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Apollo Twin Hardware ManualManual Version v140114Customer Service & Technical Support:USA Toll-Free: 1-877-698-2834International: 1-831-440-1176www.uaudio.com
A Letter from Bill Putnam Jr.Thank you for deciding to make the Apollo Twin High-Resolution Interface part of yourmusic making experience. We know that any new piece of gear requires an investmentof time and money — and our goal is to make your investment pay off. The fact that weget to play a part in your creative process is what makes our efforts meaningful, and wethank you for this.In many ways, Apollo, Apollo 16, and Apollo Twin represent the best examples of whatUniversal Audio has stood for over its long history; from UA’s original founding in the1950s by my father, through our current vision of delivering the best of both analog anddigital audio technologies.Starting with its high-quality analog I/O, Apollo Twin’s superior sonic performance servesas its foundation. This is just the beginning however, as Apollo Twin is the only desktopaudio interface that allows you to run UAD plug-ins in real time. Want to monitor yourselfthrough a Neve console channel strip while tracking bass through a classic Fairchild orLA-2A compressor? Or how about tracking vocals through a Studer tape machine withsome added Lexicon reverb?* With our growing library of more than 90 UAD plug-ins,the choices are limitless.At UA, we are dedicated to the idea that this powerful technology should ultimately servethe creative process — not be a barrier. These are the very ideals my father embodied ashe invented audio equipment to solve problems in the studio. So as you begin to incorporate Apollo Twin into your creative process, we hope that the excitement and pridethat we’ve built into it comes through. We believe Apollo Twin will earn its way into yourcreative workflow by providing stunning fidelity, great ease-of-use, and rock-solid reliability for years to come.As always, please feel free to reach out to us via our website www.uaudio.com, and viaour social media channels. We look forward to hearing from you, and thank you onceagain for choosing Universal Audio.Sincerely,Bill Putnam Jr.*All trademarks are recognized as property of their respective owners.Individual UAD Powered Plug-Ins sold separately.Apollo Twin Hardware ManualiiWelcome
Table Of ContentsTip: Click any section or page numberto jump directly to that page.A Letter from Bill Putnam Jr. iiChapter 1: Introduction. 6Welcome to Apollo Twin. 6High-Resolution Desktop Music Production with Classic Analog Sound. 6Apollo Twin Features. 7Key Features. 7All Features. 7System Requirements. 9Package Contents. 9Installation Software. 9Operational Overview. 10Audio Interface. 10About Realtime UAD Processing. 10Console Software. 10UAD Powered Plug-Ins in a DAW. 11Standalone Use. 11About Apollo Twin Documentation. 11Apollo Twin Hardware Manual. 12Apollo Software Manual. 12UAD System Manual. 12UAD Plug-Ins Manual. 12Direct Developer Plug-Ins. 12Host DAW Documentation. 12Hyperlinks. 12Glossary. 13Support Web Pages. 13Technical Support. 13Telephone Support. 13Email Support. 13Apollo Twin Hardware Manual3Table Of Contents
Chapter 2: Quick Start. 14Quick Start Overview. 14System Requirements. 14Getting Started Videos. 14About Registration and Authorization. 14Hardware Setup. 15Select a Suitable Location. 15Connect to Computer and Power. 15Connect to Input Sources and Monitor System. 15Software Installation. 16Preparation. 16Software Updates. 16Installation Procedure. 16Registration & Authorization. 17Registration & Authorization Procedure. 17Setting Hardware I/O Levels. 19Set Input Gains. 19Adjust Output Volumes. 19Mute (and Unmute) Monitor Outputs. 19Chapter 3: Controls & Connectors. 20Controls Overview. 20Operating Modes . 20PREAMP Mode. 20MONITOR Mode. 21Top Panel. 22Front Panel. 25Side Panel. 25Rear Panel. 26Chapter 4: Specifications. 28Specification Tables. 28Hardware Block Diagram. 32Apollo Twin Hardware Manual4Table Of Contents
Chapter 5: Notices. 33Important Safety Information. 33Maintenance. 34Warranty. 34Repair Service. 34FCC Compliance. 35Disclaimer. 36Trademarks. 36Copyright. 36Hardware Terms and Conditions. 37End User License Agreement. 39Apollo Twin Hardware Manual5Table Of Contents
Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcome to Apollo TwinHigh-Resolution Desktop Music Production with Classic Analog SoundApollo Twin reinvents desktop recording by delivering legendary analog studio sound, feel, and flow tomusic creators everywhere. This 2x6 Thunderboltaudio interface for Mac combines the same impeccable 24/192 kHz audio conversion of UniversalAudio’s acclaimed Apollo series with onboard Realtime UAD SOLO or DUO Processing. Plus it introduces new Unison technology, a breakthrough inclassic mic preamp emulation. Record your musicin real time (at near-zero latency) through the fullrange of UAD plug-ins — from Neve, Studer, Manley, Lexicon, API and more* — putting racks ofvintage EQs, compressors, mic preamps, tape machines, reverbs, and guitar amps at your fingertips.A Universal Audio breakthrough, Apollo Twin’sUnison technology gives you the tone of the world’smost sought-after tube and solid state mic preamps— including their all-important impedance, gainstage “sweet spots,” and component-level circuitbehaviors. Based on unprecedented hardware-software integration between Apollo’s mic preamps andits onboard UAD plug-in processing, Unison letsyou record through stunning emulations like thebundled UA 610-B Tube Preamp plug-in.LINE OUT3MONITORL4ROPTICAL INPOWEROFFMIC/LINE 2MIC/LINE 1ON 12VDCNote: For complete Unison details, see theApollo Software Manual.Apollo Twin’s smart feature set includes two class-leading mic/line preamps, two analogline outputs, two digitally controlled analog monitor outputs for full resolution at all listening levels, and up to eight additional channels of digital input via Optical connection.Onboard UAD SOLO or DUO Processing lets you use UAD plug-ins both during realtimetracking and for mixing within Pro Tools, Cubase, Logic, Ableton Live, and more.With its ergonomic desktop design, rugged aluminum construction, and front panel headphone and instrument connections, Apollo Twin has all the right tools, all in the rightplace.*Apollo Twin includes the “Realtime Analog Classics” UAD plug-in bundle. All other plug-ins are sold separately atwww.uaudio.com. All trademarks are property of their respective owners.Apollo Twin Hardware Manual6Chapter 1: Introduction
Apollo Twin FeaturesKey Features Desktop 2x6 Thunderbolt audio interface with world-class 24-bit/192 kHz audio conversionRealtime UAD Processing for tracking through vintage Compressors, EQs, Tape Machines, Mic Preamps, and Guitar Amp plug-ins with near-zero (sub-2ms) latencyThunderbolt connection for blazing-fast PCIe speed and rock-solid performance onmodern MacsUnison technology offers stunning models of classic tube and transformer-basedmic preampsTwo premium mic/line preamps; Two line outputs; front-panel Hi-Z instrument inputand headphones outputTwo digitally controlled analog monitor outputs for full resolution at all listening levelsUp to eight channels of additional digital input via Optical connectionUncompromising a
Apollo Twin Hardware Manual 10 Chapter 1: Introduction Operational Overview Audio Interface First and foremost, Apollo Twin is a premium 2x6 Thunderbolt audio interface with world-class 24-bit/192 kHz audio conversion. Apollo Twin connects to the outputs and inputs of other audio gear, and performs analog-to-digital (A/D) and digital-to-analog (D/A) audio conversions on the gear’s signals .
