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Universal Audio Apollo Twin USB Recording Studio Interface w/UAD Plugins NEW

Estimated price for orientation: 950 $

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Condition: New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Interface Type: USB Interface
Additional Inputs/Outputs: AES/EBU Optical In Mic/Line Input: Mic/Preamp XLR, Mic/Preamp TRS 1/4", Line TRS 1/4", Line TS 1/4"
Max. Number of Channels: 2 Brand: Universal Audio
Max. Sampling Rate: 24 Bit (192kHz) Model: APTWDUSB
Type: MIDI Interface MPN: APTWDUSB


 Put Pristine Apollo I/O and UAD-2 Plug-in Power on Your Desktop!The Universal Audio Apollo Twin Duo puts UAD-2 processing power on your desktop -- along with a pair of mic preamps and all the I/O you need to track and mix with your DAW. What's more, this 2x6 Thunderbolt audio interface offer's Universal Audio's Unison technology for mic preamp emulation, so you get sweet analog-modeled sound even before your signal hits the Apollo Twin's high-end 192 kHz/24-bit converters. With real-time UAD DUO processing at your beck and call, you can tap into an incredible library of modeled tube and solid-state plug-ins for tracking, mixing and mastering. When you add the Apollo Twin Duo to your desktop recording rig, you get the best of hardware/software integration: superior digital audio capture matched by big analog-studio sound.Apollo Twin Duo vs. Twin SoloFor an outstanding price point, the Twin Duo gives you twice the DSP power of the Solo model, with dual-core processing in a desktop-friendly footprint. For high channel counts and processor-intensive mixing, choose the dual-core Apollo Twin Duo.2x6 Analog I/O -- Plus 8 More Channels of Optical Digital InputIn a sleek yet rugged aluminum housing, the Apollo Twin Duo is sure to stand out on your desk. The Apollo Twin Duo sports two mic/line preamps, 4 analog outputs, a front-panel headphone output and Hi-Z instrument input, and two digitally controlled analog monitor outputs. Using the interface's Optical connection, you get up to eight channels of additional digital input, and a Thunderbolt connection ensures super-fast PCIe-like speed and reliable performance on your Thunderbolt-equipped Mac. It's just what you need to record your music with real-time processing and near-zero latency.UAD Plug-Ins for Tracking and MixingThis Thunderbolt-ready audio interface extends UA's Apollo series of audio interfaces, providing the same 192 kHz/24-bit audio conversion and UAD DUO processing. Treat your tracks to Universal Audio's full range of UAD plug-ins, emulating gear from the likes of Lexicon, Manley, Neve, Studer, and more. With the Apollo Twin Duo, you'll have instant access to the digital versions of classic analog gear, from vintage EQs, compressors, and mic preamps to tape machines, reverbs, and guitar amps, while working within your favorite DAW.The Apollo Twin Duo includes the Realtime Analog Classics UAD plug-in bundle, which features Legacy editions of the LA-2A Classic Audio Leveler, 1176LN Limiting Amplifier, and Pultec EQP-1A Program Equalizer, along with Softube Amp Room Essentials, 610-B Tube Preamp, and more.Unison Technology: Mic Preamp EmulationUnison mic preamp emulation technology puts models of classic tube and transformer-based mic preamps at your fingertips, giving you the same tone, impedance, gain stage "sweet spots," and component-level circuit behaviors as the original gear. Record through realistic emulations such as the UA 610-B Tube Preamp plug-in, and hear the difference in your music. Features:- Desktop 2x6 Thunderbolt audio interface with 192 kHz/24-bit audio conversion
- Dual-core SHARC chip in DUO model for double the processing power of the SOLO
- Real-time UAD processing for tracking through vintage Compressors, EQs, Tape Machines, Mic Preamps, and Guitar Amp plug-ins with low (sub-2ms) latency
- Thunderbolt connection for ultra fast PCIe speed and reliable performance on Macs (Thunderbolt cable sold separately)
- Unison technology delivers models of classic tube and transformer-based mic preamps
- 2 mic/line preamps
- 2 line outputs
- Front-panel Hi-Z instrument input and headphone output
- 2 digitally controlled analog monitor outputs for full resolution at all listening levels
- Up to 8 channels of additional digital input via Optical connection
- Ships with Realtime Analog Classics UAD plug-in bundle, featuring Legacy editions of the LA-2A Classic Audio Leveler, 1176LN Limiting Amplifier, and Pultec EQP-1A Program Equalizer, plus Softube Amp Room Essentials, 610-B Tube Preamp, and more
- Runs UAD Powered Plug-Ins via Audio Units, VST, RTAS, and AAX 64 in all major DAWs
- UAD-2 DUO DSP Processing onboard
- Requires Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion or 10.9 Mavericks
- Requires Thunderbolt cable, sold separatelyNote: NOT compatible with the Apple FireWire to Thunderbolt cable. Apollo Twin uses PCIe over Thunderbolt for all audio I/O and UAD-2 processing streams. Because Apollo Twin does not use FireWire, the Apple Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter cannot be used for Apollo Twin's Thunderbolt connection to the computer.