The Professional's Source Since 1973
  • Help
Ask Our Experts800.606.6969
Hello, Log InAccount & Orders

Join Bild Expo 2025 - Presented by B&H

Video Chat with a Pro Audio Expert - Live

Universal Audio Audio Arrow Desktop 2x4 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface with SOLO Core Real-Time UAD Processing

BH #UNARROW • MFR #ARROW
Print
Universal Audio Audio Arrow Desktop 2x4 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface with SOLO Core Real-Time UAD Processing
Key Features
  • Musicians, Producers, and Songwriters
  • High-Speed Thunderbolt 3 Connectivity
  • 2 Unison Mic Preamps, 1 Hi-Z Input
  • 1 Headphone Out, 2 Monitor Outs
Ready for cranking out tracks at home or on the road, the Universal Audio Arrow bus-powered desktop 2x4 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface combines the sound, feel, and flow of analog studio recording with SOLO Core real-time UAD processing and a hearty bundle of 14 stellar UAD plug-ins.
More Details
No Longer Available
Ask an Expert
800.606.6969

Universal Audio Arrow Overview

Ready for cranking out tracks at home or on the road, the Universal Audio Arrow bus-powered desktop 2x4 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface combines the sound, feel, and flow of analog studio recording with SOLO Core real-time UAD processing and a hearty bundle of 14 stellar UAD plug-ins.

Furnished with studio-class 24-bit / 192 kHz conversion, the Arrow gives musicians, producers, and songwriters the appreciable value of high-resolution recording and mixing with distortion and dynamic performance beyond its price point.

The interface features two XLR-1/4" mic/line combo inputs and a 1/4" Hi-Z input, all with Unison integration for precise UAD emulations of classic analog preamps. Impart vintage character of your choosing on microphone and instrument recordings while bypassing the unpredictable nature of old equipment.

Thanks to the switchable low-cut filter, pad, polarity inversion, 48V phantom power, and stereo linking on each analog input, you can efficiently optimize your incoming signals with straightforward buttons on the Arrow's face. It offers a dedicated stereo monitor feed and a front-panel headphone output, plus full input and output metering capabilities.

The built-in SOLO Core processing allows you to monitor and record audio using classic analog emulations with near-zero latency. The included Realtime Analog Classics plug-in bundle empowers you with 14 top-notch plug-ins ranging from compressors and EQs to virtual guitar/bass amps and time-based processors. The included Console application provides control and recall of all interface and UAD plug-in settings including channel-strip presets, drag-and-drop functionality, and dynamically resizable windows.

Mac and Windows drivers ensure compatibility with all major DAWs including Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more. The interface also integrates seamlessly with LUNA, Universal Audio's free Mac-based, single-window recording system with unlimited track counts and full Audio Units plug-in support.

Please note, the Arrow requires a powered Thunderbolt 3 port on your computer in order to operate. To see if your computer is compatible with the Arrow, refer to the manufacturer website for compatibility information.

UA Sound in a Portable Form
  • Track, overdub, and mix with high-resolution AD/DA conversion and DSP-powered plug-ins
  • UAD-2 SOLO Core processing for tracking through models of vintage compressors, EQs, tape machines, mic preamps, and guitar amps, with near-zero latency and no burden on your computer’s CPU
  • Unison technology nails the tone of sought-after tube and solid-state mic pres including their input impedance, gain-stage sweet spots, and the component-level circuit behaviors of the original hardware
  • High-speed Thunderbolt 3 connectivity for Mac and Windows computers (Thunderbolt cable available separately)
  • Convenient desktop form factor with with bus powering via Thunderbolt for enhanced portability
  • Comprehensive front-panel metering and fast, intuitive controls, no menu-diving required
  • Free, industry-leading phone/online technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers
I/O for the Home Studio
  • 2x4 audio interface with two Unison-enabled microphone preamps (via XLR-1/4" combo mic/line inputs), providing emulations of classic analog preamps with near-zero latency
  • One front-panel, Unison-enabled 1/4" Hi-Z input for direct connection of a guitar, bass, or keyboard
  • Stereo 1/4" monitor output and one 1/4" headphone output, each with dedicated level control
14 Powered Plug-Ins
Includes Realtime Analog Classics plug-in bundle, which supports VST, RTAS, Audio Units, and AAX 64-bit for compatibility with all major DAWs

  • UA 610-B Tube Preamp and EQ
  • Marshall Plexi Classic Guitar Amp
  • Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amp
  • UA 1176LN Limiting Amplifier (Legacy)
  • UA 1176SE Limiting Amplifier (Legacy)
  • Pultec EQP-1A EQ (Legacy)
  • Pultec Pro EQ (Legacy)
  • Teletronix LA-2A Leveling Amplifier (Legacy)
  • Raw Distortion
  • Precision Channel Strip (Precision Mix Rack Collection)
  • Precision Reflection Engine (Precision Mix Rack Collection)
  • Precision Delay Mod (Precision Mix Rack Collection)
  • Precision Delay Mod L (Precision Mix Rack Collection)
  • RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler
Integration with LUNA Recording System for Mac
  • Works with all major DAWs including Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Pro Tools, and more
  • Apollo Twin X DUO becomes a fully integrated recording system with LUNA, a powerful free recording application for Mac from Universal Audio
  • Bolstered by Accelerated Realtime Monitoring, LUNA lets you track and mix in an intuitive single-window workflow with unlimited track counts, full Audio Units plug-in support, and access to a suite of exclusive LUNA Instruments and Extensions such as Studer multitrack tape and Neve Summing

Universal Audio Arrow Specs

Key Specs
Channels of I/O
Analog:
2 Inputs / 4 Outputs at 192 kHz
Maximum Sampling Rate
192 kHz / 24-Bit
Number of Microphone Inputs
2 Preamps
Analog Audio I/O
2x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Mic/Line Input
1x 1/4" TS Unbalanced Hi-Z Input (Front Panel)
2x 1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Monitor Output
1x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output
Power Requirements
Thunderbolt Bus Power
Channels of I/O
Analog:
2 Inputs / 4 Outputs at 192 kHz
Maximum Sampling Rate
192 kHz / 24-Bit
Number of Microphone Inputs
2 Preamps
Input Level Adjustment
1x Knob
Solo/Mute
No
Pad
-20 dB (Switchable per Channel)
High-Pass Filter
75 Hz
Expansion Slots
No
Connectivity
Analog Audio I/O
2x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Mic/Line Input
1x 1/4" TS Unbalanced Hi-Z Input (Front Panel)
2x 1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Monitor Output
1x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output
Phantom Power
+48 V, Selectable On/Off (Selectable on Individual Inputs)
Digital Audio I/O
No
Host Connection Protocol
Thunderbolt 3
USB (Non-Host)
No
Sync I/O
No
Network I/O
No
MIDI I/O
No
Wireless Connectivity
No
Memory Card Slot
No
Performance
Frequency Response
Mic, Line, Hi-Z Inputs:
20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.1 dB
Headphone, Monitor Outputs:
20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.1 dB
Gain/Trim Range
Mic/Line/Hi-Z Inputs:
+10 to +65 dB
Maximum Input Level
Mic Inputs:
+25.2 dBu (Min Gain, with Pad)
Line Inputs:
+20.7 dBu
Hi-Z Inputs:
+12.5 dBu (Min Gain)
Maximum Output Level
Monitor Outputs:
+20.7 dBu
Headphone Output Power
127 mW into 32 Ohms (Max)
33 mW into 600 Ohms (Max)
Impedance
Mic Inputs:
5.4 Kilohms
Line Inputs:
10 Kilohms
Hi-Z Inputs:
1 Megohm
Monitor Outputs:
100 Ohms
Dynamic Range
Mic/Line Inputs:
118 dBA
Hi-Z Inputs:
110 dBA
Monitor Outputs:
115 dBA
Headphone Outputs:
111 dBA
SNR
Mic/Line Inputs:
118 dBA
Hi-Z Inputs:
110 dBA
Monitor Outputs:
118 dBA
Headphone Outputs:
-110 dB (600-Ohm Load)
THD+N
Mic Inputs:
-107 dBFS
Line Inputs:
-105 dBFS
Hi-Z Inputs:
-105 dBFS
Monitor Outputs:
-118 dBA
Headphone Outputs:
-99 dB (32-Ohm Load)
-86 dB (600-Ohm Load)
EIN
Mic Inputs:
-128 dBu
CMRR
Mic Inputs:
> 70 dB
Digital Audio
dBFS Reference Level
Line Inputs:
+4 dBu = 0 dBFS
Monitor Outputs:
+14 / +20 dBu = 0 dBFS (Selectable)
Sample Rates
Up to 192 kHz
Sample Rate Conversion
No
Bit Depths
24-Bit (AD/DA Conversion)
Latency
1.1 ms at 96 kHz (Input to Output)
Sync Sources
Internal
Compatibility
Processor Requirement
Intel Core i7
Storage Requirements
6 GB
Mobile Device Compatibility
No
Required Hardware
Available Thunderbolt Port
Thunderbolt Cable (Not Included)
Internet Connection
Required for Registration and Software/Driver Download
Power
Power Requirements
Thunderbolt Bus Power
Power Consumption
8 W (Maximum)
Physical
Operating Humidity
20 to 80%
Operating Temperature
32 to 95°F / 0 to 35°C
Storage Temperature
-40 to 176°F / -40 to 80°C
Dimensions
7.1 x 4.8 x 1.8" / 18 x 12.2 x 4.6 cm
Weight
1.4 lb / 0.6 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.115 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.55 x 6.3 x 2.5"

Universal Audio Arrow Reviews

See any errors on this page?
Whatever You Need, We've Got It