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Universal Audio Apollo x4 Gen 2 Essentials+ Edition

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Universal Audio Apollo x4 Gen 2 Essentials+ Edition
Product no: 9000-0131-9603 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

A powerful solve for future-thinking producers, musicians and engineers looking for a desktop-friendly unit that delivers nothing but superior sound, this is the Universal Audio Apollo X4 Gen 2 interface. Kitted out with a 12 x 18 Thunderbolt configuration, a set of four Unison™ microphone preamps and a Quad-Core DSP, this interface guarantees world-leading recording quality alongside real-time plugin processing. All of this means that the Apollo X4 can effortlessly support the most complex and professional projects, all while elite-class 24-bit/192kHz audio conversion captures every detail with masterful accuracy.

Authentic Analogue Emulations of Iconic Vintage Hardware

This interface also comes bundled up with a massive stack of plugins, so you can apply analogue emulations made by some of the the big names, including Neve, API and Manley, and record in real-time as well as mix working with some of the most iconic preamps and channel strips in the game. The Apollo X4 also features Apollo Monitor Correction, driven by Sonarworks®, so you're assured of an optimised and consistent audio image that hands you full control over your mix, keeping things flexible no matter where you're working.

A Hybrid Approach

The Apollo X4 has been designed to support a hybrid workflow, where the interface borrows power from both the on-board DSP and your computer to run native plugins. Up to four Apollo interfaces can also be coupled to control up to 128 channels in your DAW, so this model can even grow alongside your studio. In short, this progressive UA-designed hub supplies everything demanded to complete world-class productions, all from the comfort of your desktop.

Specifications

Product features

19 inches	no
Number of analogue Inputs	6
Number of analogue outputs	6
Number of headphone outputs	2
Computer ports	Thunderbolt 3 (USB C)
Digital audio inputs	1 x ADAT
Digital audio outputs	1 x ADAT
Sustainable product	not specified
Phantom power	yes
Suitable for operating system	Apple OSX / Mac OS, Microsoft Windows
Interface for	guitarists, vocals + guitar, keyboard players
Total guitar/bass inputs	2
Total microphone inputs	4
Low latency monitoring	yes, DSP mixer
Maximum sample rate	192 kHz
Included data cable	none
Included software	other
MIDI & other	none
Network connections	none
Software included	yes, download
Analogue audio input type	balanced line in (TRS jack), microphone input (XLR), Hi-Z instrument input (TS jack)
Analogue audio output type	balanced line out (TRS jack)

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	2,6 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	27,5 x 21,5 x 13,5 cm

Product specifications

12 x 18 Thunderbolt audio-interface with QUAD Core DSP plugin processing
x4 Unison™ microphone preamps, x2 Hi-Z instrument inputs, optical Toslink input/output (ADAT or S/PDIF)
x2 6.35mm jack monitor outputs, x4 6.35mm jack line outputs (ALT 1/2), x2 6.35mm TRS jack headphone outputs
elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit/192kHz resolution
improved D/A conversion for critical monitoring and performance with a 129dB dynamic range
calibrate your main monitor and headphone outputs using Apollo Monitor Correction driven by Sonarworks®
fully equipped monitor controller with alternative speaker switching and integrated talkback for easy artist communication
updated UAD Console app with Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer integration with Bass Management, support for immersive audio and more
built-in DSP supports over 200 UAD plugins via VST, AU and AAX 64 formats in all big name DAWs
includes up to 50+ UAD plugins with Essentials+ Edition
compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live and more
expandable with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces
free access to technical support from expert audio engineers
dimensions: 233 x 66 x 151mm
weight: 1.46 kg
included:
- power supply
- Essentials+ Edition plug-ins, including:
  - Channel Strips & Preamps (6)
    - Century Tube Channel Strip
    - CS-1 Channel Strip
    - Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ
    - Precision Channel Strip
    - UA 610-A Preamp & EQ
    - UA 610-B Preamp & EQ
  - Compressors / Limiters (7)
    - Fairchild 670 Legacy
    - Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler
    - Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler
    - Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler
    - Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier
    - UA 1176LN Legacy
    - UA 1176SE Legacy
  - Equalizers (6)
    - Helios Type 69 Legacy EQ
    - Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ
    - Pultec EQP-1A Passive EQ
    - Pultec HLF-3C Passive EQ
    - Pultec MEQ-5 Passive EQ
    - Pultec Pro Legacy EQ
  - Special Processing (4)
    - Auto-Tune Realtime Access
    - Oxide Tape Recorder
    - Precision Enhancer Hz
    - Verve Analog Machines Essentials
  - Instruments (1)
    - PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth
  - Delay & Modulation (3)
    - Galaxy Tape Echo
    - Precision Delay Mod
    - Precision Delay Mod L
  - Reverbs & Rooms (3)
    - Precision Reflection Engine
    - Pure Plate Reverb
    - RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler
  - Guitar & Bass (3)
    - Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier
    - Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier
    - Raw Distortion

Universal Audio Introduce the Apollo X Gen 2 Series

Wednesday 9 October 2024 By Kim | Bax Music

A world leader in the professional audio tech game, Universal Audio introduce the second generation of their much-acclaimed Apollo X range. This new audio interface line-up has been designed for every level: from the professional studios to the home studios, and each model brings the elevated performance of some crucial upgrades, building on a legacy that was already pretty outstanding.