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Apollo Twin MkII Hardware Manual

Quick Start 

15

Connect to Input Sources and Monitor System

One typical Apollo Twin MkII setup is illustrated below. For complete details about all of Apollo 
Twin MkII's connectors and controls, see 

Controls & Connectors

.

Typical Apollo Twin MkII setup connections

MIC/LINE 1

MIC/LINE 2

3

L

4

R

LINE OUT

MONITOR

OPTICAL IN

OFF            ON 12VDC

POWER

Speaker

System

Instrument

Headphones

Microphone

Содержание Apollo Twin MkII

Страница 1: ...Apollo Twin MkII Hardware Manual www uaudio com Manual Version 170126 ...

Страница 2: ...monitor yourself through a Neve console channel strip while tracking bass through a classic Fairchild or LA 2A compressor Or how about tracking vocals through a Studer tape machine with some added Lexicon reverb With our growing library of more than 90 UAD plug ins the choices are limitless At UA we are dedicated to the idea that this powerful technology should ultimately serve the creative proces...

Страница 3: ...ces and Monitor System 15 Setting Hardware I O Levels 16 Controls Connectors 17 Controls Overview 17 Top Panel 20 Front Panel 25 Side Panel 25 Rear Panel 26 Specifications 28 Specification Tables 28 Hardware Block Diagram 32 Troubleshooting 33 Notices 34 Important Safety Information 34 Warranty 35 Maintenance 35 Repair Service 35 Technical Support 37 Universal Audio Knowledge Base 37 YouTube Suppo...

Страница 4: ...d compressors Pultec EQs and 610 B Preamp Track 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 Twin MkII features two Unison enabled mic preamps letting you track through exacting mic preamp emulations from Neve API Manley and Universal Audio An Apollo exclusive Unison tech...

Страница 5: ...d unlike competing interfaces these DSP powered plug ins are also available in your DAW for mixing Next Generation A D and D A Conversion Of course the heart of any audio interface is the quality of its conversion With the highest dynamic range and lowest noise of any desktop interface Apollo Twin MkII gives you stellar 24 bit 192 kHz sound and breathtaking clarity Its premium Unison mic preamps i...

Страница 6: ...Apollo 16 audio interfaces can combine up to four Apollos and six total UAD 2 devices adding I O and DSP as your studio grows Apollo Twin MkII makes the perfect intelligent desktop controller for a full Apollo system A Sleek Low latency App With Apollo Twin MkII s Console 2 application a complete re imagining of Apollo s original Console software you can take advantage of over 25 new user requeste...

Страница 7: ...igitally controlled analog monitor outputs for full resolution at all listening levels 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 inputs Up to 10 x 6 simultaneous input output channels Two channels of analog to digital conversion via Two b...

Страница 8: ...ication Enables tracking and or monitoring with Realtime UAD Processing Remote control of Apollo Twin MkII features and functionality Virtual I O for routing DAW tracks through Console Two independent stereo Auxiliary busses Console Recall plug in Saves Apollo Twin MkII configurations inside DAW sessions for easy recall Facilitates control of Apollo Twin MkII monitoring features from within the DA...

Страница 9: ... in the sub 2ms range 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 Twin MkII like other UAD 2 devices can only load UAD Powered Plug Ins which are specifically designed to run on UAD 2 DSP accelerators Native host based plug ins cannot run on the UAD 2 DSP Con...

Страница 10: ... can be used as a digital mixer with limited functionality without a Thunderbolt connection to a host computer All currently active I O assignments signal routings and monitor settings are saved to internal firmware when Apollo Twin MkII 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 UA...

Страница 11: ...ole Settings window and Console Recall plug in 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 connection type Thunderbolt FireWire USB has a unique software manual UAD System Manual The UAD System Manual is the complete operation manual for Apollo s UAD 2 functionality and applies to the ...

Страница 12: ...eter 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 resourc...

Страница 13: ...block the cooling vents on the bottom or sides of the unit Connect to Computer and Power Caution Before powering Apollo Twin MkII on or off lower the volume of the monitor speakers if connected and remove headphones from your ears 1 Connect one Thunderbolt cable not included between Apollo Twin MkII and the host computer 2 Connect the included power supply to an AC outlet Apollo Twin MkII cannot b...

Страница 14: ...and authorization via a web browser is triggered automatically by the UAD software the first time the device is recognized System Configuration Complete details about setting up the Apollo Twin MkII system including how to integrate with a DAW and related information are included in the Apollo Software Manual Console Application The included Console application is the software interface for the Ap...

Страница 15: ...llo Twin MkII setup is illustrated below For complete details about all of Apollo Twin MkII s connectors and controls see Controls Connectors Typical Apollo Twin MkII setup connections MIC LINE 1 MIC LINE 2 3 L 4 R LINE OUT MONITOR OPTICAL IN OFF ON 12VDC POWER Speaker System Instrument Headphones Microphone ...

Страница 16: ...lume to be adjusted monitor or headphone by pressing the Monitor button 11 until the Monitor Selected 8 or Headphone Selected 10 indicator is lit 2 Set the volume level by carefully increasing the Level knob 1 until the desired volume is reached you may need to adjust the volume of the speaker system 3 To set the other output volume monitor or headphone repeat steps 1 2 Mute and Unmute Monitor Out...

Страница 17: ...e The active mode is selected with the PREAMP and MONITOR buttons Press the button to activate the mode Each mode is explained in greater detail below Note All top panel 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 Twin MkII is in Preamp mode all top panel con...

Страница 18: ... the pressing the INPUT button when the channel is selected The Hi Z input available on channel 1 only is selected automatically when and instrument cable is plugged into the Hi Z input on the front panel Note Only one input type at a time Mic Line or Hi Z can be used as a channel s input source Preamp Options Each input channel has a set of preamp options The preamp options for the currently sele...

Страница 19: ... output After switching the selected output with the MONITOR button the other output volume can be adjusted Output Selection The currently selected stereo output is shown by the MONITOR and HEADPHONE indicators at the right of the main display above and below the output meters When in Monitor mode press the MONITOR button to change the selected output Press again to switch to the other output The ...

Страница 20: ...rating Modes rotate clockwise to increase the monitor output level or headphone output level depending on the output selected with the MONITOR 11 button Unison Integration The Level knob can also be used to control Unison enabled UAD preamp and guitar amp plug ins See the Apollo Software Manual for complete Unison details 2 Preamp Gain Volume Level Indicator LEDs The LEDs around the Level knob ind...

Страница 21: ...on 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 7 PREAMP Button Press this button to enter PREAMP mode and activate the input channel controls Press again to alternate between channels 1 2 8 MONITOR Selected Indicator When MONITOR is lit the Level knob 1 controls v...

Страница 22: ...This panel displays the state of the preamp and monitor options which are controlled by the Option Buttons 13 In PREAMP Mode the upper row displays the preamp options and the lower row is unlit In Operating Modes the lower row displays the monitor options and the upper row is unlit 13 Option Buttons Each of the six Option Buttons has dual functions In PREAMP Mode the buttons control the preamp opt...

Страница 23: ...ilable for channel 1 only b FILTER Enables a low cut high pass rumble filter with a cutoff frequency of 75 Hz c 48V Enables 48 volt phantom power for the mic input Phantom power is typically needed for condenser microphones 48V is available for the microphone inputs only Caution To avoid potential equipment damage disable 48V phantom power on the channel before connecting or disconnecting its XLR ...

Страница 24: ...IM Reduces the monitor output volume level 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 i ALT Alternate Switches the main monitor mix to an alternate set of outputs This function is only available when the ALT COUNT setting in the Hardware panel within the Console Setting...

Страница 25: ...tically overrides the channel 1 mic and line inputs Levels for the Hi Z input are set using the same method as the mic and line inputs Note This jack accepts a mono tip sleeve plug only 15 Headphone Output Connect stereo headphones here Volume is set with the Level knob 1 when Headphone 10 is selected with the Monitor button 11 Side Panel Kensington Security Slot not shown The anti theft security ...

Страница 26: ...ing or disconnecting its XLR input 17 Monitor Outputs Connect the powered monitor speakers or speaker amplifiers here Volume is set with the Level knob 1 when Monitor is selected 8 with the Monitor button 11 18 Line Outputs 3 4 These phone outputs are accessed via software Console or DAW Line outputs 3 4 are used to send audio to other equipment 19 Power Supply Input The included power supply must...

Страница 27: ...h an optical ADAT or S PDIF output Note The connection protocol to be used ADAT or S PDIF is specified in the Hardware panel within Console Settings 22 Thunderbolt Port Connect the Thunderbolt cable not included here A Thunderbolt connection to the host computer is required to use all Apollo Twin MkII features and UAD Powered Plug Ins Apollo Twin MkII can be connected to a Thunderbolt 1 or Thunder...

Страница 28: ...s One Analog Line Outputs Two Analog Monitor Outputs Two one stereo pair Headphone Outputs One stereo Digital Input Port TOSLINK optical One ADAT or S PDIF selectable Thunderbolt Port One Thunderbolt 1 and 2 compatible A D D A Conversion Supported Sample Rates kHz 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 192 Bit Depth Per Sample 24 Simultaneous A D conversion Two channels Simultaneous D A conversion Six channels Ana...

Страница 29: ...nput Dynamic Range 118 dB A weighting Signal to Noise Ratio 118 dB A weighting Total Harmonic Distortion Noise 111 dBFS Equivalent Input Noise 127 dBu Common Mode Rejection Ratio CMRR Greater than 70 dB 10 cable Default Input Impedance 5 4K Ohms variable via Unison plug ins Gain Range 10 dB to 65 dB Pad Attenuation switchable per input 20 dB variable via Unison plug ins Maximum Input Level 25 dBu ...

Страница 30: ... 2 dBu Monitor Outputs 1 2 Connector Type Female TRS Balanced Dynamic Range 115 dB A weighting Signal to Noise Ratio 115 dB A weighting Total Harmonic Distortion Noise 105 dBFS Stereo Level Balance 0 05 dB Output Impedance 600 Ohms Maximum Output Level 20 2 dBu Operating Reference Level 14 dBu 20 dBu selectable Stereo Headphones Output Connector Type Female TRS Stereo Dynamic Range 113 dB A weight...

Страница 31: ...xternal AC to DC AC Connector Type Changeable blades UL VDE UK SSA CCC 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 12 Watts ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature Range 32º to 95º Fahrenheit 0º to 35º Celsius Storage Temperature Range 40º to 176º Fahrenheit 40 to 80º Celsius Operating Humidity Ran...

Страница 32: ...CESSOR XLR FEMALE 1 4 1 4 TRS 1 4 TRS 1 4 TRS 1 4 TRS MIXER CLOCKING SYNC SYSTEM CONTROL ø LOW CUT ON OFF POLARITY CONTROL OPTO OUTPUT VOLUME HI Z MIC LINE SELECT OPTICAL INPUT FRONT PANEL THUNDERBOLT TM HOST INTERFACE 48V MIC IN 2 MIC PAD IN OUT 48V ON OFF INPUT GAIN 10 65 dB PAD A D XLR FEMALE LINE IN 2 1 4 TRS ø LOW CUT ON OFF POLARITY CONTROL MIC LINE SELECT DSP DSP D A MON OUT R 1 4 TRS OUTPU...

Страница 33: ...e is 1 4 TS TRS cables cannot be used with Hi Z input Preamp controls have no effect on channel Confirm desired channel is selected for control push level knob to select channel when in PREAMP mode 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 dropo...

Страница 34: ... supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them Pay particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the unit Never take hold of the plug or cord if your hand is wet Always grasp the plug body when connecting or disconnecting it Cleaning Follow these general rules when cleani...

Страница 35: ...mply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications Howev...

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