Universal Audio Apollo Twin X DUO Heritage Edition (Mac/Win/TB3) - Secondhand

Full Description

High-grade audio conversion for pristine sound

Apollo interfaces have contributed to the sound of hundreds of Grammy award-winning albums; and the Apollo Twin X is no different, employing class-leading audio conversion. The custom converters have seen a brand-new redesign, taking the dynamic range up to 127dB with -117dsB THD+N. The result is a spacious yet powerful sound that will take your recordings to the next level.

Dual core DSP accelerator

The thing that sets Apollo’s audio interfaces apart from conventional units is the onboard DSP acceleration. This version of the Twin X features duo-core DSP acceleration. This allows you to run the DSP-powered plugins from Apollo, with exclusive emulations from Neve, Lexicon, Capitol Studios, API, Manley, Ampex, Fender and more. The groundbreaking emulations have been meticulously crafted to sound as close to the original as possible. This puts vintage-gear back at the forefront, allowing you to capture sounds that have long been sought after.

Unison-enabled mic preamps deliver stunning sound quality

The Apollo Twin X features two Unison-enabled preamps for live recording in your studio. These preamps mean you can get the best results from UA's amazing preamp emulations. These include Neve, Helios, API, Manley, UA and many more. This gives you a truly crisp sound which provides you with a range of sound profiles - from tube to solid-state.

Combine interfaces for a networked studio

Looking to expand your studio recording capabilities down the line. The Apollo Twin X allows you to easily connect up to four Thunderbolt Apollos and a total of six UAD-2 devices - meaning you can expand your studio as and when you need to. If you add a rack-mountable Apollo to your system, you can control it with the Apollo Twin X monitor control features.

A multitude of I/O options

The Apollo Twin X comes with a wide range of inputs and outputs to help you get the job. As well as the main inputs there are also outputs for headphones and a Hi-Z instrument input. Combined with two line outs and an ADAT/SPDIF input - you won't be stuck for connectivity options.

Hark back to the golden age of recording, with Neve summing from the iconic 80's series console. You'll be able to add warmth and richness to your tracks, from the very series of desk that is associated with seminal albums from the likes of Nirvana, Dire Straits, and Pink Floyd. The Studer A800 Tape Recorder extension allows you to add the warmth and punch associated with magnetic tape, introducing various levels of harmonics and saturation into your signal flow. With a highly realistic Steinway Model B piano, Moog Minimoog emulation, a wide array of premium samples from Spitfire Audio, and unlimited track count. You'll have nothing holding you back from making the greatest sounding records of your life.

Features

• Desktop 10 x 6 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface for Mac and Windows
• Elite-class A/D and D/A conversion derived from the Apollo X rackmount interfaces
• 2 Unison mic preamps offer stunning models of classic tube and transformer-based mic preamps and guitar amps
• UAD-2 DUO Core Processing for tracking through vintage compressors, EQs, tape machines, mic preamps, and guitar amp plug-ins with near-zero latency
• Front-panel Unison-enabled Hi-Z instrument input and headphone out
• Built-in Talkback mic for communication with studio talent and recording slate cues
• Dedicated monitor functionality including monitor remote functions and Mono, Mute, DIM, and ALT monitor controls
• Up to 8 channels of additional digital input via optical ADAT/SPDIF input
• Runs UAD Powered Plug-Ins via VST, RTAS, AU, and AAX 64 in all major DAWs
• Uncompromising analog design, superior components, and premium build quality

Specifications

• Microphone Inputs: Two
• High Impedance (Hi-Z) Instrument Inputs: One
• Analog Line Inputs: Two
• Analog Line Outputs (DC coupled): Two (four including Monitor outputs)
• Analog Monitor Outputs (DC coupled): Two (one stereo pair)
• Headphone Output: One stereo
• Digital Input: One (ADAT or S/PDIF, selectable)
• Simultaneous A/D Conversion: Two channels
• Simultaneous D/A Conversion: Six channels
• Supported Sample Rates (kHz): 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192
• Bit Depth Per Sample: 24
• Analog Round-Trip Latency: 1.1 milliseconds @ 96 kHz sample rate
• Analog Round-Trip Latency through UAD legacy plug-ins (included) via Console software: 1.1 milliseconds @ 96 kHz sample rate (no additional latency via Realtime UAD Processing)
• Power Supply: External AC-to-DC Power Supply, Level VI compliant
• AC Input Connector Type: IEC C8, non-polarized
• AC Requirements: 100V – 240V AC, 50 – 60 Hz
• DC Connector Type: Male plug, 2.1 mm x 5.5 mm, center positive
• DC Requirements: 12 VDC, ±5 percent
• Maximum Power Consumption: 15 Watts (when portable host computer not charging)
• Ambient Temperature Range: 32º to 104º F (0º to 40º C)
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 6.31” (16.03 cm) x 2.60” (6.6 cm) x 5.86” (14.88 cm)
• Weight (bare unit): 2.35 pounds (1.07 kg)
• Product Code: APLTWXD-HE