Universal Audio Apollo Solo Heritage Edition Desktop 2x4 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface with Realtime UAD Processing

The Universal Audio Apollo Solo is a compact and feature-rich audio interface designed for professional recording and mixing applications. Here’s a breakdown of its key features:

Thunderbolt 3 Connectivity:

The Universal Audio Apollo Solo connects to your computer via Thunderbolt 3, providing high-speed data transfer and low-latency performance.

Unison Microphone Preamps:

The interface includes two Unison-enabled microphone preamps. Unison technology allows you to emulate the sound characteristics of classic preamps from renowned brands like Neve, API, Manley, and more. This feature ensures your recordings have pristine clarity and the desired preamp colouration.

Hi-Z Input:

The front panel of the Universal Audio Apollo Solo features a Hi-Z input, which is perfect for connecting instruments directly, such as electric guitars and basses. This provides quick and easy access for recording instruments without the need for external DI boxes.

Realtime UAD Processing:

The interface comes equipped with onboard DSP for running UAD plug-ins with near-zero latency during recording and mixing. This allows you to use high-quality audio processing effects like the 1176LN, LA-2A, Pultec EQs, and more in real time, enhancing your audio productions.

Realtime Analogue Classics Bundle:

The Universal Audio Apollo Solo includes the Realtime Analogue Classics bundle, which provides access to a collection of studio compressors, EQs, reverbs, and guitar amp emulations, along with other legendary gear like the 610 preamp, Ampeg SVT-VR, and Marshall Plexi guitar amp emulation.

LUNA Recording System Compatibility:

While the Universal Audio Apollo Solo can work with all major digital audio workstations (DAWs), it is optimised for use with Universal Audio’s LUNA recording system, a free application for Mac users. LUNA offers an intuitive workflow with unlimited tracks, integrated multitrack tape machines, and virtual instruments.

Premium Headphone Amplifier:

The interface includes a high-quality headphone amplifier, ensuring detailed and low-noise monitoring for precise audio production.

Bus-Powered Design:

The Universal Audio Apollo Solo is bus-powered, meaning it draws its power directly from your Mac or Windows computer. This feature enhances portability and minimises cable clutter, making it suitable for on-the-go recording setups.

Rugged Metal Housing:

The Universal Audio Apollo Solo is built with a heavy-duty metal casing, making it durable and road-ready for musicians and audio professionals who need a reliable and robust interface.

Overall, the Universal Audio Apollo Solo combines top-notch audio quality, versatile emulation capabilities, onboard DSP processing, and compatibility with both LUNA and other DAWs, making it a powerful and portable audio interface for a wide range of recording and mixing tasks.

Universal Audio Apollo Solo – Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface features:

• The Thunderbolt 3 audio interface includes two analogue inputs and outputs, one instrument input, and a stereo headphone output.
• Sounds fantastic, with next-generation AD/DA for optimum fidelity.
• Use amazing UAD-powered plug-ins for tracking and mixdown.
• Preamps sound clean, and Unison technology provides accurate emulations of historical preamps.
• Includes a premium plug-in suite of five award-winning UAD plug-ins, as well as the Realtime Analogue The Classics plug-in package, which includes a precise recreation of antique analogue electronics.
• Thunderbolt provides ultra-low latency and massive bandwidth for increased sample rates and track counts.
• The compact, bus-powered design makes it ideal for transportable recording, mixing outside of the studio, and even playing live.
• Compatible with UA’s LUNA software for extremely tight hardware/software interaction.