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Universal Audio Apollo x6 Gen 2 - 16x22 Thunderbolt Audio Interface with Studio Plus Plugin Bundle

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UA’s next generation of Apollo x6 interfaces is here, giving producers and project studios highest-resolution audio conversion, two Unison™ mic preamps, and HEXA Core DSP processing for writing and producing with world-class UAD plug-ins from Auto-Tune, Neve, Manley, Avalon, SSL, and hundreds mor... Read More

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UA’s next generation of Apollo x6 interfaces is here, giving producers and project studios highest-resolution audio conversion, two Unison™ mic preamps, and HEXA Core DSP processing for writing and producing with world-class UAD plug-ins from Auto-Tune, Neve, Manley, Avalon, SSL, and hundreds more. Trusted by top producers and engineers around the globe who need elite-class Apollo X sound and DSP power, but without the added hardware channels of larger models, Apollo x6 levels up your production space with timeless sound and legendary UA craftsmanship.

Features:

  • 16 x 22 Thunderbolt audio interface with HEXA Core DSP plug-in processing
  • Two UnisonTM mic preamps, two Hi-Z instrument inputs, six 1/4" line inputs, two optical Toslink I/O (ADAT S/MUX), RCA coaxial I/O (S/PDIF), word clock I/O (BNC)
  • Two 1/4" monitor outs, six 1/4" line outs (ALT / 5.1 surround), two 1/4" TRS headphone outs
  • Elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution featuring Dual-Crystal Clocking for ultra-low jitter at all sample rates
  • Enhanced D/A for critical monitoring and playback with 130 dB dynamic range and astonishingly low THD of -127 dB
  • Calibrate your main monitor and headphone outputs with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks®*
  • Fully-featured monitor controller with alternate speaker switching and integrated talkback for easy communication with talent
  • Updated UAD Console app featuring Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer integration with Bass Management, immersive audio support, and more
  • Onboard DSP supports over 200 UAD plug-ins via VST, AU, and AAX 64 formats in all major DAWs
  • Includes up to 50+ UAD plug-ins with Essentials+ or Studio+ Editions
  • 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


The New Centerpiece of Your Rack

Universal Audio built Apollo x6 for producers who need the highest-quality audio, without the additional analog preamps found in larger rackmount models. With unprecedented dynamic range and elite-class 24-bit / 192 kHz audio conversion — now with enhanced D/A monitoring — Apollo x6 puts the sound of the stars right in your rack.

All the Inputs You Need
With two Unison™ preamps and front panel Hi‑Z instrument inputs, Apollo x6 lets you track in realtime with the sound of classic gear from Neve, Manley, API, Fender, Marshall, and dozens more. And with an additional six line inputs, it’s easy to connect your hardware synths, keyboards, and other outboard gear.

Mix with Vintage and Modern Sounds
Right out of the box, Apollo x6 gives you the tools you need to create awe-inspiring mixes. Along with included synthesizers and tape echos, Teletronix LA-2A compressors, and Pultec EQs — you can tap into the entire library of over 200 UAD plug-ins to unlock proven hit-making tools that will push your productions to the next level.

Hear the Details Like Never Before
Now in its Gen 2 design, Apollo x6 features UA’s highest-resolution D/A converters ever paired with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks.® This means that when you playback your audio through monitors or headphones, 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.

Find Your Flow in the UAD Console App
Just like an analog studio, where a console is the heart of the workflow, Apollo x6 has a powerful digital mixing engine where you control plug-in routing and monitoring. And with the latest features like Auto-Gain, Bass Management, 5.1 Surround Sound and Plug-In Scenes, it’s easy to find a flow that fits your needs.

A Hybrid System, Made for Your Mission
Combine Apollo x6’s HEXA Core DSP with native processing from your host computer to produce large sessions with complex plug-in chains — 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, and control it all from your desktop using Apollo Twin or x4. So no matter how far your music takes you, an Apollo will always be in reach.

Included Plug-Ins in Studio+ Edition

Channel Strips / Preamps (9)
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

Compressors / Limiters (17)
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

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 (7)
Auto-Tune Realtime Access
Auto-Tune Realtime Advanced
Auto-Tune Realtime X
Oxide Tape Recorder
Precision Enhancer Hz
Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder
Verve Analog Machines Essentials

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

Delay / Modulation (6)
Brigade Chorus Pedal
Galaxy Tape Echo
Precision Delay Mod
Precision Delay Mod L
Studio D Chorus
Waterfall Rotary Speaker

Reverbs / Rooms (4)
Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb
Precision Reflection Engine
Pure Plate Reverb
RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler

Guitar / Bass (3)
Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier
Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier
Raw Distortion

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Product Specs

SYSTEM
I/O Complement
Simultaneous Channel I/O Count (analog + digital) 16 x 22
Microphone Inputs Two
High Impedance (Hi-Z) Instrument Inputs Two
Analog Line Inputs Six
Analog Line Outputs (DC coupled) Six (eight including Monitor outputs)
Analog Monitor Outputs (DC coupled) Two (one stereo pair)
Headphone Outputs Two stereo
Digital Audio Ports ADAT: Two inputs, two outputs S/PDIF: One input, one output
Thunderbolt 3 Ports* Two
Word Clock One input, one output
*(Mac only) Thunderbolt 1 and 2 connections supported via Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter
A/D – D/A Conversion
Simultaneous A/D Conversion Six channels
Simultaneous D/A Conversion 12 channels
Available Sample Rates (kHz) 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192
Bit Depth Per Sample 24
Analog Round-Trip Latency 1.1 milliseconds @ 96 kHz sample rate
Analog Round-Trip Latency through four UAD legacy plug-ins (included) via UAD Console software 1.1 milliseconds @ 96 kHz sample rate (no additional latency via Realtime UAD Processing)
ANALOG I/O
Microphone Inputs 1 – 2
Frequency Response 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.07 dB
Dynamic Range 123 dB (A–weighted)
THD + Noise (1 kHz @ 25 dBu, -1 dBFS) -115 dB (0.00018%)
Maximum Input Level (PAD on) 26 dBu
Default Input Impedance (variable via Unison plug-ins) 5.4 K Ω
Gain Range +10 dB to +65 dB
Pad Attenuation (switchable per mic input) 20 dB (variable via Unison plug-ins)
Phantom Power (switchable per mic input) +48V
Connector Type XLR female, pin 2 positive (combo XLR/TRS)
ANALOG I/O
Hi-Z Inputs 1 & 2 (600 K Ω input termination)
Frequency Response 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.08 dB
Dynamic Range 122 dB (A–weighted)
THD + Noise (1 kHz @ 9.6 dBu, -1 dBFS) -111 dB (0.00028%)
Maximum Input Level (at minimum gain) 12.6 dBu
Default Input Impedance (variable via Unison plug-ins) 1 M Ω
Gain Range +10 dB to +65 dB
Connector Type ¼" female TS unbalanced
Line Inputs 1 – 6
Frequency Response 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.07 dB
Dynamic Range 124 dB (A–weighted)
THD + Noise (1 kHz @ 23 dBu, -1 dBFS) -116 dB (0.00016%)
Maximum Input Level (reference level @ +4 dBu) 24 dBu
Input Impedance 10 K Ω
Gain Range (inputs 1 & 2 only) +10 dB to +65 dB
Connector Type ¼" female TRS balanced
Line Outputs 1 – 6
Frequency Response 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.05 dB
Dynamic Range 127 dB (A–weighted)
THD + Noise (1 kHz @ 23 dBu, -1 dBFS) -119 dB (0.00011%)
Maximum Output Level Reference level @ +4 dBu Reference level @ -10 dBV 24 dBu
12.2 dBu
Output Impedance 100 Ω
Connector Type ¼" female TRS balanced
Monitor Outputs L & R
Frequency Response 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.02 dB
Dynamic Range 130 dB (A–weighted)
THD + Noise (1 kHz @ 23 dBu, -1 dBFS) -127 dB (0.000045%)
Maximum Output Level Reference level @ +4 dBu Reference level @ -10 dBV 24 dBu
12.2 dBu
Output Impedance 100 Ω
Connector Type ¼" female TRS balanced
Stereo Headphone Outputs 1 & 2
Frequency Response 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.02 dB
Dynamic Range 126 dB (A–weighted)
THD + Noise
300 Ω load (1 kHz @ 16.8 dBu, -1 dBFS)
600 Ω load (1 kHz @ 17.3 dBu, -1 dBFS)
-117 dB (0.00014%)
-118 dB (0.00013%)
Maximum Output Level
300 Ω load (1 kHz @ 16.8 dBu, -1 dBFS)
600 Ω load (1 kHz @ 17.3 dBu, -1 dBFS)
17.8 dBu
18.3 dBu
Maximum Output Power (RMS)
300 Ω load (1 kHz @ 16.8 dBu, -1 dBFS)
600 Ω load (1 kHz @ 17.3 dBu, -1 dBFS)
120 mW
67 mW
Connector Type ¼" female TRS stereo
DIGITAL I/O
Digital Audio Ports ADAT: Two inputs, two outputs S/PDIF: One input, one output
  S/PDIF
S/PDIF Channels One stereo input, one stereo output
Connector Type Female Phono (RCA)
Format IEC 958
Supported Sample Rates (kHz) 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192
  ADAT
ADAT Channels Up to eight input & eight output channels
Connector Type Optical TOSLINK JIS F05
Format ADAT Lightpipe with S/MUX
Supported Sample Rates (kHz) 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192
Channel Assignments @ 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz Port 1 = Channels 1 – 8, Port 2 = 1 – 8 (mirrored)
Channel Assignments @ 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz Port 1 = Channels 1 – 4, Port 2 = Channels 5 – 8
Channel Assignments @ 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz Port 1 = Channels 1 – 2, Port 2 = Channels 3 – 4
Word Clock
Connector Type BNC
Lock Range ±4% of any supported sample rate
Word Clock Input Termination 75 Ω, switchable
Synchronization Sources
Internal, Word Clock, ADAT, S/PDIF  
ELECTRICAL
Power Supply External AC-to-DC power supply, level VI compliant
AC Input Connector Type IEC male
AC Requirements 100V – 240V AC, 47 – 63 Hz, 1.6 A max
DC Connector Type XLR 4-pin locking male (Neutrik P/N NC4MDM3-H)
DC Requirements 12 VDC, 6 A
Maximum Power Consumption 72 Watts (30 W typical)
ENVIRONMENTAL
Ambient Temperature Range 32º to 104º F (0º to 40º C)
MECHANICAL
Dimensions
Width 19" (482.6 mm)
Height (1U rack space) 1.74" (44.2 mm)
Depth, Chassis Only 12" (305 mm)
Depth, Including Knob & Jack Protrusions 13.5" (343.1 mm)
Shipping Box (Width x Depth x Height) 23.62" x 16.73" x 7.68" (600 mm x 425 mm x 195 mm)
  Weight
Shipping Weight (with box & accessories) 16.89 lbs (7.66 kg)
Weight (bare unit) 8.7 lbs (3.95 kg)
Package Contents
Apollo x6 Gen 2 Audio Interface  
External Power Supply  
AC Power Cable (IEC) Region specific (USA, EU, UK, ANZ, or Japan)
Set of (4) Rack-Mount Screws  
Getting Started URL Card  

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