{"product_id":"universal-audio-apollo-x4-thunderbolt-3-audio-interface-878754","title":"Universal Audio Apollo x4 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface (Desktop\/Mac\/Win)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrom Universal Audio:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApollo x4 delivers elite-class A\/D and D\/A conversion, four Unison-enabled preamps, and QUAD Core realtime UAD plug-in processing — all in a sleek desktop Thunderbolt 3 audio interface for Mac and Windows. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuilt upon Universal Audio's 60-year heritage of audio craftsmanship, Apollo x4 easily outshines everything in its class, with 127 dB D\/A dynamic range and an included bundle of acclaimed UAD analog emulation plug-ins, giving you a fully-stocked analog studio, right on your desktop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFour Unison Preamps: Get the Sound of Neve, Helios, API, Manley \u0026amp; More\u003cbr\u003eApollo x4 features four Unison-enabled mic preamps, letting you track through exacting mic preamp emulations from Neve, Helios, API, Manley, UA and many more. 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBased on Unison's proprietary hardware-software integration, Apollo x4 lets you record at near-zero latency through emulations like the included UA 610-B Tube Preamp \u0026amp; EQ, for authentic analog sound unmatched by other interfaces. Unison technology is also found on Apollo x4's two front-panel Hi-Z instrument inputs, providing dead-on impedance and gain matching for guitar and bass amp models from Fender, Marshall, Ampeg, and more. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eElite-Class A\/D and D\/A Conversion \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith thousands of hit songs and hundreds of Grammy-winning albums under their belt, Apollo desktop interfaces are used to create exceptional-sounding records every day. To improve upon the previous generation, UA engineers designed the Apollo x4’s audio conversion to deliver a striking 127 dB dynamic range and and -117 dB THD+N, giving Apollo x4 a spacious, organic sound that easily rivals dedicated high-end converters costing much more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRealtime UAD Processing — a Studio Full of Analog Sounds\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBuilding upon the Apollo tradition, Apollo x4 reveals a stunning range of classic analog tones and color via its Realtime UAD Processing. With powerful UAD-2 QUAD Core processing onboard, Apollo x4 lets you record through the full range of UAD Powered Plug-Ins — at near-zero latency — including authentic titles from Neve, Studer, Helios, API, Lexicon, Manley, Fender, Capitol Studios, and more.*\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRight out of the box, the Apollo x4 includes the “Realtime Analog Classics Plus” suite of UAD plug-ins — the UA 610-B Tube Preamp \u0026amp; EQ, Teletronix LA-2A and 1176 compressors, Marshall® Plexi Classic Guitar Amp, Ampeg® SVT-VR Classic Bass Amp, Pultec EQs, and more — so you have a rack full of bonafide audio classics already onboard. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eExpanded I\/O \u0026amp; Built-in Talkback Mic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to its four Unison-equipped preamps, Apollo x4 offers two independent headphone outs and two Hi-Z instrument inputs — letting you collaborate easily. Plus, with a total of four line outs, optical ADAT\/SPDIF input and output, dedicated monitor remote controls, and a built-in Talkback mic, the 12 x 18 Apollo x4 can serve as the powerful centerpiece of your professional desktop studio. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProfessional Performance and Scalability \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsers of Apollo x4 can combine up to four Thunderbolt Apollos and six total UAD-2 devices — adding I\/O and DSP as your studio grows. Once you expand your studio with an Apollo X rackmount unit, you can use Apollo x4 as a desktop monitor control with additional I\/O and DSP power.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesktop 12 x 18 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface for Mac and Windows \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElite-class A\/D and D\/A conversion derived from the Apollo X rackmount interfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 Unison mic preamps offer stunning models of classic tube and transformer-based mic preamps and guitar amps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUAD-2 QUAD Core processing for tracking through vintage compressors, EQs, tape machines, mic preamps, and guitar amp plug-ins with near-zero latency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Unison-enabled front panel Hi-Z instrument inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 independent front panel headphone outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in Talkback mic for communication with studio talent and recording slate cues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated monitor functionality including monitor remote functions and Mono, Mute, DIM, and ALT monitor controls \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 8 channels of additional digital input and output via optical ADAT and S\/PDIF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes the \"Realtime Analog Classics Plus\" UAD plug-in bundle featuring the Teletronix LA-2A and 1176 compressors, Pultec EQs, UA 610-B Tube Preamp \u0026amp; EQ, and more*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuns UAD Powered Plug-Ins via VST, RTAS, AU, and AAX 64 in all major DAWs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUncompromising analog design, superior components, and premium build quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree, industry-leading technical support — on the phone and online — from knowledgeable audio engineers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Universal Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34303020990599,"sku":"APX4","price":1382.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0343\/4368\/2183\/products\/universal-audio-pro-audio-interfaces-universal-audio-apollo-x4-thunderbolt-3-audio-interface-desktop-mac-win-apx4-17632854311047.jpg?v=1646050982","url":"https:\/\/www.chicagomusicexchange.mom\/en-gb\/products\/universal-audio-apollo-x4-thunderbolt-3-audio-interface-878754","provider":"Chicago Music Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}