Universal Audio Announces New Apollo X | Gen 2 Audio Interfaces for Mac and Windows

— The world's leading audio interface range gets a complete redesign with next-generation audio conversion, Assistive Auto-Gain, Bass Management, and Monitor Correction by Sonarworks® —

10 October, 2024

Universal Audio is proud to introduce Apollo X | Gen 2 – a complete redesign of the company's award‑winning range of desktop and rackmount Thunderbolt audio interfaces for Mac‑ and Windows‑based recording studios.

Featuring the next‑generation of elite class 24‑bit / 192kHz A/D and D/A conversion with the highest resolution of any Apollo to date – plus realtime UAD DSP plug‑in processing and Unison™ mic preamp modeling – the new Apollo X interfaces let users work faster with a host of new features and workflows, including:

• Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks®
  Apollo X users can now import Sonarworks SoundID correction profiles directly to Apollo DSP to precisely calibrate their monitors, headphones, and room in realtime for consistent mixes and masters.
• Assistive Auto‑Gain
  Fast, one‑click level setting across all input channels, including Unison mic preamp emulations from API, Neve and SSL.
• Subwoofer Bass Management
  Add a subwoofer for full‑range stereo and surround monitoring, featuring trim, mute, solo and crossover controls per speaker.
• Alt Monitoring for Surround Modes
  New modes for alternate monitoring allow immersive users to easily switch between immersive and stereo monitoring setups.
• Plug‑In Scenes
  Perfect for using Apollo onstage, Apollo users can instantly change plug‑in settings across multiple UAD Console channels manually or via MIDI.

Finally, Apollo X | Gen 2 interfaces come standard with Antares Auto‑Tune and are available with Essentials+ or Studio+ Edition UAD plug‑in bundles.

Apollo x16 and Apollo x16D are available with Ultimate+ Edition.

"We believe that the very best audio tools can 'disappear,' and feel like they are simply a part of the creative process," said Bill Putnam Jr., CEO of Universal Audio. "The new Apollo X interfaces are about pushing that concept further – bringing the best of analog and digital sounds together in a way that's both inspiring and seamless, to let your music take center stage."

New Apollo X | Gen 2 Features:

• Gen 2 Thunderbolt rackmount and desktop audio interfaces with HEXA, QUAD, DUO Core DSP plug‑in processing
• Elite‑class Apollo X | Gen 2 converters with 24‑bit / 192 kHz resolution
• Enhanced D/A for critical monitoring and playback with the widest dynamic range and lowest distortion of any Apollo
• Unison™ mic preamps, Hi‑Z instrument inputs, optical Toslink I/O (ADAT or S/PDIF), AES I/O and Dante I/O on select models
• Updated UAD Console app featuring Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks,®* Assistive Auto‑Gain, Subwoofer Bass Management, Plug‑in Scenes, and more
• Fully‑featured monitor controller with alternate speaker switching and integrated talkback for easy communication with talent
• ALT monitoring support in all monitor modes (2 x ALT mon for stereo, 1 x ALT mon for immersive)
• Onboard DSP supports over 200 UAD plug-ins via VST, AU, and AAX 64 formats in all major DAWs
• Includes up to 100+ UAD plug-ins with Essentials+, Studio+ or Ultimate+ Editions
• Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more
• Expandable with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces or select models over Dante
• Free industry‑leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers