User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- A Letter from Bill Putnam Jr.
 - Introducing Apollo Solo
 - Getting Started
 - Hardware Controls & Connectors
 - Apollo Solo System Overview
 - Working With Apollo Solo
 - Console Overview
- What is Console?
 - Console Functions
 - Global Functions
 - When To Use Console
 - Interactions Between Console and Apollo Solo
 - Accessing Console
 - Console Layout
 - Global Window Elements
 - Meter Bridge Overview
 - Info Bar Overview
 - Current Bank Overview
 - View Column Overview
 - Monitor Column Overview
 - Channel Strips Overview
 - Console Plug-In Inserts Overview
 - Insert Effects Overview
 - Popover Windows
 - HP Cue Overview
 - Sends Overview
 - Console Sessions Overview
 - Console Settings Overview
 - I/O Matrix Overview
 - Multiple Undo/Redo
 - Keyboard Focus & Control
 - Adjusting Console Controls
 - Controls Shortcuts
 - Keyboard Shortcuts
 
 - Console Reference
 - Console Plug-In Inserts
- Insert Types
 - Inserts Signal Flow
 - Inserting UAD Plug-Ins
 - Removing UAD Plug-Ins
 - Editing UAD Plug-Ins
 - Insert Assign Popover
 - Inserts Display
 - Insert State Indicators
 - Insert Hover Options
 - Insert Options Menu
 - Channel Insert Effects
 - Plug-In Editor Window
 - Channel Strips
 - Presets Manager
 - Presets Manager Popover
 - Save Preset Popover
 
 - Console Settings
 - Unison
 - Console Recall Plug-In
 - UAD Meter & Control Panel
 - Using UAD Plug-Ins
 - Tempo Sync
 - UA Account & Store
 - Expanded UAD Systems
 - Latency & Apollo Solo
 - Device Drivers
 - Troubleshooting
 - Glossary
 - Specifications
 - Hardware Block Diagram
 - Universal Audio History
 - Notices
 - Technical Support
 
Apollo Solo Manual Hardware Controls & Connectors 33
Rear Panel
Refer to the illustration below for control descriptions in this section. 
Note: All rear panel ¼” jacks can accept unbalanced TS (tip-sleeve) or balanced 
TRS (tip-ring-sleeve) connections.
Rear panel connectors
(16) Thunderbolt 3 Port
Connect the Thunderbolt 3 cable (not included) here. A Thunderbolt 3 connection to the 
host computer is required to use Apollo Solo.
Thunderbolt 3 Port Notes:
•  Apollo Solo requires a built-in Thunderbolt 3 via USB-C port for the computer 
connection.
•  Although Thunderbolt 3 always uses USB-C connectors, not all USB-C computer 
ports are Thunderbolt 3 ports. 
•  Apollo Solo is incompatible with Thunderbolt 1 and Thunderbolt 2 computer 
ports, even if an adapter is used. 
•  See About Thunderbolt 3 Power and About Thunderbolt 3 Ports and Cables for 
related information.
(17) Monitor Outputs
Connect powered monitor speakers (or an amplifier+speaker system) here. Volume is set 
with the LEVEL knob (1) when MONITOR is selected (10) with the MONITOR button (3).
Caution: Before powering Apollo Solo, lower the volume of the monitor speakers 
and remove headphones from your ears. 
(18) Mic/Line Inputs 1 & 2
The female combo jacks for channels 1 & 2 accept either a male XLR plug for 
connecting to the mic input, or a ¼” phone plug for connecting to the line input. 
The input jack that is used for the channel (MIC or LINE) is specified with the Input 
Select button (5-a).
Caution: To avoid potential equipment damage, disable +48V phantom power on 
the channel before connecting or disconnecting its XLR input.
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