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Apollo x6 Hardware Manual Introduction 4
Introduction
Apollo x6 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface
Elite-Class Audio Conversion with Two Unison Mic Preamps, HEXA Core Processing, and
Surround Sound Monitoring.
Apollo x6 allows music producers and post-production studios to track, overdub, and
mix with new world-beating A/D and D/A conversion, HEXA Core UAD plug-in processing,
and 5.1 surround sound monitoring
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— all in a sleek rackmount Thunderbolt 3 audio
interface for Mac or PC.
Built upon UA’s 60-year heritage of audio craftsmanship, this 16 x 22 interface
distinguishes itself with two Unison
™
-enabled mic preamps, providing authentic
emulations of preamps from Neve, API, Manley, Helios, SSL and more, plus all-new
HEXA Core processing — yielding 50% more DSP for running UAD Powered Plug-Ins in
real time.
In addition to its elite-class audio conversion, Apollo x6 features selectable operating
level for compatibility with professional +24 dBu gear, as well as an integrated monitor
controller and built-in talkback mic.
• Experience elite-class A/D and D/A conversion nearing the widest dynamic range
and lowest signal to noise available — at any price
• Track and mix with powerful HEXA Core processing, featuring 6 UAD DSP chips
for running more award-winning UAD Powered Plug-Ins in real time
• Record with near-zero latency through preamp emulations from Neve, API,
Manley, Fender, Helios, and more using Unison technology*
• Easily connect to pro-level studio gear with switchable +24 / +20 dBu headroom
settings
• Work in surround formats up to 5.1
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, complete with speaker calibration and
fold-down monitoring
• Integrated talkback and built-in cues for easy communication and slating takes
*All trademarks are recognized as property of their respective owners. Individual UAD Powered Plug-Ins sold separately.
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Surround sound support for Apollo X will be in a future software release.
For the latest Apollo X software, visit www.uaudio.com.