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Universal Audio - UA-APLTWDII

Description

comes with Thunderbolt and converter cable

Next-Generation Audio Conversion with Classic Analog Sound and DUO Core Processing.

Apollo Twin MkII is a ground-up redesign of the world's most popular professional desktop recording interface for Mac and Windows - delivering enhanced audio conversion with the tone, feel, and flow of analog recording. Built upon UA's 60-year heritage of audio craftsmanship, Apollo Twin MkII starts with two Unison-enabled mic preamps and stellar next-generation A/D and D/A conversion derived from UA's flagship Apollo 8, 8p, and 16. Together with its included bundle of UAD analog emulation plug-ins - which you can track through in real time with UAD-2 DUO Core processing - Apollo Twin MkII is born to make records.

Key Features:

• Desktop 2x6 Thunderbolt audio interface for Mac and Windows with next-generation 24-bit/192 kHz audio conversion


• UAD-2 DUO Core Processing for tracking through vintage compressors, EQs, tape machines, mic preamps, and guitar amp plug-ins with near-zero latency


• Unison technology offers stunning models of classic tube and transformer-based preamps, guitar amps, and stompboxes


• Built-in talkback mic for communication with studio talent and recording slate cues


• Improved monitor functionality including monitor remote functions and Mono, Mute, DIM, and ALT monitor controls


• 2 premium Unison mic/line preamps; 2 line outputs; front-panel Hi-Z instrument input and headphone output


• 2 digitally controlled analog monitor outputs for full resolution at all listening levels


• Up to 8 channels of additional digital input via Optical TOSLINK connection


• Includes Realtime Analog Classics UAD plug-in bundle, featuring Legacy versions of the LA-2A Classic Audio Leveler, 1176LN Limiting Amplifier, and Pultec EQP-1A Program Equalizer, plus Softube Amp Room Essentials, Raw Distortion, 610-B Tube Preamp & EQ, and more


• Runs UAD Powered Plug-Ins via VST, RTAS, & AAX 64 in all major DAWs


• Free, industry-leading technical support - on the phone and online - from knowledgeable audio engineers

Improved Monitoring and Built-In Talkback Mic
The new Apollo Twin MkII offers greatly improved monitor functionality versus the original - with Mute, DIM, Mono, and ALT speaker switching. It also includes dedicated monitor remote controls and a built-in Talkback mic for easy communication with talent and/or recording slate cues. These features, combined with Apollo Twin MkII's scalability, make it the new standard for professional desktop recording.

Build a Networked Studio
Thanks to Apollo Expanded software, users of any Thunderbolt-equipped Apollo Twin, Apollo 8, Apollo 8p, and Apollo 16 audio interfaces can combine up to four Apollos and six total UAD-2 devices - adding I/O and DSP as your studio grows. Apollo Twin MkII makes the perfect intelligent desktop controller for a full Apollo system.

Unison Technology: The Genuine Sound of Neve, API & Manley Preamps
Apollo Twin MkII features two Unison-enabled mic preamps, letting you track through exacting mic preamp emulations from Neve, API, Manley, and Universal Audio. An Apollo exclusive, Unison technology nails the tone of these sought-after tube and solid state mic pres - including their input impedance, gain stage "sweet spots", and the component-level circuit behaviors of the original hardware.

Next-Generation A/D and D/A Conversion
Of course, the heart of any audio interface is the quality of its conversion. Apollo Twin MkII improves upon the original Apollo Twins gold-standard audio quality with completely redesigned A/D and D/A conversion giving you increased dynamic range and ultra-low THD. This next-generation conversion results in breathtaking clarity, depth, and accuracy in your recordings.

Thunderbolt System Requirements

MAC:

* Apple Mac computer with available Thunderbolt port

* macOS 10.12 Sierra, 10.13 High Sierra, 10.14 Mojave, 10.15 Catalina, or 11 Big Sur

WINDOWS:

* PC computer with built-in Thunderbolt 3 port

* Windows 10 (64-Bit Edition)

* Qualified Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter (sold separately)


ALL:



* 6 gigabytes available storage

* Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins

* Compatible VST, Audio Units, RTAS, or AAX 64 plug-in host DAW software

* Quad Core i7 or better processor recommended

For additional compatibility information, visit help.uaudio.com

*Apollo Twin includes the "Realtime Analog Classics" UAD plug-in bundle. Other UAD plug-ins sold separately.