Apollo Expanded: Multi-Unit Thunderbolt 3 Wiring - Universal Audio Apollo x8p Hardware Manual

Apollo Expanded: Multi-Unit Thunderbolt 3 Wiring

The diagram below illustrates an example of how to interconnect multiple Apollo units
and the host computer via Thunderbolt 3.
Important: For complete details about system operation when multi-unit
cascading, see the
Thunderbolt 3
Computer
TB3 to TB2 Adapter
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TB3 to TB2 Adapter
LINE OUT MONITOR
3 L
MIC/LINE 2
OPTICAL IN
4 R
POWER
OFF ON
Expander Unit
Apollo Expanded Wiring Notes
• Apollo device ordering and Thunderbolt ports used (second port on Apollo vs.
second port on computer, placement within daisy chain, etc) is not important.
• In this example diagram, an Apollo x8 is the monitor (master) unit designated in
the Console Settings window. Connect speakers (including ALT speakers) and any
cue outputs to the monitor unit only.
• Do not interconnect any Word Clock, FireWire, ADAT, or MADI ports between any
Apollo units. All Apollo clocking is automatically managed via Thunderbolt.
• Up to four Apollo units and six UAD devices total can be combined within the
same system.
• The computer and all Apollo/UAD units must be connected to the same
Thunderbolt bus.
• Apollo X-series units with Thunderbolt 3 can be mixed with older Apollo units with
Thunderbolt 2 by using compatible Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapters.
Note: On Mac systems only, Apollo X can be connected to Thunderbolt 1 and
Thunderbolt 2 computers via the Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter.
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L LINE OUT 1-8 (ALT SURROUND)
75 Ω
TERM
MONITOR
LINE IN 1-8
WORD CLOCK
R
75 Ω S/PDIF 7 5
TERM
OUTPUT (ALT/SURROUND)
WORD CLOCK
6
MIC/LINE 1
ALT Speakers
Connecting multiple Apollo X units via Thunderbolt 3
for details.
8 7 6
3 1 L 7 5 3
MONITOR LINE INPUT
4 2 R 8 6 4
and cue outputs to Monitor Unit ONLY
35
Expander Unit
MIC/LINE INPUT
5 4 3 2
1
MIC INPUT
4 3 2
2
Monitor Unit
IMPORTANT: Connect speakers
Interconnections
1
1