Key Features
Musicians, Producers, and Songwriters
50+ Plug-Ins, QUAD Core Real-Time DSP
External Power Supply, Mac/Windows
2 Unison Mic/Line Pres, Hi-Z In
Headphone Out, 4 Line/Monitor Outs
Gen 2 Elite-Class 24-Bit / 192 kHz AD/DA
8 ADAT and 2 S/PDIF Inputs
Auto-Gain Control, Monitor Correction
Monitoring and Talkback Control
Bass Management
Overview
Ideal for musicians, producers, and songwriters working in project studios, the Universal Audio Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 with Studio+ Bundle is a 10x6 desktop Thunderbolt 3 audio interface that offers two Unison mic/line preamps with Auto-Gain, flagship, Gen 2 Elite-Class 24-bit / 192 kHz AD/DA conversion, and QUAD Core DSP for real-time UAD plug-in processing over Thunderbolt at near-zero latency—on Mac and Windows computers. The Studio+ Bundle lets you mix and record live performances with 65 UAD plug-ins including Avalon channel strip, Manley preamp, Pultec EQ, Auto-Tune, classic LA-2A and 1176 compressors, and more. You can use Plug-In Scenes to recall settings instantly, even in the middle of a performance.Easily connect the Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 to professional studio gear with 2 analog line-level I/O, two monitor outs, and a 1/4" Hi-Z instrument input. Add up to eight extra input channels via one optical ADAT input (or two S/PDIF channels) for connection to professional, digital outboard hardware. You can mix with confidence in any room using headphones with Sonarworks Apollo Monitor Correction. Hear all the low-end detail in your mixes using Bass Management to add a subwoofer to your monitor setup. Quickly set up low-latency cues, plug-in scenes with the UAD Console app.Key Specs
Channels of I/O
10 Inputs / 6 Outputs
Maximum Sampling Rate
192 kHz / 24-Bit
Number of Microphone Inputs
2
Analog Audio I/O
2x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced Mic Input1x 1/4" TS Unbalanced Hi-Z Input2x 1/4" TRS Balanced Line Output1x 1/4" TRS Headphone Output2x 1/4" TRS Balanced Monitor Output
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Digital Audio I/O
1x TOSLINK Optical ADAT / S/PDIF Input
Host Connection
1x USB-C (Class-Compliant)
Power Requirements
AC/DC Power Adapter (Included)
Channels of I/O
10 Inputs / 6 Outputs
Built-In DSP
Quad-Core
Maximum Sampling Rate
192 kHz / 24-Bit
Number of Microphone Inputs
2
Built-In Microphone
No
Input Level Adjustment
1x Knob
Signal Processing
Pad
-20 dB
High-Pass Filter
75 Hz
Solo/Mute
No
Connectivity
Analog Audio I/O
2x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced Mic Input1x 1/4" TS Unbalanced Hi-Z Input2x 1/4" TRS Balanced Line Output1x 1/4" TRS Headphone Output2x 1/4" TRS Balanced Monitor Output
Phantom Power
48 V
Digital Audio I/O
1x TOSLINK Optical ADAT / S/PDIF Input
Host Connection
1x USB-C (Class-Compliant)
Host Connection Protocol
Thunderbolt 3
USB (Non-Host)
No
Sync I/O
No
Network I/O
No
MIDI I/O
No
Expansion Slots
No
Wireless
No
Performance
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.05 dB
Maximum Output Level
Monitor Outputs:20.2 dBu
Headphone Output Power
68 mW into 300 Ohms38 mW into 600 Ohms
Impedance
Headphone Outputs:300 to 600 Ohms
Dynamic Range
Hi-Z Inputs:122 dB (A-Weighted)Line Inputs:124 dB (A-Weighted)Line Outputs:128 dBMonitor Outputs:129 dB (A-Weighted)
THD+N
Hi-Z Inputs:-111 dB / 0.00014%Line Inputs:-115 dBLine Outputs:-117 dBMonitor Outputs:-120 dB / 0.0001%Headphone Outputs:-108 dB / 0.0004% (300 Ohms)-112 dB / 0.00025% (600 Ohms)
Digital Audio
Sample Rates
Up to 192 kHz
Sample Rate Conversion
No
Bit Depths
24-Bit
Latency
A/D Conversion:1.1 ms at 96 kHz
Sync Sources
S/PDIF
Clocking
Internal:
Audio Storage & Playback
Media/Memory Card Slot
No
Compatibility
OS Compatibility
Windows / macOS
Mobile Device Compatibility
No
Required Hardware
Thunderbolt 3 Port
Power
Power Requirements
AC/DC Power Adapter (Included)
AC Input Power
100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz (1.2 A)
AC/DC Power Adapter
12 VDC
Power Consumption
19 W
Physical
Operating Conditions
32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Dimensions
9.17 x 0.23 x 0.1" / 232.98 x 5.87 x 2.51 mm
Weight
3.2 lb / 1.5 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
4.27 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.6 x 8.5 x 5.5"
What's in the Box:
Universal Audio Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface with Studio+ Bundle
External Power Supply
AC Power Cable (IEC C7, Non-Polarized)
Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty (Parts and Labor)
Brand:Universal AudioSKU:APTXQG2-STUTags:Apollo Twin Gen 2, Audio Interfaces & Systems, DUO audio interface, music production bundle, music production interface, Pro Audio, QUAD audio interface, studio bundle, Studio Recording, Thunderbolt 3 interface, Universal Audio Apollo Twin X