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*Exception: One Apollo Twin can be used
To use UAD2 PCIe cards, a compatible ThunderbolttoPCIe chassis is required
Up to two UAD2 Satellite FireWire units are compatible
Note: All compatibility information for this device still apply when using UAD Thunderbolt Software
All Apollo units must be connected via Thunderbolt
Apollo FireWire connections are incompatible
FireWire Device Compatibility with UAD v8 Thunderbolt Software
FireWire devices such as external hard drives are compatible
FireWire devices may be connected directly to the computer's FireWire port (if available) or an available Thunderbolt or
Thunderbolt 2 port via the Apple Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter
Device Driver and UAD PlugIn Compatibility
Apollo Twin requires Mac OS X version 10.8.5 and higher (the lowest OS version that supports Thunderbolt 2)
UAD Powered PlugIns are 32bit and 64bit compatible
Console 2.0 is a Retinacompatible 64bit application
Thunderbolt Connections
Connecting Apollo Twin to the computer
Connect Apollo Twin to any available Thunderbolt port on the Thunderbolt bus with a Thunderbolt cable (sold separately). The
connection can be either directly to the computer's Thunderbolt port, or to an available Thunderbolt port on a Thunderbolt
peripheral attached to the computer's Thunderbolt port.
Thunderbolt 1 or Thunderbolt 2 ports and devices may be mixed and/or matched for any/all Thunderbolt connections.
Note: All Thunderbolt devices must be connected to the same Thunderbolt port on the computer.
Apollo Twin cannot be bus powered via Thunderbolt. The included external power supply must be used.
See the Apollo Thunderbolt support page for specific instructions on how to connect and use two or more Apollo units together.
Universal Audio Thunderbolt devices are tested with authentic Apple Thunderbolt Cables and Thunderbolt Optical Cables by
Corning. Using offbrand cables may cause unpredictable results.
Connecting additional Thunderbolt peripherals
Universal Audio Thunderbolt devices are officially certified as Thunderbolt compliant and are therefore compatible with other
certified Thunderbolt devices when used in the same chain.
The Startech Thunderbolt Docking Station is tested inhouse and is known to be compatible with UA Thunderbolt devices. This
device has an HDMI display output which can be used for an external display to free the Thunderbolt port for Apollo Twin.
All Thunderbolt devices must be connected to the same Thunderbolt port on the computer.
The Thunderbolt protocol supports a maximum of six Thunderbolt peripherals per Thunderbolt bus.
Thunderbolt and Mini DisplayPort
For general information about Thunderbolt ports and displays, see Apple's Thunderbolt ports and displays FAQ.
Apollo Twin cannot be used by connecting it to a Mini DisplayPort connector. Although Thunderbolt and Mini DisplayPort
devices have the same physical connector, the underlying communication protocol used by these devices is different.
The type of device port can be determined by the icon next to the port. Thunderbolt ports have a "lightning bolt" icon, while Mini
DisplayPort ports have a "display" icon. The difference between these ports and icons is shown in the illustration below.
Quick Start: Installation, Registration, & Authorization
Quick Start Overview
http://www.uaudio.com/support/apollotwinsupport#quickstart
Apollo Twin Support Page
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