Universal Audio Apollo Twin X DUO Gen 2 Thunderbolt Audio Interface, UAD Analog Classics

The Universal Audio Apollo Twin X DUO Gen 2 is a 10-in/6-out Thunderbolt desktop audio interface with built-in DUO Core DSP, supplied here with the UAD Analog Classics plug-in bundle. Its two Unison mic preamps take on the tone and response of classic analogue preamps from makers such as Neve, API and Manley when used with Unison plug-ins, and the onboard DSP lets you record through UAD plug-ins in real time. A front-panel Hi-Z input accepts guitar or bass, and an optical Toslink input adds ADAT or S/PDIF channels. On the rear are two 1/4" monitor outputs and two 1/4" line outputs that can be used as an alternate speaker pair, with a 1/4" TRS headphone output on the front. Apollo X Gen 2 conversion runs at up to 24-bit/192kHz, and Universal Audio quotes 129dB of dynamic range on the D/A. The updated UAD Console app adds Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, bass management for a subwoofer and immersive audio support, and Apollo Monitor Correction by Sonarworks can calibrate the monitor and headphone outputs. A Thunderbolt-equipped computer is required.