User Manual

Apollo Twin Hardware Manual Chapter 1: Introduction 7
Apollo Twin Features
Key Features
• Desktop 2x6 Thunderbolt audio interface with world-class 24-bit/192 kHz audio con-
version
• Realtime UAD Processing for tracking through vintage Compressors, EQs, Tape Ma-
chines, Mic Preamps, and Guitar Amp plug-ins with near-zero (sub-2ms) latency
• Thunderbolt connection for blazing-fast PCIe speed and rock-solid performance on
modern Macs
• Unison™ technology offers stunning models of classic tube and transformer-based
mic preamps
• Two premium mic/line preamps; Two line outputs; front-panel Hi-Z instrument input
and headphones output
• Two digitally controlled analog monitor outputs for full resolution at all listening levels
• Up to eight channels of additional digital input via Optical connection
• Uncompromising analog design, superior components, and premium build quality
• Runs UAD Powered Plug-Ins via Audio Units, VST, RTAS & AAX64 in all major DAWs
All Features
Audio Interface
• Sample rates up to 192 kHz* at 24-bit word length
• Up to 10 x 6 simultaneous input/output channels
• Two channels of analog-to-digital conversion via:
• Two balanced mic/line inputs
• One Hi-Z instrument input
• Six channels of digital-to-analog conversion via:
• Digitally-controlled stereo monitor outputs
• Stereo headphone outputs
• Line outputs 3-4
• Up to eight channels of digital inputs via:
• Eight channels ADAT optical with S/MUX for high sample rates, or
• Two channels S/PDIF optical with sample rate conversion
• 64-bit device drivers
• PCIe audio drivers
*96 kHz maximum on S/PDIF digital inputs