Apollo x6 | Gen 2 Thunderbolt Audio Interface: Professional Power in a Rackmount Solution
Available Editions:
- Essentials+ Edition
- Studio+ Edition
Product Overview
The Apollo x6 Gen 2 Thunderbolt Audio Interface is a versatile 16x22 rackmount interface designed for serious producers and engineers. Featuring two Unison™ mic preamps, HEXA Core DSP, and 5.1 surround sound support, Apollo x6 is built to handle demanding production environments, offering elite-class audio conversion and a premium UAD plug-in suite for Mac and Windows.
Key Benefits:
- Unmatched Audio Quality: With a wide dynamic range and low distortion, the Apollo x6 delivers pristine audio conversion that meets the highest professional standards.
- Two Unison™ Mic Preamps: Capture authentic analog tones in real-time with emulations of iconic gear from Neve, API, Avalon, and others, providing rich, warm textures to your recordings.
- Extensive UAD Plug-In Library: Access over 200 UAD DSP and Native plug-ins, including revered tools like Capitol Chambers and Sound City Studios, enabling you to mix and master with world-class sound.
- Precise Monitoring with Apollo Monitor Correction: Calibrate your monitoring environment with Sonarworks®*, ensuring accurate playback in any room or headphone setup.
- Time-Saving Auto-Gain: Set levels across multiple inputs instantly, allowing you to focus on creativity without losing momentum.
- Comprehensive Bass Management and 5.1 Surround Sound: Integrate a subwoofer and configure up to 5.1 channels, ideal for immersive audio production.
- Powerful UAD Console App: Seamlessly manage low-latency monitoring, plug-in routing, and immersive audio configurations directly within the UAD Console.
- High-Value Plug-In Packages: Choose from Essentials+ or Studio+ Editions to access premium UAD plug-ins, featuring classics from Auto-Tune, Teletronix, and Fairchild.
Why Choose Apollo x6?
Perfect for Project Studios Requiring Rackmount Power Designed for professional-grade production, the Apollo x6 combines the benefits of 16x22 I/O with elite audio quality. Its 24-bit / 192 kHz audio conversion and HEXA Core DSP enable complex recording and mixing tasks, making it an ideal choice for producers who need top-tier sound in a rackmount format.
Record with World-Class Unison™ Preamps The Apollo x6 includes two Unison™ mic preamps and Hi-Z inputs, allowing you to record with stunning accuracy and warmth. By emulating the exact characteristics of classic analog preamps, you can infuse your recordings with the textures of legendary studio gear, all while maintaining UA’s superior digital fidelity.
Detailed Monitoring and Advanced Calibration With Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks®, Apollo x6 delivers precision monitoring, ensuring mixes that translate perfectly across playback systems. Its 130 dB dynamic range and Dual-Crystal Clocking guarantee low jitter, maintaining clarity and depth in your audio.
HEXA Core DSP for Complex Projects The HEXA Core DSP processing allows for robust plug-in chains and large sessions, blending DSP power with native processing from your computer. This hybrid system provides the flexibility to manage extensive plug-in libraries without slowing down your workflow.
Expandable and Future-Proof Design The Apollo x6 is designed to grow with your studio. By linking up to four Apollo interfaces, you can expand to 128 channels of I/O, ensuring you have the capacity to take on even larger projects as your needs evolve.
Key Features:
- 16 x 22 Thunderbolt Interface with HEXA Core DSP for advanced real-time processing.
- Two Unison™ Mic Preamps with two Hi-Z instrument inputs for authentic analog emulation and flexible routing options.
- Enhanced D/A Conversion with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution, 130 dB dynamic range, and ultra-low jitter.
- Comprehensive Surround Sound Support: Ideal for immersive audio, with 5.1 surround sound capability and bass management.
- Apollo Monitor Correction: Powered by Sonarworks®* for precise monitoring calibration and accurate playback.
- Fully-Featured Monitor Controller: Includes alternate speaker switching, talkback, and easy communication with talent.
- Over 200 UAD Plug-Ins across VST, AU, and AAX formats, compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, and more.
- Essentials+ or Studio+ Plug-In Editions: Access premium UAD plug-ins from top brands, adding value and versatility to your production.
- Future-Ready Expansion with Thunderbolt connectivity, compatible with Dante models for additional flexibility.
- Expert Technical Support from knowledgeable audio engineers, ensuring help is always available when you need it.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What distinguishes the Apollo x6 from larger Apollo models? The Apollo x6 offers the same high-quality audio conversion and DSP power as larger models but in a more compact rackmount format with fewer analog inputs, ideal for project studios.
2. Is the Apollo x6 compatible with Windows? Yes, the Apollo x6 supports both Mac and Windows with Thunderbolt connectivity, ensuring versatility across platforms.
3. What makes Unison™ technology unique? Unison™ preamps replicate the sound and feel of analog preamps, providing accurate emulations of studio classics that add depth and warmth to your recordings.
4. What do I need to use Apollo Monitor Correction? Apollo Monitor Correction requires additional licenses from Sonarworks®, providing calibration capabilities for both monitors and headphones.
5. Can I use the Apollo x6 with other Apollo interfaces? Absolutely. You can connect up to four Apollo devices, expanding your studio setup to support larger sessions with up to 128 channels of I/O.
6. Does the Apollo x6 come with plug-ins? Yes, the Essentials+ and Studio+ Editions offer curated collections of premium UAD plug-ins, including must-haves from Auto-Tune, Teletronix, and more.
*Coming Q4 2024, requires Apollo Monitor Correction Add-on and SoundID Reference licenses, available from sonarworks.com
**For full compatibility information, refer to help.uaudio.com
Included Plug-Ins in Essentials+ Edition
Channel Strips & Preamps (6)
Century Tube Channel Strip
CS-1 Channel Strip
Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ
Precision Channel Strip
UA 610-A Preamp & EQ
UA 610-B Preamp & 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
Instruments (1)
PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth
Delay & Modulation (3)
Galaxy Tape Echo
Precision Delay Mod
Precision Delay Mod L
Reverbs & Rooms (3)
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
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
