Universal Audio Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 Studio + Edition Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface

Universal Audio Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 Studio + Edition Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface

The Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 is a professional‑class desktop Thunderbolt 3 audio interface, designed to bring premium studio‑quality recording, mixing, and monitoring into any home or project studio. With powerful onboard DSP, elite‑class conversion, and real‑time analog emulation, it puts the sound of classic studio hardware at your fingertips — in a compact, studio‑ready format. Created for musicians, producers, and sound engineers who demand pristine audio quality, flexible I/O, and workflow‑enhancing features.

Key Features

• 10×6 Thunderbolt 3 interface with QUAD‑Core DSP — Offers powerful onboard plug-in processing so you can run complex effects and vintage hardware emulations in real time without burdening your computer’s CPU.
• Two Unison™ microphone preamps + Hi‑Z instrument input — Record vocals, guitars, or other instruments with classic preamp tone and impedance matching for optimal signal integrity.
• Elite‑class 24‑bit / 192 kHz A/D & D/A conversion — Ensures pristine, ultra‑high‑fidelity audio capture and playback, with up to 129 dB dynamic range for crystal‑clear mixes and masters.
• Comprehensive I/O for versatile connectivity:
• 2× XLR / ¼″ TRS combo mic/line inputs
• 1× ¼″ Hi‑Z instrument input
• Optical Toslink (ADAT or S/PDIF) for expanded digital I/O/outsourcing gear or additional mic preamps.
• 2× ¼″ balanced monitor outputs, 2× ¼″ line outs (ALT), and 1× ¼″ TRS headphone out — for flexible monitoring and routing options.
• On‑board monitor controller + talkback + speaker switching — Great for mixing and collaborative work; built‑in monitor control simplifies switching between speakers, using headphones, or talking to talent.
• Real‑time UAD Plug-in support — With QUAD DSP, you can run over 200 UAD plug-ins (VST, AU, AAX‑64) for recording, mixing, and mastering. The Studio+ Edition includes 50+ high-quality plug-ins out of the box.
• Powerful mix & monitoring tools — Includes features like “Auto‑Gain” for instant level setup, plug-in scenes recall, bass‑management (for subwoofers), immersive‑audio support, headphone and room‑correction via Sonarworks (when used with Apollo Monitor Correction), and low‑latency monitoring for tracking.
• Expandable and future‑ready — The Twin X can be cascaded with other Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces to scale up to 128 channels of premium I/O, making it suitable for growing studios or larger recording environments.