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- Page 1 Apollo Twin MkII Hardware Manual Manual Version 170126 www.uaudio.com...
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Page 2: A Letter From Bill Putnam Jr
Apollo Twin MkII into your creative process, we hope that the excitement and pride that we’ve built into it comes through. We believe Apollo Twin MkII will earn its way into your creative workflow by providing stunning fidelity, great ease-of-use, and rock- solid reliability for years to come. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Introduction ..................4 Welcome to Apollo! .................... 4 Apollo Twin MkII Features .................. 7 Operational Overview ..................9 About Apollo Twin MkII Documentation .............. 11 Additional Resources ..................12 Quick Start ..................13 Hardware Setup ....................13 Software Setup ....................14 Connect to Input Sources and Monitor System ............ -
Page 4: Introduction
— including their input impedance, gain stage “sweet spots,” and the component- level circuit behaviors of the original hardware. The secret to Unison is its hardware-software integration between Apollo Twin MkII’s mic preamps and its onboard UAD-2 SOLO, DUO, or QUAD Core DSP Acceleration. Simply place a Unison preamp plug-in on your mic input, and tap into the classic sounds of the world’s most recorded mic preamps. - Page 5 A Full Suite of Classic Analog Processing Onboard Right out of the box, Apollo Twin MkII provides a suite of incredible analog emulation plug-ins including the world’s only authentic Teletronix LA-2A, 1176LN, and Fairchild compressors, the legendary Pultec EQs, and the Unison-enabled UA 610-B Tube Preamp.
- Page 6 Build a Networked Studio Apollo Twin MkII offers up to 10 x 6 simultaneous input/output channels, with two built- in Thunderbolt ports. Thanks to Apollo Expanded software, users of any Thunderbolt- equipped Apollo Twin, Apollo Twin MkII, Apollo 8, Apollo 8p, and Apollo 16 audio interfaces can combine up to four Apollos and six total UAD-2 devices —...
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Page 7: Apollo Twin Mkii Features
Microphone Preamplifiers • Two high-resolution, ultra-transparent, digitally-controlled analog mic preamps • Front panel and software control of all preamp parameters • Low cut filter, 48V phantom power, 20 dB pad, polarity inversion, and stereo linking Apollo Twin MkII Hardware Manual Introduction... - Page 8 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 DAW • VST, RTAS, AAX 64, and Audio Units plug-in formats UAD Meter & Control Panel application: •...
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Page 9: Operational Overview
Operational Overview Audio Interface First and foremost, Apollo Twin MkII is a premium 2 x 6 Thunderbolt audio interface with world-class 24-bit/192 kHz audio conversion. Apollo Twin MkII connects to the outputs and inputs of other audio gear, and performs analog-to-digital (A/D) and digital-to-analog (D/A) audio conversions on the gear’s signals. - Page 10 UAD Powered Plug-Ins in a DAW Apollo Twin MkII and UAD plug-ins can also be used within a DAW without the use of Console. UAD plug-ins loaded within the DAW operate like other (non-UAD) plug-ins, except the processing occurs on the Apollo Twin MkII DSP instead of the host computer’s processor.
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Page 11: About Apollo Twin Mkii Documentation
About Apollo Twin MkII Documentation Documentation for Apollo Twin MkII and UAD Powered Plug-Ins are separated by areas of functionality, as described below. The user manuals are placed on the system drive during software installation, and they can be downloaded at www.uaudio.com. -
Page 12: Additional Resources
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, or if you need to contact Universal Audio for assistance, see the Technical Support page. -
Page 13: Quick Start
Levels: Learn how to adjust input and output levels Hardware Setup Select a Suitable Location • Locate Apollo Twin MkII 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. -
Page 14: Software Setup
Registration and Authorization Apollo Twin MkII must be registered and authorized to unlock UAD plug-ins that are bundled with the product. Registration and authorization via a web browser is triggered automatically by the UAD software the first time the device is recognized. -
Page 15: Connect To Input Sources And Monitor System
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. Instrument Headphones Speaker Microphone System LINE OUT MONITOR... -
Page 16: Setting Hardware I/O Levels
• Line outputs 3 & 4 are accessed and controlled via software only (Console or DAW). • Refer to the Apollo Software Manual to learn how to configure the audio interface set- tings, use the Console application and Realtime UAD Processing, and more. Apollo Twin MkII Hardware Manual Quick Start... -
Page 17: Controls & Connectors
PREAMP Mode When Apollo Twin MkII is in Preamp mode, all top panel controls are related to the input functions only. To adjust any input function, press the PREAMP button to enter preamp mode and activate the input channel controls. - Page 18 Available options are dim when inactive, bright when enabled, and unlit when unavailable. Note: Not all preamp options are available with all input types. For specific details, see the Top Panel Controls section later in this chapter. Apollo Twin MkII Hardware Manual Controls & Connectors...
- Page 19 Stereo Outputs Apollo Twin MkII has two stereo outputs that can be controlled with the top panel hardware: Monitor and Headphone. The stereo outputs are independently controlled. Note: Line outputs 3 and 4 are controlled with software only.
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Page 20: Top Panel
The LEDs around the Level knob indicate the relative level of the selected function (input preamp gain or monitor/headphone volume). Note: The indicator LEDs are RED when MONITOR (11) is selected and MUTE (13-l) is enabled. Apollo Twin MkII Hardware Manual Controls & Connectors... - Page 21 “C” (clip) LED at the top of the Output Meters illuminates. *Exception: If HEADPHONE is currently selected on Apollo Twin MkII and the Headphone Source within the CUE OUTPUTS window in Console is set to HP, these output meters indicate the level being sent to the headphone bus via Console’s headphone sends and/or the DAW.
- Page 22 In PREAMP mode, the Option Buttons can also be used to control Unison- enabled UAD preamp and guitar amp plug-ins. See the Apollo Software Manual for complete Unison details. MONITOR Options Display (12) and Option Buttons (13) Apollo Twin MkII Hardware Manual Controls & Connectors...
- Page 23 Note: The Hi-Z instrument input cannot be linked to a mic or line input. Therefore, LINK cannot be activated when a plug is inserted in the Hi-Z jack (14). Apollo Twin MkII Hardware Manual Controls & Connectors...
- Page 24 Monitor Options The Option Buttons control the monitor options (g – h below) when Apollo Twin MkII is in Operating Modes. Press the MONITOR button (11) to enter monitor mode. A monitor option is active when its indicator in the lower row of the Options Display (12) is lit, and inactive when the indicator is dim.
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Page 25: Front Panel
Connect ¼” 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 slot on the side panel connects to any standard Kensington lock. Apollo Twin MkII Hardware Manual Controls & Connectors... -
Page 26: Rear Panel
These ¼” 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 be connected here (Apollo Twin MkII cannot be bus powered). Rotate locking connector to prevent accidental disconnection. Important:... - Page 27 (20) Power Switch This rocker switch applies power to Apollo Twin MkII. Switch to OFF when not in use. Caution: Before powering Apollo Twin MkII, lower the volume of the monitor speakers and remove headphones from your ears. (21) Optical In This is a TOSLINK input for connection to other gear with an optical ADAT or S/PDIF output.
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Page 28: Specifications
Six channels Analog Round-Trip Latency 1.1 milliseconds @ 96 kHz sample rate Analog Round-Trip Latency with up to four serial 1.1 milliseconds @ 96 kHz sample rate UAD Powered Plug-Ins via Console application (continued) Apollo Twin MkII Hardware Manual Specifications... - Page 29 117 dB (A–weighting) Signal-to-Noise Ratio 117 dB (A–weighting) Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise –101 dBFS Input Impedance 1M Ohms (variable via Unison plug-ins) Gain Range +10 dB to +65 dB Maximum Input Level +12.2 dBu (continued) Apollo Twin MkII Hardware Manual Specifications...
- Page 30 Stereo Headphones Output Connector Type ¼” Female TRS Stereo Dynamic Range 113 dB (A–weighting) Signal-to-Noise Ratio 113 dB (A–weighting) Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise –105 dBFS Maximum Output Power 80 milliwatts into 600 ohm load (continued) Apollo Twin MkII Hardware Manual Specifications...
- Page 31 3.85 pounds Weight (bare unit) 2.35 pounds Package Contents Apollo Twin MkII Unit (SOLO, DUO, or QUAD) External Power Supply with (4) changeable AC connectors supporting USA, Europe, UK, Australia, China Getting Started URL Card Apollo Twin MkII Hardware Manual...
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Page 32: Hardware Block Diagram
Hardware Block Diagram Apollo Twin MkII Hardware Manual Specifications... -
Page 33: Troubleshooting
1. Power off Apollo Twin MkII 2. Press and hold the PREAMP, FILTER, and POLARITY buttons 3. Power on Apollo Twin MkII while continuing to hold all three controls 4. After all front panel LEDs flash rapidly for several seconds, release the controls... -
Page 34: Notices
The unit has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged. Servicing – The user should not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. Apollo Twin MkII Hardware Manual Notices... -
Page 35: Warranty
You may also have other rights which vary by state or country. Maintenance Apollo Twin MkII 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. Repair Service... - Page 36 Audio, Inc. makes no warranties of any kind with regard to this manual, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Universal Audio, Inc. shall not be liable for errors contained herein or direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
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Page 37: Technical Support
UA products. • Universal Audio YouTube Support Channel UAD Community Forums The unofficial UAD discussion forums are a valuable resource for all Universal Audio product users. This website is independently owned and operated. • www.uadforum.com Contact UA Support Universal Audio provides free technical support to registered product owners. - Page 38 www.uaudio.com...