UNIVERSAL AUDIO Apollo X6 Gen 2 Essentials+ Edition

• Thunderbolt 16 x 22 audio interface with HEXA Core DSP processing for plug-ins.
• Two Unison™ mic preamps, two Hi-Z instrument inputs, six 1/4" line inputs, two Toslink optical I/O (ADAT S/MUX), RCA coaxial I/O (S/PDIF), word clock I/O (BNC)
• Two 1/4" monitor outputs, six 1/4" line outputs (ALT / surround 5.1), two 1/4" TRS headphone outputs
• Elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution with Dual-Crystal Clocking for ultra-low jitter at all sample rates
• Enhanced D/A for critical monitoring and playback with a dynamic range of 130 dB and incredible total harmonic distortion (THD) of -127 dB
• Calibrate main monitor and headphone outputs with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks®*
• Fully equipped monitor controller with alternate speaker switching and built-in talkback for easy communication with talent
• Updated UAD Console app with Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer integration with bass management, immersive audio support, and more
• Built-in DSP supports over 200 UAD plug-ins via VST, AU and AAX 64 formats in all major DAWs

UNIVERSAL AUDIO Apollo X6 Gen 2 Essentials+ Edition

16 x 22Thunderbolt audio interface

Rack-mountable 16 x 22 Thunderbolt audio interface with two Unison mic preamps, Apollo X Gen 2 premium audio conversion, Auto-Gain, Apollo Monitor Correction, up to 5.1 surround with bass management, DSP processing with six cores (HEXA Core) for plug-ins, and premium software suite for Mac or Windows.

The heart of your next music production

The next generation of UA's Apollo x6 interfaces is here, offering producers and project studios high-resolution audio conversion, two Unison™ mic preamps, and HEXA Core DSP power to write and produce with world-class UAD plug-ins such as Auto-Tune, Neve, Manley, Avalon, SSL, and many others. It's a product relied upon by top producers and engineers around the world who need the high-quality sound and DSP power of Apollo X , but without the additional hardware channels of the larger models, the Apollo x6 elevates your production space with timeless sounds and UA's legendary craftsmanship.

Key benefits

• Hear the next generation of audio conversion with the widest dynamic range and least distortion of any Apollo
• Experience analog tones with Unison™ preamplifiers, allowing you to record in real time through authentic emulations of Neve, API, Avalon, Manley, Fender and others
• Access the complete library of more than 200 UAD DSP and Native plug-ins, including award-winning titles such as Capitol Chambers, Sound City Studios, EL8 Distressor and others
• Mix with confidence in any room or with headphones using Sonarworks®*-supported Apollo Monitor Correction
• Set your levels to multiple inputs in seconds with Auto-Gain and never miss a take
• Hear all the low-frequency details in your mixes with Bass Management to add a subwoofer to your monitoring setup
• Quickly set up low-latency cues, plug-in scenes, and immersive audio monitoring with the UAD Console app
• Get thousands of dollars in award-winning UAD plug-in titles like Auto-Tune, Fairchild, Teletronix, and more with a choice of Essentials+ or Studio+ editions

All the inputs you need

With two Unison™ preamps and front-panel Hi-Z inputs, Apollo x6 allows you to record in real time with the sound of classic equipment such as Neve, Manley, API, Fender, Marshall, and many others. Plus, with six additional line inputs, you can easily connect your hardware synths, keyboards, and other external equipment.

Mix with vintage and modern sounds

Right out of the box, Apollo x6 gives you the tools you need to create outstanding mixes. Along with the included synthesizers and tape echoes, Teletronix LA-2A compressors, and Pultec EQs, you can access the entire library of more than 200 UAD plug-ins to unlock proven tools that will take your productions to the next level.

Hear every detail like never before

In its Gen 2, Apollo x6 features UA's highest-resolution D/A converters ever, coupled with Apollo monitor correction powered by Sonarworks.® This means that when you play back your audio through monitors or headphones, you'll not only hear the purest representation of your recordings, but there will be no surprises when you hear the final mix or master.

Find your workflow in the UAD Console app.

Just as in an analog studio, where the console is the heart of the workflow, Apollo x6 has a powerful digital mixing engine where you can control plug-in routing and monitoring. With the latest features, such as Auto-Gain, bass management, 5.1 surround sound, and plug-in scenes, finding the workflow that best suits your needs is easy.

A hybrid system designed for your needs

Combine Apollo x6 's HEXA Core DSP with your computer's native processing to produce complex sessions with intricate plug-in chains-a powerful hybrid workflow that surpasses any native-only recording setup.

Expand your studio as you grow

Build your studio by connecting up to four Apollo Thunderbolt interfaces, totaling up to 128 channels of high-quality I/O to your DAW, and control everything from your desktop using Apollo Twin or x4 . So wherever your music takes you, an Apollo will always be close at hand.

Key features

• 16 x 22 Thunderbolt audio interface with HEXA Core DSP processing for plug-ins
• Two Unison™ mic preamps, two Hi-Z instrument inputs, six 1/4" line inputs, two Toslink optical I/O (ADAT S/MUX), RCA coaxial I/O (S/PDIF), word clock I/O (BNC)
• Two 1/4" monitor outputs, six 1/4" line outputs (ALT / surround 5.1), two 1/4" TRS headphone outputs
• Elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution with Dual-Crystal Clocking for ultra-low jitter at all sample rates
• Enhanced D/A for critical monitoring and playback with a dynamic range of 130 dB and incredible total harmonic distortion (THD) of -127 dB
• Calibrate main monitor and headphone outputs with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks®*
• Fully equipped monitor controller with alternate speaker switching and built-in talkback for easy communication with talent
• Updated UAD Console app with Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer integration with bass management, immersive audio support, and more
• Built-in DSP supports over 200 UAD plug-ins via VST, AU and AAX 64 formats in all major DAWs
• Includes up to 50+ UAD plug-ins with Essentials+ or Studio+ editions
• Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live and more**
• Expandable with Apollo Thunderbolt interfaces or select models via Dante
• Free industry-leading technical support from experienced sound engineers

**For complete compatibility information, refer to help.uaudio.com

Plug-ins included in Essentials+ Edition

Channel Strip & Preamp (6)

• Century Tube Channel Strip
• CS-1 Channel Strip
• Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ
• Precision Channel Strip
• UA 610-A Preamp & EQ
• UA 610-B Preamp & EQ

Compressors / Limiters (7)

• Fairchild 670 Legacy
• Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler
• Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler
• Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler
• Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier
• UA 1176LN Legacy
• UA 1176SE Legacy

Equalizers (6)

• Helios Type 69 Legacy EQ
• Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ
• Pultec EQP-1A Passive EQ
• Pultec HLF-3C Passive EQ
• Pultec MEQ-5 Passive EQ
• Pultec Pro Legacy EQ

Special Processing (4)

• Auto-Tune Realtime Access
• Oxide Tape Recorder
• Precision Enhancer Hz
• Verve Analog Machines Essentials

Instruments (1)

• PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth

Delay & Modulation (3)

• Galaxy Tape Echo
• Precision Delay Mod
• Precision Delay Mod L

Reverbs & Environments © (3)

• Precision Reflection Engine
• Pure Plate Reverb
• RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler

Guitar and Bass (3)

• Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier
• Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier
• Raw Distortion