Apollo X Gen 2 is the new and improved refresh to the original Apollo X Series rack-mount and desktop interface family. The new interfaces offer a refresh of the Twin X and x4 desktop interfaces as well as the x6, x8, x8p, and x16 rack-mount interfaces. The new models feature the following improvements:
- New look & feel, with an updated industrial design
- Improved D/A conversion and monitor/headphone outputs for best-in-class critical listening
- Hear next-generation audio conversion with the widest dynamic range and lowest distortion of any Apollo
-
Assistive Auto-Gain for inputs and select Unison™ preamps from API, Neve, and SSL:
- Note: Auto-Gain works with Apollo X Gen 2 Thunderbolt Audio Interfaces only.
-
Unison plug-ins that can be used with Auto-Gain:
API Preamp, API Vision Channel Strip, API Vision Channel Strip Legacy, Neve Preamp, Neve 1073 Preamp & EQ, Neve 1084 Preamp & EQ, Neve 88RS Channel Strip, SSL 4000E Channel Strip.
-
Bass Management for Satellite and Subwoofer Speaker Integration, compatible with all Apollo X Gen 1 and Gen 2 audio interfaces
- Supported modes: Stereo, 2.1, 5.1, 6.1, 7.1, 5.1.4, 7.1.4, and 9.1.6.
- Apollo Monitor Correction with SoundID by Sonarworks® is compatible with Apollo X Gen 1 and Gen 2 audio interfaces.
- New plug-in bundles, exclusively available with new Apollo X Gen 2 purchases. For more information about these Apollo plug-in bundles, see this article.
- UAD Analog Classics — Over 30 plug-ins
- UAD Unison Preamp Bundle — Get 6 Unison Preamps
- UAD Analog Classics Pro — Over 80 plug-ins
- UAD Ultimate — 120+ plug-ins
- UAD Complete — 200+ plug-ins
-
Between October 8th, 2024, and July 31st, 2026, new Apollo X Gen 2 interfaces come bundled with either Essentials+, Studio+, or Ultimate+ bundles.
- For more information about Essentials+, Studio+, and Ultimate+ bundles, see this article.
- From July 1st, 2026, to July 31st, 2026, when you register a new Apollo bundled with UAD Analog Classics, you will also get Essentials+, and when you register a new Apollo bundled with UAD Analog Classics Pro, you will also get Studio+.
- When you register a used Apollo X Gen 2 interface, you still get a collection of legacy plug-ins to get started. For more information about which plug-ins come bundled with used Apollo X Gen 2 interfaces, see this article.
Below is a table demonstrating all specifications and differences between the new models:
| Interface | I/O | Inputs Type | Outputs Type | Unison Preamps | DSP Cores |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo Twin X DUO Gen 2 | 10 in / 6 out |
2 mic 1 Hi-Z 2 line 8 ADAT 2 S/PDIF |
2 Monitor 2 Line 1 Stereo Headphone |
2 | 2 |
| Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 | 10 in / 6 out |
2 mic 1 Hi-Z 2 line 8 ADAT 2 S/PDIF |
2 Monitor 2 Line 1 Stereo Headphone |
2 | 4 |
| Apollo x4 Gen 2 | 12 in / 18 out |
4 mic 2 Hi-Z 4 line 8 ADAT 2 S/PDIF |
2 Monitor 4 Line 2 Stereo Headphone (4) 8 ADAT 2 S/PDIF |
4 | 4 |
| Apollo x6 Gen 2 | 16 in / 22 out |
2 Mic 2 Hi-Z 6 Line 8 ADAT 2 S/PDIF |
2 Monitor 6 Line 2 Stereo Headphone (4) 8 ADAT 2 S/PDIF |
2 | 6 |
| Apollo x8 Gen 2 | 18 in / 24 out |
4 Mic 2 Hi-Z 8 Line 8 ADAT 2 S/PDIF |
2 Monitor 8 Line 2 Stereo Headphone (4) 8 ADAT 2 S/PDIF |
4 | 6 |
| Apollo x8p Gen 2 | 16 in / 22 out |
8 Mic 2 Hi-Z 8 Line 8 ADAT or 2 S/PDIF |
2 Monitor 8 Line 2 Stereo Headphone (4) 8 ADAT or 2 S/PDIF |
8 | 6 |
| Apollo x16 Gen 2 | 18 in / 20 out |
6 Line 2 AES/EBU |
2 Monitor 16 Line 2 AES/EBU |
0 | 6 |
| Apollo x16D | 18 in / 20 out |
16 Dante 2 AES/EBU |
16 Dante 2 Monitor 2 AES/EBU |
0 | 6 |