12 x 18 Thunderbolt 3 desktop audio interface with real-time UAD-2 QUAD core processing and four Unison™ mic preamps - for Mac and Windows.
Elite audio conversion and four Unison preamps on your desktop
Apollo x4 delivers elite-class A/D and D/A conversion, four Unison-compatible preamps, and real-time processing from UAD QUAD Core plug-ins, all in a sleek desktop Thunderbolt 3 audio interface for Mac and Windows.
Building on Universal Audio's 60 years of audio experience, Apollo x4 easily outperforms anything in its class, with a D/A dynamic range of 127 dB and a comprehensive plugin suite. popular UAD analog emulation, giving you a complete analog studio, right on your desktop.
Four Unison preamps: Get the sound of Neve, Helios, API, Manley and more
Apollo x4 is equipped with four Unison-compatible mic preamps, allowing you to follow mic preamp emulations from Neve, Helios, API, Manley, UA and many others. Unison technology faithfully reproduces the sound of these highly sought-after tube and solid-state mic preamps, including their input impedance, gain stage “sweet spots,” and circuit behaviors at the original hardware components.
Based on Unison's proprietary hardware-software integration, Apollo x4 lets you record with near-zero latency thanks to emulations like the included tube preamplifier and UA 610-B equalizer, for unparalleled authentic analog sound through the other interfaces. Unison technology is also featured on the Apollo x4's two front-panel Hi-Z instrument inputs, providing identical impedance and gain for guitar and bass amp models from Fender, Marshall, Ampeg, and many others .
Conversion A/N and N/A of elite class
With thousands of hit songs and hundreds of Grammy Award-winning albums, Apollo desktop interfaces are used to create great-sounding records every day. To improve on the previous generation, UA engineers designed the Apollo x4s audio conversion to deliver a remarkable dynamic range of 127 dB and a THD+N of -117 dB, giving the Apollo x4 a spacious and organic that easily competes with dedicated high-end converters that cost much more.
Real-time UAD processing - a studio full of analog sounds
Building on Apollo's tradition, Apollo x4 reveals a stunning range of classic analog tones and colors through its real-time UAD processing. With powerful UAD-2 QUAD Core processing onboard, Apollo x4 lets you record through the full range of UAD-powered plug-ins - with near-zero latency - including authentic titles from Neve, Studer, Helios, API, Lexicon, Manley, Fender, Capitol Studios, and more.*
Right out of the box, the Apollo x4 includes the "Realtime Analog Classics Plus" suite of UAD plug-ins - the UA 610-B tube preamplifier and EQ, Teletronix LA-2A and 1176 compressors, Marshall® Plexi classic guitar amplifier, Ampeg® SVT-VR classic bass amplifier, Pultec equalizers, and more – so you already have a rack full of true audio classics.
Extensive I/O and built-in chat microphone
In addition to its four preamps equipped with Unison technology, the Apollo x4 offers two independent headphone outputs and two Hi-Z instrument inputs, allowing you to collaborate easily. Plus, with a total of four line outputs, optical ADAT/SPDIF input and output, dedicated display remotes and a built-in Talkback mic, the Apollo x4 12 x 18 can serve as a powerful centerpiece for your studio professional office.
Professional performance and scalability
Apollo x4 users can combine up to four Apollos Thunderbolts and six UAD-2 devices in total – adding I/O and DSP as your studio grows. Once you expand your studio with an Apollo X rackmount unit, you can use Apollo x4 as a desktop monitor control with additional I/O and DSP power.
main Features
- 12 x 18 Thunderbolt 3 desktop audio interface for Mac and Windows
- Elite-class A/D and D/A conversion derived from Apollo X rack-mount interfaces
- 4 Unison mic preamps offer stunning models of classic tube and transformer mic preamps and guitar amps
- UAD-2 QUAD Core processing for tracking through compressors, EQs, tape decks, mic preamps and vintage guitar amplifier plug-ins with near-zero latency
- 2 Hi-Z instrument inputs on the Unison front
- 2 independent headphone outputs on the front panel
- Built-in microphone for communicating with studio talent and recording slate signals
- Dedicated monitor features, including remote monitoring functions and Mono, Mute, DIM and ALT monitor controls
- Up to 8 additional digital input and output channels via ADAT and optical S/PDIF
- Includes the UAD "Realtime Analog Classics Plus" expansion pack featuring Teletronix LA-2A and 1176 compressors, Pultec EQs, UA 610-B tube preamplifier and EQ, and much more*.
- Works with UAD-powered jacks via VST, RTAS, AU and AAX 64 in all major DAWs
- Uncompromising analog design, superior components and premium build quality
- Free, industry-leading technical support - by phone and online - from knowledgeable audio engineers
*Apollo x4 includes the UAD “Realtime Analog Classics Plus” plug-in pack. All other plug-ins are sold separately at www.uaudio.com. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Included in the Realtime Analog Classics Plus bundle:
- UA 610-B Tube preamplifier and equalizer
- Fairchild 670 Compressor (legacy)
- UA 1176LN limiter amplifier (legacy)
- UA 1176SE Limiting amplifier (Legacy)
- Pultec EQP-1A EQ (Legacy)
- Teletronix LA-2A Upgrade Amplifier (Legacy)
- Raw distortion
- Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amp
- Precision Channel Strip (Precision Mixing Rack Collection)
- Precision Reflection Engine (Precision Mixing Rack Collection)
- Precision Delay Mod (Precision Mix Rack Collection)
- Precision Delay Mod L (Precision Mixing Rack Collection)
- Precision enhancer Hz
- RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler
MAC :
- Port disponible Thunderbolt 1, 2, ou 3
- Thunderbolt 1 and 2 connections require an Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter (not included)
- macOS 10.12 Sierra, 10.13 High Sierra, and 10.14 Mojave
-Please note that Catalina is not yet fully tested with UAD software.
Important: macOS High Sierra, Mojave, and Catalina require manual steps to activate UAD software. For more details, see this article.
PC :
- Thunderbolt 3 port available
- Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (édition 64 bits)