Universal Audio APLTWSII Apollo Twin MkII w/ SOLO Processing (Desktop/Mac/Win/TB2)

Vendor: Universal Audio
Description Universal Audio APLTWSII Apollo Twin MkII w/ SOLO Processing (Desktop/Mac/Win/TB2) The Universal Audio APLTWSII or known as the Apollo Twin MkII, is a ground-up redesign of the world’s most popular professional desktop recording interface for...
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Universal Audio APLTWSII Apollo Twin MkII w/ SOLO Processing (Desktop/Mac/Win/TB2)

The Universal Audio APLTWSII or known as the Apollo Twin MkII, is a ground-up redesign of the world’s most popular professional desktop recording interface for Windows and Mac, professionally designed for delivering enhanced audio conversion with the flow, tone, and feel of analog recording.

Universal Audio APLTWSII is created upon UA’s 60-year heritage of audio craftsmanship, and it starts with two Unison™-enabled mic preamps and stellar next-generation A/D and D/A conversion that came from the UA’s flagship Apollo 8, 8p, and 16. All of this with its included bundle of UAD analog emulation plug-ins - which is designed for the user to track through in real time with QUAD Core processing, DUO or UAD-2 SOLO - makes the Apollo Twin MkII to be born for making records.

The Universal Audio APLTWSII is making the users capable to:

  • Record with world-class Apollo A/D and D/A conversion — as heard on hundreds of hit records
  • Mix with UAD plug‑ins like the included Teletronix® LA‑2A and 1176 compressors, Pultec® EQs, and 610‑B Preamp
  • Cascade up to 4 Apollo interfaces and 6 UAD-2 devices over Thunderbolt, adding DSP and I/O as your studio grows
  • Track with near-zero latency through preamp emulations from Neve®, API®, Manley® and more using Unison™ technology

Unison Technology: The Genuine Sound of Neve, SSL, API & Manley Preamps

The Universal Audio APLTWSII comes with two Unison-enabled mic preamps, this is designed to let the users to track through exacting mic preamp emulations from Manley, Neve, Universal Audio, API, and SSL. The Unison technology, which is an Apollo exclusive, nails the tone of theses solid state mic pres and sought-after tube - that includes gain stage “sweet spots,” their input impedance, and the component-level circuit behaviors of the original hardware.

The secret to Unison is its hardware-software integration between Apollo’s mic preamps and its onboard UAD-2 QUAD or DUO Core DSP Acceleration. Simply place a Unison preamp plug-in on your mic input in Apollo Console software, and it physically reconfigures the Apollo interface's impedance — so you can tap into the classic sounds of the world’s most recorded mic preamps.

Access the World of UAD Powered Plug-Ins

Beyond the included Realtime Analog Classics plug-ins, Apollo Twin MkII lets you tap into the full library award-winning UAD Powered Plug-Ins — including vintage EQs, Compressors, Reverbs, Tape Machines and more — at near-zero latency, regardless of your audio software’s buffer size and without taxing your computer’s CPU.

With exclusive emulations from Neve, Studer, Manley, API, Ampex, Lexicon, Fender, and more,* it’s like having an endless analog studio, right on your desktop. And unlike competing interfaces, these DSP-powered plug-ins are also available in your DAW for mixing.

Next-Generation A/D and D/A Conversion

Of course, the heart of any audio interface is the quality of its conversion. Apollo Twin MkII improves upon the original Apollo Twin’s gold-standard audio quality with completely redesigned A/D and D/A conversion — giving you increased dynamic range and ultra-low THD. This next-generation conversion results in breathtaking clarity, depth, and accuracy in your recordings.

Apollo: The Choice of New-School Professionals

Apollo is the confirmed choice of hit-making professionals, used to record landmark albums by Kendrick Lamar (DAMN.), Chris Stapleton (From A Room: Volume 1), Arcade Fire (Everything Now), Post Malone (Beerbongs & Bentleys), and many more. The Apollo range of interfaces has earned numerous industry awards from Sound on Sound, Future Music, and Electronic Musician — as well as the prestigious 2016 TEC Award for computer audio hardware.

Improved Monitoring and Built‑In Talkback Mic

The new Apollo Twin MkII offers greatly improved monitor functionality versus the original — with Mute, DIM, Mono, and ALT speaker switching. It also includes dedicated monitor remote controls and a built-in Talkback mic for easy communication with talent and/or recording slate cues. These features, combined with Apollo Twin MkII's scalability, make it the new standard for professional desktop recording.

Build a Networked Studio

Thanks to Apollo Expanded software, users of any Thunderbolt-equipped Apollo Twin, Apollo 8, Apollo 8p, and Apollo 16 audio interfaces can combine up to four Apollos and six total UAD-2 devices — adding I/O and DSP as your studio grows. Apollo Twin MkII makes the perfect intelligent desktop controller for a full Apollo system.

Now with Vintage Amps

Apollo Twin MkII also includes Unison technology on its front panel instrument input, giving you access to dead-on emulations of guitar and bass amps like the Fender '55 Tweed Deluxe, Marshall Plexi Super Lead 1959, and the Ampeg B-15N Bass Amplifier.

A Sleek, Low-latency App

With Apollo Twin MkII's Console 2.0 application — a complete re-imagining of Apollo’s original Console software — you can take advantage of over 25 user-requested features such as Channel Strip presets, Drag & Drop functionality, dynamically resizable windows, and more.

Features

  • Desktop 2x6 Thunderbolt audio interface for Mac and Windows with next-generation 24-bit/192 kHz audio conversion
  • Available UAD-2 QUAD, DUO, or SOLO Core Processing for tracking through vintage compressors, EQs, tape machines, mic preamps, and guitar amp plug-ins with near-zero latency
  • Unison™ technology offers stunning models of classic tube and transformer-based preamps, guitar amps, and stompboxes
  • Built-in talkback mic for communication with studio talent and recording slate cues
  • Improved monitor functionality including monitor remote functions and Mono, Mute, DIM, and ALT monitor controls
  • 2 premium Unison mic/line preamps; 2 line outputs; front-panel Hi-Z instrument input and headphone output
  • 2 digitally controlled analog monitor outputs for full resolution at all listening levels
  • Up to 8 channels of additional digital input via Optical TOSLINK connection
  • Includes the "Realtime Analog Classics" UAD plug-in bundle. Other UAD plug-ins sold separately.
  • Runs UAD Powered Plug-Ins via VST, RTAS, & AAX 64 in all major DAWs
  • Uncompromising analog design, superior components, and premium build quality
  • Free, industry-leading technical support — on the phone and online — from knowledgeable audio engineers

Thunderbolt System Requirements

MAC:

  • Apple Mac computer with available Thunderbolt port
  • macOS 10.12 Sierra, 10.13 High Sierra, or 10.14 Mojave
WINDOWS:
  • PC computer with built-in Thunderbolt 3 port
  • Windows 10 (64-Bit Edition)
  • Qualified Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter (sold separately)

ALL:

  • Thunderbolt 2 cable (sold separately)
  • 6 gigabytes available storage
  • Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
  • Compatible VST, Audio Units, RTAS, or AAX 64 plug-in host DAW software
  • Quad Core i7 or better processor recommended
  • For additional compatibility information, visit help.uaudio.com

 

Universal Audio APLTWSII Specs

Interface
Max Sample Rate/Resolution 192 kHz / 24-Bit
Connectivity
Host Connection 1 x Thunderbolt (MDP)
Analog I/O 2 x Combo XLR / 1/4" TRS Balanced Mic/Line Input
1 x 1/4" (6.3 mm) TS Unbalanced Hi-Z Input
1 x 1/4" (6.3 mm) TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output
2 x 1/4" (6.3 mm) TRS Balanced Line Output
2 x 1/4" (6.3 mm) TRS Balanced Monitor Output
Phantom Power +48 V (Selectable on Individual Inputs)
Digital I/O 1 x TOSLINK / ADAT, S/MUX, S/PDIF Input
MIDI I/O None
Performance
Frequency Response Headphone Outputs:
20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.1 dB 
Hi-Z Inputs:
20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.1 dB 
Line Inputs:
20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.1 dB 
Line Outputs:
20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.1 dB 
Mic Inputs:
20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.1 dB 
Monitor Outputs:
20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.1 dB 
Gain Range Hi-Z Inputs:
+10 to +65 dB
Line Inputs:
+10 to +65 dB
Mic Inputs:
+10 to +65 dB
Max Input Level Hi-Z Inputs:
+12.2 dBu 
Line Inputs:
+18 dBV (Min Gain) 
-37 dBV (Max Gain) 
Mic Inputs:
+25 dBu (Min Gain, Pad On) 
Max Output Level Line Outputs:
+20.2 dBu 
Monitor Outputs:
+20.2 dBu 
Headphone Output Power 80 mW into 600 Ohms (Max)
Dynamic Range Outputs:
113 dBA 
Hi-Z Inputs:
117 dBA 
Line Inputs:
117.5 dBA 
Line Outputs:
121 dBA 
Mic Inputs:
118 dBA 
Monitor Outputs:
115 dBA 
Impedance Hi-Z Inputs:
1 MOhm 
Line Inputs:
10 kOhms 
Line Outputs:
600 Ohms 
Mic Inputs:
5.4 kOhms 
THD+N Headphone Outputs:
 -105 dBFS 
Hi-Z Inputs:
 -101 dBFS 
Line Inputs:
 -108 dBFS 
Line Outputs:
 -110 dBFS 
Mic Inputs:
 -111 dBFS 
Monitor Outputs:
 -105 dBFS 
SNR Headphone Outputs:
113 dBA 
Hi-Z Inputs:
117 dBA 
Line Inputs:
117.5 dBA 
Line Outputs:
121 dBA 
Mic Inputs:
118 dBA 
Monitor Outputs:
115 dBA 
EIN Mic Inputs:
-127 dB 
CMRR Line Inputs:
>60 dB
Mic Inputs:
>70 dB
Digital Audio
Sample Rates 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, and 192 kHz
Bit Depth 24-Bit (AD/DA Conversion)
Latency 1.1 ms at 96 kHz (Input to Output)
Compatibility
OS Compatibility macOS 10.9
macOS 10.10
macOS 10.11
macOS 10.12
Windows 10
Processor Requirement Intel Core i7 
Storage Requirements 6 GB
Required Hardware Available Thunderbolt 3 Port
Thunderbolt Cable (Not Included)
Available Thunderbolt Port
Thunderbolt Cable (Not Included)
Internet Connection Required for Registration and Software/Driver Download
Power
AC Input Power 100 to 240 VAC at 50/60 Hz
AC/DC Power Adapter 12 VDC, Center-Positive (Included)
Power Consumption 12 W (Maximum)
General
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
Physical
Dimensions 6.31 x 2.6 x 5.86" / 160.2 x 66 x 148.8 mm
Weight 2.4 lb / 1.1 kg