Universal Audio APLTWQII Apollo Twin MkII w/ QUAD Processing (Desktop/Mac/Win/TB2)

Universal Audio APLTWQII Apollo Twin MkII w/ QUAD Processing (Desktop/Mac/Win/TB2)

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

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

The Universal Audio APLTWQII is making the user 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 APLTWQII comes with two Unison-enabled mic preamps, which lets you track through exacting mic preamp emulations from Universal Audio, API, Neve, Manley, and SSL. The Unison technology, which is a Apollo exclusive, nails the tone of theses solid state mic pres and sought-after tube, which also includes their gain stage “sweet spots,”input impedance, and the component-level circuit behaviors of the original hardware.

The hardware-software integration between the onboard UAD-2 QUAD or DUO Core DSP Acceleration and Apollo’s mic preamps, is the secret to Unison best performance. To use just simply place a Unison preamp plug-in on your mic input in Apollo Console software, and it reconfigures the Apollo interface's impedance physically - so the users will be able to tap into the classic sounds of the world’s most recorded mic preamps.

A Full Suite of Classic Analog Processing Onboard

Right out of the box, Apollo Twin MkII provides a suite of incredible analog emulation plug-ins including the world’s only authentic Teletronix LA-2A, 1176LN, Pultec EQs, and the Unison-enabled UA 610-B Tube Preamp. Developed by UA’s world-renowned team of algorithm engineers, these Realtime Analog Classics plug-ins set the standard by which all other hardware emulation plug-ins are judged.

From the tube warmth of the Pultec EQ on guitars, to the gentle limiting of the LA-2A on vocals, your recordings will take a giant leap forward in rich, sonically complex analog sound.

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 APLTWQII Specs