Professional FireWire Audio Interface featuring Realtime UAD Processing

Universal Audio Apollo Quad offers the first professional, high-resolution, firewire audio interface for computer that delivers the sound, feel, and flow of analog recording. Universal Audio Apollo Quad features an 18 x 24 input/output configuration and comes Thunderbolt-ready. Apollo Quad interfaces combine genuine UA analog design with class-leading 24-bit/192 kHz sound quality and onboard Realtime UAD Processing. Using Apollo, music producers and performers can finally track audio through a range of classic UAD analog emulation plug-ins from Neve, Studer, Manley, Lexicon and more - in real time, and with a sleek, elegant workflow on both Mac and PC.*

Sonically, Universal Audio Apollo Quad Mic inputs and Monitor outputs are digitally controlled analog, so you don't lose audio resolution when you adjust gain. High-resolution/high-contrast metering, derived from UA's legendary 2192 interface, is designed to be viewable at nearly any angle. Finally, standalone operation means that you can use Apollo's audio connections, and last-used DSP mixer settings, even without a computer connected.

* Compatible with Mac OS X 10.6 and 10.7; Windows 7 support coming Summer 2012.

Universal Audio Apollo Quad Features:

• 18 x 24 FireWire/Thunderbolt-ready audio interface for Mac and PC*
• Realtime UAD Processing for low-latency (sub-2ms) tracking and mixing w/ UAD Powered Plug-Ins
• Premium mic preamps, top-end converters, and uncompromising analog design
• Front-panel controls for all commonly used features
• Full recall of interface and UAD plug-in settings within DAW sessions via Console Recall plug-in (VST/RTAS/AU)
• 8 analog inputs: 4 digitally controlled analog mic preamps; 8 balanced line inputs; 2 front-panel JFET DIs
• 14 analog outputs: 8 balanced line outs; 2 digitally-controlled analog monitor outs; 2 dedicated stereo headphone outs
• 10 channels of digital I/O: 8 channels of ADAT; 2 channels S/PDIF; Wordclock I/O
• Dual FireWire 800 ports (standard)
• Thunderbolt I/O Option Card for connectivity to new Macs and PCs (card sold separately)
• QUAD Core processor
• Includes "Analog Classics" Plug-ins: LA-2A Classic Audio Leveler, 1176LN Limiting Amplifier, and Pultec EQP-1A Program Equalizer