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Universal Audio Apollo Twin DUO MK1 Thunderbolt - Used

Get access to the sound of UA with this small format 10 x 6 Thunderbolt Audio Interface. Includes UAD-2 DUO DSP, 2 Unison Preamps. In Used, Very Good condition

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High-Resolution Desktop Music Production with Classic Analog Sound.

With its class-leading resolution and Realtime UAD Processing, Apollo Twin sets a new standard for desktop music production. This 2x6 Mac Thunderbolt interface allows you to record with near-zero latency through the full range of UAD Powered Plug-Ins — ingeniously merging classic analog tones with cutting-edge features.

Key Features

World-class 24-bit/192 kHz audio conversion
Realtime UAD Processing — track through vintage Compressors, EQs, Tape Machines, and Guitar Amp plug-ins with near-zero latency*
New Unison™ technology for stunning models of classic mic preamps**
Available with either UAD-2 SOLO or UAD-2 DUO DSP Processing onboard
Includes "Realtime Analog Classics" UAD plug-in bundle
Thunderbolt connection for blazing-fast PCIe speed on modern Macs
2 premium mic/line preamps; 2 line outs; front-panel Hi-Z instrument input and headphone output
Digitally controlled analog monitor outputs for full resolution at all listening levels
Uncompromising analog design, superior components, and premium build quality throughout

Record and Mix with Stunning 24-bit/192 kHz Sound Quality

With the highest dynamic range and lowest noise of any desktop interface, Apollo Twin gives you stellar 24-bit/192 kHz sound and breathtaking clarity. Its premium mic preamps, input stage, and audio conversion are identical to the famed Apollo series, translating into rich three-dimensional recordings with exceptional depth and punch. Digitally controlled analog monitor outputs provide full resolution audio (without digital scaling) at all listening levels — letting you create better mixes in real-world environments.

A Complete Analog Studio with Realtime UAD Plug-In Processing

Imagine having access to a classic analog recording studio, right on your desktop. Apollo Twin lets you record and mix through the full range of UAD Powered Plug-Ins — including vintage EQs, compressors, reverbs, tape machines and more — at near-zero latency, regardless of your audio software buffer size. With award-winning UAD plug-ins from Ampex, Lexicon, Neve, Moog, Roland, SSL, Studer, and more,* Apollo Twin serves up authentic analog tone and warmth. The key to its analog magic is onboard UAD-2 SOLO or DUO DSP Processing, which powers the UAD plug-ins while reducing the strain on your host CPU. Apollo Twin includes the "Realtime Analog Classics" plug-in bundle, featuring a choice selection of vintage compressors, EQs and reverb, plus guitar amps and tube mic preamp emulation. From there, you can choose from a vast and expanding collection of plug-ins in the UA Online Store.

Track Through Classic Mic Preamps Using Unison™ Technology

High-speed Thunderbolt Connection to your Mac

Unison technology allows Apollo Twin’s mic preamps to sound and behave like the world's most sought-after tube and solid state preamps — including their all-important impedance, gain stage “sweet spots,” and circuit behaviors. Based on breakthrough integration between Apollo’s digitally controlled analog mic preamps and its onboard UAD processing, Unison lets you track through colorful preamp emulations like the bundled UA 610-B Tube Preamp plug-in, with more emulations coming soon.Apollo Twin’s Thunderbolt connection features ultra-fast PCIe audio drivers for high-bandwidth, low-latency performance on all Thunderbolt-equipped Macs. Because Thunderbolt offers 12x the bandwidth of FireWire 800, you can connect numerous devices in line with Apollo Twin — including hard drives and HDMI/USB3 hubs — all with fast, flawless performance.

Professional I/O Connections

Apollo Twin is a 2-in/6-out interface with two class-leading mic/line preamps, two analog line outputs, two digitally controlled analog monitor outputs, and up to eight additional channels of digital inputs via Optical connection. Its conveniently located Hi-Z instrument input and headphone jack allow you to capture inspiration the moment it strikes.

System

I/O Complement

Microphone Inputs Two
Analog Line Inputs Two
Hi-Z Instrument Inputs One
Analog Line Outputs Two (independent mix buses)
Analog Monitor Outputs Two (one stereo pair, independent L/R mix buses)
Headphone Outputs One stereo pair (independent L/R mix buses)
Digital Input Port (TOSLINK optical) One (ADAT or S/PDIF, selectable)
Thunderbolt Port One (Thunderbolt 2 compatible)

A/D – D/A Conversion

Supported Sample Rates (kHz) 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192
Bit Depth Per Sample 24
Simultaneous A/D conversion Two channels
Simultaneous D/A conversion Six channels
Analog Round-Trip Latency 1.1 milliseconds @ 96 kHz sample rate
Analog Round-Trip Latency with up to four serial UAD Powered Plug-Ins via Console application 1.1 milliseconds @ 96 kHz sample rate

Analog I/O

Line Inputs 1 & 2

Jack Type (combo mic/line balanced inputs) Female ¼” TRS Balanced
Dynamic Range (A–weighting) 117.5 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A–weighting) 117.5 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise –108 dBFS
Common-Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR) Greater than 60 dB (10’ cable)
Frequency Response 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.1 dB
Input Impedance 10K Ohms
Gain Range +10 dB to +65 dB
Minimum Input Level (@ Minimum Gain) 18 dBV
Maximum Input Level (@ Maximum Gain) –37 dBV
Stereo Level Balance ±0.05 dB

Microphone Inputs 1 & 2

Jack Type (combo mic/line balanced inputs) Female XLR Balanced (pin 2 positive)
Phantom Power (switchable per input) +48V
Dynamic Range (A–weighting) 118 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A–weighting) 118 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise –110 dBFS
Equivalent Input Noise –127 dB
Frequency Response 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.1 dB
Common-Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR) Greater than 70 dB (10’ cable)
Default Input Impedance 5.4K Ohms (variable via Unison preamp model)
Gain Range +10 dB to +65 dB
Pad Attenuation (switchable per input) 20 dB (variable via Unison preamp model)
Maximum Input Level (@ Minimum Gain, with Pad) 23.8 dBV
Maximum Input Level (@ Maximum Gain, with Pad) –31.2 dBV

Hi-Z Input

Jack Type Female ¼” TS Unbalanced
Dynamic Range (A–weighting) 117 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A–weighting) 117 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise –101 dBFS
Frequency Response 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.1 dB
Input Impedance 1M Ohms
Maximum Input Level (@ Minimum Gain) 10 dBV
Maximum Input Level (@ Maximum Gain) –45 dBV

Line Outputs 3 & 4

Jack Type ¼” Female TRS Balanced
Dynamic Range (A–weighting) 118 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A–weighting) 118 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise –107 dBFS
Frequency Response 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.1 dB
Stereo Level Balance ±0.05 dB
Channel Separation Greater than 120 dB
Output Impedance 600 Ohms
Maximum Output Level 18 dBV

Monitor Outputs 1 & 2

Jack Type ¼” Female TRS Balanced
Frequency Response 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.1 dB
Dynamic Range (A–weighting) 115 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A–weighting) 115 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise –105 dBFS
Channel Separation Greater than 118 dB
Stereo Level Balance ±0.05 dB
Output Impedance 600 Ohms
Output Gain Range –96 dB to 0 dB
Maximum Output Level 18 dBV
Operating Reference Level +14 dBu, +20 dBu (selectable)

Stereo Headphones Output

Jack Type ¼” Female TRS Stereo (unbalanced)
Frequency Response 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.1 dB
Dynamic Range (A–weighting) 113 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A–weighting) 113 dB
Channel Separation Greater than 110 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise –101 dBFS
Stereo Level Balance ±0.11 dB
Output Impedance 10 Ohms
Output Gain Range –INF to 0 dB
Maximum Output Power 80 milliwatts into 600 Ohms

Digital I/O

S/PDIF

Connector Type Optical TOSLINK JIS F05 (shared with ADAT)
Format IEC958
Supported Sample Rates (kHz) 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96
S/PDIF Input Channels Two (Stereo L/R)

ADAT

Connector Type Optical TOSLINK JIS F05 (shared with S/PDIF)
Format ADAT Digital Lightpipe with S/MUX
Supported Sample Rates (kHz) 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 172.4, 192
ADAT Input Channels @ 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz 1 – 8
ADAT Input Channels @ 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz 1 – 4 (S/MUX)
ADAT Input Channels @ 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz 1 – 2 (S/MUX)

Clock Synchronization Sources

Internal, S/PDIF, ADAT (digital clock sync source conditional per selected digital input type)

Electrical

Power Supply External AC to DC
AC Connector Type Changable blades (UL, VDE, UK, SSA, CCC)
AC Requirements 100V – 240V AC, 50 – 60 Hz
DC Connector Type Male plug, 2.1 mm x 5.5 mm, center positive
DC Requirements 12 VDC, ±5%
Maximum Power Consumption 12 Watts

Environmental

Operating Temperature Range 32º to 95º Farenheit (0º to 35º Celcius)
Storage Temperature Range –40º to 176º Farenheit (–40 to 80º Celcius)
Operating Humidity Range 20% to 80%

Mechanical

Dimensions

Width 6.31”
Height 2.60”
Depth, Chassis Only 5.86”
Depth, Including Knob & Jack Protrusions 6.20”
Shipping Box (Length x Width x Height) 8” x 8” x 5.5” (20.32cm x 20.32cm x 13.97cm)

Weight

Shipping Weight (with box & accessories) 3.85 pounds
Weight (bare unit) 2.35 pounds

Package Contents

Apollo Twin Unit (SOLO or DUO)
External Power Supply with (4) changeable AC connectors supporting USA, Europe, UK, Australia, China
URL Card

Warranty

This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.

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