Universal Audio Apollo x4 Heritage Edition Audio Interface
12-in/18-out Thunderbolt 3 desktop interface with 4 Unison preamps, UA Vintage Mic Pre, dual headphone outs, ADAT I/O, monitor controls, and Quad DSP core Item ID: APX4HE
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Highlights
- Thunderbolt desktop recording
- Windows and Mac compatible
- Apollo A/D and D/A conversion
- LUNA Recording system included
- Included UAD plug-ins: Teletronix LA-2A and 1176 compressor and Pultec EQs
- Low-latency recording
- Rugged, compact construction
Description
The Universal Audio Apollo x4 Heritage Edition brings four Unison-enabled mic preamps, QUAD Core UAD processing, and 24-bit/192 kHz conversion to a compact desktop unit that tracks through classic processing in real time. Unison lets each preamp adopt impedance, gain staging, and nonlinear behavior from emulations like the 610, API, and Neve, so tone is shaped at the source rather than patched in after the fact.
I/O is arranged for hybrid workflows. Four front-end XLR combo inputs handle mic, line, or Hi-Z sources with phantom power on tap, and Unison support across all pres. Balanced monitor outputs anchor the mains, an additional pair of line outs covers alternate speakers or outboard sends, and two independent headphone outputs simplify artist cue mixes. Optical ADAT input expands channel count for multi-mic drums or external preamps, while S/PDIF support and Word Clock keep digital rigs coherent. Thunderbolt connectivity provides low-latency performance and integrates cleanly with multi-Apollo systems.
Monitoring and session control are centralized. A large encoder governs monitor level with dim, mute, and mono at fingertip reach, and the integrated talkback mic speeds slate and cue updates. Console software builds low-latency cue mixes, recalls routings, and lets you commit or monitor through UAD plug-ins like 1176, LA-2A, API Vision, or tape without taxing the host CPU.
Heritage Edition status loads the account with flagship UAD titles on day one, making it practical to shape tone on input and avoid plug-in roulette later. If the brief is desktop footprint, four serious mic inputs, and dependable real-time processing that scales with external preamps over ADAT, Apollo x4 Heritage Edition is tailored for that job.
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