Universal Audio Apollo Twin USB Audio Interface Overview
Poised to be the center of a Windows-based home studio or mobile rig, the Universal Audio Apollo Twin USB Heritage Edition desktop 10×6 USB audio interface combines the sound, feel, and flow of analog studio recording with powerful DUO Core real-time UAD processing and a hearty bundle of 25 stellar UAD plug-ins.
Furnished with 24-bit / 192 kHz converters performing well beyond the interface’s price point, the Apollo Twin USB gives musicians, producers, songwriters, and audio engineers the appreciable value of clear, high-resolution recording and mixing with low distortion (-110 dB) and great dynamic range (118 dB).
The interface features two XLR-1/4″ mic/line combo inputs and a 1/4″ Hi-Z input, all with Unison integration for precise UAD emulations of classic analog preamps—impart vintage character of your choosing on microphone and instrument recordings while bypassing the unpredictable nature of old equipment.
Heritage Edition
The Heritage Edition features the same Apollo Twin USB interface found in the standard edition, but with more plug-ins. The standard Apollo Twin USB includes the Realtime Analog Classics bundle (14 plug-ins), and the Heritage Edition adds 11 more plug-ins for a total of 25 revered UA-powered plug-ins.
The Power of Apollo
- Track, overdub, and mix with high-resolution AD/DA conversion and DSP-powered plug-ins
- DUO Core UAD processing for tracking through models of vintage compressors, EQs, tape machines, mic preamps, and guitar amps with near-zero latency and no burden on your computer’s CPU
- Unison technology nails the tone of sought-after tube and solid-state mic pres including their input impedance, gain-stage sweet spots, and the component-level circuit behaviors of the original hardware
- USB 3.0 connectivity for Windows computers (USB 3.0 SuperSpeed cable included)
- Convenient desktop form factor with reliable AC powering (external power supply included)
- Free, industry-leading phone/online technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers
I/O for the Studio
- 10×6 audio interface with two Unison-enabled microphone preamps (via XLR-1/4″ combo mic/line inputs), providing emulations of classic analog preamps with near-zero latency
- One front-panel, Unison-enabled 1/4″ Hi-Z input for direct connection of a guitar, bass, or keyboard
- Stereo 1/4″ monitor output and one 1/4″ headphone output, each with dedicated level control
- Two additional 1/4″ line-level outputs, may be used for alternate monitor outputs
- Add up to eight extra input channels via one TOSLINK optical ADAT port (may alternatively be used for stereo S/PDIF)
Expandable DSP
- Use alongside UAD-2 PCIe DSP Accelerator cards, UAD-2 Satellite FireWire, and UAD-2 Satellite USB for truly scalable mixing power
Universal Audio Apollo Twin Specs
| Form Factor | Tabletop |
| Display | 5 x Multi-Segment LED Meter |
| Channels of I/O | Analog:
2 Inputs / 6 Outputs at 192 kHz
Digital:
8 Inputs / 0 Outputs at 48 kHz
4 Inputs / 0 Outputs at 96 kHz
2 Inputs / 0 Outputs at 192 kHz |
| Max Sample Rate/Resolution | 192 kHz / 24-Bit |
| Number of Mic Preamps | 2 |
| Input Level Adjustment | 1 x Knob |
| Expansion Slots | None |
| Pad | -20 dB (Switchable per Channel) |
| Gain/Trim Range | Mic/Line/Hi-Z Inputs:
+10 to +65 dB |
| High-Pass Filter | 75 Hz |
| Solo/Mute | None |
Connectivity
| Analog Audio I/O | 2 x Combo XLR-1/4″ TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Mic/Line Input
1 x 1/4″ TS Unbalanced Hi-Z Input (Front Panel)
2 x 1/4″ TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Monitor Output
2 x 1/4″ TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Line Output
1 x 1/4″ TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output |
| Phantom Power | 48 V, Selectable On/Off (Selectable on Individual Inputs) |
| Digital Audio I/O | 1 x TOSLINK Optical ADAT / S/PDIF Input (S/MUX4 Support) |
| Host Connection / USB | 1 x USB Type-B (USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen 1) |
| USB (Non-Host) | None |
| Sync I/O | None |
| Network I/O | None |
| MIDI I/O | None |
| Wireless Connectivity | None |
Performance
| Frequency Response | Mic, Line, Hi-Z Inputs:
20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.1 dB
Line, Headphone, Monitor Outputs:
20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.1 dB |
| Max Input Level | Mic Inputs:
+26 dBu (Min Gain, with Pad)
Line Inputs:
+20.2 dBu
Hi-Z Inputs:
+12 dBu |
| Max Output Level | Line/Monitor Outputs:
+20.2 dBu |
| Headphone Output Power | 80 mW into 600 Ohms (Max) |
| Impedance | Mic Inputs:
5.4 Kilohms
Line Inputs:
10 Kilohms
Hi-Z Inputs:
1 Megohm
Line/Monitor Outputs:
600 Ohms |
| Dynamic Range | Mic Inputs:
118 dBA
Line Inputs:
117.5 dBA
Hi-Z Inputs:
117 dBA
Monitor Outputs:
115 dBA
Line Outputs:
118 dBA
Headphone Outputs:
113 dBA |
| SNR | Mic Inputs:
118 dBA
Line Inputs:
117.5 dBA
Hi-Z Inputs:
117 dBA
Monitor Outputs:
115 dBA
Line Outputs:
118 dBA
Headphone Outputs:
113 dBA |
| THD+N | Mic Inputs:
-110 dBFS
Line Inputs:
-108 dBFS
Hi-Z Inputs:
-101 dBFS
Monitor Outputs:
-105 dBFS
Line Outputs:
-107 dBFS
Headphone Outputs:
-101 dBFS |
| EIN | Mic Inputs:
-127 dBu |
| CMRR | Mic Inputs:
> 70 dB |
Digital Audio
| dBFS Reference Level | Line Inputs:
+4 dBu = 0 dBFS
Monitor Outputs:
+14 / +20 dBu = 0 dBFS (Selectable) |
| Sample Rates | Up to 192 kHz |
| Sample Rate Conversion | None |
| Bit Depths | 24-Bit (AD/DA Conversion) |
| Latency | 1.1 ms at 96 kHz (Input to Output) |
| Sync Sources | ADAT, Internal, S/PDIF |
| Memory Card Slot | None |
Compatibility
| OS Compatibility | Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10 (64-Bit, Only) |
| Included Software | None |
| Supported Drivers/API & Plug-Ins | Proprietary |
| Processor Requirement | Intel Core i3 |
| Storage Requirements | 6 GB |
| Mobile Device Compatibility | None |
| Required Hardware | Available USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen 1 Port
USB Cable (Included) |
| Internet Connection | Required for Registration and Software/Driver Download |
Power
| Power Requirements | AC/DC Power Adapter (Included) |
| AC Input Power | 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz |
| AC/DC Power Adapter | 12 VDC, Center-Positive (Included) |
| Power Consumption | 12 W (Maximum) |
Physical
| Anti-Theft Features | Kensington Security Slot |
| Operating Humidity | 20 to 80% |
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 95°F / 0 to 35°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 176°F / -40 to 80°C |
| Dimensions | 6.31 x 5.86 x 2.6″ / 16.03 x 14.88 x 6.6 cm (Chassis Only)
6.31 x 6.2 x 2.6″ / 16.03 x 15.7 x 6.6 cm (Including Controls and Protrusions) |
| Weight | 2.4 lb / 1.1 kg |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 4.11 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 7.9 x 7.8 x 5.5″ |
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