Universal Audio Apollo Twin MKII HE Thunderbolt Audio Interface, UAD-2 DUO Core

Find the perfect fusion of classic analog sound and next-generation audio conversion with the Apollo Twin MKII Heritage Edition Desktop 2x6 Thunderbolt Audio Interface. This professional desktop recording interface, compatible with both Mac and Windows, has been redesigned from the ground up, offering enhanced audio conversion that captures the tone, feel, and flow of analog recording. Built on Universal Audio's 60-year legacy of audio craftsmanship, the Apollo Twin MKII Heritage Edition starts with two Unison-enabled mic preamps and superior next-generation A/D and D/A conversion, derived from UA's flagship Apollo 8, 8p, and 16. This interface comes bundled with UAD analog emulation plug-ins, which you can track through in real-time with UAD-2 DUO Core processing, and access to the LUNA Recording System, making it an ideal tool for professional recording. The Apollo Twin MKII Heritage Edition allows you to record with world-class Apollo A/D and D/A conversion, as heard on hundreds of hit records. It's scalable, allowing you to cascade up to 4 Apollo interfaces and 6 UAD-2 devices over Thunderbolt, adding DSP and I/O as your studio grows. This interface features Unison Technology, which allows you to track through exacting mic preamp emulations from Neve, SSL, API, Manley, and Universal Audio. This Apollo exclusive technology replicates 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 Apollo Twin MKII Heritage Edition also includes a suite of incredible analog emulation plug-ins right out of the box, including the world's only authentic Teletronix LA-2A, 1176LN, Pultec EQs, and the Unison-enabled UA 610-B Tube Preamp. These Realtime Analog Classics plug-ins, developed by UA's world-renowned team of algorithm engineers, set the standard for all other hardware emulation plug-ins. With the Apollo Twin MKII Heritage Edition, you can tap into the full library of award-winning UAD Powered Plug-Ins at near-zero latency, without taxing your computer's CPU. These DSP-powered plug-ins are also available in your DAW for mixing, providing you with an endless analog studio right on your desktop. The Apollo Twin MKII Heritage Edition also offers improved monitoring functionality and a built-in Talkback mic for easy communication with talent and/or recording slate cues. Its scalability makes it the new standard for professional desktop recording. This interface 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. The Apollo Twin MKII Heritage Edition comes with the Console 2.0 application, which includes over 25 user-requested features such as Channel Strip presets, Drag & Drop functionality, dynamically resizable windows, and more. The Apollo Twin MKII Heritage Edition also comes with 5 premium UAD titles, including complete plug-in Collections of our award-winning Teletronix and UA 1176 compressors, Pultec EQs, UA 610 mic preamps, and more, giving you a curated analog studio right out of the box. In conclusion, the Apollo Twin MKII Heritage Edition Desktop 2x6 Thunderbolt Audio Interface offers a perfect blend of classic analog sound and next-generation audio conversion, making it an ideal choice for professional recording.