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Universal Audio APOLLO QUAD with Thunderbolt

Name: Universal Audio Apollo QUAD
Brand: Universal Audio
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Why You Need The Universal Audio Apollo Quad with Thunderbolt:

18 x 24 Thunderbolt /FireWire audio interface for Mac and Windows 7*
Realtime UAD Processing for low-latency (sub-2ms) tracking and mixing w/ UAD Powered Plug-Ins**
Full recall of interface and Realtime UAD plug-in settings within DAW sessions
8 analog inputs: 4 digitally controlled analog mic preamps; 8 balanced line inputs
14 analog outputs: 8 balanced line outs; 2 digitally-controlled analog monitor outs; 2 dedicated stereo headphone outs
10 channels of digital I/O: 8 channels of ADAT; 2 channels S/PDIF; Wordclock I/O
Dual FireWire 800 ports, plus Thunderbolt 2 for connectivity to new Macs
Available in DUO Core and QUAD Core processor models
Includes “Realtime Analog Classics Plus” plug-in bundle
Multi-Unit Cascading allows combining two Apollos for 16 analog inputs/outputs and 12 digital inputs/outputs
New Unison™ technology for stunning models of classic mic preamps**

Class-Leading 24-bit/192 kHz Sound Quality

Designed to play a central role in a modern Mac- or Windows 7-based studio, Apollo incorporates an uncompromising approach to audio quality. Building upon decades of UA hardware heritage, it offers extremely high-resolution sound, with the lowest THD and highest dynamic range in its class. Apollo’s four premium mic preamps, top-end converters — and UA’s meticulous attention to circuit design — translate into greater accuracy in your recordings, from tracking and overdubbing, to mixing and mastering. In fact, its sound quality is on par with dedicated converters costing thousands more.

Realtime UAD Plug-In Processing for Tracking, Mixing, and Mastering

While Apollo’s “natural” sound is exceedingly open and transparent, it can quickly deliver a wide range of classic analog tones and color via its Realtime UAD Processing. Available with either DUO Core or QUAD Core processing onboard, Apollo’s onboard DSP Acceleration allows for recording through UAD Powered Plug-Ins — with as low as sub-2ms latency — so that producers can quickly monitor, audition, and “print” audio using classic analog emulations from Ampex, Lexicon, Manley, Neve, Roland, SSL, Studer, and more (sold separately). Better still, Apollo's Realtime UAD Processing is also available during mixing and mastering, so that music producers can use UAD plug-ins (VST, RTAS, AU, AAX 64) throughout the creative process.

Track Through Classic Mic Preamps Using Unison™ Technology

Unison technology allows Apollo’s mic preamps to sound and behave like the world's most sought-after tube and solid state preamps — including their all-important impedance, gain stage “sweet spots,” and circuit behaviors. Based on breakthrough integration between Apollo’s digitally controlled analog mic preamps and its onboard UAD processing, Unison lets you track through colorful preamp emulations like the bundled UA 610-B Tube Preamp plug-in.

High-speed Thunderbolt Connection to your Mac

Apollo offers compatibility with Thunderbolt 2 technology on Macs. Thunderbolt provides greater UAD plug-in instances, improved performance at high sample rates, and reduced UAD plug-in latency. Because Thunderbolt offers many times the bandwidth of FireWire, it allows studios to connect numerous devices in series with the Apollo interface — including hard drives, processors, and additional computer monitors — all with fast, flawless performance.

Hardware Design and Workflow

One key feature of Apollo isn’t really a “feature” at all. It’s the numerous design details that give you a fast, natural workflow — and better results. There are physical front-panel controls for all the most commonly used features, including Preamp and Monitor level knobs, channel selection, mic pad and low cut, phantom power, and dual headphone outs with independent level control. Smart Hi-Z inputs on the front panel detect when you've connected your guitar or bass, and automatically enable hardware and software monitoring.

Console Application and Console Recall Plug-In

The Console application is Apollo’s software control interface. Its intuitive, analog console-style design provides “realtime” tracking and monitoring with UAD Powered Plug-Ins — a feature not found in any other interface. Complete Apollo Console setups can be saved as presets, or even saved within your sessions using the Console Recall plug-in (VST, AU, RTAS, AAX 64). This enables hardware recall of all Apollo settings, even months and years after you last opened your session.

Deeper Integration with Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase and More

Apollo’s Core Audio and ASIO drivers ensure compatibility with all major DAWs, including Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, and more. The included Console application and companion Console Recall plug-in (VST, AU, RTAS, AAX 64) provide control and recall of all interface and Realtime UAD plug-in settings within your DAW sessions, even months and years later. A new “PT Mode” allows easier insertion of external hardware in Pro Tools, and a new Virtual I/O feature allows Realtime UAD Processing of DAW tracks and virtual instruments.

More Information
Product Name	Universal Audio Apollo QUAD
Brand	Universal Audio
Condition	New
MPN	APQTBD
UPC	817937001372
Shipping Option	Free Shipping to the Continental U.S.

Audio Interface

Sample rates up to 192 kHz at 24-bit word length
18 x 24 simultaneous input/output channels:
- Eight channels of analog-to-digital conversion via mic, line, or high-impedance inputs
14 channels of digital-to-analog conversion via:
- Eight mono line outputs
- Stereo monitor outputs
- Two stereo headphone outputs
10 channels of digital I/O via:
- Eight channels ADAT Optical I/O with S/MUX for high sample rates
- Two channels coaxial S/PDIF I/O with sample rate conversion
- Two FireWire 800 ports for daisy-chaining other FireWire devices
32-bit and 64-bit device drivers

Microphone Preamplifiers

Four high-resolution, ultra-transparent, digitally-controlled analog mic preamps
Front panel and software control of all preamp parameters
Switchable low cut filter, 48V phantom power, 20 dB pad, polarity inversion, and stereo linking

Monitoring

Stereo monitor outputs (independent of eight line outputs)
Digitally-controlled analog monitor outputs maintains highest fidelity
Front panel control of monitor levels and muting
Two stereo headphone outputs with independent mix buses
Independent front panel analog volume controls for headphone outputs
Front panel pre-fader metering of monitor bus levels
S/PDIF outputs can be set to mirror the monitor outputs

Onboard UAD-2 Processing

DUO and QUAD models featuring two or four SHARC processors
Realtime UAD Powered Plug-Ins processing on all of Apollo’s analog and digital inputs
Same features and functionality as other UAD-2 products when used with DAW
Can be combined with other UAD-2 devices for increased mixing DSP
Includes UAD Powered Plug-Ins “Analog Classics Plus” bundle
Complete UAD Powered Plug-Ins library is available online 24/7

Software

Console application:
- Enables Realtime UAD Powered Plug-Ins processing
- DSP mixer for realtime monitoring and tracking
- Remote control of all Apollo features and functionality
Console Recall plug-in:
- Saves Apollo configurations inside DAW sessions for easy recal
- Enables control of all front panel parameters from within the DAW
- VST, RTAS, and Audio Units plug-in formats
UAD Meter & Control Panel application:
- Configures global UAD-2 and Powered Plug-Ins settings and monitors system usage

FireWire Systems

(Win) Windows 7 64-Bit Edition w/SP1
(Mac) OS X 10.8.5 Mountain Lion or 10.9.x Mavericks
Available FireWire 800 port*
4 gigabytes available disk space
Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
Compatible VST, Audio Units, RTAS, or AAX 64 plug-in host DAW software

*On Windows systems, a qualified PCIe-to-FireWire adapter card is required.
Visit the product support page for details: Apollo | UAD-2 Satellite

Thunderbolt Systems

Apple Mac computer with available Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 port
Mac OS X 10.8.5 Mountain Lion or 10.9.x Mavericks
Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
Compatible VST, Audio Units, RTAS, or AAX 64 plug-in host DAW software
4 gigabytes available disk space
Thunderbolt cable (sold separately)

Specifications

Note: The specs below are a subset of the full list. See the Apollo Hardware Manual for complete product specifications.

System

I/O Complement
- Microphone Inputs 4
- High-Impedance Inputs 2
- Analog Line Inputs 8
- Analog Line Outputs 8
- Analog Monitor Outputs 2 (1 stereo pair)
- Headphone Outputs 2 stereo (independent mix buses)
- ADAT Up to 8 channels via dual I/O ports with S/MUX
- S/PDIF 1 stereo input, 1 stereo output
- FireWire 800 (IEEE 1394b) Dual ports
- Thunderbolt (via Option Card) Dual ports
- Word Clock 1 input, 1 output
A/D – D/A Conversion
- Supported Sample Rates (kHz) 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192
- A/D Bits Per Sample 24
- Simultaneous A/D conversion 8 channels
- Simultaneous D/A conversion 14 channels
- Analog Round-Trip Latency 1.1 milliseconds @ 96 kHz sample rate
- Analog Round-Trip Latency with four serial UAD-2 plug-ins via Console application 1.1 milliseconds @ 96 kHz sample rate

Analog I/O

Microphone Inputs 1 – 4
- Jack Type XLR Female
- Phantom Power +48V, Switchable
- Dynamic Range 118 dB (A–weighting)
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio 118 dB (A–weighting)
- Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise –110 dB
Hi–Z Inputs
- Jack Type ¼” Male (Mono TS plug required)
- Dynamic Range 117 dB (A–weighting)
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio 117 dB (A–weighting)
- Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise –103 dB
Line Inputs 1 – 4
- Jack Type ¼”Male TRS Balanced
- Dynamic Range 117 dB (A–weighting)
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio 117 dB (A–weighting)
- Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise –107 dB
Line Inputs 5 – 8
- Jack Type ¼” Male TRS Balanced
- Dynamic Range 117 dB (A–weighting)
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio 117 dB (A–weighting)
- Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise –107 d
Line Outputs 1 – 8
- Jack Type ¼” Male TRS Balanced
- Dynamic Range 118 dB (A–weighting)
- Frequency Response 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.1 dB
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio 118 dB (A–weighting)
- Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise –106 dB
Monitor Outputs 1 – 2
- Jack Type ¼” Male TRS Balanced
- Frequency Response 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.1 dB
- Dynamic Range 115 dB (A–weighting)
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio 114 dB (A–weighting)
- Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise –103 dB
Stereo Headphone Outputs 1 & 2
- Jack Type ¼” Male TRS Stereo/Unbalanced
- Frequency Response 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.1 dB

Digital I/O

S/PDIF
- Jack Type Phono (RCA)
- Format IEC958
ADAT
- Jack Type Optical TOSLINK JIS F05
- Format ADAT Digital “Lightpipe” with S/MUX
- Channel Assignments @ 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz Port 1 = Channels 1 – 8, Port 2 = 1 – 8 (mirrored)
- Channel Assignments @ 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz Port 1 = Channels 1 – 4, Port 2 = Channels 5 – 8
- Channel Assignments @ 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz Port 1 = Channels 1 – 2, Port 2 = Channels 3 – 4
Word Clock
- Jack Type BNC
- Lock Range ±0.5% of any supported sample rate
- Word Clock Input Termination 75 Ohms, switchable
Synchronization Sources
- Internal, Word Clock, S/PDIF, ADAT

Electrical

Power Supplies External AC to DC Power Supply Brick, Internal DC to DC Power Supply
AC Connector Type IEC Male
AC Requirements 100V – 240V AC, 50 – 60 Hz
DC Connector Type XLR 4-Pin Locking Male (Neutrik P/N NC4MDM3-H)
DC Requirements 12 VDC, ±5%
Maximum Power Consumption 6.5 amperes

Mechanical

Dimensions
- Width 19”
- Height 1.75” (1U rack space)
- Depth, Chassis Only 12.125”
- Depth, Including Knob & Jack Protrusions 13.5”
- Shipping Box (Width x Depth x Height) 24” x 17” x 8”
Weight
- Shipping Weight (with box & accessories) 18 pounds
- Weight (bare unit) 9.1 pounds