Universal Audio APLS-HE, Apollo Solo Heritage Edition Thunderbolt 3 Audio Recording Interface with UAD DSP (Desktop/Mac/Win/TB3)
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Universal Audio APLS-HE, Apollo Solo Heritage Edition Thunderbolt 3 Audio Recording Interface with UAD DSP (Desktop/Mac/Win/TB3)
The Universal Audio Apollo Solo Heritage Edition is ready for cranking out tracks at home or on the road, this Apollo Solo Heritage Edition bus-powered desktop 2x4 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface combines the sound, feel, and flow of analog studio recording with SOLO Core real-time UAD processing and a hearty bundle of 25 stellar UAD plug-ins. The Apollo Solo is effectively UA's Arrow interface with a new finish and slightly improved audio performance rebranded to join the Apollo series. Universal Audio Apollo Solo Heritage Edition is furnished with studio-class 24-bit / 192 kHz conversion, the Apollo Solo provides musicians, producers, and songwriters the appreciable value of high-resolution recording and mixing with distortion and dynamic performance beyond its price point.
The Universal Audio Apollo Solo Heritage Edition interface features two XLR-1/4" mic/line combo inputs and a 1/4" Hi-Z input, all with Unison integration for precise UAD emulations of classic analog preamps. Impart the vintage character of your choosing on microphone and instrument recordings while bypassing the unpredictable nature of old equipment. A big thanks to the switchable low-cut filter, pad, polarity inversion, 48V phantom power, and stereo linking on each analog input, you can efficiently optimize your incoming signals with straightforward buttons on the Apollo Solo's face. It offers a dedicated stereo monitor feed and a front-panel headphone output, plus full input and output metering capabilities.
The Universal Audio Apollo Solo Heritage Edition has a built-in SOLO Core processing that allows you to monitor and record audio using classic analog emulations with near-zero latency. The plug-in bundle included with the Heritage Edition empowers you with 25 top-notch plug-ins ranging from vintage compressor and EQ collections to virtual guitar/bass amps and time-based processors. The included Console application provides control and recall of all interface and UAD plug-in settings including channel-strip preset drag-and-drop functionality, and dynamically resizable windows. Mac and Windows drivers ensure compatibility with all major DAWs including Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more. The interface also integrates seamlessly with LUNA, Universal Audio's free Mac-based, single-window recording system with unlimited track counts and full Audio Units plug-in support.
Please note: The Apollo Solo requires a powered Thunderbolt 3 port on your computer in order to operate. To see if your computer is compatible with the Apollo Solo, refer to the manufacturer's website for compatibility information.
Universal Audio APLS-HE Main Features
- Musicians, Producers, and Songwriters
- High-Speed Thunderbolt 3 Connectivity
- 2 Unison Mic Preamps, 1 Hi-Z Input
- 1 Headphone Out, 2 Monitor Outs
- 24-Bit / 192 kHz AD/DA
- Bus Powered / Mac, Windows
- 48V, High-Pass Filter, Pad, Polarity
- SOLO Core Real-Time UAD Processing
- Near-Zero Latency Performance
- 25 UAD Plug-Ins & Mac Recording Software
Form Factor | Tabletop |
Display | 5 x Multi-Segment LED Meter |
Channels of I/O | Analog: 2 Inputs / 4 Outputs at 192 kHz |
Max Sample Rate/Resolution | 192 kHz / 24-Bit |
Number of Mic Preamps | 2 |
Input Level Adjustment | 1 x Knob |
Solo/Mute | None |
Pad | Mic: -20 dB (Switchable per Channel) |
High-Pass Filter | 75 Hz, 12 dB/Octave |
Expansion Slots | None |
Analog Audio I/O | 2 x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced Mic/Line Input 1 x 1/4" TS Unbalanced Hi-Z Input (Front Panel) 2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Monitor Output 1 x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output (Front Panel) |
Phantom Power | +48 V, Selectable On/Off (Selectable on Individual Inputs) |
Digital Audio I/O | None |
Host Connection / USB | 1 x USB Type-C (Thunderbolt 3) |
USB (Non-Host) | None |
Network I/O | None |
Sync I/O | None |
MIDI I/O | None |
Wireless Connectivity | None |
Memory Card Slot | None |
Frequency Response | System: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.1 dB |
Max Input Level | Mic Inputs: +25.2 dBu (Min Gain, with Pad) Line Inputs: +20.7 dBu Hi-Z Inputs: +12.5 dBu (Min Gain) |
Max Output Level | Monitor Outputs: +20.7 dBu |
Gain/Trim Range | Mic/Line/Hi-Z Inputs: +10 dB to +65 dB |
Dynamic Range | Mic/Line/Hi-Z Inputs: 118 dBA Monitor Outputs: 115 dBA Headphone Outputs: 115 dBA (600-Ohm Load) |
Impedance | Mic Inputs: 5.5 Kilohms Line Inputs: 10 Kilohms Hi-Z Inputs: 1 Megohm Monitor Outputs: 100 Ohms |
Headphone Output Power | 240 mW into 32 Ohms 62 mW into 300 Ohms |
THD+N | Mic Inputs: -108 dBFS Line Inputs: -107 dBFS Hi-Z Inputs: -105 dBFS Monitor Outputs: -106 dBFS Headphone Outputs: -97 dB (600-Ohm Load) -88 dB (32-Ohm Load) |
Sample Rates | Up to 192 kHz |
Sample Rate Conversion | None |
Bit Depths | 24-Bit |
Latency | 1.1 ms at 96 kHz (Input to Output) |
Sync Sources | Internal |
OS Compatibility | macOS 10.14 / 10.15 Windows 10 (64-Bit Only) |
Compatible Software (Not Included) | Any Core Audio (Mac) Compliant Software |
Included Software | LUNA Mac Only |
Supported Drivers/API | Proprietary |
Processor Requirement | Intel Core i7 |
Storage Requirements | 6 GB |
Mobile Device Compatibility | None |
Required Hardware | Available Thunderbolt 3 Port Thunderbolt 3 Cable |
Internet Connection | Required for Registration, Software/Driver Download, Plug-In Authorization |
Power Requirements | Thunderbolt Bus Power |
Power Consumption | 10 W |
Operating Humidity | 20 to 80% |
Operating Temperature | 32 to 95°F / 0 to 35°C |
Storage Temperature | -40 to 176°F / -40 to 80°C |
Dimensions | 7.1 x 4.8 x 1.8" / 18.03 x 12.19 x 4.57 cm |
Weight | 1.4 lb / 0.6 kg |