Universal Audio Apollo x6 Gen 2 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface with Essentials+ Bundle

Universal Audio Apollo x6 Gen 2 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface with Essentials+ Bundle

The Universal Audio Apollo x6 Gen 2 is a high‑end, rack‑mount Thunderbolt 3 audio interface designed for professional studios, producers, and engineers who demand pristine audio quality and flexible I/O for recording, mixing, and mastering. The “Essentials+ Bundle” brings an impressive collection of UAD plug‑ins, giving you classic analog tones and modern processing within a single, powerful unit. With elite‑class 24‑bit/192 kHz conversion, dual Unison mic preamps, and HEXA‑core DSP for real‑time plug‑in processing at near-zero latency, the Apollo x6 Gen 2 is a centerpiece for any serious studio — whether you’re tracking vocals/instruments or mixing full sessions.

Key Features

• 16 × 22 Thunderbolt 3 interface — supports 16 inputs and 22 outputs for expansive I/O flexibility.
• Dual Unison™ mic preamps — record vocals or instruments through classic emulations of legendary hardware preamps and channel strips (Neve, Manley, API, etc.).
• Hi-Z instrument inputs & line inputs — two Hi-Z ¼” instrument inputs plus six ¼” line inputs provide versatile connectivity for guitars, synths, outboard gear, etc.
• Elite‑class 24-bit / 192 kHz AD/DA conversion — ensuring high-resolution, ultra‑clean recordings and playback.
• Dual‑Crystal Clocking & ultra-low jitter — for stable stereo imaging and artifact‑free conversion at all sample rates.
• HEXA-Core DSP for real-time UAD plug‑in processing — run classic EQs, compressors, reverbs, and more without burdening your computer’s CPU, and with near-zero latency.
• Comprehensive analog + digital I/O — includes optical ADAT I/O, S/PDIF, word clock, multiple monitor outs, line outs, headphone outs, and monitor control functionality.
• Surround & immersive audio support (up to 5.1) — with monitor correction and bass management, ideal for film, TV, or immersive audio production.
• Auto‑Gain, Monitor Correction & Talkback — streamline your workflow: Auto‑Gain helps set input levels quickly, built-in talkback simplifies communication in studio sessions, and monitor correction helps ensure accurate monitoring.
• Professional-grade monitoring & D/A performance — 130 dB dynamic range and ultra-low THD for critical mixing and mastering.
• Software compatibility & plug-in bundle included — Essentials+ Bundle gives you a suite of UAD plug‑ins (classic compressors, EQs, channel strips, etc.), and the interface works with all major DAWs on Mac & Windows.
• Expandable and scalable — you can cascade up to four Apollo units via Thunderbolt for large‑format I/O setups, ideal for growing studios