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
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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.
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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.