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Universal Audio Apollo Twin MkII

Description

Next-Generation Audio Conversion with Classic Analog Sound and DUO Core Processing.

Apollo Twin MkII is a ground-up redesign of the world's most popular professional desktop recording interface for Mac and Windows - delivering enhanced audio conversion with the tone, feel, and flow of analog recording. Built upon UA's 60-year heritage of audio craftsmanship, Apollo Twin MkII starts with two Unison-enabled mic preamps and stellar next-generation A/D and D/A conversion derived from UA's flagship Apollo 8, 8p, and 16. Together with its included bundle of UAD analog emulation plug-ins - which you can track through in real time with UAD-2 DUO Core processing - Apollo Twin MkII is born to make records.

Key Features:

• Desktop 2x6 Thunderbolt audio interface for Mac and Windows with next-generation 24-bit/192 kHz audio conversion


• UAD-2 DUO Core Processing for tracking through vintage compressors, EQs, tape machines, mic preamps, and guitar amp plug-ins with near-zero latency


• Unison technology offers stunning models of classic tube and transformer-based preamps, guitar amps, and stompboxes


• Built-in talkback mic for communication with studio talent and recording slate cues


• Improved monitor functionality including monitor remote functions and Mono, Mute, DIM, and ALT monitor controls


• 2 premium Unison 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 TOSLINK connection


• Includes Realtime Analog Classics UAD plug-in bundle, featuring Legacy versions of the LA-2A Classic Audio Leveler, 1176LN Limiting Amplifier, and Pultec EQP-1A Program Equalizer, plus Softube Amp Room Essentials, Raw Distortion, 610-B Tube Preamp & EQ, and more


• Runs UAD