Universal Audio Apollo Solo TB3 Heritage Edition B-Ware

Universal Audio Apollo Solo TB3 Heritage Edition B-Ware: High-Performance Audio Interface with Premium Plugins

The Universal Audio Apollo Solo TB3 Heritage Edition is a powerful and compact 2 x 4 audio interface designed for professional and home studios. As a B-Ware item, this model has minor signs of use but is fully functional, offering exceptional performance with industry-leading audio quality. The Heritage Edition includes a premium selection of classic UAD plugins from brands like Teletronix, Pultec, and UA, valued at over €1,300, making it an outstanding choice for audio professionals seeking top-tier sound and vintage emulation effects in a portable form factor.

Premium Audio Conversion and Unison Technology

The Apollo Solo Heritage Edition is equipped with Universal Audio’s renowned 24-bit/192 kHz audio conversion, ensuring the highest quality sound for recording, mixing, and playback. The interface is powered through Thunderbolt 3, providing fast, reliable performance and low latency. Its Unison preamp technology allows users to capture the character of iconic microphone and guitar preamps from brands like Neve, API, Manley, and Fender, delivering authentic emulations of classic hardware. This advanced technology enables near-zero latency monitoring and recording with UAD plugins, allowing users to monitor and record in real-time with studio-quality sound and effects.

Universal Audio: Innovation in Professional Audio Interfaces

Universal Audio is celebrated for pioneering high-quality audio hardware and software that integrates seamlessly into modern recording setups. With a focus on audio fidelity, innovative design, and vintage emulation, UA products have set the standard in the music production world. The Apollo Solo Heritage Edition combines UA’s expertise in analog emulation and modern digital audio processing, making it an invaluable tool for musicians, producers, and engineers who demand the highest quality sound.

Technical Features and Plugin Suite of the Apollo Solo TB3

This edition of the Apollo Solo offers a range of premium features, including:

• Desktop 2 x 4 Interface: The compact form factor and Thunderbolt 3 connectivity make this interface easy to transport and integrate into any recording environment.
• Real-time UAD Processing: Powered by Universal Audio’s proprietary processing, the Apollo Solo allows near-zero latency monitoring, even when using complex UAD plugins, giving users freedom to record and mix without worrying about buffer settings.
• Heritage Edition Plugins: The Heritage Edition bundle includes premium plugins such as the Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler Collection, UA 1176 Classic Limiter Collection, Pultec Passive EQ Collection, and Pure Plate Reverb. These additions provide a comprehensive range of vintage compressors, EQs, and reverbs that recreate the sound of analog studio hardware.
• Included Realtime Analog Classics Bundle: This bundle features classic plugins, including the UA 610-B Tube Preamp and EQ, Marshall Plexi Classic guitar amp, Ampeg SVT-VR Classic bass amp, and the iconic Teletronix LA-2A Compressor Legacy.

LUNA Recording System Integration for Mac Users

The Apollo Solo TB3 is fully integrated with the LUNA Recording System (available for Mac/Thunderbolt), a free, fully integrated DAW developed by Universal Audio. This recording environment is designed to work seamlessly with Apollo interfaces, offering tape emulation, integrated console workflows, and more, ideal for professionals seeking an analog-style recording experience on a digital platform.

Why Choose the Universal Audio Apollo Solo TB3 Heritage Edition B-Ware?

The Apollo Solo TB3 Heritage Edition B-Ware offers audio professionals a top-of-the-line interface at a reduced price with minor cosmetic imperfections. It includes high-quality preamp emulations, premium plugins, and Thunderbolt 3-powered portability, delivering a versatile solution for capturing, monitoring, and mixing sound with professional accuracy. The included plugins from the Heritage Edition bundle allow users to access iconic studio tools at home or on the go, creating the ideal interface for producers, musicians, and engineers looking for quality and value in a compact form.

Conclusion: Professional-Grade Audio Interface for Quality Sound

The Universal Audio Apollo Solo TB3 Heritage Edition provides the high-end performance and sound quality that Universal Audio is known for. With its powerful audio conversion, Unison technology, and a suite of premium plugins, this interface meets the needs of demanding recording environments and mobile production setups. Its compact, durable design and easy connectivity make it suitable for both beginners and experienced professionals, while the Heritage Edition plugins bring the sound of legendary analog hardware into your recordings. For anyone seeking an all-in-one interface with exceptional sound quality and flexibility, the Apollo Solo TB3 Heritage Edition is a fantastic choice.

Features:

• Special Edition with a premium suite of 5 award-winning plugin titles from Teletronix,® Pultec,® and UA, valued at €1,300
• Desktop 2 x 4 Thunderbolt 3-powered audio interface with industry-leading 24-bit/192 kHz audio conversion
• Unison mic preamp and guitar amp emulations from brands like Neve,® API,® Avalon,® Manley,® Marshall,® and Fender®
• Real-time UAD processing for near-zero latency recording with UAD effects, regardless of software buffer settings
• Compatible with the LUNA Recording System (Mac/Thunderbolt only)
• Includes studio compressors, EQs, reverbs, guitar amp emulations as part of the "Realtime Analog Classics" bundle
• High-quality headphone amplifier for loud, detailed, and low-noise monitoring
• Bus-powered connection to Mac and Windows systems for easy portability and reduced cabling
• Thunderbolt 3 cable sold separately
• Apollo Solo includes the LUNA Recording System (Mac/Thunderbolt) and the "Realtime Analog Classics" UAD Powered Plugins Bundle
• Included plugins in the "Realtime Analog Classics" bundle:
• UA 610-B Tube Preamp & EQ
• Marshall Plexi Classic Guitar Amp
• Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amp
• Raw Distortion Guitar Pedal
• Teletronix® LA-2A Compressor Legacy
• UA 1176LN® Compressor Legacy
• UA 1176SE Compressor Legacy
• Pultec® EQP-1A EQ Legacy
• Pultec® Pro EQ Legacy
• Precision Delay Modulation
• Precision Delay Modulation L
• Precision Reflection Engine
• Precision Channel Strip
• Realverb Pro
• Included in the "Heritage Edition" bundle:
• UA 1176 Classic Limiter Collection
• Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler Collection
• Pultec Passive EQ Collection
• UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection
• Pure Plate Reverb

Specs:

• Type: Audio Interface
• Color: Silver
• Rack Mountable: no
• Line Inputs: 2
• Line Outputs: 2
• Mic Inputs: 2
• Phono Inputs: 0
• Instrument Inputs: 1
• digital Output: none
• digital Input: none
• Headphone Out: yes
• MIDI Inputs: 0 Ports
• MIDI Outputs: 0 Ports
• Host Port: Thunderbolt
• Number of headphone outputs: 1
• Theme: Recording and Studio

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