Universal Audio Apollo Solo USB Heritage Ed.

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Universal Audio Apollo Solo USB Heritage Ed.

Universal Audio

Apollo Solo USB Heritage Ed.

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 508035
Model: Apollo Solo USB Heritage Ed.
Price: $500.50

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The Apollo Solo USB Heritage Ed. is a fantastic entry point into the UAD ecosystem, especially for guitarists and singer-songwriters on Windows. The Unison technology is genuinely impressive, and the included software gets you tracking immediately. It’s a powerful, compact solution for creating professional-sounding recordings without overwhelming your computer's CPU.

Product Description

  • Universal Audio Apollo Solo USB Heritage Ed.
  • 2 x 4 USB Audio Interface
  • Heritage Edition
  • With a SHARC DSP for computing the UAD plug-ins without loading the CPU of the host computer
  • For Windows PCs only
  • 24-Bit/192 kHz
  • Unison technology for modelling classic tube and transistor-based preamps
  • Guitar amps and stompboxes
  • LED meter
  • Pad switch
  • Low cut
  • Phase reverse switch
  • Link function
  • 2 Microphone/line combo inputs: XLR/jack 6.3 mm
  • Hi-Z instrument input: 6.3 mm jack
  • Stereo headphone output: 6.3 mm jack
  • 2 Line outputs: 6.3 mm jack (L/R)
  • Phantom power: +48 V
  • switchable
  • USB-C port (USB 3.0)
  • Includes software bundle Desktop Heritage Edition + Realtime Analogue Classics and an external power supply

*Note:*

USB-C connection cable not included. Suitable cable: Art. #537277#

PROS
  • • Unison tech nails classic preamp sounds remarkably well
  • • SHARC DSP offloads processing, freeing up your computer's resources
  • • Solid build quality with a reassuringly weighty feel
  • • Desktop Heritage Edition software bundle provides immediate creative options
CONS
  • • Windows-only compatibility significantly limits its user base
  • • USB-C cable not included feels like a cheap omission
  • • Limited I/O for more complex recording setups

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Key Features

Inputs 2 XLR/jack combo, 1 Hi-Z instrument
Outputs 2 Line, 1 Stereo Headphone
Max Sample Rate 192 kHz
Bit Depth 24-Bit
Preamps UA Unison technology (modeled classic preamps)
Weight Approximately 4.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

It’s surprisingly impactful; it emulates the impedance and gain characteristics of classic preamps, drastically altering the sound of your microphone or instrument.
Unfortunately, this Heritage Edition model is exclusively designed for Windows PCs – there's no macOS support.
Absolutely, if you're serious about getting those authentic analog preamp tones and leveraging UAD’s processing power, it's a worthwhile step up.

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