Universal Audio Apollo Twin X Duo Gen2 Ess+
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Apollo Twin X Duo Gen2 Ess+
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The Apollo Twin X Duo Gen2 Ess+ is a fantastic entry point into the Universal Audio ecosystem. It delivers professional-grade audio quality and those legendary Unison preamps in a compact, desktop-friendly package – perfect for singer-songwriters, producers, and smaller studios wanting serious recording power without a massive footprint.
Product Description
- Universal Audio Apollo Twin X Duo Gen2 Ess+
- 10 x 6 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface
- With UAD-2 Duo processor
- 24 Bit / 192 kHz AD/DA converter
- 2 Unison microphone preamps
- Auto Gain function
- +48 V phantom power
- Built-in talkback microphone
- Dynamic range: 127 dB
- Monitor functions with controls for mono
- mute
- DIM and ALT
- Design: Desktop
- For Mac OS and Windows
- Includes Essentials+ Plug-in Bundle
- *Connectors: *
- Microphone / line combo inputs: 2 x XLR / 6.3 mm jack
- Hi-Z instrument input: 6.3 mm jack
- Line outputs: 2 x 6.3 mm jack
- Monitor outputs: 2 x 6.3 mm jack
- ADAT/SPDIF optical input
- Stereo headphone output: 6.3 mm jack
- Thunderbolt 3 connection (Thunderbolt cable not included)
- Input for external power supply
- • Unison preamps authentically model classic UA hardware, a huge advantage.
- • Low-latency performance with UAD plugins is genuinely impressive and usable.
- • The Essentials+ bundle offers immediate value and a solid starting point.
- • Desktop form factor makes it exceptionally convenient for home studio setups.
- • Limited I/O compared to larger Apollo models restricts complex recording scenarios.
- • Thunderbolt cable not included feels like a cost-cutting measure at this price point.
- • The built-in talkback mic is serviceable, but not a primary vocal mic.
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