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Apollo Twin Hardware Manual Software Version 7.4.2 Manual Version v140108 (preliminary) Customer Service & Technical Support: USA Toll-Free: +1-877-698-2834 International: +1-831-440-1176 www.uaudio.com...
DAW integration for truly unique and productive experience. As you get to know Apollo Twin and incorporate it into your creative process, we hope that the excitement and pride that we have put into it comes through. We also hope that it earns its way into your creative process, providing you with great sound, exceptional plug-ins, and ease-of-use for years to come.
A Letter from Bill Putnam Jr................ii Chapter 1: Introduction ............... 10 Welcome to Apollo Twin ..................10 High-Resolution Desktop Music Production with Classic Analog Sound ........10 Apollo Twin Features ..................11 Key Features ........................11 All Features ........................
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Chapter 3: Controls & Connectors ............24 Top Panel ......................24 Front Panel ..................... 27 Rear Panel ...................... 28 Side Panel ...................... 29 Chapter 4: Specifications ..............30 Specification Tables ..................30 Hardware Block Diagram .................. 34 Apollo Twin Hardware Manual Table Of Contents...
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Maintenance ....................36 Warranty ......................36 Repair Service ....................36 FCC Compliance ....................37 Disclaimer ...................... 38 Trademarks ..................... 38 Copyright ......................38 Hardware Terms and Conditions ................ 39 End User License Agreement ................41 Apollo Twin Hardware Manual Table Of Contents...
Apollo Twin has all the right tools, all in the right place. * Apollo Twin includes the “Realtime Analog Classics” UAD plug-in bundle. All other plug-ins are sold separately at www.uaudio.com. All trademarks are property of their respective owners.
• 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 Hardware Manual Chapter 1: Introduction...
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Console Recall plug-in: • Saves Apollo Twin configurations inside DAW sessions for easy recall • Facilitates control of Apollo Twin monitoring features from within the DAW • VST, RTAS, AAX, and Audio Units plug-in formats UAD Meter & Control Panel application: •...
• Compatible VST, Audio Units, RTAS, or AAX plug-in host application software • 2 gigabytes available disk space • Thunderbolt cable (sold separately) Package Contents • Apollo Twin unit • AC power adapter • URL card Installation Software For installation software, quick start videos, and other info, go to: •...
XX). UAD Powered Plug-Ins in the DAW Apollo Twin and UAD Powered 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 DSP instead of the host computer’s processor. In this scenario, UAD plug-ins are subject to the latencies incurred by I/O buffering.
Standalone Use Although the Console application is required to utilize all Apollo Twin features, the hard- ware unit 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 in- ternal firmware when Apollo Twin is powered down and persist when power is re-applied.
9: Glossary” beginning on page 113 for the definitions of many of these terms. Support Web Pages The latest technical information about Apollo Twin is posted on our website. Our sup- port pages contain updated, late-breaking information that may not be available in other publications.
Technical Support Universal Audio provides free customer support to all registered Apollo Twin users. Our support specialists are available to assist you via email and telephone during our normal business hours, which are from 9am to 5pm, Monday through Friday, Pacific Standard Time.
3. Register the hardware and authorize UAD plug-ins 4. Learn how to adjust Apollo Twin's input and output levels System Requirements All system requirements must be met for the Apollo Twin system to operate properly. Be- fore proceeding with installation and authorization, see "System Requirements" on page Getting Started Videos Helpful videos are available to assist you with installation and setup.
1. Connect a Thunderbolt cable (not included) between Apollo Twin and the host computer. 2. Connect the included power supply to an AC outlet (Apollo Twin cannot be bus powered). 3. Connect the locking power supply to the rear panel of Apollo. Align the two tabs on the power cable's connector to the notches on the input, then rotate the barrel to prevent accidental disconnection.
• Close all open files and applications before starting the software installation pro- cedure (the installer requires a restart after installation). • If you are updating to a newer version of Apollo Twin software, it is not necessary to remove the previous Apollo Twin software or hardware from the system before installing the newer software.
Registration & Authorization Before proceeding, confirm that the Apollo Twin software is has already been installed, the computer was restarted after installation, and the Apollo Twin hardware is powered and connected to the computer via Thunderbolt (the hardware and software systems must be communicating properly).
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5. Load the Authorization File Double-click the downloaded auth.uad2 file. After a few moments the Authorization Status window appears Double-click and Apollo Twin is ready for use! disk file Click web page button The Authorization Status window. Click OK to complete the process.
To learn how to use the Console application for setting software levels, monitoring, Re- altime UAD Processing, and/or configuring the audio interface for use with the operating system or a DAW, refer to the Apollo Software Manual. Apollo Twin Hardware Manual Chapter 2: Quick Start...
Chapter 3: Controls & Connectors Complete details about the Apollo Twin hardware controls and all connector jacks on the front and rear panels are provided in this chapter. Note: For instructions on how to set input gain levels and monitor/headphone vol- umes, see “Setting Hardware I/O Levels”...
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1 & 2. (10) Monitor Button Press MONITOR to activate the control of volume levels with the Level knob (1). Press again to alternate between control of the monitor and headphone volumes. Apollo Twin Hardware Manual Chapter 3: Controls & Connectors...
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Inverts the polarity (aka phase) of the input signal. (f) Link Links inputs 1 & 2 so both channels are adjusted simultaneously as a stereo pair. Note: Link cannot be activated when the Hi-Z input (12) is in use. Apollo Twin Hardware Manual Chapter 3: Controls & Connectors...
Front Panel Refer to the illustration below for control descriptions in this section. Apollo Twin’s front panel elements (12) Hi-Z Instrument Input Connect any guitar, bass, or other high impedance instrument here. This jack automati- cally overrides the channel 1 mic and line inputs.
(18) Power Switch This rocker switch applies power to Apollo Twin. Switch to OFF when not in use. Caution: Before powering Apollo Twin, lower the volume of the monitor speakers and remove headphones from your ears.
Console Settings window. (20) Thunderbolt Port Connect the Thunderbolt cable (not included) here. A Thunderbolt connection to the host computer is required to use all Apollo Twin features and UAD Powered Plug-Ins. Side Panel Kensington Security Slot (not shown) The anti-theft security slot on the side panel connects to any standard Kensington lock.
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 Hardware Manual Chapter 4: Specifications...
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22 Kilohms to 2.2 Megohms (variable via Unison feature) verify ok Maximum Amplitude A and B what is this??? 10 dBV verify? Maximum Input Level (Minimum Gain) ??? missing Maximum Input Level (Maximum Gain) ??? missing (continued) Apollo Twin Hardware Manual Chapter 4: Specifications...
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–99.8 dB Stereo Level Balance ±0.11 dB Output Impedance 8.8 Ohms Maximum Gain ??? new 12.3 dB with reference to what? Output Gain Range ??? missing Maximum Output Level ??? milliwatts missing (continued) Apollo Twin Hardware Manual Chapter 4: Specifications...
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Shipping Weight (with box & accessories) 3.85 pounds Weight (bare unit) ??? missing Package Contents Apollo Twin Unit (SOLO or DUO) External Power Supply with (2) changeable AC connectors (USA & Europe) URL Card Apollo Twin Hardware Manual Chapter 4: Specifications...
The unit has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged. Servicing – The user should not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in the operat- ing instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. Apollo Twin Hardware Manual Chapter 5: Notices...
Maintenance Apollo Twin does not contain a fuse or any other user-replaceable parts. The unit is in- ternally calibrated at the factory and recalibration should never be required. No internal user adjus ments are available. Warranty UNIVERSAL AUDIO HARDWARE LIMITED WARRANTY...
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Apollo Twin Hardware Manual Chapter 5: Notices...
CREATE A WARRANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THESE HARDWARE TERMS, SHOULD THE UA HARDWARE DEVICE PROVE DEFECTIVE, CUSTOMER (AND NOT UA OR Apollo Twin Hardware Manual Chapter 5: Notices...
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Should you have any questions concerning these Hardware Terms, please contact UA at 4585 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley, CA, 95066 USA or at +1-831-440-1176 or at www.uaudio.com. UA reserves the right to change its warranty terms and procedures from time to time. Last Updated January 7, 2014. Apollo Twin Hardware Manual Chapter 5: Notices...
Bundle had been licensed separately. To the extent that a Demo Plug-In is designated as part of a Bundle and Customer pays the associated fees for the Bundle, Customer’s license rights as set forth in Section 1(a)(ii)(A) above shall not terminate at the Apollo Twin Hardware Manual Chapter 5: Notices...
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Section 10 of this Agreement); The transfer is done in connection with the transfer of a Permitted UA Hardware Device, as described at http://www.uaudio.com/support/uad/transfer-faq, except as authorized by UA in writing on a Apollo Twin Hardware Manual Chapter 5: Notices...
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Customer’s personal information, delivery of and payment for goods and services, and any other terms, conditions, warranties, or representations associated with such dealings, are solely between Customer and such third Apollo Twin Hardware Manual Chapter 5: Notices...
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