Universal Audio Apollo Quad Firewire Audio Interface

ITEM #: UA-APOLLOQUADFW MFG #: APOLLO FIREWIRE

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APOLLO FIREWIRE - Overview

Apollo FireWire is one of the world's most popular professional audio interfaces - delivering the sound, feel, and flow of analog recording to music creators everywhere. A perfect centerpiece for studios running original Mac Pro towers and Windows 7 machines, this 18 x 24 FireWire 800-equipped interface features analog design based on UA's 50-year heritage, along with gold-standard Apollo A/D and D/A conversion for impeccable audio resolution.

Apollo FireWire further distinguishes itself with Realtime UAD-2 Processing and Unison technology, letting you record with near-zero latency through the full range of UAD plug-ins from Neve, Studer, Manley, Lexicon, and more - including new mic preamp emulations from Neve, API and Universal Audio.*

  • Features:

    • AUDIO INTERFACE
    • Sample rates up to 192 kHz at 24-bit word length
    • 18 x 24 simultaneous input/output channels: Eight channels of analog-to-digital conversion via mic, line, or high-impedance inputs
    • 14 channels of digital-to-analog conversion via:
    • - Eight mono line outputs
    • - Stereo monitor outputs
    • - Two stereo headphone outputs
    • 10 channels of digital I/O via:
    • - Eight channels ADAT Optical I/O with S/MUX for high sample rates
    • - Two channels coaxial S/PDIF I/O with sample rate conversion
    • - Two FireWire 800 ports for daisy-chaining other FireWire devices
    • MICROPHONE PREAMPLIFIERS
    • Four high-resolution, ultra-transparent, digitally-controlled analog mic preamps
    • Unison technology for deep integration with UAD preamp and pedal plug-ins
    • Front panel and software control of all preamp parameters
    • Switchable low cut filter, 48V phantom power, 20 dB pad, polarity inversion, and stereo linking
    • MONITORING
    • Stereo monitor outputs (independent of eight line outputs)
    • Digitally-controlled analog monitor outputs maintains highest fidelity
    • Front panel control of monitor levels and muting
    • Two stereo headphone outputs with independent mix buses
    • Independent front panel analog volume controls for headphone outputs
    • Front panel pre-fader metering of monitor bus levels
    • S/PDIF outputs can be set to mirror the monitor outputs
    • ONBOARD UAD-2 PROCESSING
    • QUAD model featuring four SHARC processors
    • Realtime UAD Processing on all of Apollo's analog and digital inputs
    • Same features and functionality as other UAD-2 products when used with DAW
    • Can be combined with other UAD-2 devices for increased mixing DSP
    • Complete UAD Powered Plug-Ins library is available online
    • SOFTWARE
    • Console application:
    • - Enables Realtime UAD Powered Plug-Ins processing
    • - DSP mixer for realtime monitoring and tracking
    • - Remote control of all Apollo features and functionality
    • Console Recall plug-in:
    • - Saves Apollo configurations inside DAW sessions for easy recal
    • - Enables control of all front panel parameters from within the DAW
    • - VST, RTAS, and Audio Units plug-in formats
    • UAD Meter & Control Panel application: Configures global UAD-2 and Powered Plug-Ins settings and monitors system usage
     
  • Specifications:

    • System Requirements: Firewire Systems
    • UAD Powered Plug-Ins version 8
    • Win) Windows 7 64-Bit Edition w/SP1
    • (Mac) OS X 10.8.5 Mountain Lion, 10.9.x Mavericks, or 10.10.x Yosemite
    • Available FireWire 800 port*
    • 4 gigabytes available disk space
    • Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
    • Compatible VST, Audio Units, RTAS, or AAX 64 plug-in host DAW software

    • Width 19"
    • Height 1.75" (1U rack space)
    • Depth, Chassis Only 12.125"
    • Depth, Including Knob & Jack Protrusions 13.5"
    • Shipping Box (Width x Depth x Height) 24" x 17" x 8"
    • Shipping Weight (with box & accessories) 18 pounds
    • Weight (bare unit) 9.1 pounds
     
  • GTIN:

    0819937002052
     

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