UA Universal Audio Apollo Twin MkII Duo 2-Input Thunderbolt Audio Interface (B-STOCK)

Manufacturer's Description

Next-Generation Audio Conversion with Classic Analog Sound and DUO Core Processing.

Apollo Twin MkII is a ground-up redesign of the world’s most popular professional desktop recording interface for Mac and Windows — delivering enhanced audio conversion with the tone, feel, and flow of analog recording.

Built upon UA’s 60-year heritage of audio craftsmanship, Apollo Twin MkII starts with two Unison™-enabled mic preamps and stellar next-generation A/D and D/A conversion derived from UA’s flagship Apollo 8, 8p, and 16. Together with its included bundle of UAD analog emulation plug-ins — which you can track through in real time with UAD-2 DUO Core processing — and access to LUNA Recording System, Apollo Twin MkII is born to make records.

• Record with world-class Apollo A/D and D/A conversion — as heard on hundreds of hit records
• Cascade up to 4 Apollo interfaces and 6 UAD-2 devices over Thunderbolt, adding DSP and I/O as your studio grows
• Mix with UAD plug‑ins like the included Teletronix® LA‑2A and 1176 compressors, Pultec® EQs, and 610‑B Preamp
• Includes LUNA Recording System for a fully-integrated and inspiring music production workstation

Unison Technology: The Genuine Sound of Neve, SSL, API & Manley Preamps

Apollo Twin MkII features two Unison-enabled mic preamps, letting you track through exacting mic preamp emulations from Neve, SSL, API, Manley, and Universal Audio. An Apollo exclusive, Unison technology nails the tone of these sought-after tube and solid state mic pres — including their input impedance, gain stage “sweet spots,” and the component-level circuit behaviors of the original hardware.

The secret to Unison is its hardware-software integration between Apollo’s mic preamps and its onboard UAD-2 DUO Core DSP Acceleration. Simply place a Unison preamp plug-in on your mic input, and tap into the classic sounds of the world’s most recorded mic preamps.

A Full Suite of Classic Analog Processing Onboard

Right out of the box, Apollo Twin MkII provides a suite of incredible analog emulation plug-ins including the world’s only authentic Teletronix LA-2A, 1176LN, Pultec EQs, and the Unison-enabled UA 610-B Tube Preamp. Developed by UA’s world-renowned team of algorithm engineers, these Realtime Analog Classics plug-ins set the standard by which all other hardware emulation plug-ins are judged.

From the tube warmth of the Pultec EQ on guitars, to the gentle limiting of the LA-2A on vocals, your recordings will take a giant leap forward in rich, sonically complex analog sound.

Access the World of UAD Powered Plug-Ins

Beyond the included Realtime Analog Classics plug-ins, Apollo Twin MkII lets you tap into the full library award-winning UAD Powered Plug-Ins — including vintage EQs, Compressors, Reverbs, Tape Machines and more — at near-zero latency, regardless of your audio software’s buffer size and without taxing your computer’s CPU.

With exclusive emulations from Neve, Studer, Manley, API, Ampex, Lexicon, Fender, and more,* it’s like having an endless analog studio, right on your desktop. And unlike competing interfaces, these DSP-powered plug-ins are also available in your DAW for mixing.

Next-Generation A/D and D/A Conversion

Of course, the heart of any audio interface is the quality of its conversion. Apollo Twin MkII improves upon the original Apollo Twin’s gold-standard audio quality with completely redesigned A/D and D/A conversion — giving you increased dynamic range and ultra-low THD. This next-generation conversion results in breathtaking clarity, depth, and accuracy in your recordings.

Apollo: The Choice of New-School Professionals

Apollo is the confirmed choice of hit-making professionals, used to record landmark albums by Kendrick Lamar (DAMN.), Chris Stapleton (From A Room: Volume 1), Arcade Fire (Everything Now), Post Malone (Beerbongs & Bentleys), and many more. The Apollo range of interfaces has earned numerous industry awards from Sound on Sound, Future Music, and Electronic Musician — as well as the prestigious TEC Award for computer audio hardware five years running.

LUNA: Deep Apollo Integration for a Complete Realtime Workflow

LUNA Recording System transforms Apollo Twin MkII into the most inspiring, fully-integrated recording system on the planet. Bolstered by Accelerated Realtime Monitoring™ and a host of built-in features and extensions — from integrated Multitrack Tape and Neve Summing to all-new LUNA Instruments and more — LUNA gives desktop Apollo users the most natural, inspiring, and analog-sounding music production environment available.

Improved Monitoring and Built‑In Talkback Mic

The new Apollo Twin MkII offers greatly improved monitor functionality versus the original — with Mute, DIM, Mono, and ALT speaker switching. It also includes dedicated monitor remote controls and a built-in Talkback mic for easy communication with talent and/or recording slate cues. These features, combined with Apollo Twin MkII's scalability, make it the new standard for professional desktop recording.

Build a Networked Studio

Thanks to Apollo Expanded software, users of any Thunderbolt-equipped Apollo Twin, Apollo 8, Apollo 8p, and Apollo 16 audio interfaces can combine up to four Apollos and six total UAD-2 devices — adding I/O and DSP as your studio grows. Apollo Twin MkII makes the perfect intelligent desktop controller for a full Apollo system.

Now with Vintage Amps

Apollo Twin MkII also includes Unison technology on its front panel instrument input, giving you access to dead-on emulations of guitar and bass amps like the Fender '55 Tweed Deluxe, Marshall Plexi Super Lead 1959, and the Ampeg B-15N Bass Amplifier.

A Sleek, Low-latency App

With Apollo Twin MkII's Console 2.0 application — a complete re-imagining of Apollo’s original Console software — you can take advantage of over 25 user-requested features such as Channel Strip presets, Drag & Drop functionality, dynamically resizable windows, and more.

Included Plug-Ins

Realtime Analog Classics Bundle

With the Realtime Analog Classics plug-in bundle, you get legendary compressors like the Teletronix® LA-2A and EQs like the Pultec® EQP-1A, stunning guitar and bass amp emulations from Softube, as well as UA’s landmark 610-B Tube Preamp and EQ plug-in.

UA 610-B Tube Preamp and EQ

Impart your tracks with the iconic warmth and character of the classic hardware used to track everyone from Duke Ellington to Coldplay. By emulating the entire signal path, including tube amplifiers, transformers, and circuit nonlinearities, the 610-B Tube Preamp and EQ plug-in injects organic detail and saturation to any signal — whether you’re re-amping or tracking through the 610-B via Universal Audio’s Unison™ technology.

Marshall® Plexi Classic Amplifier

The undisputed alpha dog of rock and roll guitar amps, the Marshall “plexi” amplifier is as legendary as the music it helped create. From Jimi Hendrix to Jimmy Page, Duane Allman to Eric Clapton, the Plexi’s punishing melange of snarl, sustain, smoothness, and raunch defined the sound of rock. Developed by Softube, the Marshall Plexi Classic Amp plug-in gives you the sound of this iconic amp with a perfectly placed microphone from engineer Tony Platt who recorded AC/DC’s Back in Black and Highway to Hell.

Teletronix® LA-2A Classic Leveling Amplifier (Legacy)

With its gentle, program dependent optical compression and meticulously designed tube amplifier, the LA-2A is the go-to compressor for professional mixers around the world — especially for vocals. Incredibly easy-to-use Peak Reduction and Gain controls gives you the ideal optical compression sound for guitar, bass, drums, and more.

1176SE/LN® Classic Limiting Amplifiers (Legacy)

Get classic, ultra-fast FET compression from the world’s most recognized compressor. The 1176 will impart punch, presence, and character as well as its signature distortion overtones on drums, vocals, guitars, and bass. The 1176LN has graced countless recordings, from Led Zeppelin, to the White Stripes and Michael Jackson.

Pultec® Pro Equalizers (Legacy)

Mix with two of the most sought-after hardware EQs ever made — the MEQ-5 Midrange Equalizer and the EQP-1A Program Equalizer. Both of these tube-based icons deliver smooth and silky EQ curves with an abundance of warm analog character.

Ampeg® SVT-VR Classic Bass Amp

Introduced in 1969, the Ampeg SVT bass amp is still the reigning king of high-powered tube bass tone. Developed by Brainworx, the Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amp plug-in perfectly captures the raw power and punch that has made this the go-to amp for rock, funk, and soul players. Track in real time using Unison™ preamp technology for the tone, touch, and feel of a real SVT bass amp, or transform bland DI tracks with the thunderous roar of a stone cold classic.

Precision Mix Rack Collection

Featuring the Precision Channel Strip, Precision Reflection Engine, and Precision Delay Modulation plug-ins, the Precision Mix Rack Collection offers four modern, high-fidelity plug-ins for recording and mixing. Powerful and intuitive, Precision Mix Rack Collection gives you an impressive tool set — perfect for beginners and seasoned professionals alike.

Raw Distortion

Modeled from a vintage early-’80s Pro Co Rat, Raw Distortion delivers all the gritty dynamic raunch of the legendary stompbox. And with Unison™ technology, you can plug in to Apollo Twin, 8, or 8p’s front-panel Hi-Z instrument jack and experience the same circuit interaction, gain range, and clip points for the true tone, feel, and response of the original hardware.

RealVerb Pro

RealVerb Pro is a flexible, natural sounding reverb based on UA’s own unique set of algorithms. Allowing you to design the room just as you hear it, the RealVerb Pro goes beyond simply big/small or dark/bright, giving your sources distortion-free, smoothing diffusion control and ultra-long reverb tail.

Features

• Desktop 2x6 Thunderbolt audio interface for Mac and Windows with next-generation 24-bit/192 kHz audio conversion
• Available UAD-2 DUO Core Processing for tracking through vintage compressors, EQs, tape machines, mic preamps, and guitar amp plug-ins with near-zero latency*
• Unison™ technology offers stunning models of classic tube and transformer-based preamps, guitar amps, and stompboxes
• Includes access to LUNA Recording System for a fully-integrated, analog inspired Apollo workflow
• Built-in talkback mic for communication with studio talent and recording slate cues
• Improved monitor functionality including monitor remote functions and Mono, Mute, DIM, and ALT monitor controls
• 2 premium Unison mic/line preamps; 2 line outputs; front-panel Hi-Z instrument input and headphone output
• 2 digitally controlled analog monitor outputs for full resolution at all listening levels
• Up to 8 channels of additional digital input via Optical TOSLINK connection
• Includes the "Realtime Analog Classics" UAD plug-in bundle. Other UAD plug-ins sold separately.
• Runs UAD Powered Plug-Ins via VST, RTAS, & AAX 64 in all major DAWs
• Uncompromising analog design, superior components, and premium build quality
• Free, industry-leading technical support — on the phone and online — from knowledgeable audio engineers

Specifications

• Audio Interfaces
• Apollo X Series System Requirements
• All
• Thunderbolt 3 cable (not included)
• Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
• 10 gigabytes available storage
• Mac
• Available Thunderbolt 1, 2, or 3 port
• macOS 10.14 Mojave, 10.15 Catalina, or 11 Big Sur
• Thunderbolt 1 and 2 connections require an Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter (not included)
• PC
• Available Thunderbolt 3 port
• Windows 10 64-bit edition
• Apollo Thunderbolt System Requirements(All Thunderbolt Apollo models except Apollo X Series)
• All
• Thunderbolt 2 cable (not included)
• Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
• 10 gigabytes available storage
• Mac
• Available Thunderbolt 1, 2, or 3 port
• macOS 10.14 Mojave, 10.15 Catalina, or 11 Big Sur
• Thunderbolt 3 connections require an Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter (not included)
• PC
• Available Thunderbolt 3 port
• Windows 10 64-bit edition
• Qualified Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt adapter (not included)
• Apollo SOLO System Requirements
• Mac or Windows computer with available Thunderbolt 3 port
• Thunderbolt 3 cable (sold separately)
• (Mac) macOS 10.14 Mojave, 10.15 Catalina, or 11 Big Sur
• (PC) Windows 10 64-bit edition
• Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
• 10 gigabytes available storage
• Apollo SOLO USB System Requirements
• PC with available built-in* USB 3 SuperSpeed (Type-A or Type-C port)
• Intel Core i-Series or Xeon processor*
• Windows 10 64-bit edition
• USB 3 Type-C cable (not included)*
• Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
• 10 gigabytes available storage
• *Notes
• IF-certified USB 3 SuperSpeed cable (Type-A to Type-C, or Type-C to Type-C)
• Quad Core i7 or better recommended for optimum DAW performance
• USB 3 adapters (such as PCIe-to-USB 3 expansion cards) are not tested
• 2-in-1 systems (notebook/tablet) are not recommended
• Volt System Requirements
• Mac & PC
• Available USB 2.0 (or higher) port
• USB cable (included)
• Intel, AMD, or Apple Silicon processor
• (PC) Windows 10 64-bit edition
• (macOS) 10.14 Mojave or later
• Internet connection for software downloads
• iPad & iPhone
• iPadOS / iOS 14 or later
• Arrow System Requirements
• Mac or Windows computer with available Thunderbolt 3 port
• Thunderbolt 3 cable (sold separately)
• (Mac) macOS 10.14 Mojave, 10.15 Catalina, or 11 Big Sur
• (PC) Windows 10 64-bit edition
• Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
• 10 gigabytes available storage
• Apollo FireWire System Requirements
• (PC) Windows 10 64-bit edition
• (Mac) macOS 10.14 Mojave or 10.15 Catalina
• Available FireWire 800 port*
• FireWire 800 cable (included)
• Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
• 10 gigabytes available storage
• *On Windows systems, a qualified PCIe-to-FireWire adapter card is required
• DSP Accelerators
• UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 3 System Requirements
• All
• Thunderbolt 3 cable (not included)
• Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
• Compatible plug-in host DAW software
• 10 gigabytes available storage
• Mac
• Available Thunderbolt 1, 2, or 3 port
• macOS 10.14 Mojave, 10.15 Catalina, or 11 Big Sur
• Thunderbolt 1 and 2 connections require an Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter (not included)
• PC
• Available Thunderbolt 3 port
• Windows 10 64-bit edition
• UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt 2 System Requirements
• All
• Thunderbolt 2 cable (not included)
• Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
• Compatible plug-in host DAW software
• 10 gigabytes available storage
• Mac
• Available Thunderbolt 1, 2, or 3 port
• macOS 10.14 Mojave, 10.15 Catalina, or 11 Big Sur
• Thunderbolt 3 connections require an Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter (not included)
• PC
• Available Thunderbolt 3 port
• Windows 10 64-bit edition
• Qualified Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter (not included)
• UAD-2 Satellite USB System Requirements
• PC with available built-in* USB 3 SuperSpeed port
• Windows 10 64-bit edition
• Intel Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, or Xeon processor*
• USB 3.0 SuperSpeed cable (included)
• Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
• Compatible plug-in host DAW software
• 10 gigabytes available storage
• *Notes
• Quad Core i7 or better recommended
• 2-in-1 systems (notebook/tablet) are not recommended
• USB 3 adapters (such as PCIe-to-USB 3 expansion cards) are not tested for Apollo Twin USB connection
• UAD-2 Satellite FireWire System Requirements
• (PC) Windows 10 64-bit edition
• (Mac) macOS 10.14 Mojave or 10.15 Catalina
• Available FireWire 800 port*
• FireWire 800 cable (included)
• Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
• Compatible plug-in host DAW software
• 10 gigabytes available storage
• *On Windows systems, a qualified PCIe-to-FireWire adapter card is required
• UAD-2 PCIe System Requirements
• (PC) Windows 10 64-bit edition
• (Mac) macOS 10.14 Mojave, 10.15 Catalina, or 11 Big Sur
• Available PCI Express (PCIe) slot for each UAD-2 card
• Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
• Compatible plug-in DAW host software
• 10 gigabytes available storage
• Thunderbolt Option Cards
• Thunderbolt 3 Option Card System Requirements
• All
• Apollo Audio Interface (Rack Model)
• Thunderbolt 3 cable (not included)
• Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
• 10 gigabytes available storage
• Mac
• Available Thunderbolt 1, 2, or 3 port
• macOS 10.14 Mojave, 10.15 Catalina, or 11 Big Sur
• Thunderbolt 1 and 2 connections require an Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter (not included)
• PC
• Available Thunderbolt 3 port
• Windows 10 64-bit edition
• Thunderbolt 2 Option Card System Requirements
• All
• Apollo Audio Interface (Rack Model)
• Thunderbolt 2 cable (not included)
• Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
• 10 gigabytes available storage
• Mac
• Available Thunderbolt 1, 2, or 3 port
• macOS 10.14 Mojave, 10.15 Catalina, or 11 Big Sur
• Thunderbolt 3 connections require an Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter (not included)
• PC
• Available Thunderbolt 3 port
• Windows 10 64-bit edition
• Qualified Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt adapter (not included)