UNIVERSAL AUDIO APOLLO Twin X Duo Usb | Heritage Edition Audio Interface | Windows

Apollo Twin X DUO USB

Heritage Edition USB-C Audio Interface with UAD DSP - Windows Only

Poised to be the center of a Windows-based home studio or mobile rig, the Universal Audio Apollo Twin X USB DUO Heritage Edition is a desktop 10x6 USB-C audio interface that gives musicians and producers elite-class A/D and D/A conversion with the tone, feel, and flow of analog recording.

Offering DUO Core UAD plug-in processing, Unison-enabled mic preamps, and the Heritage Edition suite of 25 award-winning UAD plug-ins—featuring Collections from Teletronix, Pultec, UA, and more—the Apollo Twin X USB DUO lets you record your vocals, acoustic instruments, and electric guitars in real time through classic mic preamp and channel-strip emulations from Neve, API, Manley, Avalon, and more—with near-zero latency.

The Power of Apollo Twin X USB DUO

• Track, overdub, and mix with high-resolution AD/DA conversion and DSP-powered plug-ins.
• Onboard UAD-2 DUO Core Processing for tracking in real time through included UAD Heritage Edition plug-ins like the Teletronix LA-2A and 1176 vintage compressors, Pultec EQs, iconic UA 610 tube preamp, tape machines, and guitar amps—with near-zero latency, regardless of audio buffer size.
• Proprietary Unison technology offers the tone of sought-after classic-tube and transformer-based preamps from Neve, API, Manley, Avalon, and more, plus guitar amps, and stompboxes.
• USB-C 3.0 connectivity for Windows-based computers.
• Runs UAD Powered Plug-Ins via VST, Audio Units, and AAX in all major DAWs.
• Uncompromising analog design, superior components, and premium build quality in a convenient desktop form factor.
• Reliable AC powering (external power supply included).
• Free, industry-leading technical support—on the phone and online—from knowledgeable audio engineers.

Elite-Class A/D and D/A Conversion for Crystal-Clear Sound

• Furnished with elite-class, next-generation 24-bit / 192 kHz conversion akin to the popular Apollo X rackmount interfaces, the Apollo Twin X USB DUO gives you a spacious, organic sound that easily rivals dedicated high-end converters—with low distortion (-117 dB) and immense dynamic range (127 dB).

Versatile I/O for the Studio

• The 10x6 audio interface features two Unison-enabled microphone preamps (via XLR-1/4" combo mic/line inputs) for precise UAD emulations of classic analog preamps—impart vintage character of your choosing on microphone and instrument recordings while bypassing the unpredictable nature of old equipment.
• One front-panel Unison-enabled 1/4" Hi-Z input for direct connection of a guitar, bass, or keyboard
• Two 1/4" digitally controlled analog monitor outputs for full resolution at all listening levels and one 1/4" headphone output—each with dedicated level control
• Two additional 1/4" line-level outputs, may be used for alternate monitor outputs
• Add up to eight extra input channels via one TOSLINK optical ADAT port (may alternatively be used for stereo S/PDIF)

Pro-Level Monitor Functionality

• Flexible monitor functionality includes monitor remote functions and Mono, Mute, DIM, and ALT monitor controls
• Built-in talkback mic for communication with studio talent and recording slate cues
• Comprehensive front-panel metering and fast, intuitive controls, no menu-diving required

Get the Pro Sounds of Analog Hardware, Right on Your Desktop

Out of the box, Apollo Twin X USB DUO's 25 included plug-ins give you album-ready tones in realtime with professional tools.

• 1176 Classic Limiter Collection (x3), 1176LN Legacy Compressor/Limiter, 1176SE Legacy Compressor/Limiter
• 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection (x2)
• Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier
• Pultec Passive EQ Collection (x3), Pultec EQP-1A Legacy, Pultec Pro Legacy
• Pure Plate Reverb, RealVerb Pro
• Precision Channel Strip, Precision Reflection Engine
• Precision Delay Modulation, Precision Delay Modulation
• Softube Marshall Plexi Classic Guitar Amp, RAW Distortion Pedal
• Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler Collection (x3), Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Limiter

Specifications

• Channels of I/O
  • Analog:
    • 2 Inputs / 4 Outputs at 192 kHz
  • ADAT:
    • 8 Inputs / 0 Outputs at 44.1/48 kHz
    • 4 Inputs / 0 Outputs at 88.2/96 kHz
    • 2 Inputs / 0 Outputs at 176.4/192 kHz
  • S/PDIF:
    • 2 Inputs / 0 Output at 44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz
• Built-In DSP
  • Yes
• Maximum Sampling Rate
  • 192 kHz / 24-Bit
• Number of Microphone Inputs
  • 2
• Built-In Microphone
  • Yes
• Input Level Adjustment
  • 1x Knob
• Pad
  • Mic: -20 dB (Switchable per Channel)
• Gain/Trim Range
  • Mic/Line/Hi-Z Inputs: +10 dB to +65 dB
• High-Pass Filter
  • 75 Hz
• Solo/Mute
  • Mute per Master
• Analog Audio I/O
  • 2x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Mic/Line Input
  • 1x 1/4" TS Unbalanced Hi-Z Input (Front Panel)
  • 2x 1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Monitor Output
  • 2x 1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Line Output
  • 1x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output
• Phantom Power
  • 48 V, Selectable On/Off (Selectable on Individual Inputs)
• Digital Audio I/O
  • 1x TOSLINK Optical ADAT / S/PDIF Input (S/MUX4 Support)
• Host Connection
  • 1x USB-C
• Host Connection Protocol
  • USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2
• Frequency Response
  • Mic, Line, Hi-Z Inputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.05 dB
  • Line Outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.05 dB
  • Headphone, Monitor Outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.1 dB
• Maximum Input Level
  • Mic Inputs: 25.6 dBu (with Pad)
  • Hi-Z Inputs: 12.2 dBu (Min Gain)
  • Line Inputs: 20.2 dBu (Min Gain)
• Maximum Output Level
  • Line/Monitor Outputs: 20.2 dBu
• Headphone Output Power
  • 96 mW into 300 Ohms (Max)
• Impedance
  • Mic Inputs: 5.4 Kilohms
  • Hi-Z Inputs: 1 Megohm
  • Line Inputs: 10 Kilohms
  • Line Outputs: 100 Ohms
  • Monitor Outputs: 100 Ohms
• Dynamic Range
  • Mic Inputs: 123 dBA (A-Weighted)
  • Hi-Z Inputs: 121 dBA (A-Weighted)
  • Line Inputs: 122 dBA (A-Weighted)
  • Line Outputs: 126 dBA (A-Weighted)
  • Monitor Outputs: 127 dBA (A-Weighted)
  • Headphone Outputs: 124 dBA (A-Weighted)
• THD+N
  • Mic Inputs: -115 dB (1 kHz, at -1 dBFS)
  • Hi-Z Inputs: -108 dB (1 kHz, at -1 dBFS)
  • Line Inputs: -114 dB (1 kHz, at -1 dBFS)
  • Line Outputs: -117 dB (1 kHz, at -1 dBFS)
  • Monitor Outputs: -117 dB
  • Headphone Outputs: -98 dB (1 kHz, at -1 dBFS)
• Sample Rates
  • 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192 kHz (AD/DA Conversion)
• Bit Depths
  • 24-Bit (AD/DA Conversion)
• Latency
  • 1.1 ms at 96 kHz (Input to Output)
• Sync Sources
  • ADAT, Internal, S/PDIF
• OS Compatibility
  • Windows 10 to 11 (64-Bit Only)
• Processor Requirement
  • PC: Intel Core i7 or Better (64-Bit, Recommended) Intel Xeon AMD
• Storage Requirements
  • 10 GB
• Required Hardware
  • USB 3.0/3.1/3.2 Gen 1 Port
  • USB Cable (Not Included)
• AC Input Power
  • 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz AC/DC
• Power Adapter
  • 12 VDC, Center-Positive (Included)
• Power Consumption
  • 15 W (Maximum) P
• Operating Temperature
  • 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
• Dimensions
  • 6.31 x 6.2 x 2.6" / 16.03 x 15.7 x 6.6 cm
• Weight
  • 2.2 lb / 1.0 kg (without Accessories)