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Universal Audio Announces New Apollo X | Gen 2 Audio Interfaces for Mac and Windows

The world’s leading audio interface range gets a complete redesign with nextgeneration
audio conversion, Assistive Auto-Gain, Bass Management, and Monitor
Correction by Sonarworks®

SCOTTS VALLEY, CA • October 8, 2024 • Universal Audio is proud to introduce Apollo X | Gen 2
— a complete redesign of the company’s award-winning range of desktop and rackmount
Thunderbolt audio interfaces for Mac- and Windows-based recording studios.

Featuring the next-generation of elite class 24-bit / 192kHz A/D and D/A conversion with the
highest resolution of any Apollo to date — plus realtime UAD DSP plug-in processing and UnisonTM
mic preamp modeling — the new Apollo X interfaces let users work faster with a host of new
features and workflows, including:

  • Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks®*
    Apollo X users can now import Sonarworks SoundID correction profiles directly to Apollo
    DSP to precisely calibrate their monitors, headphones, and room in realtime for consistent
    mixes and masters. Available Q4 2024 for Apollo X Gen 1 and Gen 2.
  • Assistive Auto-Gain
    Fast, one-click level setting across all input channels, including Unison mic preamp
    emulations from API, Neve and SSL.
  • Subwoofer Bass Management
    Add a subwoofer for full-range stereo and surround monitoring, featuring trim, mute, solo
    and crossover controls per speaker.
  • Alt Monitoring for Surround Modes
    New modes for alternate monitoring allow immersive users to easily switch between
    immersive and stereo monitoring setups.
  • Plug-In Scenes
    Perfect for using Apollo onstage, Apollo users can instantly change plug-in settings across
    multiple UAD Console channels manually or via MIDI.
    Finally, Apollo X | Gen 2 interfaces come standard with Antares Auto-Tune and are available with
    Essentials+ or Studio+ Edition UAD plug-in bundles.
    Apollo x16 and Apollo x16D are available with Ultimate+ Edition.
    “We believe that the very best audio tools can ‘disappear,’ and feel like they are simply a part of the
    creative process,” said Bill Putnam, UA founder and CEO. “The new Apollo X interfaces are about
    pushing that concept further — bringing the best of analog and digital sounds together in a way
    that’s both inspiring and seamless, to let your music take center stage.”

New Apollo X | Gen 2 Features:

  • Gen 2 Thunderbolt rackmount and desktop audio interfaces with HEXA, QUAD, DUO Core
    DSP plug-in processing
  • Elite-class Apollo X | Gen 2 converters with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution
  • Enhanced D/A for critical monitoring and playback with the widest dynamic range and
    lowest distortion of any Apollo
  • UnisonTM mic preamps, Hi-Z instrument inputs, optical Toslink I/O (ADAT or S/PDIF), AES
    I/O and Dante I/O on select models
  • Updated UAD Console app featuring Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks,®*
    Assistive Auto-Gain, Subwoofer Bass Management, Plug-in Scenes, and more
  • Fully-featured monitor controller with alternate speaker switching and integrated talkback
    for easy communication with talent
  • ALT monitoring support in all monitor modes (2 x ALT mon for stereo, 1 x ALT mon for
    immersive)
  • Onboard DSP supports over 200 UAD plug-ins via VST, AU, and AAX 64 formats in all
  • major DAWs
  • Includes up to 100+ UAD plug-ins with Essentials+, Studio+ or Ultimate+ Editions
  • Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more
  • Expandable with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces or select models over Dante
  • Free industry-leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers

Learn more about Apollo interfaces:
https://www.uaudio.com/audio-interfaces/apollo.html
Learn more about award-winning UAD plug-ins:
uaudio.com/learn-about-uad-plugins

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