General Specifications
Device Type: Rackmount Thunderbolt 3 audio interface
Version: Essentials+
Included Software: 30+ UAD Analog Classics plug-ins
Simultaneous I/O: 18 x 24 analog + digital
DSP Processing: HEXA Core
DSP Processors: 6 SHARC processors
Realtime Processing: UAD plug-ins on analog and digital inputs
Bit Depth: 24-bit
Supported Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
Analog Round-Trip Latency: 1.1 ms at 96 kHz
Conversion: 8-channel A/D, 14-channel D/A
Form Factor: 1U rackmount
Analog Inputs
Microphone Inputs: 4 x XLR female
Mic Preamp Type: Digitally controlled analog preamps
Mic Preamp Gain Range: +10 dB to +65 dB
Mic Input Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.07 dB
Mic Input Dynamic Range: 123 dB A-weighted
Mic Input THD+N: -115 dB, 0.00018%
Mic Input Maximum Level: 26 dBu with pad
Mic Input Impedance: 5.4 kΩ, variable via Unison plug-ins
Phantom Power: +48V switchable per mic input
Pad: 20 dB switchable per mic input
Line Inputs: 8 x 1/4" TRS balanced
Line Input Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.07 dB
Line Input Dynamic Range: 124 dB A-weighted
Line Input THD+N: -116 dB, 0.00016%
Line Input Maximum Level: 24 dBu
Line Input Impedance: 10 kΩ
Line Input Gain Range: +10 dB to +65 dB, inputs 1 – 4
Hi-Z Inputs: 2 x 1/4" TS unbalanced
Hi-Z Input Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.08 dB
Hi-Z Input Dynamic Range: 122 dB A-weighted
Hi-Z Input THD+N: -111 dB, 0.00028%
Hi-Z Input Maximum Level: 12.6 dBu
Hi-Z Input Impedance: 1 MΩ, variable via Unison plug-ins
Hi-Z Gain Range: +10 dB to +65 dB
Analog Outputs
Line Outputs: 8 x 1/4" TRS balanced
Line Output Type: DC coupled
Line Output Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.05 dB
Line Output Dynamic Range: 127 dB A-weighted
Line Output THD+N: -119 dB, 0.00011%
Line Output Maximum Level: 24 dBu at +4 dBu reference
Line Output Maximum Level: 12.2 dBu at -10 dBV reference
Line Output Impedance: 100Ω
Monitor Outputs: 2 x 1/4" TRS balanced
Monitor Output Type: DC coupled
Monitor Output Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.02 dB
Monitor Output Dynamic Range: 130 dB A-weighted
Monitor Output THD+N: -127 dB, 0.000045%
Monitor Output Maximum Level: 24 dBu at +4 dBu reference
Monitor Output Maximum Level: 12.2 dBu at -10 dBV reference
Monitor Output Impedance: 100Ω
Headphone Outputs: 2 x 1/4" TRS stereo
Headphone Output Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.02 dB
Headphone Output Dynamic Range: 126 dB A-weighted
Headphone Output Maximum Level: 17.8 dBu into 300Ω
Headphone Output Maximum Level: 18.3 dBu into 600Ω
Headphone Output Power: 120 mW into 300Ω
Headphone Output Power: 67 mW into 600Ω
Digital I/O
ADAT Optical I/O: 2 inputs, 2 outputs
ADAT Connector Type: Optical TOSLINK JIS F05
ADAT Format: ADAT Lightpipe with S/MUX
ADAT Channels: Up to 8 input, 8 output
S/PDIF I/O: 1 input, 1 output
S/PDIF Connector Type: RCA female
S/PDIF Format: IEC 958
S/PDIF Channels: 1 stereo input, 1 stereo output
Word Clock I/O: 1 input, 1 output
Word Clock Connector Type: BNC
Word Clock Lock Range: ±4% of supported sample rate
Word Clock Termination: 75Ω switchable
Synchronization Sources: Internal, Word Clock, ADAT, S/PDIF
Thunderbolt Ports: 2 x Thunderbolt 3
Monitoring Features
Monitor Controller: Integrated
Main Monitor Outputs: Stereo
Alternate Monitor Support: Up to 2 stereo pairs
Surround Monitoring: Up to 7.1
Bass Management: Supported
Monitor Correction: Main monitor and headphone output calibration support
Talkback: Integrated front-panel microphone
Monitor Metering: 10-segment stereo LED
Channel Metering: 10-segment LED for analog channels 1 – 8
Meter Modes: Input, Output
Headphone Mixes: 2 independent stereo headphone outputs
Controls
Preamp Controls: Gain, input select, low cut, phantom power, pad, polarity, stereo link
Preamp Channel Selection: Front-panel rotary encoder
Monitor Controls: Level, mute, ALT, assignable function
Assignable Function: ALT 2, mono, dim, talkback
Headphone Controls: Independent level knobs
Power Control: Front-panel power switch
Software Compatibility
Host Software: UAD Console
DAW Compatibility: LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live
Plug-In Formats: VST, AU, AAX 64
UAD Plug-In Library Access: 200+ titles
Included Plug-In Bundle: UAD Analog Classics
Realtime Plug-In Processing: Supported through onboard DSP
Included Plug-Ins
Channel Strips & Preamps: 6
Compressors / Limiters: 7
Equalizers: 3
Special Processing: 5
Instruments: 1
Delay & Modulation: 3
Reverbs & Rooms: 2
Mastering: 3
Guitar & Bass: 5
Included Channel Strips & Preamps
Century Tube Channel Strip: Included
CS-1 Channel Strip: Included
LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip: Included
Precision Channel Strip: Included
UA 610-A Preamp & EQ: Included
UA 610-B Preamp & EQ: Included
Included Compressors / Limiters
Fairchild 670 Legacy Compressor: Included
Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier: Included
Teletronix LA-2A Tube Compressor: Included
Precision Buss Compressor: Included
UA 1176 FET Compressor: Included
UA 1176LN Legacy: Included
UA 1176SE Legacy: Included
Included Equalizers
Precision Equalizer: Included
Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ: Included
Pultec Pro Legacy EQ: Included
Included Special Processing
Oxide Tape Recorder: Included
Precision De-Esser: Included
Precision Enhancer Hz: Included
Precision Enhancer kHz: Included
Vibe Analog Machines Essentials: Included
Included Instruments
PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth: Included
Included Delay & Modulation
Galaxy Tape Echo: Included
Precision Delay Mod: Included
Precision Delay Mod L: Included
Included Reverbs & Rooms
Precision Reflection Engine: Included
Pure Plate Reverb: Included
Included Mastering
Precision Limiter: Included
Precision Maximizer: Included
Precision Multiband: Included
Included Guitar & Bass
Bermuda Triangle: Included
Raw Distortion: Included
TS Overdrive Pedal: Included
UAD Lion ’68 Super Lead Amp: Included
UAD Showtime ’64 Tube Amp: Included
Electrical Specifications
Power Supply: External AC-to-DC
AC Input Connector: IEC male
AC Requirements: 100V – 240V AC, 47 – 63 Hz, 1.6 A max
DC Connector: 4-pin locking XLR
DC Requirements: 12 VDC, 9 A
Power Consumption: 72 W maximum, 30 W typical
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature: 32°F – 104°F
Operating Temperature: 0°C – 40°C
Physical Specifications
Width: 19" / 482.6 mm
Height: 1.74" / 44.2 mm
Depth, Chassis Only: 12" / 305 mm
Depth, Including Knobs & Jacks: 13.5" / 343.1 mm
Weight: 8.8 lb / 3.95 kg
Shipping Weight: 16.98 lb / 7.66 kg
