Universal Audio-UA-APX6G2-ESS

Ideal for producers and engineers running outboard gear in pro studios, the Universal Audio Apollo x6 Gen 2 with Essentials+ Bundle is a 16x22 rackmount Thunderbolt 3 audio interface that offers two Unison mic preamps with Auto-Gain, flagship Gen 2 Elite-Class 24-bit / 192 kHz AD/DA conversion, surround audio up to 5.1, and HEXA Core DSP for real-time UAD plug-in processing over Thunderbolt at near-zero latency—on Mac and Windows computers. The Essentials+ Bundle lets you mix and record live performances with 36 UAD plug-ins including Pultec EQ, Auto-Tune, classic LA-2A and 1176 compressors, and more. You can use Plug-In Scenes to recall settings instantly, even in the middle of a performance.

Easily connect the Apollo x6 Gen 2 to professional studio gear with 6x6 analog line-level I/O via 1/4" TRS connections, two Hi-Z instrument inputs, and two monitor outputs via 1/4" connections. Two ADAT I/O, S/PDIF I/O, and wordclock I/O are also available for connecting to professional digital outboard hardware. You can mix with confidence in any room using Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks. Hear all the low-end detail in your mixes using Bass Management to add a subwoofer to your monitor setup. Quickly set up low-latency cues, plug-in scenes, and immersive audio monitoring with the UAD Console app.

Record Through Two Unison Preamps

With Unison technology, Apollo x6 Gen 2 lets you track in real time with the sound of classic EQs and compressors.

From Neve, API, Manley, Fender, and more, you get the same rich analog textures used on the greatest recordings of our time.

Hear the Details Like Never Before

Apollo x6 features UA's highest-resolution A/D and D/A converters, delivering 130 dB of dynamic range, a very low THD of -127 dB, and featuring Dual Crystal Clocking for ultralow jitter at all sample rates.

This enhanced monitoring, when paired with the newest features like Apollo Monitor Correction by Sonarworks, means you'll hear the most accurate representation of your recordings when mixing through monitors or headphones. And there will be no surprises when you listen to your final mix or master on any stereo or surround system.

Auto-Gain: Never Miss The Take

Set input gain across multiple channels in seconds without fear of clipping using the new Auto-Gain feature—available on all microphone / line / Hi-Z preamp inputs.

Effortlessly set gain for recording during an auto training time listening window, without having to worry or take a lot of time to find the perfect recording level.

Bass Management

Add a subwoofer with the new bass management feature for full-range stereo and surround monitoring.

Speaker utilities panel provides trim, mute and solo per speaker output.

Apollo Room Correction

Room Correction runs on a single SHARC DSP core, with UA’s studio-grade, low-latency EQ algorithms, using over 20 precision filters and up to 100 ms of loudspeaker time alignment to transform your monitoring accuracy.

Create SoundID Reference measurements for Apollo Room Correction directly within the SoundID Reference Measure desktop application.

Find Your Flow in the UAD Console App

Just like an analog studio, where a console is the heart of the workflow, Apollo x6 has a powerful digital mixing engine, where you control plug-in routing and monitoring.

With the latest features like Bass Management, Surround Audio up to 5.1, and Plug-In Scenes, it’s easy to find a flow that fits your needs.

A Hybrid System, Made for Your Mission

Combine Apollo x6’s HEXA Core DSP with native processing from your host computer.

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

Apollo x6 effortlessly interfaces with your digital equipment, offering two ADAT I/O, a stereo S/PDIF I/O, and wordclock I/O.

Build your studio by linking up to four Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces with up to 128 channels of premium I/O to your DAW. Control it all from your desktop.