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Universal Audio Apollo x4 Gen 2 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface with Essentials+ Plug-Ins, Bundle with TAPH100 Headphones and 25' XLR M to F Microphone Cable

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PACKAGE INCLUDES:

  • Universal Audio Apollo x4 Gen 2 Audio Interface with Essentials+ Plug-Ins
    Universal Audio Apollo x4 Gen 2 Audio Interface with Essentials+ Plug-Ins
  • +
  • Turnstile Audio TAPH100 Closed-Back Studio Monitor Headphones
    Turnstile Audio TAPH100 Closed-Back Studio Monitor Headphones
  • +
  • H&A Value Series XLR M to F Professional Microphone Cable - 25'
    H&A Value Series XLR M to F Professional Microphone Cable - 25'
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Key Features

  • Experience pristine sound quality with the Apollo x4's elite audio conversion.
  • Record vocals and instruments via four Unison mic preamps for rich, detailed tracks.
  • Harness low latency recording with Realtime UAD plug-in processing for pro results.
  • Expand your studio with ADAT for up to 8 additional digital input/output channels.
  • Create stunning mixes using the included suite of Universal Audio Essentials plugins.
  • Enjoy seamless connectivity with Thunderbolt 3 for fast, reliable audio interface performance.
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Universal Audio Apollo x4 Gen 2 Specifications

System
  • Simultaneous Channel I/O Count

    12 x 18 (ADAT mode) (analog + digital)

  • Microphone Inputs

    Four

  • High Impedance (Hi-Z) Instrument Inputs

    Two

  • Analog Line Inputs

    Four

  • Analog Line Outputs (DC coupled)

    Four (six including Monitor outputs)

  • Analog Monitor Outputs (DC coupled)

    Two (one stereo pair)

  • Headphone Outputs

    Two stereo

  • Digital Audio Ports

    One input, one output (ADAT or S/PDIF, selectable)

  • Thunderbolt 3 Port

    One

  • Simultaneous A/D conversion

    Four channels

  • Simultaneous D/A conversion

    10 channels

  • Supported Sample Rates

    44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192kHz

  • Bit Depth Per Sample

    24

  • Analog Round-Trip Latency

    1.1 milliseconds @ 96 kHz sample rate
    Through four UAD legacy plug-ins (included) via UAD Console software: 1.1 milliseconds @ 96 kHz sample rate (no additional latency via Realtime UAD Processing)

Analog I/O

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  • Frequency Response

    20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/-0.05 dB

  • Dynamic Range

    123 dB (A-weighted)

  • THD + Noise (1 kHz @ 24 dBu, -1 dBFS)

    -117 dB (0.00014%)

  • Maximum Input Level (PAD on)

    25 dBu

  • Default Input Impedance

    5.4 K Ohm (variable via Unison plug-ins)

  • Gain Range

    +10 dB to +65 dB

  • Pad Attenuation

    20 dB (variable via Unison plug-ins) (switchable per mic input)

  • Phantom Power

    +48V (switchable per mic input)

  • Connector Type

    XLR female, pin 2 positive (combo XLR/TRS)

  • Hi-Z Inputs 1 & 2

    (600 K Ohm input termination)
    Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/-0.05 dB
    Dynamic Range: 122 dB (A-weighted)
    THD + Noise (1 kHz @ 11.4 dBu, -1 dBFS): -111 dB (0.00028%)
    Maximum Input Level (at minimum gain): 12.4 dBu
    Default Input Impedance (variable via Unison plug-ins): 1 M Ohm
    Gain Range: +10 dB to +65 dB
    Connector Type: 1/4" female TS unbalanced

  • Line Inputs 1 - 4

    Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/-0.05 dB
    Dynamic Range: 124 dB (A-weighted)
    THD + Noise (1 kHz @ 19.2 dBu, -1 dBFS): -115 dB (0.00018%)
    Maximum Input Level (reference level @ +4 dBu): 20.2 dBu
    Input Impedance: 10 K Ohm
    Gain Range: +10 dB to +65 dB
    Connector Type: 1/4" female TRS balanced

  • Line Outputs 1 - 4

    Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/-0.05 dB
    Dynamic Range: 128 dB (A-weighted)
    THD + Noise (1 kHz @ 19.2 dBu, -1 dBFS): -117 dB (0.00014%)
    Maximum Output Level: Reference level @ +4 dBu: 20.2 dBu
    Maximum Output Level: Reference level @ -10 dBV: 14.5 dBu
    Output Impedance: 100 Ohm
    Connector Type: 1/4" female TRS balanced

  • Monitor Outputs L & R

    Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/-0.04 dB
    Dynamic Range: 129 dB (A-weighted)
    THD + Noise (1 kHz @ 19.2 dBu, -1 dBFS): -120 dB (0.0001%)
    Maximum Output Level: 20.2 dBu
    Output Impedance: 100 Ohm
    Connector Type: 1/4" female TRS balanced

  • Stereo Headphone Outputs 1&2

    Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/-0.01 dB
    Dynamic Range: 124 dB (A-weighted)
    THD + Noise: 300 Ohm load (1 kHz @ 14.4 dBu, -1 dBFS): -108 dB (0.00040%)
    THD + Noise: 600 Ohm load (1 kHz @ 14.8 dBu, -1 dBFS): -112 dB (0.00025%)

  • Stereo Headphone Outputs 1&2 (Contd.)

    Maximum Output Level: 300 Ohm load (1 kHz @ 14.4 dBu, -1 dBFS): 15.4 dBu
    Maximum Output Level: 600 Ohm load (1 kHz @ 14.8 dBu, -1 dBFS): 15.8 dBu
    Maximum Output Power: 300 Ohm load: 68 mW RMS
    Maximum Output Power: 600 Ohm load: 38 mW RMS
    Connector Type 1/4" female TRS stereo

Digital I/O

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  • Digital Audio Port

    One input, one output (ADAT or S/PDIF, selectable)

  • Connector Type

    Optical TOSLINK JIS F05

  • S/PDIF Channels

    One stereo input, one stereo output

  • ADAT Channels

    Up to eight input & eight output channels

  • Format

    S/PDIF: IEC 958
    ADAT: Lightpipe with S/MUX

  • Supported Sample Rates

    S/PDIF: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96kHz
    ADAT: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192kHz

  • Channel Assignments @ 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

    Channels 1 - 8

  • Channel Assignments @ 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz

    Channels 1 - 4

  • Channel Assignments @ 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz

    Channels 1 - 2

  • Internal, ADAT, S/PDIF

    Conditional per selected digital input type

Electrical

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  • Power Supply

    External AC-to-DC power supply, level VI compliant

  • AC Input Connector Type

    IEC C8, non-polarized

  • AC Requirements

    100V - 240V AC, = 50 - 60 Hz, 1.2 A MAX

  • DC Connector Type

    Male barrel plug, 2.1 mm x 5.5 mm, center positive

  • DC Requirements

    12 VDC, +/-5%

  • Maximum Power Consumption

    19 Watts (when portable host computer not charging)

  • Ambient Temperature Range

    32 to 104 Degree F (0 to 40 Degree C)

Physical

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  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    Chassis Only: 9.17 x 2.51 x 5.87" (232.98 x 65.81 x 149.13mm)
    Including Knob & Jack Protrusions: 9.17 x 2.51 x 6.12" (232.98 x 65.81 x 155.60mm)

  • Weight

    3.2 lbs (1.47kg)

  • UPC Codes

    192223275881, 192223075498, 192223227576, 819937004582

About Universal Audio Apollo x4 Gen 2

Record hits with the world's most powerful desktop audio interface
Produce larger sessions with our most powerful desktop Apollo. Featuring highest-resolution audio conversion, four Unison mic preamps, and realtime UAD processing - letting you record through plug-ins from Neve, API, Manley, Auto-Tune, and hundreds more - Apollo x4 levels up your studio with legendary UA sound, built to inspire your next collaboration.

• Produce music with elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters, and hear every detail with unprecedented dynamic range
• Use four Unison preamps to get the tone and feel of iconic analog gear from Neve, API, Manley, Fender, and more
• Record through UAD plug-ins in realtime with onboard QUAD Core DSP
• Work faster with new UAD Console features including Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, Monitor Controller, Immersive Audio, and more
• Mix with confidence in any room or through headphones using Apollo Monitor Correction by Sonarworks
• Get included UAD plug-ins from Auto-Tune, Fairchild, Teletronix, and more with Essentials+ Editions

4 Unison Preamps Impedance-matched analog modeling
Unison technology recreates the sound and feel of classic analog gear with digital control of mic preamp impedance and gain staging.

-120 dB THD+N Studio-grade D/A conversion
Apollo X Gen 2 converters let you record with unprecedented low noise and distortion (0.0001% THD+N).

129 dB DNR Ultra low-noise recording
Enhanced Monitor D/A delivers the widest dynamic range of any Apollo interface to date.

2 Elite-Class HP Outs Professional headphone monitoring
Clean, powerful headphone amplification delivers 124 dB DNR and -108 dB (0.0004%) THD+N into 300 Ohm.

Get Our Most Powerful Desktop Apollo
We built Apollo x4 to expand on the gold-standard Apollo Twin, the audio interface that single-handedly revolutionized home studio recording. With expanded I/O, elite-class 24-bit/192 kHz audio conversion, and the widest dynamic range to date, Apollo x4 puts the sound of the stars in reach for your next collaboration.

Record Through Iconic Preamps
With four Unison preamps and dual front panel Hi-Z instrument inputs, Apollo x4 lets you track through emulations of classic gear from Neve, Manley, API, Fender, and dozens more, giving you the rich analog textures used on the greatest recordings of our time.

Hear the Details Like Never Before
Now in its Gen 2 design, Apollo x4 features our highest-resolution D/A converters ever. This enhanced monitoring, paired with features like Apollo Monitor Correction by Sonarworks, means you'll hear the most accurate representation of your recordings when mixing through monitors or headphones.

Mix with Authentic Analog Sounds
Out of the box, Apollo x4 gives you the tools used in the world's biggest recording studios. Along with included LA-2A compressors, Pultec EQs, and amps from Marshall and Ampeg - you can tap into the entire library of over 200 UAD plug-ins to unlock proven hit-making sounds.

Find Your Perfect Workflow
Just like many pro studios, where an analog console is the heart of the workflow, Apollo x4 has a powerful mixing engine where you control plug-in routing and monitoring. And with the latest features like Auto-Gain, Bass Management, and Plug-In Scenes, it's easy to find a flow that fits your needs.

A Hybrid System for Your Mission
Combine Apollo x4's DSP processing with native processing from your computer to produce large sessions with complex plug-in chains - a powerhouse hybrid workflow that outpaces any native-only recording setup.

Expand Your Studio as You Grow
Build out your dream studio by linking up to four Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces for up to 128 channels of premium I/O, and control it all from your desktop using Apollo x4. So no matter how far your music takes you, an Apollo will always be in reach.

Plug-ins included with Essentials+

Channel Strips & Preamps (6)
• Century Tube Channel Strip
• CS-1 Channel Strip
• Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ
• Precision Channel Strip
• UA 610-A Preamp & EQ
• UA 610-B Preamp & EQ

Compressors / Limiters (7)
• Fairchild 670 Legacy
• Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler
• Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler
• Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler
• Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier
• UA 1176LN Legacy
• UA 1176SE Legacy

Equalizers (6)
• Helios Type 69 Legacy EQ
• Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ
• Pultec EQP-1A Passive EQ
• Pultec HLF-3C Passive EQ
• Pultec MEQ-5 Passive EQ
• Pultec Pro Legacy EQ

Special Processing (4)
• Auto-Tune Realtime Access
• Oxide Tape Recorder
• Precision Enhancer Hz
• Verve Analog Machines Essentials

Instruments (1)
• PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth

Delay & Modulation (3)
• Galaxy Tape Echo
• Precision Delay Mod
• Precision Delay Mod L

Reverbs & Rooms (3)
• Precision Reflection Engine
• Pure Plate Reverb
• RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler

Guitar & Bass (3)
• Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier
• Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier
• Raw Distortion

Universal Audio Apollo x4 Gen 2 Features

  • 12 x 18 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with QUAD Core DSP plug-in processing
  • Four Unison mic preamps, two Hi-Z instrument inputs, optical Toslink I/O (ADAT or S/PDIF)
  • Two 1/4" monitor outs, four 1/4" line outs (ALT 1 / 2), two 1/4" TRS headphone outs
  • Elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution
  • Enhanced D/A for critical monitoring and playback with 129 dB dynamic range
  • Calibrate your main monitor and headphone outputs with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks
  • Fully-featured monitor controller with alternate speaker switching and integrated talkback for easy communication with talent
  • Updated UAD Console app featuring Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer integration with Bass Management, immersive audio support, and more
  • Onboard DSP supports over 200 UAD plug-ins via VST, AU, and AAX 64 formats in all major DAWs
  • Includes up to 20+ UAD plug-ins with Essentials+ Editions
  • Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more
  • Expandable with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces
  • Free industry-leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

Key Features

  • Experience pristine sound quality with the Apollo x4's elite audio conversion.
  • Record vocals and instruments via four Unison mic preamps for rich, detailed tracks.
  • Harness low latency recording with Realtime UAD plug-in processing for pro results.
  • Expand your studio with ADAT for up to 8 additional digital input/output channels.
  • Create stunning mixes using the included suite of Universal Audio Essentials plugins.
  • Enjoy seamless connectivity with Thunderbolt 3 for fast, reliable audio interface performance.

What's in the box:

  • Universal Audio Apollo x4 Gen 2 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface
  • Essentials+ Plug-Ins
  • External Power Supply
  • AC Power Cable (IEC C7/Non-Polarized)
  • Universal Audio 1 Year Limited Warranty
  • Bundle Includes:
  • Turnstile Audio TAPH100 Closed-Back Studio Monitor Headphones
  • H&A 25' Value Series XLR M to F Professional Microphone Cable