Apollo x6 Heritage Edition Universal Audio
Audio Interfaces

Universal Audio Apollo This hardware and software ecosystem is a true concentrate of technology and power, in a 19" 1U rack format interface, ideal for the studio and stage.

ARTICLE N° 74868
  • Universal Audio Apollo X6 Heritage Edition
  • Thunderbolt 3 audio interface for Mac and PC (Thunderbolt 2 backward compatible via adapter not included)
  • Real-time UAD HEXA Core processor processing to record through UAD plug-ins with near-zero latency, regardless of audio buffer size
  • 16 inputs and 22 outputs in total, with powerful Console 2.0 control software
  • 6 analog inputs and 12 outputs in total
  • 2 XLR or 2 x DI analog microphone inputs
  • 6 balanced 6.35 mm jack inputs (TRS)
  • 8 balanced line outputs including 2 master outputs and 6 alternative outputs (for 5.1 surround management)
  • 2 headphone outputs
  • 8 ADAT (Smux) S/PDIF digital inputs and outputs
  • Near-zero latency through emulations of Neve, API, Manley preamps and many others thanks to Unison™ Technology
  • Integrated talkback microphone and headset network to communicate easily and anticipate shots
  • +24 dBu switchable operation for seamless integration with professional studio equipment
  • Ability to cascade 4 Apollo interfaces and a total of 6 UAD units via Thunderbolt (Mac)
  • Convenient front-panel monitoring functions with alternative choice of speakers, and assignable mono attenuation or reduction
  • Low jitter Dual Crystal clock for artifact-free recordings and perfect stereo imaging
  • High-level UA analog design, superior components and premium manufacturing
  • Take advantage of the LUNA studio app: fully integrated recording software designed for Apollo (currently available for Mac, development for Windows in progress)
  • *The Apollo x6 Heritage Edition includes 10 premium UAD plug in collections as well as the UAD “Realtime Analog Classics Plus” plug-in bundle. All other UAD plug-ins are sold separately on www.uaudio.fr. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
  • Included in the “Heritage Edition” Bundle supplied with the Apollo:
  • UA 1176 Classic Limiter Collection
  • Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler Collection
  • Pultec Passive EQ Collection
  • Fairchild Tube Limiter Collection
  • Teletronix LA-3A Audio Leveler
  • UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection
  • Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ Collection
  • V76 Preamplifier
  • Oxide Tape Recorder
  • Pure Plate Reverb
  • Included in the Realtime Analog Classics Bundle:
  • UA 610-B Tube Preamp & EQ
  • UA 1176LN Limiting Amplifier (Legacy)
  • UA 1176SE Limiting Amplifier (Legacy)
  • Pultec EQP-1A EQ (Legacy)
  • Pultec Pro EQ (Legacy)
  • Marshall® Plexi Classic Guitar Amp
  • Fairchild 670 Compressor (Legacy)
  • Teletronix LA-2A Leveling Amplifier (Legacy)
  • Raw Distortion
  • Ampeg® SVT-VR Classic Bass Amp
  • Precision Channel Strip (Precision Mix Rack Collection)
  • Precision Reflection Engine (Precision Mix Rack Collection)
  • Precision Delay Mod (Precision Mix Rack Collection)
  • Precision Delay Mod L (Precision Mix Rack Collection)
  • RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler
  • Precision Enhancer Hz
The Apollo X6 Heritage Edition comes from the new range of Universal Audio products, the previous generations of which have become standards in professional studios.

The Apollo x6 external sound card houses six next-generation DSP chips to deliver "HEXA Core" processing, which represents 50% more power compared to previous models.

Among the modifications on the Apollo

The Apollo x6 comes with UAD's Realtime Analog Classics Plus bundle which includes a host of plug-ins available for tracking purposes and/or at the mixing stage. These include Channel Strips, mic pre-emulations, amplifier clones, spatial processors and effects pedals.

Surround management (various presets depending on configuration, monitor calibration, solo/mute, etc.) is available on the Apollo X6 from UAD Software v9.7.1 minimum.

Connection-integration to your studio's peripherals is optimized with a choice of maximum level (headroom +24 / +20 dBu).

Connectivity is Thunderbolt 3 on the Apollo X6 Heritage Edition, Mac and PC compatible, and Thunderbolt 2 backward compatible (with adapter not supplied). This allows you to chain up to 4 Apollo interfaces to create a system with more I/O and more DSP power.
Computer connection
 Thunderbolt 3
Maximum resolution
 24 bit
Max sampling frequency
 192
Compatibility
 MacOS, Windows
Micro input
 2
Phantom power
 Yes
Instrument input
 Yes
Line input
 6
Digital input
 ADAT, ADAT S/MUX, S/PDIF Optical
Line output
 8
Headphone output
 2
Digital output
 Adat, ADAT S/MUX, S/PDIF Optical
Word clock
 Yes
Digital multi-channel / network
 Thunderbolt 3
Number of connectable speaker pairs
 4
Effects
 DSP effects
Software incl.
 Musical Soft
Power supply
 Power adapter (included)
19" rack
 1U, Kit 19" included
Attention :
- Optional Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) cable
- The Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C ports share the same connectors but a USB-C port (no lightning bolt logo above) will not be compatible with this interface
- Thunderbolt port
- WARNING: Windows compatibility is only valid with PCs equipped with Thunderbolt 3 (or 2) ports present by default on your motherboard. If your PC has this type of port following the addition of a daughter card placed in a PCIe slot on the tower, this will not work.

Exclusive to Universal Audio, Unison technology features proprietary hardware/software integration that accurately reproduces the sound of these legendary tube and solid-state mic preamps — including their input impedance and stage sweet spots. gain and circuit behavior of the original models.
You also find Unison technology on the Hi-Z instrument input on the front of the Apollo Twin X; it thus adapts the impedance and gain when you use guitar and bass amp models from Fender, Marshall, Ampeg, etc.

LUNA Recording System — Complete Integration with Apollo, for Fast and Intuitive Work
All Apollo X Series interfaces work with leading Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs), including Logic Pro, Ableton Live and Pro Tools. But they become fully integrated recording systems with LUNA, a powerful application from Universal Audio available on Mac. Thanks to its Accelerated Realtime Monitoring™ technology, LUNA allows you to record and mix within a single, very intuitive interface with an unlimited number of tracks, full support for AU plug-ins and access to an exclusive suite of LUNA Instruments and Extensions.

Spotlight on

For over 50 years, Universal Audio has been an industry leader in DSP audio modeling and vintage analog technology. The American manufacturer has released groundbreaking products such as the LA-2A compressor and the 610 tube mic preamp which have been used to record artists as diverse as the Beach Boys and Van Halen. 
Since the 2000s, Universal Audio has been faithfully reproducing classic analog recording equipment and designing new digital recording tools in keeping with the sound and spirit of vintage analog technology. Best-sellers include the Apollo interface, UAD-2 Satellite, UAD plug-ins, UADFX pedals and the OX Amp Top Box.