Universal Audio Apollo x4 Gen 2 Essentials+ Edition, 12 x 18 Thunderbolt 3 Interface, Four Unison Mic Preamps, Elite-Class Apollo X Gen 2 Converters, Monitor Calibration
Universal Audio
- 12 x 18 Thunderbolt 3 Interface: High-speed connection with 12 inputs and 18 outputs, including optical Toslink I/O (ADAT or S/PDIF).
- Four Unison™ Mic Preamps: Emulates the sound of legendary gear from Neve, API, Manley, and more for professional-grade tracking.
- QUAD Core DSP Processing: Record through UAD plug-ins in real-time with zero latency, powered by onboard QUAD Core DSP.
- Expanded I/O: Four mic preamps, two Hi-Z inputs, two 1/4" monitor outs, four line outs, and two headphone outputs.
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Key specifications
- Connection
- Thunderbolt
Details
- Shipping Weight
- 2.55 Kg
- Shipping Dimensions
- 13.50 cm x 27.50 cm x 21.01 cm
- Interface Type
- 12 x 18 Thunderbolt 3
- DSP Processing
- QUAD Core DSP
- Unison™ Mic Preamps
- 4 Preamp inputs (emulation of Neve, API, Manley)
- Instrument Inputs
- 2 Hi-Z inputs
- Optical I/O
- Toslink (ADAT or S/PDIF)
- Monitor Outputs
- 2 x 1/4" TRS
- Line Outputs
- 4 x 1/4" TRS (ALT 1 / 2)
- Headphone Outputs
- 2 x 1/4" TRS
- Conversion Resolution
- 24-bit / 192 kHz
- Dynamic Range
- 129 dB
- Monitor Correction
- Powered by Sonarworks®
- Plug-In Support
- UAD Plug-ins (VST, AU, AAX)
- Included Plug-Ins
- LA-2A Legacy, Pultec EQs, Marshall Plexi, etc.
- DAW Compatibility
- LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Cubase
- Expansion
- Thunderbolt or Dante connections
- Power
- Thunderbolt Bus-Powered
- Weight
- 1.36 kg
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Noah M. Used for: More than a year
Pros
The preamps are identical to the expensive edition
Cons
Thunderbolt only, so an older laptop is out
Comment
Went for the cheaper edition and put the difference towards a decent microphone, which was clearly the right way round. A year on and I have never wished for the extra plugins.
Ella P. Used for: Less than a month
Pros
Runs off the Thunderbolt lead with no separate supply
Cons
Nothing in the box tells you which plugins you actually own
Comment
Recording a demo the same evening it arrived. No fuss whatsoever!
Arthur P. Used for: Less than a month
Pros
The same four preamps as the dearer edition
Cons
The bundled software is thin next to the bigger box
Comment
Essentials was the right call, the plugins I wanted were not in either box
Amelia W. Used for: 6–12 months
Pros
Monitoring stays instant even with a heavy session open
Cons
The headphone jack is on the front, so a cable lies across the desk
Comment
Tracking vocals at a 64 sample buffer with a compressor and a preamp emulation live on the input, and the meter never twitches. Eight months of weekly sessions on a Windows laptop and the driver has held every time
