and its onboard UAD processing, Unison lets you track through colorful preamp emulations like the bundled UA 610-B Tube Preamp plug-in
Thunderbolt Connection to Your Mac or PC
Apollo Twin's Thunderbolt connection features PCIe audio drivers for high-bandwidth, low-latency performance on all Thunderbolt-equipped Macs and PCs. Because Thunderbolt offers 12x the bandwidth of FireWire 800, you can connect numerous devices in line with Apollo Twin - including hard drives and HDMI/USB3 hubs
I/O Connections
Apollo Twin is a 2-in/6-out interface with two mic/line preamps, two analog line outputs, two digitally controlled analog monitor outputs, and up to eight additional channels of digital inputs via Optical connection. Its conveniently located Hi-Z instrument input and headphone jack allow you to capture inspiration the moment it strikes
Console Application and Console Recall Plug-In
The Console application is Apollo Twin's software control interface. Its analog console-style design provides "realtime" tracking and monitoring with UAD Powered Plug-Ins - a feature not found in any other interface. Complete Apollo Twin Console setups can be saved as presets, or even saved within your sessions using the Console Recall plug-in. This enables hardware recall of all Apollo Twin settings, even months and years after you last opened your session
Key Features
  • Realtime UAD Processing for tracking through vintage compressors, EQs, tape machines, mic preamps, and guitar amp plug-ins with near-zero (sub-2ms) latency
  • Two mic/line preamps; two line outputs; front-panel Hi-Z instrument input and headphones output
  • Two digitally controlled analog monitor outputs for full resolution at all listening levels
  • Up to eight channels of additional digital input via Optical connection
  • Runs UAD Powered Plug-Ins via Audio Units, VST, RTAS and AAX64 in all major DAWs
    • Audio Interface
  • Sample rates up to 192 kHz at 24-bit word length
  • Up to 10 x 6 simultaneous input/output channels
  • Two balanced mic/line inputs
  • One Hi-Z instrument input
  • Digitally-controlled stereo monitor outputs
  • Stereo headphone outputs
  • Line outputs 3-4
  • Eight channels ADAT optical with S/MUX for high sample rates, or
  • Two channels S/PDIF optical with sample rate conversion
    • Monitoring
  • Digitally-controlled analog monitor outputs maintains highest fidelity
  • Independently-addressable stereo headphone outputs
  • Independently-addressable line outputs 3-4 can be used for additional cue mix
  • Front panel control of monitor levels and muting
    • UAD-2 Inside
  • Realtime UAD Processing on all analog and digital inputs
  • Same features and functionality as other UAD-2 devices when used with DAW
  • Includes UAD Powered Plug-Ins "Realtime Analog Classics" bundle
  • Complete UAD Powered Plug-Ins library is available online

    • Universal Audio APLTWS Specs

    System
    I/O
    2x Combo XLR/TRS mic/line inputs
    1x 1/4" (6.3 mm) Hi-Z input
    2x 1/4" (6.3 mm) TRS balanced line outputs (independent mix buses)
    2x 1/4" (6.3 mm) TRS balanced (one stereo pair, independent L/R mix buses)
    1x 1/4" (6.3 mm) TRS unbalanced stereo headphone output (independent L/R mix buses)
    1x TOSLINK optical, ADAT or S/PDIF selectable digital input
    1x Thunderbolt port
    Conversion
    Supported Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
    Bit-Depth per Sample: 24-bits
    Simultaneous A/D Conversion: 2 channels
    Simultaneous D/A Conversion: 6 channels
    Analog Round-Trip Latency: 1.1 ms @ 96 kHz
    Analog Round-Trip Latency with 4 Serial UAD Powered Plug-Ins via Console Application: 1.1 ms @ 96 kHz
    Analog I/O
    Line Inputs
    Line Inputs 1 & 2:
    Jack Type (combo mic/line balanced inputs): 1/4" (6.3 mm) female TRS balanced
    Dynamic Range: 117.5 dB, A-weighted
    Signal to Noise Ratio: 117.5 dB, A-weighted
    Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise: -108 dBFS
    CMRR: Greater than 60 dB (10' cable)
    Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.1 dB
    Input Impedance: 10 kOhms
    Gain Range: +10 to +65 dB
    Maximum Input Level (@ Minimum Gain): 18 dBV
    Maximum Input Level (@ Maximum Gain): -37 dBV
    Stereo Level Balance: ±0.05 dB
    Microphone Inputs
    Microphone Inputs 1 & 2:
    Jack Type (combo mic/line balanced inputs): Female XLR balanced (pin 2 positive)
    Phantom Power: +48 V, switchable per input
    Dynamic Range: 118 dB, A-weighted
    Signal to Noise Ratio: 118 dB, A-weighted
    Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise: -110 dBFS
    Equivalent Input Noise: -127 dB
    Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.1 dB
    CMRR: Greater than 70 dB (10' cable)
    Default Input Impedance: 5.4 kOhms (variable via Unison preamp model)
    Gain Range: +10 to +65 dB
    Pad Attenuation: 20 dB (variable via Unison preamp model), switchable per input
    Maximum Input Level (@ Minimum Gain, with Pad): 23.8 dBV
    Maximum Input Level (@ Maximum Gain, with Pad): -31.2 dBV
    Hi-Z Input
    Jack Type: 1/4" (6.3 mm) female TS unbalanced
    Dynamic Range: 117 dB, A-weighted
    Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 117 dB, A-weighted
    Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise: -101 dBFS
    Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.1 dB
    Input Impedance: 1 MOhms
    Maximum Input Level (@ Minimum Gain): 10 dBV
    Maximum Input Level (@ Maximum Gain): -45 dBV
    Line Outputs
    Line Outputs 3 & 4:
    Jack Type: 1/4" (6.3 mm) female TRS balanced
    Dynamic Range: 118 dB, A-weighted
    Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 118 dB, A-weighted
    Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise: -107 dBFS
    Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.1 dB
    Stereo Level Balance: ±0.05 dB
    Channel Separation: Greater than 120 dB
    Output Impedance: 600 ohms
    Maximum Output Level: 18 dBV
    Monitor Outputs
    Monitor Outputs 1 & 2:
    Jack Type: 1/4" (6.3 mm) female TRS balanced
    Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.1 dB
    Dynamic Range: 115 dB, A-weighted
    Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 115 dB, A-weighted
    Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise: -105 dBFS
    Channel Separation: Greater than 118 dB
    Stereo Level Balance: ±0.05 dB
    Output Impedance: 600 ohms
    Output Gain Range: -96 to 0 dB
    Maximum Output Level: 18 dBV
    Operating Reference Level: +14 dBu, +20 dBu (selectable)
    Headphone Output
    Stereo Headphone Output:
    Jack Type: 1/4" (6.3 mm) female TRS stereo, unbalanced
    Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.1 dB
    Dynamic Range: 113 dB, A-weighted
    Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 113 dB, A-weighted
    Channel Separation: Greater than 110 dB
    Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise: -101 dBFS
    Stereo Level Balance: ±0.11 dB
    Output Impedance: 10 ohms
    Output Gain Range: INF to 0 dB
    Maximum Output Power: 80 mW into 600 ohms
    Digital Audio I/O
    S/PDIF
    Connector Type: Optical TOSLINK JIS F05 (shared with ADAT)
    Format: IEC958
    Supported Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz
    S/PDIF Input Channels: 2 (stereo L/R)
    ADAT
    Connector Type: Optical TOSLINK JIS F05 (shared with S/PDIF)
    Format: ADAT Digital Lightpipe with S/MUX
    Supported Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 172.4, 192 kHz
    ADAT Input Channels @ 44.1, 48 kHz: 1 to 8
    ADAT Input Channels @ 88.2, 96 kHz: 1 to 4 (S/MUX)
    ADAT Input Channels @ 176.4, 192 kHz: 1 to 2 (S/MUX_
    Clock Sources
    Internal, S/PDIF, ADAT (digital clock sync source conditional per selected digital input type)
    Electrical
    Power Supply
    External AC to DC
    Connector Type
    AC: Changeable blades (UL, VDE, UK, SSA, CCC)
    DC: Male plug, 2.1 mm x 5.5 mm, center positive
    Power Requirements
    AC: 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
    DC: 12 VDC, ±5%
    Maximum Power Consumption
    12 W
    Environmental
    Operating Temperature
    32 to 95ºF (0 to 35ºC)
    Storage Temperature
    -40 to 176ºF (-40 to 80ºC)
    Operating Humidity
    20 to 80%
    System Requirements
    System Requirements
    Mac
    Apple Mac computer with available Thunderbolt port
    Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, 10.10 Yosemite, 10.11 El Capitan, or 10.12 Sierra
    Thunderbolt cable (sold separately)
    6 gigabytes available storage
    Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
    Compatible VST, Audio Units, RTAS, or AAX 64 plug-in host DAW software
    Quad Core i7 or better processor recommended

    PC
    PC computer with built-in Thunderbolt 3 via USB-C port
    Windows 10 with Anniversary Update (64-Bit Edition)
    Qualified Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt adapter (sold separately)
    Thunderbolt cable (sold separately)
    6 gigabytes available storage
    Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
    Compatible VST, Audio Units, RTAS, or AAX 64 plug-in host DAW software
    Quad Core i7 or better processor recommended
     
    General
    Dimensions
    6.31 x 2.60 x 5.86" (160.2 x 66.0 x 148.8 mm)
    Depth, Chassis Only: 5.86" (148.8 mm)
    Depth, Including Knob & Jack Protrusions: 6.20" (157.5 mm)
    Weight
    2.35 lb (1.06 kg)
    Packaging Info
    Package Weight
    4 lb
    Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
    7.9 x 7.8 x 5.4"

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