Universal Audio Apollo Solo TB3 Heritage Edition

Universal Audio Apollo Solo TB3 Heritage Edition - Studio quality on the desktop

The Universal Audio Apollo Solo TB3 Heritage Edition is a powerful, compact audio interface with professional sound quality and modern UAD technology. It is aimed at musicians, producers and sound engineers who want to work with first-class studio quality in the smallest of spaces - whether in a home setup, in mobile recording or as an addition to a professional studio.

With two Unison™-capable microphone preamps, real-time UAD-2 SOLO DSP processing and an extensive plug-in collection, the Apollo Solo delivers an uncompromising recording environment with extremely low latency. The Heritage Edition also includes €1,300 worth of high-quality, exclusive plug-ins representing many classics of the analog studio world - including emulations of Teletronix®, Pultec®, UA 1176 and many more.

Universal Audio - sound quality and innovation for decades

Universal Audio is known for its uncompromising standards in audio technology. From its beginnings in the 1950s with analog studio processors to today's DSP-based plug-in technology, UA has been synonymous with excellent audio quality and market-leading studio tools. The Apollo series has become the industry standard for musicians and producers who rely on professional sound processing - whether in a large studio or on a laptop on the road.

With the Apollo Solo TB3 Heritage Edition, Universal Audio brings this technology to a portable, bus-powered Thunderbolt 3 interface that doesn't compromise on performance or sound.

Technical details of the Apollo Solo TB3 Heritage Edition

The Apollo Solo is a 2x4 audio interface with a resolution of 24 bit / 192 kHz. It features two analog inputs with Unison™ technology, allowing you to use authentic preamp and guitar amp emulations with full impedance and gain adjustment. This technology faithfully reproduces the interaction of microphone, preamp and signal path - a unique advantage when recording with digital plug-ins.

Inside is a UAD-2 SOLO DSP chip that enables real-time processing of plug-ins independently of the host system. This allows you to record with classic compressors, equalizers and amp emulations while simultaneously reducing the load on your CPU. Especially in combination with the LUNA recording software (only for macOS and Thunderbolt), the interface opens up new dimensions in workflow and sound processing.

The user interface is clearly laid out and offers quick access to input levels, headphone output and monitoring. The interface has:

• 2 combo XLR/jack microphone/line inputs
• 1 Hi-Z guitar input on the front panel
• 2 balanced line outputs
• 1 headphone output with high-quality headphone amplifier

Thanks to the Thunderbolt 3 interface, the Apollo Solo is bus-powered and therefore does not require a separate power supply. The connection is stable, fast and extremely low-latency. The robust aluminum housing makes the interface ideal for mobile use - it fits on any desk and in any bag.

Heritage Edition plug-ins and software

The Heritage Edition not only includes the Realtime Analog Classics Bundle, but also exclusive premium plug-ins with a total value of over €1,300. These include legendary analog emulations that could otherwise only be achieved with expensive hardware. Among them are:

• UA 1176 Classic Limiter Collection
• Teletronix® LA-2A Classic Leveler Collection
• Pultec® Passive EQ Collection
• UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection
• Pure Plate Reverb

Also included in the standard package (Realtime Analog Classics Bundle):

• UA 610-B Tube Preamp & EQ
• Marshall® Plexi Classic Guitar Amp
• Ampeg® SVT-VR Classic Bass Amp
• Raw Distortion Pedal
• Teletronix® LA-2A Compressor Legacy
• 1176LN & 1176SE Compressor Legacy
• Pultec® EQP-1A & Pro EQ Legacy
• Precision Delay Modulation / L
• Precision Reflection Engine
• Precision Channel Strip
• Realverb Pro

These plug-ins run directly on the UAD hardware, enabling virtually latency-free recording with studio effects in real time - regardless of the buffer size of your DAW.

Why you should buy the Universal Audio Apollo Solo TB3 Heritage Edition

The Apollo Solo TB3 Heritage Edition is a fully-fledged, pocket-sized studio. It combines outstanding sound quality, professional preamp technology, exclusive analog emulations and convenient mobility in a single device. If you want to work with digital effects at the highest level, this is a powerful tool that will impress both in the home studio and on the go.

Thanks to Thunderbolt 3, Unison technology and UAD DSP, the Apollo Solo not only lets you record with professional quality, but also mix, edit and create - without compromising on sound or performance. The Heritage Edition delivers an exclusive collection of world-famous studio classics in plug-in form - a real added value for any production.

If you want to upgrade your setup and take it to the next level, the Apollo Solo TB3 Heritage Edition is the perfect choice: mobile, versatile, extremely high-quality - and ready for professional results.

Features:

• 2x4 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution
• Real-time UAD-2 SOLO DSP processing
• Unison™-capable microphone and guitar amp emulations
• Compatible with Mac and Windows
• Bus-powered - no separate power supply required
• All aluminum construction - rugged and portable
• Best headphone amplifier in its class
• Heritage Edition with premium plug-ins worth over €1,300
• Realtime Analog Classics Bundle with legendary compressor, EQ and amp emulations
• Includes LUNA Recording System for macOS (Thunderbolt only)
• Thunderbolt 3 cable sold separately

Specs:

• 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
• Type: Audio Interface
• Theme: Recording and Studio

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