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Apollo x4 Hardware Manual

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Manual Version 190912

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Page 1: ...Apollo x4 Hardware Manual www uaudio com Manual Version 190912 ...

Page 2: ...foundation This is just the beginning however as Apollo x4 lets you power the full range of UAD plug ins in real time including classic mic preamps EQs dynamics processors reverbs guitar amps and much more With more than 100 acclaimed UAD plug ins at your fingertips the sonic choices are limitless At UA we are dedicated to the idea that technology should serve the creative process inspiring our cu...

Page 3: ...Connect to Input Sources and Monitor System 17 Setting Hardware I O Levels 18 Controls Connectors 19 Controls Overview 19 Top Panel 22 Front Panel 27 Side Panel 27 Rear Panel 28 Specifications 31 Hardware Block Diagram 34 Troubleshooting 35 Notices 36 Warranty 36 Maintenance 36 Repair Service 36 Important Safety Information 37 Technical Support 40 Universal Audio Knowledge Base 40 YouTube Support ...

Page 4: ... with near zero latency through preamp emulations from Neve API Manley and more using Unison technology Unison Technology The Genuine Sound of Neve API Manley Preamps Apollo x4 features four Unison enabled mic preamps letting you track through exacting mic preamp emulations from Neve SSL API Manley and Universal Audio An Apollo exclusive Unison technology nails the tone of these sought after tube ...

Page 5: ...ll library award winning UAD Powered Plug Ins including vintage EQs Compressors Reverbs Tape Machines and more at near zero latency regardless of your audio software s buffer size and without taxing your computer s CPU With exclusive emulations from Neve Studer Manley API Ampex Lexicon Fender and more it s like having an endless analog studio right on your desktop And unlike competing interfaces t...

Page 6: ...e standard for professional desktop recording Build a Networked Studio Apollo x4 offers up to 12 x 18 simultaneous input output channels Thanks to Apollo Expanded software users of any Thunderbolt equipped Apollo audio interfaces can combine up to four Apollos and six total UAD 2 devices adding I O and DSP as your studio grows Apollo x4 makes the perfect intelligent desktop controller for a full A...

Page 7: ...oughout Cascade up to four Thunderbolt equipped Apollos and six total UAD 2 devices adding I O and DSP as needed All Features Audio Interface Sample rates up to 192 kHz at 24 bit word length 96 kHz max on S PDIF I O Up to 12 x 18 simultaneous input output channels Four channels of analog to digital conversion via Four balanced mic line inputs Two Hi Z instrument inputs 10 channels of digital to an...

Page 8: ...ine Software Console application Enables tracking and or monitoring with Realtime UAD Processing Remote control of Apollo x4 features and functionality Virtual I O for routing DAW tracks through Console Two independent stereo Auxiliary buses Console Recall plug in Saves Apollo x4 configurations inside DAW sessions for easy recall Facilitates control of Apollo x4 monitoring features from within the...

Page 9: ...nge and multiple plug ins can be stacked in series without additional latency Realtime UAD Processing facilitates the ultimate sonic experience while monitoring and or tracking Note Apollo x4 as with other UAD 2 devices can only load UAD Powered Plug Ins which are specifically designed to run on UAD 2 DSP accelerators Native host CPU based plug ins cannot run on the UAD 2 DSP Console Software The ...

Page 10: ...e used as a digital mixer with limited functionality without a Thunderbolt 3 connection to a host computer All currently active I O assignments signal routings and monitor settings are saved to internal firmware when Apollo x4 is powered down and persist when power is re applied Therefore the last used settings are always available even when a host computer is not connected Note that UAD plug in i...

Page 11: ...Console Recall plug in and Talkback Refer to the Apollo Software Manual to learn how to operate the software tools and integrate Apollo s functionality into the DAW environment Note Each Apollo system connection type Thunderbolt FireWire USB has a unique software manual UAD System Manual The UAD System Manual is the operation manual for Apollo s UAD 2 functionality and applies to the entire UAD 2 ...

Page 12: ...er Control Panel application Manuals are also available online at help uaudio com Host DAW Documentation Each host DAW software application has its own particular methods for configuring and using audio interfaces and plug ins Refer to the host DAW s documentation for specific instructions about using audio interface and plug in features within the DAW Additional Resources For additional resources...

Page 13: ...guide you through these steps For assistance see the Technical Support page Installation Notes Locate the interface on a flat surface so its feet will maintain airflow beneath the unit The location should be sturdy enough to securely hold its weight and withstand the pressure of operating the top panel controls Allow space at the front and rear of the unit for cable connections Do not block the co...

Page 14: ...USB C is simply a connector type it doesn t determine the type of data used by the connector For example USB C connections can be used for Thunderbolt 3 USB 3 1 and other data protocols so USB C connections are not always interchangeable Does your USB C connector support Thunderbolt 3 To determine if a USB C port or cable connector supports Thunderbolt 3 look for the Thunderbolt icon The Thunderbo...

Page 15: ...ollo x4 on or off lower the volume of the monitor speakers if connected and remove headphones from your ears 1 Connect the included power supply to an AC outlet Apollo x4 cannot be bus powered 2 Connect the locking power supply barrel to the rear panel of Apollo x4 Align the two tabs on the power cable s connector to the notches on the input then rotate the barrel clockwise to prevent accidental d...

Page 16: ...re registration and UAD plug in authorization These procedures are also detailed in the Apollo Software Manual To begin the installation registration and authorization process visit www uaudio com register If you ve already registered your Apollo x4 but want to update to a newer version of UAD software the latest software is available at www uaudio com downloads System Configuration Complete detai...

Page 17: ...Controls Connectors Tip In the example below the mics are connected to channels 3 and 4 so that the mics and the instruments which are connected to channels 1 and 2 can be used at the same time Typical Apollo x4 audio connections 1 2 1 2 OPTICAL OUT IN OFF ON 12VDC POWER 1 2 R LINE OUT MONITOR 3 4 LINE OUT MIC LINE 4 MIC LINE 3 MIC LINE 2 MIC LINE 1 L Stereo Speaker System Hi Z Instruments Headpho...

Page 18: ... adjusted monitor or headphones by pressing the MONITOR button 10 until the desired output HP1 HP2 or MONITOR is displayed by the Selected Output Indicator 3 2 Set the volume level by carefully increasing the LEVEL knob 11 until the desired volume is reached you may need to adjust the volume of the speaker system 3 To set the other output volumes monitor or headphones repeat steps 1 2 Mute and Unm...

Page 19: ...nel functions can be operated concurrently without switching modes from within the companion Console software application See the Apollo Software Manual for details PREAMP Mode When Apollo x4 is in Preamp mode the top panel controls are related to input functions only To adjust input functions press the PREAMP button to enter Preamp mode and activate the input channel controls Important Apollo x4 ...

Page 20: ...strument cable is plugged into a Hi Z input on the front panel Note Only one input jack at a time Mic Line or Hi Z can be used as a channel s input source Preamp Gain The Level knob adjusts the amount of preamp gain input signal level for the currently selected input channel Preamp Options Each input channel has a set of preamp options The preamp options for the currently selected input channel ar...

Page 21: ...e HP1 HP2 and MONITOR indicators at the right of the main display above the output meters When a stereo output is selected its indicator is lit Note The Level knob adjusts the volume for the currently selected stereo output Changing Stereo Outputs When in Monitor mode press the MONITOR button repeatedly to change the selected stereo output so its volume can be adjusted Monitor Options Apollo x4 ha...

Page 22: ...rrently selected 5 with the MONITOR 12 button Unison Integration The Level knob can also be used to control Unison enabled UAD preamp guitar bass amp and pedal plug in parameters See the Apollo Software Manual for complete Unison details 2 Preamp Gain Volume Level Indicator LEDs The LEDs surrounding the Level knob indicate the relative level of the selected function either input channel preamp gai...

Page 23: ...e is active Caution The talkback microphone is sensitive To avoid equipment damage do not insert any object into the mic hole apply pressurized air into the mic hole or use a vacuum over the mic hole 10 PREAMP Button Press this button to enter PREAMP Mode and activate the input channel controls Press again change the selected input channel 3 5 Selected Stereo Output These indicators display which ...

Page 24: ... mode the upper row displays the preamp options and the lower row is unlit In Monitor mode the lower row displays the monitor options and the upper row is unlit 8 Option Buttons Each of the six Option Buttons has dual functions In Preamp mode the buttons control the preamp options for the currently selected input channel In Monitor mode the buttons control the monitor and headphone options The ind...

Page 25: ... inputs on the rear panel The Hi Z input is selected automatically whenever a mono TS tip sleeve plug is connected to the channel s front panel Hi Z Instrument jack 13 If MIC LINE cannot be selected unplug the cable in the Hi Z jack Note Hi Z input is available for channels 1 and 2 only b FILTER Enables a low cut high pass rumble filter with a cutoff frequency of 75 Hz c 48V Enables 48 volt phanto...

Page 26: ...isplay is unlit Monitor options g TALK Activates the built in talkback microphone and the DIM function Press and release the button quickly to latch the function To momentarily activate the function and deactivate when the button is released press for longer than 0 5 seconds h DIM Reduces the monitor output volume level The amount of DIM attenuation is set in the companion Console software Press a...

Page 27: ... high impedance instrument here These jacks automatically override the mic and line inputs for the channel Levels for the Hi Z inputs are set using the same method as the mic and line inputs Note These jacks accepts a mono TS tip sleeve plug only 14 Headphone Outputs These are the stereo outputs for headphones 1 and 2 The jacks accept stereo headphones The volume of each headphone output is indepe...

Page 28: ...ntom power on the channel before connecting or disconnecting its XLR input 16 Monitor Outputs Connect the powered monitor speakers or speaker system amplifier inputs here Volume is controlled with the Level knob 1 when MONITOR is selected 8 with the MONITOR button 12 The Monitor Outputs are DC coupled 17 Line Outputs 3 6 These phone outputs are accessed via software Console or DAW Line outputs 3 6...

Page 29: ...ADAT or S PDIF digital signal protocols The protocol used by each port ADAT or S PDIF can be individually set in the Hardware panel within the Console Settings window By default the ADAT protocol is active for both optical ports Note The connection protocol for the optical ports ADAT or S PDIF is specified in the Settings Hardware panel within the companion Console software ADAT Optical I O When s...

Page 30: ...conversion is inactive Tip The S PDIF output can be configured to mirror the Monitor Outputs for routing the stereo monitor signals to the stereo S PDIF input of other devices This feature is set with the DIGITAL MIRROR menu in the Hardware panel within the Console Settings window 20 Thunderbolt 3 Port Connect the Thunderbolt 3 cable not included from the host computer here A Thunderbolt 3 connect...

Page 31: ...uts DC coupled Four six including Monitor outputs Analog Monitor Outputs DC coupled Two one stereo pair Headphone Output Two stereo Digital Input Port One ADAT or S PDIF selectable Digital Output Port One ADAT or S PDIF selectable Thunderbolt 3 Port One A D D A Conversion Simultaneous A D conversion Four channels Simultaneous D A conversion Ten channels Supported Sample Rates kHz 44 1 48 88 2 96 1...

Page 32: ... TS Unbalanced Line Inputs 1 4 Frequency Response 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 05 dB Dynamic Range 122 dB A weighted Total Harmonic Distortion Noise 114 dB 1 kHz 1 dBFS Maximum Input Level at minimum gain 20 2 dBu Input Impedance 5K Ohms Gain Range 10 dB to 65 dB Connector Type Female TRS Balanced Line Outputs 1 4 Frequency Response 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 05 dB Dynamic Range 127 dB A weighted Total Harmonic Distortion ...

Page 33: ...ompliant AC Input Connector Type IEC C8 non polarized AC Requirements 100V 240V AC 50 60 Hz DC Connector Type Male plug 2 1 mm x 5 5 mm center positive DC Requirements 12 VDC 5 Maximum Power Consumption 19 Watts when portable host computer not charging ENVIRONMENTAL Ambient Temperature Range 32º to 104º F 0º to 40º C MECHANICAL Dimensions Width 9 17 23 30 cm Height 2 60 6 60 cm Depth Chassis Only ...

Page 34: ...ARITY CONTROL MIC LINE SELECT DSP DSP EEPROM INTERNAL TALKBACK MIC SHARC DSP DRAM SHARC DSP DRAM TYPE C HI Z AUTOMATICALLY SELECTED IF PLUG INSERTED IN HI Z JACK Unison IMPEDANCE SWITCHING MIC VCO CLOCK OSCILLATOR PLL AUDIO CLOCKS INPUT CHANNELS 3 4 MONITOR OUTPUTS L R D A MONITOR OUT 1 4 TRS LINE OUTPUTS 1 4 D A 4dBu 10dBV SELECT PAD LINE OUT Pad Works on Stereo Pairs 1 4 TRS HI Z IN MIC IN MIC P...

Page 35: ...used with Hi Z input Preamp controls have no effect on channel Confirm desired channel is selected for control push PREAMP button repeatedly to select CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 Can t adjust digital input levels Signal levels for digital inputs are adjusted at the device connected to those inputs UAD plug ins can be used to add signal gain if desired Audio glitches and or dropouts during DAW playback Increas...

Page 36: ...does not contain a fuse or any other user replaceable parts The unit is internally calibrated at the factory No internal user adjustments are available Any modifications to the unit unless expressly approved by Universal Audio could void the User s authority to operate the equipment Repair Service If you are having trouble with Apollo x4 first check all system setups connections operating instruct...

Page 37: ...ment of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use with attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use the caution...

Page 38: ... B EN 55022 2010 Information technology equipment Radio disturbance characteristics Limits and method of measurements Class B CISPR 22 2008 Information technology equipment Radio disturbance characteristics Limits and method of measurement Class B EN 55032 2012 Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment Emission Requirements CISPR 32 2012 Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equi...

Page 39: ...om eula Trademarks Universal Audio the Universal Audio diamond logo Apollo Apollo Twin Arrow UAD UAD Powered Plug Ins UAD 2 Live Rack Powered Plug Ins Unison technology 1176 1176LN LA 2A LA 3A OX OX Amp Top Box Century Tube Channel Strip DreamVerb EQP 1A Helios Oxide Teletronix and Analog Ears Digital Minds are among the trademarks trade names and service marks owned by UA many of which are regist...

Page 40: ...available elsewhere and more UA Knowledge Base YouTube Support Channel The Universal Audio Support Channel at youtube com includes helpful support videos for setting up and using UA products UA YouTube Support Channel Universal Audio Community Forums The unofficial UA discussion forums are a valuable resource for all Universal Audio product users This website is independently owned and operated ww...

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