General Specifications
Device Type: Rackmount Thunderbolt 3 audio interface
Included Software Version: Essentials+
Included Plug-Ins: 30+ UAD Analog Classics plug-ins
Simultaneous I/O: 16 x 22
A/D Conversion: 8 channels
D/A Conversion: 14 channels
Bit Depth: 24-bit
Sample Rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
Analog Round-Trip Latency: 1.1 ms at 96 kHz
DSP Processing: HEXA Core
DSP Processors: 6 SHARC processors
Realtime Processing: UAD plug-ins on analog and digital inputs
Plug-In Formats: VST, Audio Units, AAX 64
DAW Compatibility: LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live
Computer Connectivity
Connection Type: Thunderbolt 3
Thunderbolt Ports: 2
Daisy-Chaining: Supported
Mac Thunderbolt 1/2 Compatibility: Supported with Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter
Windows Thunderbolt 1/2 Compatibility: Not supported
Bus Power: Not supported
Downstream Thunderbolt Bus Power: Supported when powered on
Analog Inputs
Microphone Inputs: 8
Mic Input Connector: XLR female combo jacks
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 Maximum Input Level: 26 dBu with pad on
Mic Input Impedance: 5.4 kΩ, variable via Unison plug-ins
Mic Gain Range: +10 dB to +65 dB
Phantom Power: +48V per mic input
Pad: 20 dB per mic input
Line Inputs: 8
Line Input Connectors: 1/4" TRS combo jacks, DB25 Tascam wiring
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 Maximum Input Level: 24 dBu
Line Input Impedance: 10 kΩ
Line Gain Range: +10 dB to +65 dB
Line Input Headroom: +20 dBu or +24 dBu
Hi-Z Inputs: 2
Hi-Z Connector Type: 1/4" TS unbalanced
Hi-Z Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.08 dB
Hi-Z Dynamic Range: 122 dB, A-weighted
Hi-Z THD+N: -111 dB, 0.00028%
Hi-Z Maximum Input 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
Line Output Connector: DB25 Tascam wiring
Line Outputs DC Coupled: Yes
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 Maximum Output Level: 24 dBu
Line Output Impedance: 100 Ω
Line Output Reference Levels: +4 dBu, -10 dBV
Monitor Outputs: 2
Monitor Output Connector: 1/4" TRS balanced
Monitor Outputs DC Coupled: Yes
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 Maximum Output Level: 24 dBu
Monitor Output Impedance: 100 Ω
Monitor Output Reference Levels: +4 dBu, -10 dBV
Alternate Monitor Outputs: Up to 2 stereo pairs via line outputs 1–4
Headphone Outputs
Headphone Outputs: 2 stereo
Connector Type: 1/4" TRS stereo
Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.02 dB
Dynamic Range: 126 dB, A-weighted
THD+N at 300 Ω: -117 dB, 0.00014%
THD+N at 600 Ω: -118 dB, 0.00013%
Maximum Output Level at 300 Ω: 17.8 dBu
Maximum Output Level at 600 Ω: 18.3 dBu
Maximum Output Power at 300 Ω: 120 mW
Maximum Output Power at 600 Ω: 67 mW
Independent Headphone Mixes: Supported
Digital I/O
Optical Ports: 2 inputs, 2 outputs
Optical Connector Type: TOSLINK JIS F05
Optical Protocols: ADAT, S/PDIF
ADAT Format: ADAT Lightpipe with S/MUX
ADAT Sample Rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
ADAT Channels at 44.1/48 kHz: 8 channels via port 1, port 2 mirrored
ADAT Channels at 88.2/96 kHz: 8 channels via ports 1–2
ADAT Channels at 176.4/192 kHz: 4 channels via ports 1–2
S/PDIF Format: IEC 958
S/PDIF Sample Rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
S/PDIF Channels: 1 stereo input, 1 stereo output
S/PDIF Sample Rate Conversion: Supported on input
S/PDIF Monitor Mirroring: Supported
Clocking
Clock Sources: Internal, Word Clock, ADAT, S/PDIF
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: 75 Ω switchable
Clocking Technology: Dual-Crystal Clocking
Preamps and Monitoring
Mic Preamps: 8 digitally controlled analog preamps
Unison Technology: Supported on mic, line, and Hi-Z inputs
Preamp Controls: Gain, input select, low cut, phantom power, pad, polarity, stereo link
Low Cut Filter: 75 Hz, 12 dB/octave
Auto-Gain: Supported
Talkback Microphone: Built in
Monitor Controller: Integrated
Monitor Mute: Supported
Dim: Supported
Mono: Supported
Bass Management: Supported
Surround Monitoring: Up to 7.1
Apollo Monitor Correction: Supported with Sonarworks add-on and SoundID Reference licenses
Software
Control Software: UAD Console
Console Features: Realtime UAD Processing, routing, monitoring, Unison control, Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, Bass Management, immersive audio support
Console Recall Plug-In: Supported
Virtual I/O: Supported
Firmware Updates: Supported
Standalone Digital Mixer Use: Limited functionality
Multi-Unit Expansion: Up to 4 Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces
Maximum Expanded I/O: Up to 128 channels
Total UAD Devices per System: Up to 6
Included Plug-Ins
Included Software Version: Essentials+
Included Plug-In Bundle: UAD Analog Classics
Included Plug-In Count: 30+
Channel Strips & Preamps: Century Tube Channel Strip, CS-1 Channel Strip, LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip, Precision Channel Strip, UA 610-A Preamp & EQ, UA 610-B Preamp & EQ
Compressors / Limiters: Fairchild 670 Legacy Compressor, Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier, Teletronix LA-2A Tube Compressor, Precision Buss Compressor, UA 1176 FET Compressor, UA 1176LN Legacy, UA 1176SE Legacy
Equalizers: Precision Equalizer, Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ, Pultec Pro Legacy EQ
Special Processing: Oxide Tape Recorder, Precision De-Esser, Precision Enhancer Hz, Precision Enhancer kHz, Vibe Analog Machines Essentials
Instruments: PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth
Delay & Modulation: Galaxy Tape Echo, Precision Delay Mod, Precision Delay Mod L
Reverbs & Rooms: Precision Reflection Engine, Pure Plate Reverb
Mastering: Precision Limiter, Precision Maximizer, Precision Multiband
Guitar & Bass: Bermuda Triangle, Raw Distortion, TS Overdrive Pedal, UAD Lion ’68 Super Lead Amp, UAD Showtime ’64 Tube Amp
Power
Power Supply Type: External AC-to-DC
AC Input Connector: IEC
AC Requirements: 100V – 240V AC, 47 – 63 Hz, 1.6 A max
DC Connector: 4-pin locking XLR
DC Requirements: 12 VDC, 9 A
Maximum Power Consumption: 72 W
Typical Power Consumption: 30 W
Physical
Rack Size: 1U
Width: 19" / 482.6 mm
Height: 1.74" / 44.2 mm
Depth: 12" / 305 mm
Depth with Knob and Jack Protrusions: 13.5" / 343.1 mm
Weight: 8.9 lb / 4.02 kg
Operating Temperature: 32°F – 104°F / 0°C – 40°C
Package Contents: Audio interface, external power supply, region-specific IEC power cable, rack-mount screws, getting started card