Product Overview
Sporting outstanding 24-bit/192 kHz resolution and Realtime UAD Processing, Universal Audio's Apollo Twin USB 2x6 USB 3.0 audio interface allows you to record at near-zero latency through the full range of UAD powered plugins – merging classic analog tones with cutting-edge features.
With an incredibly high dynamic range and low noise, the Apollo Twin USB gives you pristine 24-bit/192 kHz audio quality. Plus, its premium microphone preamplifiers and class-leading conversion will give you rich, detailed recordings with unmatched depth and punch. The digital controlled analog monitor outputs provide full resolution audio at all listening levels – letting you create better mixes in real-world environments.
With the Apollo Twin USB, not only do you get powerful hardware in a compact form factor, you also have access to the full range of Universal Audio's UAD Powered Plugins – including vintage EQs, compressors, reverbs, tape machines, and more – at near-zero latency. The key to the outstanding quality of the UAD Powered Plugins is the Apollo Twin USB's onboard UAD-2 DUO DSP Processing, which powers the UAD plugins while reducing the strain on your host CPU.
Universal Audio Apollo Twin USB Includes:
- Apollo Twin USB interface
- External Power Supply with (4) changeable AC connectors supporting USA, Europe, UK, Australia, China
- URL Card
- SuperSpeed USB 3.0 cable
- Includes "Realtime Analog Classics" UAD plugin bundle
Universal Audio Apollo Twin USB Features:
- Apollo Thunderbolt audio interfaces are now compatible with Windows 10 systems
- World-class 24-bit/192 kHz audio conversion
- Realtime UAD Processing - track through vintage Compressors, EQs, Tape Machines, and Guitar Amp plug-ins with near-zero latency
- USB 3 connectivity for Windows-based systems
- Unison™ technology for stunning models of classic mic preamps and stompboxes
- Includes UAD-2 DUO DSP Processing onboard
- 2 premium mic/line preamps; 2 line outs; front-panel Hi-Z instrument input and headphone output
- Digitally controlled analog monitor outputs for full resolution at all listening levels
- Uncompromising analog design, superior components, and premium build quality throughout
Universal Audio Apollo Twin USB Specifications:
- 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)
- USB 3 Port: One
- 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: 10 kOhms
- Gain Range: +10 dB to +65 dB
- Maximum 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: 5.4 kOhms (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 – 8
- ADAT Input Channels @ 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz: 1 – 4 (S/MUX)
- ADAT Input Channels @ 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz: 1 – 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: Changeable 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: 32º to 95ºF (0º to 35ºC)
- Storage Temperature Range: –40º to 176ºF(–40 to 80ºC)
- Operating Humidity Range: 20% to 80%
- Mechanical:
- Dimensions:
- Width: 6.31”
- Height: 2.60”
- Depth, Chassis Only: 5.86”
- Depth, Including Knob & Jack Protrusions: 6.20”
- Shipping Box (LxWxH): 8” x 8” x 5.5” (20.32 x 20.32 x 13.97 cm)
- Weight:
- Shipping Weight (with box & accessories): 3.85 lbs
- Weight (bare unit): 2.35 lbs
