Universal Audio Apollo x4 Gen 2 – powerful Thunderbolt audio interface for professionals

The Apollo x4 Gen 2 is a desktop audio interface designed for demanding users in home and project studios. With 12 inputs and 18 outputs and a DSP QUAD Core processor, it offers professional features that take recording, mixing, and mastering capabilities to a whole new level. Equipped with the latest Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit/192 kHz resolution, it delivers unparalleled audio quality that meets the standards of the world’s best recording studios.

Advanced capabilities and versatility

The Apollo x4 Gen 2 features four Unison™ microphone preamps that faithfully replicate the analog sound of renowned brands such as Neve, Manley, and API. Two Hi-Z inputs on the front panel allow direct connection of guitars and other electric instruments. The interface supports a wide range of UAD plugins – from legendary Teletronix LA-2A compressors to Pultec equalizers and Marshall and Ampeg guitar effects – opening up endless creative possibilities.

Studio+ Edition – What’s included?

The Studio+ Edition offers an extended package of premium plugins, transforming your Apollo x4 into a fully equipped audio workstation. The package includes:

• Channel Strips & Preamps: Avalon VT-737sp, Manley Reference Microphone Preamp, Helios Type 69, and more.
• Compressors & Limiters: Teletronix LA-2A, Fairchild 670, dbx 160, and Distressor.
• Equalizers: Pultec EQP-1A, MEQ-5, Helios Type 69 Legacy.
• Special Processing: Auto-Tune Realtime X, Studer A800 Tape Recorder.
• Instruments: Moog Minimoog, Opal Morphing Synth, Ravel Grand Piano.
• Reverb & Delay: Lexicon 224, Galaxy Tape Echo.
• Guitar & Bass Effects: Marshall Plexi Classic, Ampeg SVT-VR Classic.

This package includes over 50 additional plugins, unlocking the full potential of your recordings and mixes. With the Studio+ Edition, your workflow reaches a new level of professionalism.

Professional monitoring and precision

The Apollo x4 offers improved D/A conversion with a 129 dB dynamic range, allowing you to hear every detail of your mix. The Apollo Monitor Correction feature, supported by Sonarworks®, ensures precise sound reproduction on both monitors and headphones. This ensures your recordings sound perfect in any environment.

Perfect for demanding projects

The combination of the DSP QUAD Core processor and your computer’s native computing power allows for work on complex sessions where stability and performance are key. The hybrid workflow of the Apollo x4 makes it an indispensable tool for music producers, sound engineers, and artists.

Technical Specifications

• 12 x 18 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface
• Four Unison™ microphone preamps, two Hi-Z inputs
• Optical I/O (ADAT/S/PDIF), monitor and line outputs
• Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit/192 kHz resolution
• DSP QUAD Core for UAD plugin support
• Full compatibility with DAWs like LUNA, Pro Tools, Ableton Live, and others

What’s in the box?

Along with the Apollo x4 Gen 2 interface, you’ll receive a comprehensive UAD software package, a Thunderbolt cable, and technical support from Universal Audio. This allows you to start working right out of the box.

Why choose Apollo x4?

The Universal Audio Apollo x4 Gen 2 is the ideal choice for those who expect the highest audio quality, advanced features, and reliability. It is a versatile tool for musicians, producers, and sound engineers that makes every recording a masterpiece.