Universal Audio Apollo x4 Gen 2 Studio + Edition Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface

Universal Audio Apollo x4 Gen 2 Studio + Edition Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface

The Universal Audio Apollo x4 Gen 2 Studio+ Edition is a professional‑grade desktop Thunderbolt 3 audio interface designed for musicians, producers, and engineers who demand studio‑quality sound and flexible I/O in a compact form factor. Combining elite‑class AD/DA conversion, four premium Unison preamps, and a powerful QUAD‑Core UAD DSP engine, the Apollo x4 Gen 2 delivers pristine recordings, ultra‑low latency plugin tracking, and robust monitoring tools — all in a sleek desktop package. With included Studio+ plug‑ins and broad DAW compatibility, it’s an ideal centerpiece for home studios, project studios, and mobile production rigs.

Key Features

• Four high-quality Unison™ mic/line preamps — record vocals or instruments while emulating legendary analog preamps (like Neve, API, Manley) for rich, classic analog character.
• Elite-class 24‑bit / 192 kHz AD/DA conversion — delivers clean, detailed, high‑resolution audio with up to ~129 dB dynamic range, ideal for professional‑grade recording and playback.
• QUAD‑Core UAD DSP engine — run multiple UAD plug‑ins in real time with near-zero latency, offloading processing from your computer CPU for smooth tracking and mixing.
• Extensive I/O: 12 Inputs × 18 Outputs — 4× XLR/TRS mic‑line inputs, 2× front-panel Hi-Z instrument inputs, multiple line outs, monitor outs, dual headphone outputs, plus optical ADAT/SPDIF I/O for expansion.
• Advanced monitoring & workflow tools
• Monitor controller with speaker switching, talkback, mono/mute/dim, ALT outputs.
• Built‑in Auto-Gain: automatically set input levels to avoid clipping and ensure consistent signal strength across sessions.
• Apollo Monitor Correction (powered by Sonarworks) for accurate, calibrated monitoring whether you’re using studio monitors or headphones.
• Bass Management for integrating a subwoofer — ideal for precise low‑end mixing.
• Comprehensive software & plugin bundle — Studio+ Edition included: gives you access to a full suite of premium UAD plug‑ins (compressors, EQs, tape machines, virtual instruments, amp sims) — a complete production toolbox out of the box.
• Extensible & scalable studio setup — can link with other Thunderbolt Apollo units for expanded I/O (up to 128 channels) for larger sessions and growing studios.
• Broad DAW & OS compatibility — works seamlessly with major DAWs (e.g. LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live) on macOS and Windows