Kit Contains:
Universal Audio Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface with Essentials+ Bundle
Desktop QUAD Core Real-Time UAD DSP for Musicians, Producers, Songwriters
Ideal for musicians, producers, and songwriters working in project studios, the Universal Audio Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 with Essentials+ Bundle is a 10x6 desktop Thunderbolt 3 audio interface that offers two Unison mic/line preamps with Auto-Gain, flagship, Gen 2 Elite-Class 24-bit / 192 kHz AD/DA conversion, and QUAD Core DSP for real-time UAD plug-in processing over Thunderbolt at near-zero latency—on Mac and Windows computers. The Essentials+ Bundle lets you mix and record live performances with 36 UAD plug-ins, including Pultec EQ, Auto-Tune, classic LA-2A and 1176 compressors, and more. You can use Plug-In Scenes to recall settings instantly, even in the middle of a performance.
Easily connect the Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 to professional studio gear with 2 analog line-level I/O, two monitor outs, and a 1/4" Hi-Z instrument input. Add up to eight extra input channels via one optical ADAT input (or two S/PDIF channels) for connection to professional, digital outboard hardware. You can mix with confidence in any room using headphones with Sonarworks Apollo Monitor Correction. Hear all the low-end detail in your mixes using Bass Management to add a subwoofer to your monitor setup. Quickly set up low-latency cues and plug-in scenes with the UAD Console app.
What's New with Apollo X Gen 2?
- New look and feel, updated industrial design with new knobs and switch caps
- Improved Elite-Class Gen 2 D/A converters
- Improved monitor and headphone outputs for best-in-class critical listening
- Even lower THD% and increased DNR
- Assistive Auto-Gain, supporting one-click configuration across all input channels with select Unison preamps, for effortless recording
- Built-in room and headphone correction enabling Sonarworks SoundID profiles to run on built-in DSP
- Bass Management for subwoofers in both stereo and surround configurations
- New UAD Console brings Auto-Gain, Unison, Apollo Room Correction, DSP Pairing, Dante Support, Multichannel Immersive Audio Monitoring, Bass Management, Plug-In Scenes over MIDI, and more—together under one roof
- New Essentials+ software bundle with UAD plug-ins and instruments
Record Through Two Unison Preamps
- With Unison technology, Apollo Twin X QUAD lets you track in real time with the sound of classic EQ and compressors.
- From Neve, API, Manley, Fender, and more, you get the same rich analog textures used on the greatest recordings of our time.
Hear the Details Like Never Before
- Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 features UA's highest-resolution A/D and D/A converters, delivering 129 dB of dynamic range.
- Paired with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks. So, you'll not only hear the most pristine representation of your recordings, there will be no surprises when you listen to your final mix or master on any stereo or surround system.
Track and Mix with Authentic Analog Sounds
- Track through UAD plug-ins in real time and without latency.
- Along with included LA-2A compressors, Pultec EQs, and amps from Marshall and Ampeg, you can tap into the entire library of over 200 UAD plug-ins to unlock proven hitmaking sounds.
Auto-Gain: Never Miss The Take
- Set input gain across multiple channels in seconds without fear of clipping using the new Auto-Gain feature—available on all microphone / line / Hi-Z preamp inputs.
- Effortlessly set gain for recording during an auto-training time listening window, without having to worry or take a lot of time to find the perfect recording level.
Bass Management
- Add a subwoofer with the new bass management feature for full-range stereo monitoring.
- Speaker utility panel provides trim, mute, and solo per speaker output.
Find Your Flow in the UAD Console App
- Apollo Twin X QUAD’s powerful digital mixing engine lets you control plug-in routing and monitoring.
- With the latest features like Bass Management and Plug-In Scenes, it’s easy to find a flow that fits your needs.
A Hybrid System for Your Productions
- Combine Apollo Twin X’s QUAD Core DSP with native processing from your computer to produce large sessions with complex plug-in chains.
- Experience a powerhouse hybrid workflow that outpaces any native-only recording setup.
Expand Your Studio as You Grow
- Build your studio by linking up to four Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces with up to 128 channels of premium I/O to your DAW.
- Control it all from your desktop using Apollo Twin X.
At a Glance
- 10x6 Thunderbolt audio interface with QUAD Core DSP real-time plug-in processing
- Includes up to 30+ UAD plug-ins with Essentials+ Edition
- Two Unison mic preamps, Hi-Z instrument input, optical Toslink input (ADAT or S/PDIF)
- Two 1/4" monitor outs, two 1/4" line outs (ALT), one 1/4" TRS headphone out
- Elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution
- Enhanced D/A for critical monitoring and playback with 129 dB dynamic range
- Four SHARC processors
- Calibrate your main monitor and headphone outputs with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks
- Updated UAD Console app featuring Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer integration with Bass Management, immersive audio support, and more
- Full-featured monitor controller with alternate speaker switching and integrated talkback for easy communication with talent
- Onboard DSP supports over 200 UAD plug-ins via VST, AU, and AAX 64 formats in all major DAWs
- Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more
- Expandable with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces or select models over Dante
- Free industry-leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers
36 Effects and Instruments, One Rack Space
Channel Strips and Preamps (6)
- Century Tube Channel Strip
- CS-1 Channel Strip
- Helios Type 69 Preamp and EQ
- Precision Channel Strip
- UA 610-A Preamp and EQ
- UA 610-B Preamp and EQ
Compressors/Limiters (7)
- Fairchild 670 Legacy
- Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler
- Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler
- Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler
- Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier
- UA 1176LN Legacy
- UA 1176SE Legacy
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 (4)
- Auto-Tune Realtime Access
- Oxide Tape Recorder
- Precision Enhancer Hz
- Verve Analog Machines Essentials
Delay and Modulation (3)
- Precision Delay Mod L
- Galaxy Tape Echo
- Precision Delay Mod
- Precision Delay Mod L
Reverbs and Rooms (3)
- Precision Reflection Engine
- Pure Plate Reverb
- RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler
Guitar and Bass (3)
- Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier
- Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier
- Raw Distortion
Instrument (1)
- PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth
UPC: 819937004575
Shure SM7B Cardioid Dynamic Vocal Microphone
For Broadcasting, Podcasting, and Recording
The Shure SM7B is a vocal microphone with a smooth, flat, and wide-range frequency response appropriate for music and speech in professional audio applications. The mic's specially engineered dynamic capsule provides a smooth, polished vocal sound with a rich response in the lower frequency registers, making the mic a favorite choice among broadcasters and podcasters.
It features a cardioid polar pattern, bass roll-off and midrange emphasis (presence boost) controls, and shielding against broadband interference. Internal air-suspension shock isolation helps to eliminate mechanical noise transmission, and a yoke mount facilitates mounting and provides precise control of the mic position.
This microphone is part of the B&H Virtual Mic Locker, an online tool to help our valued customers determine the sonic differences between popular microphones for podcasting and voice over work. Each microphone was recorded using a Grace Design M103 preamp into a Presonus Quantum 2626 interface.
Flat, Wide-Range Frequency Response
The flat-frequency response enhances the midrange and high frequencies that are associated with the human voice.
Rejection of Electromagnetic Hum
Improved rejection of electromagnetic hum—optimized for shielding against broadband interference emitted by computer monitors.
Air Suspension Shock Isolation
Internal air-suspension shock isolation virtually eliminates mechanical-noise transmission.
Pop Filter
The detachable close-talk windscreen eliminates the need for any add-on protection against explosive breath sounds—even for close-up vocals or narration.
Cardioid Polar Pattern
The classic cardioid pickup pattern is designed to reject off-axis audio, so you can sing or speak at a comfortable angle. And, it captures the sound with minimum coloration, isolating the signal source helps to reduce feedback issues.
UPC: 042406088879
Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO Over-Ear Closed-Back Reference Headphones (80 Ohms)
Reference Headphones for Professional Monitoring
Delivering legendary resolution and neutral transparency for decades of professional studio work, the 80-ohm DT 770 PRO from Beyerdynamic are over-ear, closed-back reference headphones designed for studio work and audiophile use. With an innovative bass reflex system and a lightweight design, these headphones offer premium sound for long listening sessions.
With 80-ohm impedance, this configuration sits in a balanced place between being able to power demanding 250-ohm and consumer-grade 32-ohm headphones, providing a versatile design that will excel on high-end audio sources while being easily driven by smart devices. The wide frequency range of 5 Hz to 35 kHz reproduces nuance and detail within audio signals, and the DT 770 PRO sports an optimized impulse response for clear transients and accuracy. The ergonomics are refined for long-lasting durability and comfort, thanks to soft and replaceable velour earpads and a padded headband with a sturdy spring steel hoop. The DT 770 PRO includes a 1/4" TRS plug adapter.
Die Studio Legenden
For decades, professionals all over the world have placed their trust in the classic DT 770, 880, and 990 PRO headphones. These studio headphones boast extremely detailed resolution and a very transparent sound.
Why 80-Ohm Headphones?
Previously available in only 250- and 32-ohm versions, these 80-ohm editions are an ideal choice for professionals or enthusiasts seeking versatility. Capable of delivering top-notch audio from high-powered amps and DACs while also being easily driven by mobile devices, 80 ohms offer the best of both worlds. Advantages include:
- Super sound quality, especially when paired with a dedicated headphone amp
- A wider soundstage with more precise imaging
- High scalability, with the ability to improve sound quality when a better audio source or amp is used
Top-Notch Impulse Response
The headphones are designed for critical music and sound monitoring, providing a perfectly neutral listening environment with exceptional isolation and top-notch impulse response. High frequencies are translated into an analytical and differentiated sound. Ultralow bass sounds are defined and reproduced crisply.
Refined Construction
- Breathable velour: The soft velour earpads offer breathability, for a high level of comfort and long-lasting durability.
- Flexible temple construction: The robust spring steel hoop gives the headphones a secure fit.
- Lightweight construction: At a mere 13.2 oz including the cable, the headphones are surprisingly light and yet sturdy, so nothing stands in the way of long studio sessions.
Auray MS-5230F Tripod Microphone Stand with Fixed Boom
The Auray MS-5230F Tripod Microphone Stand with Fixed Boom features durable, steel construction. The 31.5" boom arm allows you to angle the mic however you need it. An ergonomic twist-action clutch helps adjust the height of the stand, while the reinforced tripod base and nonslip feet keep it firmly and sturdily in place. The Auray MS-5230F mic stand collapses for easy transport.
UPC: 847628015586
Enova NXT True Mold XLR Microphone Cable (16.4')
The Enova NXT True Mold XLR Microphone Cable (16.4') is a flexible and reliable cable built for connecting mics to mixers, preamps, audio interfaces, and recorders. True Mold technology fully integrates the cable and connectors, providing strain relief that withstands a higher force than conventionally manufactured XLR cables to ensure outstanding strength and durability that stands up to the rigors of live stage and studio applications. This is a weather and Moisture Resistant Cable.
Enova True Mold cables are made from 24 AWG wire with a 98% copper spiral outer shield that makes the cable resistant to EMI and RFI noise. The Swiss-made EnovaNxt connectors are gold-plated to provide a high level of connectivity, and all the solder connections are protected by heat-shrink tubes. The modern and slick design of the body allows for enhanced handling and the tapered design puts an end to drooping cables.
Key Features
The True Mold technology merges the connectors and the cable to a fully integrated, ready-made-cable. Only the essential components of the XLR connectors are used and as a result overcoming the weaknesses of the individual connectors.
Manufactured in Europe, the EnovaNxt cable is designed for on-stage applications and offers an improved production again dust and water.
Gold-plated XLR contacts ensure an optimal conductivity, better corrosion protection and increased durability when mating frequently.
98% copper spiral shield offers protection from EMI and RFI noise.
To avoid short-circuit faults, the solder joints are protected and secured by a true injection mold.
The cable features an interchangeable color coding ring; with this feature, event technicians and musicians can change the color coding of the cable at any time making cumbersome rewiring obsolete.
Environmentally friendly manufacturing and packaging.
Lifetime Warranty—Made in Europe.
Auray RF-5P-R Five-Panel Reflection Filter (Black and Red, Plastic)
Great for recording in untreated rooms, the Auray RF-5P-R Five-Panel Reflection Filter isolates your microphone from its surrounding environment to minimize distracting noises and diffuse unwanted acoustic reflections. The five, multilayered panels with perforations and high-density acoustic foam combine to absorb ambient noise without adding coloration to your sound, enhancing the clarity and presence of your voice for professional-sounding podcasts, voiceovers, and vocal recordings at home or in the studio.
The RF-5P-R is compatible with most microphone stands and it has integrated feet for standalone desktop recording. A sliding bracket allows you to mount any condenser, dynamic, or USB microphone and easily adjust the depth of the mic's position inside the filter for precise placement. The panels are made of sturdy, yet lightweight plastic and fold up to a tight ring for convenient storage and travel.
Five-Panel Flexible Design
- Five adjustable panels, each with a fold-down top panel enable you to configure the filter to meet your acoustic needs. Spread the panels to form a filter wall for miking speaker cabinets, or fold them to create a narrow, 300° enclosure for maximum isolation and dry, clean vocals.
- The panels feature a stylish black finish with red accents.
Three-Layer Acoustic Isolation
The RF-5P-R filter offers three-layers of isolation that includes a high-density acoustic foam, a layer of acoustic fabric, and perforated screens.
- The high-density acoustic foam absorbs acoustic reflections and minimizes room ambience.
- The perforated screens diffuse sound as it passes through the shield, preventing sound reflections from bouncing off surfaces and back into the microphone.
Fold-Down Top Panels
- The RF-5P-R is equipped with flip-down top panels that help minimize noise coming from above the microphone including overhead air ducts and fluorescent light fixtures.
Mic-Stand and Desktop Isolation
- Built-in feet let you mount the RF-5P-R on a desktop for recording podcasts at home or in the office.
- The 5/8"-27 thread enables you to mount the filter on a standard studio mic stand.
Adjustable Microphone Bracket
- Whether you’re using a large-diaphragm studio condenser or a handheld dynamic mic, the sliding bracket lets you position your microphone inside the filter for the ideal isolation.
Recommended Accessories
- Auray SHM-SCM1 suspension shockmount for large diaphragm condenser microphones
- Auray Clamping Suspension Shockmount for side-address microphones
- Auray Suspension Shockmount for broadcast, podcast, large-diaphragm condenser microphones
- Auray MC-57DM Mic Clip for Shure SM57, SM58, and similar microphones
- Auray MC-44WM Slide-In Mic Clip
UPC: 847628055827
Xcellon Thunderbolt 5 Cable (1.6')
The 1.6' Thunderbolt 5 Cable from Xcellon is a high-performance, passive Intel Thunderbolt-certified cable that supports up to 80 Gb/s transfer speeds, or up to 120 Gb/s with bandwidth boost, and 240W power delivery. It provides an easy USB-C connector solution for high-speed storage drives, multiple 8K, 6K, and 4K displays at up to 120 Hz, docks, and more. You'll enhance your workflow and step up your productivity by daisy chaining up to six compatible devices. The Xcellon Thunderbolt 5 cable is backward compatible with Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, USB4, and previous USB speeds. Also supported is DisplayPort 2.1.
Thunderbolt 5 Performance Plus
This cable provides up to 80 Gb/s of bidirectional data for creators who need maximum performance while recording and editing. Give your online presence a performance boost when you're sharing gameplay videos, screenshots, and livestreams with 2× the bandwidth of Thunderbolt 4 and 8× the bandwidth of USB 3.2 Gen 1.
Bandwidth Boost
This cable has flexible bandwidth capabilities. With Bandwidth Boost, there's no more compromising between resolution, refresh rate, and color depth. Thunderbolt 5 can detect more demanding display needs and dedicate up to 120 Gb/s to support higher resolutions and refresh rates.
Dependable Connectivity
Travel anywhere with your entire photo, video, and music collection on portable Thunderbolt SSD storage, and have everything you need to produce, edit, and render your next rich media creation. Connect 4K or 8K monitors for sensational images while you're editing on location with your laptop.
Reliability
Mandatory certification of Thunderbolt 5 cables assures you of reliable performance now and for the future. The cable's Intel Thunderbolt certification guarantees reliable 80-120 Gb/s performance and universal connectivity to Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 2.1, and USB-C PCs and devices.
Simplicity
This cable is compatible with USB-C ports and easily connects to large monitors, fast storage devices, audio and video interfaces, cameras and lighting, and even pen tablets.
Future Proof Your System
As the world of creators and gamers adapts to 8K HDR monitors, larger and larger file sizes, and the need for accelerated workflows and collaborations, Thunderbolt 5 will be the solution you're looking for because it will keep pace with ever-increasing needs. Providing up to 80 Gb/s of bandwidth, this cable provides the performance you need today, and headroom for the future.
Power Delivery
This cable supports up to 240W Power Delivery, which is enough wattage for today's most power-hungry laptops and the next generation of laptops that will be here soon. It's also the ideal cable for external graphics and docking stations, allowing a single-cable solution for connectivity and notebook charging.
USB-C Compatible
This cable offers the convenience of the reversible USB-C connector and is compatible with a wide array of USB devices. Use it to charge your mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets, and USB-C equipped laptops.
UPC: 847628548961
Kit Contains:
Universal Audio Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface with Essentials+ Bundle
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