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Universal Audio Apollo QUAD FireWire Audio Interface.

Estimated price for orientation: 900 $

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Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Universal Audio
Media Type: ADAT MPN: APQFWD
Mic/Line Input: Mic/Preamp XLR Additional Inputs/Outputs: TS 1/4" Out
Model: Apollo FireWire Inputs/Outputs: ADAT In
Type: FireWire Audio Interface Max. Number of Channels: 32
Form Factor: Rack Mountable Max. Sampling Rate: 24 Bit (192kHz)
Interface Type: FireWire Interface, Line/Audio Interface UPC: 819937002052


Universal Audio Apollo QUAD Firewire Audio Interface at a Glance:
Built-in UAD-2 QUAD DSP for running UAD-2 powered plug-ins
Premium analog signal path
A powerful foundation for any recording, mixing, or mastering studio
UAD-2 Analog Classics plug-in bundle included
Thunderbolt-ready for enhanced future performance
Built-in UAD-2 QUAD DSP for running UAD-2 powered plug-ins
The really big deal with Universal Audio's Apollo QUAD is the built-in UAD-2 DSP that lets you run UAD-2 powered plug-ins without the need for a separate processor card to be installed in your computer. UAD-2 powered plug-ins have earned a worldwide reputation for being some of the best-sounding, most accurate reproductions of classic analog studio gear. While the plug-ins sound amazing, previously it's been impossible to record through them without long latency times. With UAD-2 DSP power built right in, you can track, mix, and master with UAD-2 powered plug-ins with near-zero (below 2ms) latency. This type of performance was previously only available on expensive and complicated DSP-based recording systems - Apollo QUAD makes this pro-level performance accessible to home and project studios too!Premium analog signal path
Apollo QUAD began with Universal Audio's vision of the perfect marriage of analog equipment and digital recording technologies. You'll capture rich, vibrant audio from the four built-in microphone preamps, and two JFET instrument inputs let you capture sweet direct instrument recordings too. With a total of 18 inputs and 24 outputs, the Apollo QUAD has the connectivity you need in a professional environment. And because UA focused on creating a pristine analog signal path, you won't have to buy racks full of analog preamps just to get a great recorded sound. A powerful foundation for any recording, mixing, or mastering studio
Universal Audio's Apollo QUAD is a significant advancement for any pro-audio application, whether you track, mix, or master in your studio. UAD-2 powered plug-ins have been acclaimed for their analog-like sound and vibe, and Apollo QUAD is the only way to track with these plug-ins with ultra-low latency. You can reproduce the signal chains of the world's most famous recordings, without spending tens of thousands on analog hardware from 40 years ago. When you're tracking, that means you can capture a better recording right from the beginning, and your artists will love the high-quality sound of their monitor mix. During mixing, UAD-2 powered plug-ins give you all the tools you need to produce world-class mixes without compromise. And for mastering, UAD-2 DSP technology gives you access to more emulations of history's greatest mastering processors than any other platform does.UAD-2 Analog Classics plug-in bundle included
Right out of the box, you'll have access to the UA Analog Classics bundle of UAD-2 DSP powered-plugins. You'll be amazed by the Analog Classics collection's spot-on plug-in versions of the venerable LA-2A audio leveler, 1176LN/SE limiting amps, and Pultec's EQP-1A program EQ. You also get the outstanding RealVerb Pro room modeler and CS-1 channel strip plug-ins. Of course you have the power to run any UAD-2 powered plug-in, with a huge selection of EQs, delays, reverbs, compressors, harmonic enhancers, and all other manner of studio processors. And if you ever hit the limit of the Apollo QUAD's ample processing power, you can add a UAD-2 Satellite (sold separately) for even more plug-in DSP power. Thunderbolt-ready for enhanced future performance
Digital audio technology is continually advancing, so Universal Audio built the Apollo QUAD with future performance in mind. The Thunderbolt expansion port will allow you to add Thunderbolt connectivity (via an optional card) to your Apollo QUAD. Based on PCIe technology, Thunderbolt will offer a much-higher bandwidth connection than USB or Firewire, and with lower latency too. While Apollo QUAD already sports incredible sub-2ms latency with its Firewire 800 connection, as the technology standards for digital audio advance Apollo QUAD will be equipped to handle future transmission requirements with ease.