Universal Audio

Universal Audio Apollo x6

£1,800

Universal Audio’s Apollo audio interfaces get an across-the-

range update. Jono Buchanan ﬁ nds out if ‘X’ hits the spot…

CONTACT WHO: Universal Audio WEB: uaudio.com KEY FEATURES 16 x 22 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with 24-bit/192 KHz conversion,

Realtime UAD HEXA Core Processing for tracking through UAD plugins, 2 Unison-enabled mic/line preamps, Surround monitor controller up to 5.1 format,

Combine up to 4 Thunderbolt-equipped Apollos and 6 total UAD devices, Front panel monitoring functions include Alt Speakers and Talkback mic

Reviews | Universal Audio Apollo x6

FMU340.rev_UA.indd 82 17/12/2018 11:36

PAGE 1
Reviews | Universal Audio Apollo x6 Universal Audio Apollo x6 £1,800 Universal Audio’s Apollo audio interfaces get an across-therange update. Jono Buchanan finds out if ‘X’ hits the spot… CONTACT KEY FEATURES WHO: Universal Audio WEB: uaudio.com 16 x 22 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with 24-bit/192 KHz conversion, Realtime UAD HEXA Core Processing for tracking through UAD plugins, 2 Unison-enabled mic/line preamps, Surround monitor controller up to 5.
PAGE 2
Universal Audio Apollo x6 | Reviews THE PROS & CONS + Superlative audio performance Increased power means more UAD capability per unit Easy configuration of multiple Apollo devices within the Console software host - No Thunderbolt cable – why?! Cheaper interfaces available if you’re not interested in the UAD plugin universe The UAD brand has gone from strength to strength U niversal Audio’s Apollo Range has become a major player within the crowded marketplace of audio interface design for two reason
PAGE 3
Reviews | Universal Audio Apollo x6 HEXA CORE: With HEXA Core processing, you can run more UAD plugins simultaneously than previously. The bundled Realtime Analog Classics Plus collection will get you started THE ALTERNATIVES Apogee Ensemble £1,800 Eight wonderfulsounding preamps and up to 30-in, 34-out connectivity. For some, Apogee’s sound is unrivalled. It’s Mac compatible only, though apogeedigital.