Apollo x6 Gen 2 is a Thunderbolt audio interface rackmount 16 x 22, featuring two Unison preamps, Apollo X Gen 2 audio conversion, Auto-Gain, Apollo Monitor Correction, support for 5.1 surround sound with Bass Management, HEXA core DSP processing, and a premium software suite for Mac or Windows.
Main Features
- Thunderbolt audio interface 16 x 22 with HEXA Core DSP processing for plug-ins
- Two UnisonTM microphone preamps, two Hi-Z inputs for instruments, six 1/4" line inputs, two Toslink optical I/O (ADAT S/MUX), coaxial RCA I/O (S/PDIF), word clock I/O (BNC)
- Two 1/4" monitor outputs, six 1/4" line outputs (ALT / 5.1 surround), two 1/4" TRS headphone outputs
- Elite class Apollo X Gen 2 converters, with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution, equipped with Dual-Crystal Clocking for ultra-low jitter at all sample rates
- Enhanced D/A for critical monitoring and playback, with a dynamic range of 130 dB and extremely low THD of -127 dB
- Calibrates main monitor and headphone outputs with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks®.
- Updated UAD Console application, featuring Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer integration with Bass Management, immersive audio support, and more
- Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live
With UAD Console version 1.2.1 and UAD Software v11.5.1, Sonarworks® Apollo Monitor Correction is now available and compatible with Apollo X Gen 1 and Gen 2 audio interfaces.
Supported Calibration Modes:
- Flat Target Mode (default)
- Dolby Atmos Target Curve Mode
- Translation Check Mode: Emulates other speakers for quick mix checks.
- Custom Target Mode: Allows custom room tuning and instant application on Apollo.
Requirements for using this feature:
- At least one Apollo X interface (Gen 1 or Gen 2) configured as a monitoring unit.
- UAD Software v11.5.1 or newer.
- UAD Console v1.2.1 or newer.
- License for the Apollo Monitor Correction Add-on product.
- License for the SoundID Reference product:
- SoundID Reference for Headphones: applies profiles for headphones.
- SoundID Reference for Speakers and Headphones: applies profiles for headphones and speakers (stereo) with calibrated bass management for stereo/subwoofer setups.
- SoundID Reference for Multichannel: applies profiles for headphones and speakers (stereo/multichannel).
- A measurement microphone is required for speaker calibration.
Connectivity and Operating Systems:
- Internet connection: required for SoundID Reference license authentication.
- Supported operating systems:
- macOS 11 Big Sur and later.
- Windows 10 and 11.
Included in Studio+ Edition
Channel Strips and Preamps
- Avalon VT-737sp Channel Strip
- Century Tube Channel Strip
- CS-1 Channel Strip
- Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ
- Manley Reference Microphone Preamp
- Precision Channel Strip
- UA 610-A Preamp & EQ
- UA 610-B Preamp & EQ
- V76 Preamplifier
Compressors / Limiters
- dbx 160 Compressor / Limiter
- Empirical Labs Distressor
- Fairchild 670 Legacy
- Fairchild 660 Compressor
- Fairchild 670 Compressor
- Teletronix LA-2 Classic Leveler
- Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler
- Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler
- Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier
- Teletronix LA-3A Classic Audio Leveler
- UA 1176 Rev A Classic Limiter
- UA 1176AE Classic Limiter
- UA 1176LN Rev E Classic Limiter
- UA 1176LN Legacy
- UA 1176SE Legacy
- UA 175B Classic Limiter
- UA 176 Classic Limiter
Equalizers
- Helios Type 69 Legacy EQ
- Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ
- Pultec EQP-1A Passive EQ
- Pultec HLF-3C Passive EQ
- Pultec MEQ-5 Passive EQ
- Pultec Pro Legacy EQ
Special Processing
- Auto-Tune Realtime Access
- Auto-Tune Realtime Advanced
- Auto-Tune Realtime X
- Oxide Tape Recorder
- Precision Enhancer Hz
- Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder
- Verve Analog Machines Essentials
Instruments
- Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio
- Moog Minimoog
- Opal Morphing Synth
- PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth
- Ravel Grand Piano
- Waterfall B3 Organ
Delay and Modulation
- Brigade Chorus Pedal
- Galaxy Tape Echo
- Precision Delay Mod
- Precision Delay Mod L
- Studio D Chorus
Reverb & Rooms
- Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb
- Precision Reflection Engine
- Pure Plate Reverb
- RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler
Guitar and Bass
- Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier
- Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier
- Raw Distortion
!!! WINDOWS / MAC COMPATIBILITY:
WINDOWS / MAC CONFIGURATION DETAILS here.
| Interface Model
Universal Audio | Compatible
Windows | Compatible
Mac |
| Apollo Solo USB Heritage Edition | ✅ | ⛔ |
| Apollo Solo Thunderbolt 3 Heritage Edition | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Apollo Twin X USB DUO Heritage Edition | ✅ | ⛔ |
| Apollo Twin X DUO Gen 2 Essentials+ | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Apollo Twin X DUO Gen 2 Studio+ | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Apollo Twin X Quad Heritage Edition | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Apollo Twin X Quad Gen 2 Essentials+ | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Apollo Twin X Quad Gen 2 Studio+ | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Apollo x4 Heritage Edition | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Apollo x4 Gen 2 Essentials+ | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Apollo x4 Gen 2 Studio+ | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Apollo x6 Thunderbolt 3 | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Apollo x6 Heritage Edition | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Apollo x6 Gen 2 Essentials+ | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Apollo x6 Gen 2 Studio+ | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Apollo x8 | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Apollo x8 Heritage Edition | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Apollo x8 Gen 2 Essentials+ | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Apollo x8 Gen 2 Studio+ | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Apollo x8p | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Apollo x8p Heritage Edition | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Apollo x8p Gen 2 Essentials+ | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Apollo x8p Gen 2 Studio+ | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Apollo x16 Heritage Edition | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Apollo x16 Gen 2 Essentials+ | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Apollo x16 Gen 2 Ultimate+ | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Apollo x16D Essentials+ Edition | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Apollo x16D Ultimate+ Edition | ⚠️ | ✅ |
