{"product_id":"apollo-x4-gen-2-stu-desktop-tb3-mac-win","title":"Apollo x4 Gen 2 STU (Desktop\/TB3\/MAC\/WIN)","description":"\u003cp class=\"aeo-answer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Apollo x4 Gen 2 STU is a Universal Audio Apollo audio interface with onboard DSP for realtime UAD plug-in processing while you record. Priced at $1999.00, sold brand-new by Victory Musical Instruments, a veteran-owned authorized UA dealer in Miami, FL. Questions? Call 844-687-4208.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe most powerful desktop Apollo, with UA's full Studio+ library.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Universal Audio Apollo x4 Gen 2 Studio+ Edition pairs the four-preamp x4 with over 50 UAD plug-ins — a complete tracking-and-mixing studio in a desktop footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:640px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 14px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eUniversal Audio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 14px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eApollo x4 Gen 2 STU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 14px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eAudio Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 14px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eForm factor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eDesktop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 14px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eConnection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eThunderbolt 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 14px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eComputer compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eMac \u0026amp; Windows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 14px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003e$1999.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 14px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eSKU \/ MPN\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eAPX4G2-STU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 14px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eNew (factory sealed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 14px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eFull Universal Audio manufacturer warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 14px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eSold by\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eVictory Musical Instruments — veteran-owned authorized UA dealer, Miami FL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApollo x4 Gen 2 is built for the producer or engineer who needs four simultaneous mic inputs — for tracking drums, small ensembles, or anyone who runs out of channels on a Twin X. Elite-class 24-bit \/ 192 kHz conversion, four Unison mic preamps, two Hi-Z instrument inputs, QUAD Core DSP, and 12 In \/ 18 Out total I\/O make it the most capable desktop Apollo. The Studio+ Edition adds the deepest UAD plug-in bundle UA offers at this tier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElite-Class Apollo X Gen 2 Conversion\u003c\/strong\u003e — 24-bit \/ 192 kHz with up to 129 dB dynamic range, the widest of any desktop Apollo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour Unison Mic Preamps\u003c\/strong\u003e — Authentic emulations of Neve, API, Manley, SSL, Avalon, Fender, and more, with circuit-level impedance modeling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQUAD Core DSP\u003c\/strong\u003e — Runs UAD plug-ins in realtime, independent of your computer's CPU.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12 In \/ 18 Out I\/O — four Unison preamps, two Hi-Z instrument inputs, 2 monitor outs, four line outs (ALT 1\/2), two TRS headphone outs, optical Toslink I\/O\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApollo Monitor Correction by Sonarworks®\u003c\/strong\u003e — Calibrate main monitors and headphones for accurate playback in any room (available add-on).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpdated UAD Console\u003c\/strong\u003e — Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, Bass Management, immersive audio support, integrated talkback, and Monitor Controller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptical Toslink I\/O\u003c\/strong\u003e — ADAT or S\/PDIF for digital expansion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThunderbolt 3 (USB-C)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Mac and Windows compatible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog Inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e — 4 x XLR-1\/4\" combo (rear) + 2 x 1\/4\" Hi-Z instrument inputs (front).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog Outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2 x 1\/4\" monitor outs + 4 x 1\/4\" line outs (configurable as ALT 1 \/ 2).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2 x 1\/4\" TRS with independent volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital\u003c\/strong\u003e — Optical Toslink for ADAT (up to 8 channels at 44.1\/48 kHz) or S\/PDIF I\/O.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComputer\u003c\/strong\u003e — Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e — External power supply (included).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStudio+ Plug-In Bundle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe expanded UAD plug-in library for serious recording and mixing — over 50 titles:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel Strips \u0026amp; Preamps\u003c\/strong\u003e — Avalon VT-737sp, Manley Reference Microphone Preamp, V76 Preamplifier, Century Tube, Helios Type 69, UA 610-A and 610-B, Precision Channel Strip, CS-1.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompressors\u003c\/strong\u003e — dbx 160, Empirical Labs Distressor, Fairchild 660 and 670, Teletronix LA-2A (all four versions) and LA-3A, UA 1176 Rev A \/ AE \/ Rev E \/ LN \/ SE, UA 175B and 176.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEQs\u003c\/strong\u003e — Helios Type 69, complete Pultec collection (EQP-1A, HLF-3C, MEQ-5, EQP-1A Passive, Pultec Pro).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Processing\u003c\/strong\u003e — Auto-Tune Realtime Access \/ Advanced \/ X, Oxide Tape Recorder, Studer A800 Multichannel Tape, Precision Enhancer Hz, Vibe Analog Machines Essentials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstruments\u003c\/strong\u003e — Electra 88, Moog Minimoog, Opal Morphing Synth, PolyMAX, Ravel Grand Piano, Waterfall B3 Organ.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEffects\u003c\/strong\u003e — Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb, Brigade Chorus, Galaxy Tape Echo, Studio D Chorus, Waterfall Rotary, Pure Plate Reverb, Ampeg SVT-VR, Marshall Plexi, Raw Distortion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Larger Sessions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the Twin X handles vocals, guitars, and overdubs, the Apollo x4 handles entire bands. Four simultaneous Unison preamp inputs are enough to track a singer-songwriter with full guitar\/bass\/vocal rig, a small ensemble, or a basic drum kit — and the ALT 1 \/ 2 monitor switching and dual independent headphone outputs make it studio-ready for tracking with a collaborator or engineer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApollo x4 Gen 2 audio interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExternal power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThunderbolt 3 cable (USB-C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStudio+ UAD plug-in bundle (digital via UA Connect)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this Apollo work on Windows, Mac, or both?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Thunderbolt Apollo works on both Mac and Windows computers that have a Thunderbolt 3 or 4 port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I run UAD plug-ins in realtime while tracking?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Apollo's onboard DSP runs UAD plug-ins at near-zero latency, so you can print or monitor through analog emulations of classic preamps, compressors, EQs, and amps as you record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat plug-ins are included with the Studio edition?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Studio edition includes a UAD plug-in bundle selected by Universal Audio covering compressors, EQs, reverbs, tape, and preamps. Higher tiers include more titles; current contents are published by UA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included in the box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour purchase includes: Apollo x4 Gen 2 audio interface, External power supply, Thunderbolt 3 cable (USB-C), Studio+ UAD plug-in bundle (digital via UA Connect).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Apollo x4 Gen 2 STU a genuine Universal Audio product?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Victory Musical Instruments is a veteran-owned, authorized Universal Audio dealer based in Miami, FL. Every unit is brand-new, factory-sealed, and covered by the full UA manufacturer warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I get help choosing or setting it up?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. You'll talk to real people, not a call center. Call us at 844-687-4208 and we'll help you spec the right gear and get it running.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Victory Musical Instruments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVictory Musical Instruments is a veteran-owned authorized retailer in Miami, FL. Whether you're outfitting a home studio, a college program, or a worship room, we'll help you spec the right gear and stand behind the sale. Save through our ID.me military discount program — active duty, veterans, reservists, and eligible family.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44131387572275,"sku":"APX4G2-STU","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1768\/9095\/files\/apollo_x4_gallery_1_f3615167-79fe-4326-bf9a-c7dea0bb1f33.png?v=1774032994","url":"https:\/\/www.victorymusical.com\/products\/apollo-x4-gen-2-stu-desktop-tb3-mac-win","provider":"Victory Musical Instruments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}