UNIVERSAL AUDIO Apollo X4 Gen 2 ESS

Gen 2 12x18 Thunderbolt 3 Quadcore desktop audio interface for Mac and Windows with Essential package 12 x 18 desktop Thunderbolt audio interface with four Unison microphone preamplifiers, Apollo X Gen 2 superior audio conversion, Auto-Gain, Apollo monitor correction, bass management, QUAD core DSP processing, and a premium software suite for Mac and Windows.Create with the world's most powerful desktop audio interface.Record and mix complex sessions and hear every detail with Universal Audio's new generation of Apollo x4 interfaces. Equipped with very high resolution audio conversion, four Unison™ preamplifiers and QUAD Core DSP, this interface allows you to record in real time through the UAD plug-ins of Neve, Manley, Avalon, SSL and many others. Appreciated by world-renowned artists and producers, Apollo x4 takes your production to a new level thanks to the unmistakable sound and legendary quality of Universal Audio, designed to inspire your next collaborations.Key BenefitsExperience next-generation audio conversion with the widest dynamic range and lowest distortion ever obtained on an ApolloRecord with the analog tones of Unison™ preamps, which allow you to record in real time using authentic emulations of Neve, API, Avalon, Manley, Fender and many othersAccess the complete library of more than 200 DSP and Native UAD plug-ins, including award-winning titles such as Capitol Chambers, Sound City Studios, EL8 Distressor and much moreMix precisely in any environment, even on headphones, thanks to the Apollo monitor correction supported by Sonarworks® * Use Auto-Gain to set levels on multiple inputs in a few seconds, without ever losing an important recordingListen to every detail of the low frequencies in your mixes by adding a subwoofer thanks to bass management Easily configure low cues latency, plug-in scenes and immersive audio monitoring through the UAD Console appReceive thousands of dollars in award-winning UAD plug-ins such as Auto-Tune, Fairchild, Telettronix and many others, choosing between the Essentials+ or Studio+ versions. Universal Audio's most powerful desktop Apollo designed Apollo x4 to expand the iconic Apollo Twin, the interface that revolutionized recording at home and in small studios. With more I/O, unprecedented dynamic range, and superior 24-bit/192 kHz audio conversion — now with advanced monitoring — Apollo x4 brings you the sound of great studios right in your home. Record with legendary preamplifiersWith four Unison™ preamps and two front-facing Hi Z inputs, Apollo x4 allows you to record in real time through preamps and channel plug-ins from Neve, Manley, API and many others, offering the rich analog textures used in the best recordings in history. Mix with authentic analog soundsApollo x4 offers you, right from the start, the tools used in the largest recording studios in the world. In addition to the included Tectronix LA-2A compressors, Pultec equalizers, and Marshall and Ampeg amplifiers, you can access the entire library of more than 200 UAD plug-ins, unlocking hit sounds like Ocean Way Studios, Capitol Chambers and many others. Hear every detail like never before. In its second generation, Apollo x4 is equipped with the highest quality D/A converters ever integrated, now combined with Apollo monitor correction, powered by Sonarworks®. This means that, when you play your audio through a monitor or headphones, you will hear a faithful reproduction of your recordings, without surprises when you switch to the final mix or master. Find your workflow in the UAD Console appAs in an analog studio, where the console is the heart of the workflow, Apollo x4 integrates a powerful digital mixing engine that allows you to control plug-in routing and monitoring. With advanced features such as Auto-Gain, bass management and Plug-In Scenes, finding a workflow that fits your needs becomes simple. A hybrid system designed for your needsCombine Apollo x4's QUAD Core DSP with your computer's native processing to manage complex sessions and articulated plug-in chains — a hybrid workflow that surpasses any configuration based only on native processing.Expand your studio as you growthYou can expand your studio by connecting up to four Apollo interfaces through Thunderbolt, achieving up to 128 premium I/O channels in your DAW. Manage everything directly from your desktop with Apollo x4, so your studio can grow with your music. **Key Features12 x 18 Thunderbolt audio interface with QUAD Core DSP processingFour Unison™ preamplifiers, two Hi-Z instrument inputs, Toslink optical I/O (ADAT or S/PDIF) Two 1/4" monitor outputs, four 1/4" line outputs (ALT 1/2), two 1/4" TRS headphone outputs Apollo X Gen 2 class converters with 24-bit/192 kHz resolution D/A improvement for critical monitoring with 129 dB of dynamic rangeCorrection of main monitors and headphone outputs with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonar/ Works® *Monitor Controller complete with speaker switching and integrated talkback to easily communicate with talentsApp UAD Console updated with Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer integration and immersive audio supportThe integrated DSP supports more than 200 UAD plug-ins in VST, AU and AAX 64 formats on all major DAWIncludes up to 50+ UAD plug-ins in Essentials+ or Studio+ editions Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live and more**Expandable through Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces or selected models through industry-leading technical support offered free of charge by sound engineer*Available from the fourth quarter of 2024, requires licenses for Apollo Monitor Correction Add-on and SoundID Reference, which can be purchased at Sonarworks.com**For full compatibility information, visit help.uaudio.com.Plug-ins included in Essentials+ EditionChannel Strip & Preamp (6) Century Tube Channel StripCS-1 Channel StripHelios Type 69 Preamp & EQPrecision Channel StripUA 610-A Preamp & EQUA 610-B Preamp & EQ Compressors/Limiter (7) Fairtelechild 670 LegacyTeletronix LA-2A Classic Tronix LA-2A Gray Classic LevelerTeletonix LA-2A Silver Classic LevelerTeletonix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier UA 1176LN LegacyUA 1176SE LegacyEqualizers (6) Helios Type 69 Legacy EQPultec EQP-1A Legacy EQPultec EQP-1A Passive EQPultec HLF-3C Passive EQPultec MEQ-5 Passive EQPultec Pro Legacy EQSpecial Processing (4) Auto-Tune Realtime AccessOxide Tape Recorder Precision Enhancer HZVerve Analog Machines EssentialsTools (1) PolyMax Polyphonic SynthDelay & Delay (3) Galaxy Tape EchoDelay & Delay ModPrecision Delay Mod lRiverbers and environments © (3) Precision Reflection EnginePure Plate ReverbRealVerb Pro Custom Room ModelerGuitar and Bass (3) Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass AmplifierMarshall Plexi Classic AmplifierRaw DistortionPlug-in included in Studio+ EditionChannel Strip & Preamp (9) Avalon VT-737SP Channel StripCentury Tube Channel StripCS-1 Channel StripHelios Type 69 Preamp & EQManley Reference Microphone PreampPrecision Channel StripUA 610-A Preamp & EQUA 610-B Preamp & EQV76 PreamplifierCompressors/Limiter (17) dbx 160 Compressor LimiterEmpirical Labs DistressorFairchild 670 LegacyFairchild 660 compressorFairchild 670 TeletroniX LA-2 Classic LevelerTeletroniX LA-2A Gray Classic LevelerTeletroniX LA-2A Silver Classic LevelerTeletonix LA-2A Legacy Leveling AmplifierTeletronix LA-3A Classic Audio LevelerUA 1176 Rev A Classic LimiterUA 1176LN Rev E Classic LimiterUA 1176LN LegacyUA 1176SE LegacyUA 175B Classic LimiterUA 176 Classic LimiterEqualizers (6) Helios Type 69 Legacy EQPultec EQP-1A Legacy EQpultec HLF-1A Legacy EQpultec Passive EQPultec EQP-1A EQpultec Passive EQPultec EQP-1A EQpultec Passive EQPultec EQP-1A EQpultec Passive EQPultec EQP-1A Passive EQPultec MEQ-5 Passive EQPultec Pro Legacy EQSpecial Processing (7) Auto-Tune Realtime AccessAuto- Tune Realtime AdvancedAuto-Tune Realtime XOxide Tape RecorderPrecision Enhancer HZStuder A800 Multichannel Tape RecorderVerve Analog Machines EssentialsTools (6) Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard StudioMoog Minimoogopal Morphing SynthPolymax Polyphonic SynthRavel Grand PianoWaterfall B3 OrganDelay & Modulation (5) Brigade Chorus PedalGalaxy Tape EchoPrecision Delay ModPrecision Mod LStudio D ChorusReverbs and environments (4) Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb Reflection EnginePure Plate AlVerb Pro Custom Room ModelerGuitar and Bass (3) Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass AmplifierMarshall Plexi Classic AmplifierRaw Distortion