FAQ: Apollo X Gen 2

Apollo X Gen 2 are 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, 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® compatible with Apollo X Gen 1 and Gen 2 audio interfaces.
  • Include updated software bundles: Essentials+ Edition, Studio+ Edition or Ultimate+ Edition.
    For more information on these bundles, read 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 Plug-in Bundles Price (US $)
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

Essentials+

Studio+

$1,199

$1,499

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

Essentials+

Studio+

$1,499

$1,799

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

Essentials+

Studio+

$1,999

$2,299

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

Essentials+

Studio+

$2,499

$2,799

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

Essentials+

Studio+

$2,899

$3,199

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

Essentials+

Studio+

$3,499

$3,799

Apollo x16 Gen 2 18 in / 20 out

6 Line

2 AES/EBU

2 Monitor

16 Line

2 AES/EBU

0 6

Essentials+

Ultimate+

$3,999

$4,999

Apollo x16D 18 in / 20 out

16 Dante

2 AES/EBU

16 Dante

2 Monitor

2 AES/EBU

0 6

Essentials+

Ultimate+

$2,999

$3,999

Note: The Ultimate+ Bundle will only be available when selected during the purchase of Apollo x16 Gen 2 and Apollo x16D interfaces.

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