Universal Audio Apollo Twin Quad MkII with Townsend Labs Sphere L22

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Universal Audio Apollo Twin Quad MkII, Thunderbolt

Four UAD DSP Processors

The Apollo delivers high dynamic range and ultra-low THD. It includes four on-board realtime UAD DSP processors, giving you the best possible processing power on the market. The immense SHARC processing power ensures you can run multiple effects at once, designed for more demanding studio projects that require a range of premium-quality effects.

Unison Mic Preamp Emulation Technology

Apollo's Unison technology produces one of the most sought-after tones in the world, delivering the authentic analog warmth and sound normally reserved for tube and transformer-based microphone preamps.

The attention to detail brings out the best from your recordings, utilising the signature impedance, gain staging and component-level circuit behaviours to deliver the best possible audio performance on the market.

Optimised Workflow

New Mono, Mute, DIM and ALT monitor controls have been included, streamlining your monitoring process. A built-in talkback mic also allows you to communicate with your recording artists, allowing you to give them cues and other instructions on-the-fly.

The Apollo comes with the Realtime Analog Classics UAD Plug-In bundle featuring Legacy version of the LA-2A Classic Audio Leveler, Pultec EQP-1A EQ, 610-B Tube Preamp EQ and a whole lot more.

Townsend Labs Sphere L22

Breakthrough Microphone Modeling Technology

The Townsend Labs Sphere L22 allows you to achieve a wide range of microphone sounds with just one microphone. Featuring a three-dimensional approach to recording, the Sphere L22 microphone captures all the spatial nuances, proximity effect and off-axis response for a wide range of microphones.

Before and after tracking the Townsend Labs Sphere L22 offers a selection of different mics and patterns to choose from, ideal for gathering a range of different microphone sounds with just one mic. Now audition the sound of the vocalist by changing the polar patterns and microphone without having to keep them in the studio.

Stereo Recording With a Single Microphone

Custom designed for 3D modeling to capture the three-dimensional sound field, the Sphere L22 provides you with accurate microphone modeling and precise detail.

The Sphere L22 is the ideal microphone for both the professional studio booth as well as the single performer and producer looking to record in their own home without needing to spend money on various microphones.

Unlimited Flexibility (Before and After)

The Sphere plug-in provides you with flexibility to change and edit your microphone choice, polar pattern and off-axis characteristics both before and after your recording. No need to worry about having to go back into the recording room to fix a mic position or stop the vocalist halfway through, as the Sphere plug-in lets you do this at any time.

Polar Pattern Modeling

Use the Sphere plug-in to precisely edit polar patterns and other off-axis characteristics with a visually informative polar meter that displays the level and directions of sound being picked up.

Dual Mic Models

Using the Sphere plug-in you can use the dual mode which allows of mixing multiple virtual mic models from the one microphone. Edit this before and after tracking, giving you choice to switch any time for a different sound. Create stereo recordings from just one microphone and even choose one mic for the left channel, and another for the right channel.

Features

Universal Audio Apollo Twin Quad MkII, Thunderbolt

• 4 UAD DSP Processor for the best possible processing power and audio performance
• Unison™ technology offers stunning models of classic tube and transformer-based preamps, guitar amps, and stompboxes
• Built-in talkback mic for communication with studio talent and recording slate cues
• Improved monitor functionality including monitor remote functions and Mono, Mute, DIM, and ALT monitor controls
• Two premium Unison mic/line preamps; 2 line outputs; front-panel Hi-Z instrument input and headphone output
• Two digitally controlled analog monitor outputs for full resolution at all listening levels
• Up to eight channels of additional digital input via Optical TOSLINK connection
• Includes Realtime Analog Classics UAD plug-in bundle
• Runs UAD Powered Plug-Ins via VST, RTAS, & AAX 64 in all major DAWs
• Uncompromising analog design, superior components, and premium build quality

Townsend Labs Sphere L22

• Change mic type, polar pattern, and other microphone characteristics before and after recording
• Three-dimensional modeling (3D polar response, transient response, proximity effect)
• Re-mic recorded tracks (select mic type, polar pattern, and all other DSP settings even after tracking)
• Adjustable proximity effect (leave mic in place while adjusting bass response due to proximity effect)
• Simultaneous mic models (lets you mix multiple virtual mic models from the same physical mic before or after tracking)
• Stereo recordings with one mic (even use different mic models on left and right channels)
• Off-axis correction (create more accurate polar patterns that can be used to reduce bleed, room coloration and feedback)
• Axis shift (virtually rotate the axis of the mic)
• Wide range of plug-in formats (AAX Native, VST2, VST3, UAD (Mac and Windows), Audio Units (Mac only)
• Flat frequency response (possible to create a virtual mic with an extremely flat response)
• Polar meter (the plug-in features a unique, visually informative polar pattern meter that displays direction and level of sound arriving at the mic
• Self-noise level of 9dB-A SPL
• Uses standard 48 V phantom power