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Universal Audio Apollo Twin Duo Thunderbolt Audio Interface (Mac)

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Put dual-core UAD-2 plug-in processing power on your desktop with the Apollo Twin Duo. This Thunderbolt interface gives you 2 XLR preamps and 4 analog outs.

The Universal Audio Apollo Twin Duo puts UAD-2 processing power on your desktop -- along with a pair of mic preamps and all the I/O you need to track and mix with your DAW. What's more, this 2x6 Thunderbolt audio interface offer's Universal Audio's Unison technology for mic preamp emulation, so you get sweet analog-modeled sound even before your signal hits the Apollo Twin's high-end 192 kHz/24-bit converters. With real-time UAD DUO processing at your beck and call, you can tap into an incredible library of modeled tube and solid-state plug-ins for tracking, mixing and mastering. When you add the Apollo Twin Duo to your desktop recording rig, you get the best of hardware/software integration: superior digital audio capture matched by big analog-studio sound.

Apollo Twin Duo vs. Twin Solo

For an outstanding price point, the Twin Duo gives you twice the DSP power of the Solo model, with dual-core processing in a desktop-friendly footprint. For high channel counts and processor-intensive mixing, choose the dual-core Apollo Twin Duo.

2x6 Analog I/O -- Plus 8 More Channels of Optical Digital Input

In a sleek yet rugged aluminum housing, the Apollo Twin Duo is sure to stand out on your desk. The Apollo Twin Duo sports two mic/line preamps, 4 analog outputs, a front-panel headphone output and Hi-Z instrument input, and two digitally controlled analog monitor outputs. Using the interface's Optical connection, you get up to eight channels of additional digital input, and read more a Thunderbolt connection ensures super-fast PCIe-like speed and reliable performance on your Thunderbolt-equipped Mac. It's just what you need to record your music with real-time processing and near-zero latency.

UAD Plug-Ins for Tracking and Mixing

This Thunderbolt-ready audio interface extends UA's Apollo series of audio interfaces, providing the same 192 kHz/24-bit audio conversion and UAD DUO processing. Treat your tracks to Universal Audio's full range of UAD plug-ins, emulating gear from the likes of Lexicon, Manley, Neve, Studer, and more. With the Apollo Twin Duo, you'll have instant access to the digital versions of classic analog gear, from vintage EQs, compressors, and mic preamps to tape machines, reverbs, and guitar amps, while working within your favorite DAW.

The Apollo Twin Duo includes the Realtime Analog Classics UAD plug-in bundle, which features Legacy editions of the LA-2A Classic Audio Leveler, 1176LN Limiting Amplifier, and Pultec EQP-1A Program Equalizer, along with Softube Amp Room Essentials, 610-B Tube Preamp, and more.

Unison Technology: Mic Preamp Emulation

Unison mic preamp emulation technology puts models of classic tube and transformer-based mic preamps at your fingertips, giving you the same tone, impedance, gain stage "sweet spots," and component-level circuit behaviors as the original gear. Record through realistic emulations such as the UA 610-B Tube Preamp plug-in, and hear the difference in your music.

Features:

- Desktop 2x6 Thunderbolt audio interface with 192 kHz/24-bit audio conversion
- Dual-core SHARC chip in DUO model for double the processing power of the SOLO
- Real-time UAD processing for tracking through vintage Compressors, EQs, Tape Machines, Mic Preamps, and Guitar Amp plug-ins with low (sub-2ms) latency
- Thunderbolt connection for ultra fast PCIe speed and reliable performance on Macs (Thunderbolt cable sold separately)
- Unison technology delivers models of classic tube and transformer-based mic preamps
- 2 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 connection
- Ships with Realtime Analog Classics UAD plug-in bundle, featuring Legacy editions of the LA-2A Classic Audio Leveler, 1176LN Limiting Amplifier, and Pultec EQP-1A Program Equalizer, plus Softube Amp Room Essentials, 610-B Tube Preamp, and more
- Runs UAD Powered Plug-Ins via Audio Units, VST, RTAS, and AAX 64 in all major DAWs
- UAD-2 DUO DSP Processing onboard
- Requires Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion or 10.9 Mavericks
- Requires Thunderbolt cable, sold separately

Note: NOT compatible with the Apple FireWire to Thunderbolt cable. Apollo Twin uses PCIe over Thunderbolt for all audio I/O and UAD-2 processing streams. Because Apollo Twin does not use FireWire, the Apple Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter cannot be used for Apollo Twin's Thunderbolt connection to the computer.
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Audio Interface
- Sample rates up to 192 kHz at 24-bit word length
- Up to 10 x 6 simultaneous input/output channels
Two channels of analog-to-digital conversion via:
- Two balanced mic/line inputs
- One Hi-Z instrument input
Six channels of digital-to-analog conversion via:
- Digitally-controlled stereo monitor outputs
- Stereo headphone output
- Line outputs 3-4
Up to eight channels of digital inputs via:
- Eight channels ADAT optical with S/MUX for high sample rates, or
- Two channels S/PDIF optical with sample rate conversion
- 64-bit device drivers
- PCIe audio drivers

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

Monitoring
- Digitally-controlled analog monitor outputs maintains highest fidelity
- Independently-addressable stereo headphone outputs
- Independently-addressable line outputs 3-4 can be used for additional cue mix
- Front panel control of monitor levels and muting

UAD-2 Inside
- Two (DUO) SHARC DSP processors
- Realtime UAD Processing on all analog and digital inputs
- Same features and functionality as other UAD-2 devices when used with DAW
- Includes UAD Powered Plug-Ins "Realtime Analog Classics" bundle
- Complete UAD Powered Plug-Ins library is available online

Software
- Console application:
- Enables tracking and/or monitoring with Realtime UAD Processing
- Remote control of Apollo Twin features and functionality
- Virtual I/O for routing DAW tracks through Console
- Two independent stereo Auxiliary busses
- Console Recall plug-in:
- Saves Apollo Twin configurations inside DAW sessions for easy recall
- Facilitates control of Apollo Twin monitoring features from within the DAW
- VST, RTAS, AAX 64, and Audio Units plug-in formats
- UAD Meter & Control Panel application:
- Configures global UAD settings and monitors system usage
- Attractive and durable desktop form factor
- Locking power supply prevents accidental disconnection
- Easily updateable firmware
- One year warranty includes parts and labor

System Requirements:

- Apple Mac computer with available Thunderbolt port
- Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion or 10.9 Mavericks
- Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
- Compatible VST, Audio Units, RTAS, or AAX 64 plug-in host application software
- 2 gigabytes available disk space
- Thunderbolt cable (sold separately)

Specifications:

All audio specifications are typical performance unless otherwise noted, tested under the following conditions: 48 kHz internal sample rate, 24-bit sample depth, 20 kHz measurement bandwidth, with balanced inputs and outputs.

System
- I/O Complement
- Microphone Inputs: Two
- Analog Line Inputs: Two
- Hi-Z Instrument Inputs: One
- Analog Line Outputs: Two (independent mix buses)
- Analog Monitor Outputs: Two (one stereo pair, independent L/R mix buses)
- Headphone Outputs: One stereo pair (independent L/R mix buses)
- Digital Input Port: (TOSLINK optical) One (ADAT or S/PDIF, selectable)
- Thunderbolt Port: One (Thunderbolt 2 compatible)
- A/D - D/A Conversion
- Supported Sample Rates (kHz): 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192
- Bit Depth Per Sample: 24
- Simultaneous A/D conversion: Two channels
- Simultaneous D/A conversion: Six channels
- Analog Round-Trip Latency: 1.1 milliseconds @ 96 kHz sample rate
- Analog Round-Trip Latency with up to four serial UAD Powered Plug-Ins via Console application: 1.1 milliseconds @ 96 kHz sample rate

Analog I/O
- Line Inputs 1 & 2
- Jack Type (combo mic/line balanced inputs) Female 1/4" TRS Balanced
- Dynamic Range (A-weighting) 117.5 dB
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighting) 117.5 dB
- Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise -108 dBFS
- Common-Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR) Greater than 60 dB (10' cable)
- Frequency Response 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/-0.1 dB
- Input Impedance 10K Ohms
- Gain Range +10 dB to +65 dB
- Minimum Input Level (@ Minimum Gain) 18 dBV
- Maximum Input Level (@ Maximum Gain) -37 dBV
- Stereo Level Balance +/-0.05 dB
- Microphone Inputs 1 & 2
- Jack Type (combo mic/line balanced inputs) Female XLR Balanced (pin 2 positive)
- Phantom Power (switchable per input) +48V
- Dynamic Range (A-weighting) 118 dB
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighting) 118 dB
- Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise -110 dBFS
- Equivalent Input Noise -127 dB
- Frequency Response 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/-0.1 dB
- Common-Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR) Greater than 70 dB (10' cable)
- Default Input Impedance 5.4K Ohms (variable via Unison preamp model)
- Gain Range +10 dB to +65 dB
- Pad Attenuation (switchable per input) 20 dB (variable via Unison preamp model)
- Maximum Input Level (@ Minimum Gain, with Pad) 23.8 dBV
- Maximum Input Level (@ Maximum Gain, with Pad) -31.2 dBV
- Hi-Z Input
- Jack Type Female 1/4" TS Unbalanced
- Dynamic Range (A-weighting) 117 dB
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighting) 117 dB
- Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise -101 dBFS
- Frequency Response 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/-0.1 dB
- Input Impedance 1M Ohms
- Maximum Input Level (@ Minimum Gain) 10 dBV
- Maximum Input Level (@ Maximum Gain) -45 dBV
- Line Outputs 3 & 4
- Jack Type 1/4" Female TRS Balanced
- Dynamic Range (A-weighting) 118 dB
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighting) 118 dB
- Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise -107 dBFS
- Frequency Response 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/-0.1 dB
- Stereo Level Balance +/-0.05 dB
- Channel Separation Greater than 120 dB
- Output Impedance 600 Ohms
- Maximum Output Level 18 dBV
- Monitor Outputs 1 & 2
- Jack Type 1/4" Female TRS Balanced
- Frequency Response 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/-0.1 dB
- Dynamic Range (A-weighting) 115 dB
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighting) 115 dB
- Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise -105 dBFS
- Channel Separation Greater than 118 dB
- Stereo Level Balance +/-0.05 dB
- Output Impedance 600 Ohms
- Output Gain Range -96 dB to 0 dB
- Maximum Output Level 18 dBV
- Operating Reference Level +14 dBu, +20 dBu (selectable)
- Stereo Headphones Output
- Jack Type 1/4" Female TRS Stereo (unbalanced)
- Frequency Response 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/-0.1 dB
- Dynamic Range (A-weighting) 113 dB
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighting) 113 dB
- Channel Separation Greater than 110 dB
- Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise -101 dBFS
- Stereo Level Balance +/-0.11 dB
- Output Impedance 10 Ohms
- Output Gain Range -INF to 0 dB
- Maximum Output Power 80 milliwatts into 600 Ohms

Digital I/O
- S/PDIF
- Connector Type Optical TOSLINK JIS F05 (shared with ADAT)
- Format IEC958
- Supported Sample Rates (kHz) 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96
- S/PDIF Input Channels Two (Stereo L/R)
- ADAT
- Connector Type Optical TOSLINK JIS F05 (shared with S/PDIF)
- Format ADAT Digital Lightpipe with S/MUX
- Supported Sample Rates (kHz) 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 172.4, 192
- ADAT Input Channels @ 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz 1 x 8
- ADAT Input Channels @ 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz 1 x 4 (S/MUX)
- ADAT Input Channels @ 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz 1 x 2 (S/MUX)
- Clock Synchronization Sources
- Internal, S/PDIF, ADAT (digital clock sync source conditional per selected digital input type)

Electrical
- Power Supply External AC to DC
- AC Connector Type Changable blades (UL, VDE, UK, SSA, CCC)
- AC Requirements 100V - 240V AC, 50 - 60 Hz
- DC Connector Type Male plug, 2.1 mm x 5.5 mm, center positive
- DC Requirements 12 VDC, +/-5%
- Maximum Power Consumption 12 Watts

Environmental
- Operating Temperature Range 32* to 95* Farenheit (0* to 35* Celcius)
- Storage Temperature Range -40* to 176* Farenheit (-40* to 80* Celcius)
- Operating Humidity Range 20% to 80%

Mechanical
- Width 6.31"
- Height 2.60"
- Depth, Chassis Only 5.86"
- Depth, Including Knob & Jack Protrusions 6.20"
- Shipping Box (Length x Width x Height) 8" x 8" x 5.5" (20.32cm x 20.32cm x 13.97cm)
- Weight
- Shipping Weight (with box & accessories) 3.85 pounds
- Weight (bare unit) 2.35 pounds
- Package Contents
- Apollo Twin Unit (DUO)
- External Power Supply with (4) changeable AC connectors supporting USA, Europe, UK, Australia, China
- URL Card

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 831-440-1176
Web: https://help.uaudio.com/

Universal Audio Apollo Twin Duo (Mac)

The Universal Audio Apollo Twin audio interface reinvents desktop recording by delivering legendary analog studio sound, feel, and flow to music creators everywhere. This 2x6 Thunderbolt audio interface for Mac combines the same impeccable 24/192 kHz audio conversion of Universal Audio's acclaimed Apollo series with onboard Realtime UAD DUO Processing. Plus it introduces Unison(TM) technology, a breakthrough in classic mic preamp emulation. Record your music in real time (at near-zero latency) through the full range of UAD plug-ins -- from Neve, Studer, Manley, Lexicon, API and more* -- putting racks of vintage EQs, compressors, mic preamps, tape machines, reverbs, and guitar amps at your fingertips.

A Universal Audio breakthrough, Apollo Twin's Unison technology gives you the tone of the world's most sought-after tube and solid state mic preamps -- including their all-important impedance, gain stage "sweet spots," and component-level circuit behaviors. Based on unprecedented hardware-software integration between Apollo's mic preamps and its onboard UAD plug-in processing, Unison lets you record through stunning emulations like the bundled UA 610-B Tube Preamp plug-in, with more emulations coming soon.**

Apollo Twin's smart feature set includes two class-leading mic/line preamps, two analog line outputs, two digitally controlled analog monitor outputs for full resolution at all listening levels, and up to eight additional channels of digital input via Optical connection. Onboard UAD DUO Processing lets you use UAD plug-ins both during realtime tracking and for mixing within Pro Tools, Cubase, Logic, Ableton Live and more.

With its ergonomic desktop design, rugged aluminum construction, and front panel headphone and instrument connections, Apollo Twin has all the right tools, all in the right place.

Features:

- Desktop 2x6 Thunderbolt audio interface with world-class 24-bit/192 kHz audio conversion
- Realtime UAD Processing for tracking through vintage Compressors, EQs, Tape Machines, Mic Preamps, and Guitar Amp plug-ins with near-zero (sub-2ms) latency*
- Thunderbolt connection for blazing-fast PCIe speed and rock-solid performance on modern Macs
- Unison(TM) technology offers stunning models of classic tube and transformer-based mic preamps**
- 2 premium 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 connection
- Uncompromising analog design, superior components, and premium build quality
- Includes "Realtime Analog Classics" UAD plug-in bundle, featuring Legacy editions of the LA-2A Classic Audio Leveler, 1176LN Limiting Amplifier, and Pultec EQP-1A Program Equalizer, plus Softube Amp Room Essentials, 610-B Tube Preamp, and more
- Runs UAD Powered Plug-Ins via Audio Units, VST, RTAS & AAX 64 in all major DAWs
- Available with either UAD-2 DUO DSP Processing onboard
- Requires Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion or 10.9 Mavericks
- Requires Thunderbolt cable, sold separately.

Note: NOT compatible with the Apple FireWire to Thunderbolt cable.
Apollo Twin uses PCIe over Thunderbolt for all audio I/O and UAD-2 processing streams. Because Apollo Twin does not use FireWire, the Apple Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter cannot be used for Apollo Twin's Thunderbolt connection to the computer.

* Apollo Twin includes the "Realtime Analog Classics" UAD plug-in bundle. All other plug-ins are sold separately at www.uaudio.com. All trademarks are property of their respective owners.

**Package includes 610-B Tube Preamp & EQ; other preamp models sold separately.

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. (9 ratings)
Submitted January 20, 2016 by Austin Diogo in Seekonk, MA

"Universal Audio Apollo Twin Duo"

Overall: 4 out of 5 stars
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Once again a great product to zZounds. I love this interface in every way. If you are looking at it then you probably already know how awesome it is. Only negative is that a $800.00 interface should come with the thunderbolt cable. I received it on Christmas eve and was forced to go to best buy to grab a $40 cable. Definitely a let down after spending so much money on a new piece of gear you would think it would come included with such an expensive cable. Other than that 10/10

Musical Background:

DJ for 10 years, producer for 2

Musical Style:

Techno, Deep Tech, Minimal
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