Universal Audio Apollo X4 (Heritage Edition) 12x18 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface

Heritage Edition

Universal Audio’s new Apollo Heritage Editions deliver a premium software suite of 5 or 10 award-winning UAD plug-in titles — including the full Collections from Teletronix®, Fairchild®, Pultec®, Helios®, and UA — conveniently packaged at significant savings.

These are the same UAD plug-ins that built UA's reputation for analog modeling over the past decade — making Apollo Heritage Editions the perfect choice for those looking to get the most accurate library of classic analog emulations anywhere, right out of the box.

Included:

• UA 1176 Classic Limiter Collection
• Teletronix® LA-2A Classic Leveler Collection
• Pultec® Passive EQ Collection
• Fairchild® Tube Limiter Collection
• UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection
• Teletronix LA-3A Audio Leveler
• Helios® Type 69 Preamp & EQ Collection
• V76 Preamplifier
• UA Oxide Tape Recorder
• UA Pure Plate Reverb

Exceptional audio conversion

Delivering next level conversion. The powerful A/D and D/A converters are designed to get the most out of your music recording sessions. These converters are built upon on the Universal Audio's 60-year heritage of pro-tier audio craftsmanship. Outshining the competition - the Apollo x4 is the final word in desktop audio interfaces.

Unison-enabled mic preamps deliver stunning sound quality

The Apollo x4 features four Unison-enabled preamps for live recording in your studio. These preamps mean you can get the best results from UA's amazing preamp emulations. These include Neve, Helios, API, Manley, UA and many more. This gives you a truly crisp sound which gives you a range of sound profiles - from tube to solid-state.

Realtime processing for powering amazing plugins

The Apollo interfaces have a lineage of exceptional processing power. Helping you studio computer power the superb plugins - sold separately - available from Universal Audio. The UAD-2 QUAD Core processing outboard gives your computer a much-needed boost to handle a range of different plugins - even at the recording stage. This is all at near-zero latency - so you know you're getting the best quality possible - no matter how powerful your central machine is.

Can be scaled when needed Looking to expand your studio recording capabilities down the line. The Apollo x4 allows you to easily connect up to four Thunderbolt Apollos and a total of six UAD-2 devices - meaning you can expand your studio as and when you need too. If you add a rack-mountable Apollo to your system, you can control it with the Apollo x4 monitor control features.

A multitude of I/O options

The Apollo x4 comes with a wide range of inputs and outputs to help you get the job. As well as the main inputs there are also outputs for two headphones and also two inputs for Hi-Z instrument inputs. Combined with four line outs and ADAT/SPDIF input and out - you won't be stuck for connectivity options.

What if I already own one or more of the Heritage Edition UAD plug‑ins?

No problem! You can choose your replacement UAD plug‑in(s) from an alternate list during product registration.

Highlights

• Desktop 12 x 18 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface for Mac and Windows with elite A/D and D/A conversion inherited directly from the acclaimed Apollo X rackmount interfaces
• 4 Unison mic preamps offer stunning models of classic tube and transformer-based mic preamps and guitar amps
• UAD-2 QUAD Core Processing for tracking through vintage compressors, EQs, tape machines, mic preamps, and guitar amp plug-ins with near-zero latency
• Produce with LUNA Recording System — a fully-integrated recording application made for Apollo (Mac/Thunderbolt)
• 2 Unison-enabled Hi-Z instrument inputs
• 2 independent headphone outputs
• Built-in Talkback mic for communication with studio talent and recording slate cues
• Includes monitor remote functions and Mono, Mute, DIM, and ALT monitor controls
• Up to 8 channels of additional digital input via Optical ADAT/SPDIF input
• Optical ADAT/SPDIF output for connecting to additional studio equipment
• Includes the "Realtime Analog Classics Plus" UAD plug-in bundle featuring the Teletronix LA-2A 1176, and Fairchild 670 compressors, Pultec EQs, UA 610-B Tube Preamp & EQ, and more. Other UAD plug-ins sold separately.
• Runs UAD Powered Plug-Ins via VST, RTAS, and AAX 64 in all major DAWs
• Uncompromising analog design, superior components, and premium build quality
• Free, industry-leading technical support — on the phone and online — from knowledgeable audio engineers

System Requirements

PC

• Thunderbolt 3 cable (not included)
• Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
• 6 gigabytes available storage
• Quad Core i7 or better processor recommended
• Available Thunderbolt 3 port
• Windows 10 (64-Bit Edition)

Mac

• Thunderbolt 3 cable (not included)
• Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
• 6 gigabytes available storage
• Quad Core i7 or better processor recommended
• Available Thunderbolt 1, 2, or 3 port
• Thunderbolt 1 and 2 connections require an Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter (not included)
• macOS 10.12 Sierra, 10.13 High Sierra, 10.14 Mojave, or 10.15 Catalina