Universal Audio Apollo x4 Heritage Edition (Desktop / Mac / Win / TB3)

Universal Audio Apollo x4 Heritage Edition is a professional-grade audio interface from UA featuring Thunderbolt 3 connectivity for faster, more stable, and ultra-accurate data transfer. It is equipped with Elite-Class A/D & D/A converters, delivering exceptional sound quality suitable for high-end recording
and production workflows.

The Apollo x4 Heritage Edition is highly acclaimed for its top-tier A/D and D/A conversion, real-time UAD QUAD Core DSP processing, Unison-enabled microphone preamps, and deep integration with LUNA Recording System. This special edition also includes a premium collection of 10 award-winning UAD plug-ins from legendary brands such as Helios, Fairchild, Teletronix, Pultec, and Universal Audio.

Special Edition with Onboard UAD Analog Collections

One of the standout features of Apollo interfaces is real-time UAD processing, allowing you to run the entire UAD plug-in library with near-zero latency. The Apollo x4 Heritage Edition includes premium plug-ins valued at over $2,400 USD, such as the complete Teletronix, 1176, and Fairchild compressor collections, Helios Type 69, V76, and UA 610 Unison mic preamps, Pultec EQs, oxide tape recorders, and Pure Plate Reverb.

These Heritage Edition plug-ins are provided in addition to the included Realtime Analog Classics Plus bundle, giving you one of the most accurate and comprehensive collections of classic analog emulations available with any professional audio interface.

Ideal For: Home Studio, Artist, Musician, Producer, Recording

Product Type: Audio Interface

Pros

• Thunderbolt 3 connectivity for ultra-fast and stable signal transfer
• Includes 2 Unison-enabled mic preamps
• Comes with a large Realtime Analog Classics Plus UAD plug-in bundle
• Compact and portable desktop design

Notes / Requirements

• Requires a Mac or Windows computer with Thunderbolt 3 port
• Thunderbolt 3 cable not included
• (Mac) macOS 10.14 Mojave, 10.15 Catalina, or 11 Big Sur
• (Windows) Windows 10 64-bit Edition
• Internet connection required for software download and plug-in authorization
• At least 6 GB of available storage required

In the Box

• Universal Audio Apollo x4 Heritage Edition
• Power Adapter
• Thunderbolt 3 Cable
• User Manual

Build Materials

• Heavy-duty metal chassis for durability and long-term use

Key Highlights

• 12 x 18 Thunderbolt 3 desktop audio interface for Mac and Windows
• Elite-class A/D and D/A conversion inherited from Apollo X rackmount series
• 4 Unison-enabled mic preamps (also switchable to instrument inputs)
• 2 simultaneous Hi-Z instrument inputs
• 2 independent headphone outputs
• Built-in talkback microphone for easy communication during sessions
• Up to 8 additional digital inputs via Optical ADAT/SPDIF
• Optical ADAT/SPDIF outputs for studio expansion
• 24-bit / 192 kHz recording resolution
• UAD-2 QUAD Core DSP for real-time plug-in processing
• Near-zero latency monitoring with Unison preamps and UAD plug-ins
• Compatible with Thunderbolt 1 and 2 Macs (adapter sold separately)
• Includes LUNA Recording System by Universal Audio for seamless hardware/software integration

Included Plug-ins (Standard Interface Bundle)

Realtime Analog Classics Bundle

• UA 610B Tube Preamp & EQ
• UA 1176LN Limiting Amplifier (Legacy)
• UA 1176SE Limiting Amplifier (Legacy)
• Pultec EQP-1A EQ (Legacy)
• Marshall Plexi Classic Guitar Amp
• Pultec Pro EQ (Legacy)
• Teletronix LA-2A Leveling Amplifier (Legacy)
• Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amp
• Precision Channel Strip
• Precision Reflection Engine
• Precision Delay Mod
• Precision Delay Mod L
• RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler

Heritage Edition Bonus Plug-ins
(Available during selected promotions)

• UA 1176 Classic Limiter Collection
• Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler Collection
• Pultec Passive EQ Collection
• UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection
• Pure Plate Reverb