Universal Audio Apollo X6 Heritage Edition Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface, HEXA Overview
The Apollo X6 Thunderbolt 3 is a great audio interface for electronic musicians and producers working on audio and music for TV, video games, and the web.
The interface has two Unison-enabled mic preamps, which deliver genuine tones of preamps from Neve, API, Manley, Helios, SSL, and more. Some of the lowest signal-to-noise ratio of any interface has been created with the newly-designed analog circuitry giving you audio quality between 129 dB dynamic range and -188dB. Work in 5.1 surround sound using speaker calibration, and built-in talkback lets you communicate easily.
The Apollo X series also has new Dual-Crystal clocking, with dedicated crystal oscillators for 44.1/88.2/176.4 kHz and 48/96/192 kHz sample rates —resulting in extremely low jitter, measured at less than 10 picoseconds at all sample rates. For you, this means pure, artefact-free recordings and solid stereo imaging.
The Apollo X range includes the X4, which has a DUO Core processor, and X6, X8, X8P and X16, which are rack-mountable, and have HEXA Core processors.
If you need more inputs and outputs, you can combine the Apollo X6 Thunderbolt 3 with up to four more Thunderbolt-equipped Apollos, and the X6 allows for backwards compatibility with Thunderbolt 1 and 2. Compatible with all major DAWs such as Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, and Ableton.
Thunderbolt connectivity and real-time processing mean there will be almost zero latency. Apollo X series audio interfaces work with all major DAWs.
Upgrade to the Apollo X8 for more I/O.
*Please note - Thunderbolt cable is not included.
- 8 x 24 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with class-leading 24-bit/192 KHz conversion (backwards compatible with Thunderbolt 1 & 2 on Mac**)
- Realtime UAD HEXA Core Processing for tracking through UAD plug-ins at near-zero latency, regardless of audio buffer size
- Record through 4 Unison-enabled mic/line preamps — giving you fully authentic preamp emulations from Neve, API, Manley, SSL, and more†
- Surround monitor controller up to 7.1 format*
- Includes “Realtime Analog Classics Plus” UAD plug-in bundle featuring UA 610-B Tube Preamp; Legacy Pultec EQ, LA-2A, and 1176 compressors; Marshall Plexi Classic; Ampeg SVT-VR Classic, and more
- UAD HEXA Core processing onboard for additional mixing horsepower for Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Ableton, and other major DAWs
- Combine up to 4 Thunderbolt-equipped Apollos and 6 total UAD devices
- Selectable +24 dBu operation for easy compatibility with professional mixing consoles and tape machines
- Convenient front panel monitoring functions including Alt Speakers, Talkback mic, and assignable Dim or Mono
- Free, industry-leading technical support — on the phone and online — from knowledgeable audio engineers
- Please note: UAD Software and Plugin version 9.6.1 (onwards) now includes support for Apollo X with the latest generation of Apple Mac Pro computers (Late 2013 "black cylinder" models).
- ALL:
- -Thunderbolt 3 cable (not included)
- -Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
- -6 gigabytes available storage
- -Quad Core i7 or better processor recommended
- -For additional compatibility information, visit help.uaudio.com
- MAC:
- -Available Thunderbolt 1, 2, or 3 port
- -Thunderbolt 1 and 2 connections require an Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter (not included)
- -macOS 10.12 Sierra or 10.13 High Sierra
- -Mac Pro (Late 2013 “black cylinder” model) compatibility for Apollo X coming Q4 2018
- PC:
- -Available Thunderbolt 3 port
- -Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (64-Bit Edition)
- Inputs
- -Line Inputs: 8 Balanced ¼" TRS
- -Microphone Inputs: 4 Balanced XLR
- -Instrument (Hi-Z) Inputs: 2 Unbalanced ¼" TS
- -Digital Inputs (Optical TOSLINK): ADAT: 8 channels @ 44.1 – 96 kHz
- -ADAT: 4 channels @ 176.4 – 192 kHz
- -Digital Inputs (RCA): S/PDIF: 2 channels @ 44.1 – 192 kHz
- A to D Conversion
- -Mic Preamps: Dynamic Range: 122 dB (A-weighted)
- -THD+N: -115 dB (0.00019%)
- -Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.05 dB
- -Line Inputs: Dynamic Range: 123 dB (A-weighted)
- -THD+N: -113 dB (0.00022%)
- -Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.04 dB
- Outputs
- -Line Outputs: 8 Balanced ¼" TRS
- -Monitor Outputs: 2 Balanced ¼" TRS
- -Headphone Outputs: 2 Stereo ¼" TRS
- -Digital Outputs (Optical TOSLINK): ADAT: 8 channels @ 44.1 – 96 kHz
- -ADAT: 4 channels @ 176.4 – 192 kHz
- -Digital Outputs (RCA): S/PDIF: 2 channels @ 44.1 to 192 kHz
- D to A Conversion
- -Line Outputs: Dynamic Range: 127 dB (A-weighted)
- -THD+N: -119 dB (0.00011%)
- -Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.07 dB
- -Monitor Outputs: Dynamic Range: 129 dB (A-weighted)
- -THD+N: -118 dB (0.00012%)
- -Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.06 dB
- -Headphone Outputs: Dynamic Range: 125 dB (A-weighted)
- -THD+N: -102 dB (0.00080%)
- -Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.05 dB
