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1. tery be Sates dunes 17 Registration and Authorization 17 eta linda 17 Console Application 17 Multi Unit CAMINO te 8 17 17 18 ASI 56 18 Typical 19 PNAC EEE 20 21 Mixing FireWire SS PS BS 23 Recommended Mixed Speed 2 lt lt 23 E 24 Hardware Block 28 Troubl shotin 29 Additional Resour ES 30 Universal Audio aa 30 Technical SUB OI 302. 30 Voltage Selection a tale 30 31 Repair SENICE ec ba 31 32 Important 5 2 32 34 Apollo Hardware Manual iii Table Of Contents Introducing Apollo What is Apollo Apollo is a high resolution audio interface with Realtime UAD Processing onboard that gives musicians and recording engineers no compromise monitoring tracking and mixing solution The combination of Apollo s high quality preamps converters and digital signal processing help you achieve the goal of making music without the common latency and potential processor shortcomings of an all native system Apollo leverages Universal Audio s expertise in DSP acceleration UAD Powered Plug Ins and analog hardware design by integrating the latest cutting edge technologies in high performance A D D A conversion DSP signal reconstruction and host connectivity Apollo acts as both an audio interface with integrated DSP effects for tracking and monitoring as well as a fully integrated UAD 2 DSP accelerator for mixing and mastering Apollo is available in two different configurations which are differentiated by their DSP complement Apollo DUO with
3. ports do not support the S PDIF protocol 7 S PDIF Ports The S PDIF ports provide two channels of digital 1 0 with resolutions up to 24 bit at 192 kHz via female phono RCA connectors For optimum results use only high quality 75 ohm cables specifically designed for S PDIF digital audio Sample rate conversion can be enabled on the S PDIF input this setting is in the Console application When the sample rate of the incoming S PDIF signal does not match the sample rate specified in the Console application the S PDIF signal is converted to match Apollo s sample rate If Apollo is set to use S PDIF as the master clock source sample rate conversion is inactive The S PDIF output can be configured to mirror the Monitor outputs for patching the stereo Monitor signal to the stereo S PDIF input of other devices This function is configured in the Console application 8 Word Clock In Apollo s internal clock can be synchronized slaved to an external master word clock This is accomplished by setting Apollo s clock source to Word Clock within the Console application connecting the external word clock s BNC connector to Apollo s word clock input and setting the external device to transmit word clock If Apollo is the last device in the clock chain the Termination switch 10 should be engaged Important Apollo s sample rate must be manually set to match the incoming sample rate Note Apollo can be synchroniz
4. 10 Damage Requiring Service The unit should be serviced by a qualified service personnel when a The AC power supply unit has been damaged or b Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the unit or c The unit has been exposed to rain or d The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or e The unit has been dropped or the enclosure damaged 11 Servicing The user should not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in the operating instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel Apollo Hardware Manual 32 Notices Disclaimer The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice Universal Audio Inc makes no warranties of any kind with regard to this manual including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Universal Audio Inc shall not be liable for errors contained herein or direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this material Trademarks Universal Audio the Universal Audio diamond logo UAD UAD Series UAD 1 UAD 2 UAD 2 SOLO UAD 2 DUO UAD 2 QUAD UAD 2 OCTO Powered Plug Ins 1176LN 1176SE Teletronix LA 2A LA 3A LA 610 LA 610MkII 2 1176 2 610 6176 710 Twin Finity 2192 4 710d Cambridge EQ DreamVerb Plate 140 Precision Limiter RealVerb Pro
5. Key points for this example e Mic Line switch for channels 3 and 4 are set to Mic e Four additional mic preamps from UA s 4 710d are routed into Apollo via Lightpipe e Apollo is the master clock device the 4 710d clock source is set to external word clock and the 4 710d Termination switch is engaged Alternately the 4 710d could be used as the master clock by setting the 4 710d to internal clock setting Apollo to external ADAT clock and eliminating the word clock cable e f connecting to a Thunderbolt computer via the Thunderbolt Option Card the FireWire connections shown here would not be used Headphones 2 Headphones 1 Instrument 2 UA4 710d ADAT out amp word clock in S PDIF Recorder Monitor Loudspeaker System om Apollo Hardware Manual 20 Interconnections FireWire Basics FireWire also known as IEEE 1394 and i Link is a high speed serial data interconnection protocol that is used to transfer digital data between devices FireWire is commonly used to interconnect computer systems to hard drives audio interfaces and digital camcorders A complete discussion of FireWire is beyond the scope of this manual but some of the main points and how they apply to Apollo are covered below FireWire vs USB FireWire is considered superior
6. The table below lists some common operational issues and steps you can take to help resolve the situation If you need further help contact UA technical support see page 30 SYMPTOM ITEMS TO CHECK Unit won t power e Confirm power supply connections at power supply input and back of unit Confirm Power switch is not in OFF position Confirm AC power is available at wall socket by plugging in a different device No monitor output Confirm connections power and volume of monitoring system Confirm monitor knob is turned up Confirm monitor outputs not muted push monitor knob e Confirm monitor LEDs are active check signal flows Can t hear channels 1 4 Confirm preamp gain is turned up for the channel s Can t hear mic or line input s e Confirm mic line switch setting is correct for the channel Confirm nothing is plugged into the channel s Hi Z input Can t hear Hi Z input s Confirm volume on connected device is turned up e Confirm Hi Z input cable is 1 4 TS only not TRS Can t hear mic input s Confirm 48V phantom power is on if required by microphone Preamp controls have no effect on channel e Confirm desired channel is selected for control push PREAMP knob to select e Preamp controls are available for channels 1 4 only Can only adjust input channels 1 4 Signal levels for all other inputs including digital inp
7. s Hi Z input is connected when a cable is inserted into the Hi Z input the Mic Line LED turns off 5 Low Cut Filter 7 When enabled the channel s input signal passes through a low cut high pass filter This 2 order coincident pole filter has a cutoff frequency of 75 Hz with a slope of 12 dB per octave The Low Cut filter affects the Mic Line and Hi Z inputs Low Cut is typically used to eliminate rumble and other unwanted low frequencies from the input signal 6 Phantom Power 48V When enabled 48 volts of phantom power is supplied to the channel s rear panel Mic input Most modern condenser microphones require 48V phantom power to operate This option can only be activated when the Mic Line switch 4 is set to Mic Note Depending on the current configuration of the hardware and software there may be a delay when changing the 48V state to minimize the clicks pops that are inherent when engaging phantom power The 48V LED will blink rapidly during any delay 7 Pad When enabled the channel s microphone input signal level is attenuated by 20 dB Pad does not affect the Line or Hi Z inputs Pad is used to reduce signal levels when overload distortion is present at low preamp gain levels such as when particularly sensitive microphones are used on loud instruments and or if the A D converter is clipping 8 Polarity When enabled the polarity aka phase of the input channel s signal is inver
8. Based on breakthrough integration between Apollo s digitally controlled analog mic preamps and its onboard UAD processing Unison lets you track through colorful preamp emulations like the bundled UA 610 B Tube Preamp plug in Achieving deep integration of Apollo s features with your favorite digital audio workstation software is simple thanks to the Console Recall plug in that is compatible with VST Audio Units RTAS and AAX 64 host software Simply place the Console Recall plug in in any session and you have instant control over Apollo s monitoring options The Console Recall plug in can automatically recall the Console configuration within the DAW session without having to manage separate Console preset files so you can be sure that the Console mix you are working with today will be accurately recalled tomorrow Done tracking Use Apollo just like any other UAD 2 device for mixing in the DAW The complete UAD Powered Plug Ins library works with Apollo offering the best analog emulation plug ins available from the best companies in pro audio like Neve SSL Pultec Teletronix Studer Lexicon DBX Roland MXR Harrison Empirical Labs Manley Ampex and many more A single button in the Console lets you decide to print or monitor the Realtime UAD Processing so if you want the sound of your favorite console and tape machine committed into your DAW you can print those effects on the way in Quite simply Apollo delivers the
9. IEEE 1394b which supports up to 800 megabits per second It s usually possible to determine the speed of the FireWire device by the type of FireWire connector it uses Apollo is a FireWire 800 device FireWire Connectors FireWire 800 and FireWire 400 devices use different connectors as illustrated below This helps to differentiate between the two device speeds the connectors are not interchangeable FW 800 9 pin FW 400 6 pin FW 400 4 pin FireWire 400 connectors FireWire 400 devices typically have two types of connector 4 pin and 6 pin The small 4 pin FireWire 400 connector is common on digital camcorders and Windows notebook computers The 6 pin connector is more common with hard drives and audio devices Apollo Hardware Manual 21 FireWire Basics FireWire 800 connector FireWire 800 devices use a 9 pin connector 9 pin to 6 pin FireWire adapter cables are available to connect FireWire 800 devices to a FireWire 400 bus with half the bandwidth Apollo has two FireWire 800 ports to facilitate easy daisy chaining with other FireWire devices FireWire Repeaters and Chains FireWire devices be connected to each other serially in a daisy chain connected to a central device such as a computer with multiple FireWire ports or a peripheral FireWire repeater or any combination of the two in a tree chain topology Apollo can function as a FireWire repeater by using the unused port on the unit to connect othe
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11. Precision Buss Compressor Precision De Esser Precision Maximizer Satellite DUO Satellite QUAD Apollo Apollo 16 Apollo Twin and Analog Ears Digital Minds are trademarks or registered trademarks of Universal Audio Inc Other company and product names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective owners Copyright 2014 Universal Audio Inc All rights reserved This manual and any associated software artwork product designs and design concepts are subject to copyright protection No part of this document may be reproduced in any form without prior written permission of Universal Audio Inc Your rights to the Software are governed by the accompanying End User License Agreement Federal Communications Commission Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to tr
12. adequate ventilation Improper ventilation will cause overheating and can damage the unit Heat The unit should be situated away from heat sources or other equipment that produce heat Power Sources The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the unit Power Cord Protection AC power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them Pay particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the unit Never take hold of the plug or cord if your hand is wet Always grasp the plug body when connecting or disconnecting it Grounding of the Plug This unit is equipped with a 3 wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding type plug Cleaning Follow these general rules when cleaning the outside of the unit a Turn the power Off and unplug the unit b Gently wipe with a clean lint free cloth Do not use aerosol sprays solvents or abrasives Nonuse Periods The AC power supply cord of the unit should be unplugged from the AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time
13. and Audio Units plug in formats e Meter amp Control Panel application e Configures global UAD settings and monitors system usage e Easily updatable firmware e 10 rack mountable form factor e One year warranty includes parts and labor Hardware System Requirements The host computer must meet the hardware system requirements below to use Apollo For software system requirements refer to the Apollo Software Manual see About Apollo Documentation on page 7 Basic audio interface 1 0 functionality e Available FireWire 800 or Thunderbolt expansion port e gigabytes available disk space e Internet connection to download Apollo software UAD 2 and Realtime UAD Powered Plug Ins functionality e Internet connection for registration UAD plug in authorization amp updates Compatible VST RTAS 64 or Audio Units plug in host application software 0 Windows systems a compatible PCle to FireWire adapter card is required Mac computer with available Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 port required Apollo Hardware Manual 6 Introducing Apollo About Realtime UAD Processing Apollo has the ability to UAD Powered Plug Ins in realtime Apollo s groundbreaking DSP FPGA technology enable UAD Powered Plug Ins to run with latencies in the sub 2ms range and multiple UAD plug ins can be stacked in series without additional latency Realtime UAD Processing facilitates the ultimate sonic experience
14. are indicated between the meters for channels 4 and 5 When digital clipping occurs the red CLIP LED illuminates Avoid digital clipping at the channel s A D converter by reducing the channel s input level at its source and or in the case of channels 1 4 by reducing the preamp gain or engaging the Pad 7 and readjusting gain as needed 13 Power Indicator UA Logo The Universal Audio logo illuminates when the external power supply is properly connected to the AC outlet and the power input on the rear of the unit and the Power switch 22 is in the up position Clock LEDs The Internal INT and External EXT Clock LEDs indicate the source and status of the system master clock The clock source is specified within the Console application 14 Internal Clock When Apollo is using its internal clock as the master clock source the Internal Clock LED is solid green When set to external clock this LED is not illuminated 15 External Clock When Apollo is set to use an external clock as the master clock source and a valid clock signal is detected at the specified port the External Clock LED is solid green Apollo can be configured to use an external clock from the Word Clock S PDIF or ADAT inputs When set to internal clock this LED is not illuminated If the External Clock LED is red Apollo is configured to use an external clock but it cannot lock to the clock source and or sample rate specified in t
15. gt _ FWs00 FW400 This FireWire bus runs optimally at both 800 megabits and 400 megabits because the FireWire 400 device is located AFTER the FireWire 800 devices in the setup Apollo Hardware Manual 23 FireWire Basics Specifications All specifications are typical performance unless otherwise noted tested under the following conditions 48 kHz internal sample rate 24 bit sample depth 20 kHz measurement bandwidth with balanced output 1 0 Complement Microphone Inputs Four High Z Instrument Inputs Two Analog Line Inputs Eight Analog Line Outputs Eight Analog Monitor Outputs Two one stereo pair independent L R mix buses Headphone Outputs Two stereo independent L R mix buses ADAT Up to eight channels via dual 1 0 ports with S MUX S PDIF One stereo input one stereo output FireWire 800 ports IEEE 1394b Two Thunderbolt ports Thunderbolt 2 compatible Two via Thunderbolt Option Card Word Clock One input one output A D D A Conversion Supported Sample Rates kHz 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 192 Bit Depth Per Sample 24 Simultaneous A D conversion Eight channels Simultaneous D A conversion 14 channels Analog Round Trip Latency 1 1 milliseconds 96 kHz sample rate Analog Round Trip Latency with up to four serial UAD plug ins via Console application 1 1 milliseconds 96 kHz sample rate ANALOG 1 0 A
16. manual It contains detailed information about how to configure and control Apollo s software features using the Console application and Console Recall plug in Refer to the Apollo Software Manual to learn how to operate these software tools and integrate Apollo s audio interface functionality into the DAW environment Apollo Hardware Manual 7 Introducing Apollo UAD System Manual The UAD System Manual is the complete operation manual for Apollo s UAD 2 functionality and applies to the entire UAD product line It contains detailed information about installing and configuring UAD devices the UAD Meter amp Control Panel application how to use UAD Powered Plug Ins within a DAW obtaining optional plug in licenses at the UA online store and more It includes everything about UAD except Apollo specific information and individual UAD Powered Plug In descriptions UAD Plug Ins Manual The features and functionality of all the individual UAD Powered Plug Ins is detailed in the UAD Plug Ins Manual Refer to this document to learn about the operation controls and user interface of each plug in that is developed by Universal Audio Direct Developer Plug Ins UAD Powered Plug Ins includes plug ins from our Direct Developer partners Documentation for these 3rd party plug ins are separate files that are written and provided by the plug in developers themselves The filenames for these plug ins are the same as the plug in title names Thunderbo
17. or the channels feeding the monitor output bus 18 Monitor Level and Mute Knob This rotary encoder serves two functions Rotating the knob adjusts the monitor output level and pushing the knob mutes the monitor outputs Monitor Level Rotating the knob clockwise increases the signal level at monitor outputs 1 amp 2 on the rear panel Although this is a digital control the monitor volume is attenuated in the analog domain after D A conversion digitally controlled analog volume This method provides the utmost monitoring fidelity in contrast to digital volume controls that reduce levels by truncating the word length dropping bits Monitor Mute Pushing the Monitor knob toggles the mute state of the signals at monitor outputs 1 amp 2 on the rear panel When the monitor outs are muted the Monitor Level Indicator 19 is red Note Monitor Mute does not mute the headphone outputs 19 Monitor Level Indicator The signal level at the rear panel monitor outputs is displayed with this ring of illuminated indicator LEDs surrounding the Monitor Level knob The LEDs are green when the monitor outputs are active and red when the monitor outputs are muted This meter is after the Monitor Level control post fader It indicates relative levels only and is not calibrated to specific dB values 20 Headphone Level Knobs 1 amp 2 These analog knobs control the volume of Headphone Outputs 1 amp 2 on the front panel Each he
18. sound feel and flow of analog recording with all the conveniences of modern digital equipment All trademarks are recognized as property of their respective owners Individual UAD Powered Plug Ins sold separately Apollo Hardware Manual 4 Introducing Apollo Apollo Features e Superior sounding 18 x 24 audio interface with uncompromising UA analog design Realtime monitoring and tracking with premium UAD Powered Plug Ins e Additional mixing and mastering DSP horsepower for your sessions e FireWire 800 built in Thunderbolt connectivity available via Thunderbolt Option Card Audio Interface e Sample rates up to 192 kHz at 24 bit word length e 18x 24 simultaneous input output channels e Eight channels of analog to digital conversion via mic line or high impedance inputs e 14channels of digital to analog conversion via e Eight mono line outputs e Stereo monitor outputs Two stereo headphone outputs e 10 channels of digital 1 0 via e Eight channels Optical 1 0 with S MUX for high sample rates e Two channels coaxial S PDIF 1 0 with sample rate conversion e Two FireWire 800 ports for daisy chaining other FireWire devices Microphone Preamplifiers e Four high resolution ultra transparent digitally controlled analog mic preamps Front panel and software control of all preamp parameters e Switchable low cut filter 48V phantom power 20 dB pad polarity inversion and stereo linking e Unison technology for d
19. while monitoring and or tracking Realtime UAD Processing is a special function that is available only within the included Console software application All of Apollo s analog and digital inputs can perform Realtime UAD Processing simultaneously and Console inputs with Realtime UAD Processing can be routed into the DAW for recording Important Apollo like other UAD 2 devices only load UAD Powered Plug Ins that are specifically designed to run on UAD 2 DSP accelerators Native host based plug ins cannot run on the UAD 2 DSP Combining with other UAD 2 devices Apollo can be used simultaneously with other UAD 2 devices UAD 2 PCle cards UAD 2 SOLO Laptop UAD 2 Satellite and or another Apollo interface in the same host computer system Apollo simply adds to the DSP availability and with multiple Apollo units additional 1 0 when used with other UAD 2 devices during mixing increasing the DSP processing power so more UAD Powered Plug Ins can be used Up to four UAD 2 devices can be combined in the same system see the Apollo support web page for specific details Standalone Use Although the Console application is required to unleash the full power of Apollo the unit can be used as a digital mixer with limited functionality without a connection to a host computer All currently active 1 0 assignments signal routings and monitor settings are saved to internal firmware when Apollo is powered down and persist when power is re appl
20. 2 SHARC DSPs and Apollo QUAD with 4 SHARC DSPs Apollo DUO and QUAD have identical 1 0 features and functionality the only difference is how much UAD plug in processing power that is available for tracking and mixing Either way you have an amazing sounding interface that can achieve the professional sound quality of any era in recording history by using UAD Powered Plug Ins Apollo uses FireWire or Thunderbolt for computer connectivity FireWire 800 ensures the ability to use all of Apollo s 1 0 as well as its DSP processing Thunderbolt is a high speed data transmission protocol that provides faster throughput and lower latency versus FireWire The Thunderbolt Option Card is pre installed in Apollo s option card slot allowing Apollo to connect with Thunderbolt enabled computers To fully realize the low latency potential of Apollo the Console application is included and provides a familiar analog mixing console interface where you can load your favorite combination of UAD plug ins for Realtime UAD Processing Setting up two custom headphone mixes is quick and intuitive and you can also set up reverbs and delays or any other UAD effects on two auxiliary buses for comfortable tracking of live microphones and instruments Unison technology allows Apollo s mic preamps to sound and behave like the world s most sought after tube and solid state preamps including their all important impedance gain stage sweet spots and circuit behaviors
21. 4 After all front panel LEDs flash rapidly after several seconds release the controls Apollo Hardware Manual 29 Troubleshooting Additional Resources Universal Audio Website The UA website contains a wealth of information about our full line of products as well as videos software updates FAQs the online store for purchasing optional plug in licenses and a great blog that features hot tips techniques and interviews with your favorite artists engineers and producers Find us online at e www uaudio com Technical Support Universal Audio provides free customer support to all registered Apollo 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 Telephone USA toll free 1 877 698 2834 1 877 MY UAUDIO International 1 831 440 1176 Online Support To request online support via email please visit our support pages at the URL below then click the Submit Support Ticket button on the right side of any support page to create a help ticket e www uaudio com support Maintenance Apollo does not contain a fuse or other user replaceable parts The unit is internally calibrated at the factory and recalibration should never be required No internal user adjustments are available Voltage Selection Although there are only two versions of the Apollo hardware unit DUO and Q
22. Common Mode Rejection Ratio CMRR Greater than 60 dB 10 cable Input Impedance 10K Ohms Gain Range 10 dB to 65 dB Maximum Input Level Minimum Gain 18 dBV Maximum Input Level Maximum Gain 37 dBV Line Inputs 5 8 Connector Type Female TRS Balanced Dynamic Range 117 dB A weighting Signal to Noise Ratio 117 dB A weighting Total Harmonic Distortion Noise 107 dBFS Common Mode Rejection Ratio Greater than 60 dB 10 cable Input Impedance 10K Ohms Gain Settings 4 dBu 10 dBV selectable per input Maximum Input Level 4 dBu 18 dBV Maximum Input Level 10 dBV 6 dBV Line Outputs 1 8 Connector Type Female TRS Balanced Dynamic Range 118 dB A weighting Frequency Response 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 1 dB Signal to Noise Ratio 118 dB A weighting Total Harmonic Distortion Noise 106 dBFS Stereo Level Balance 0 05 dB Channel Separation Greater than 120 dB Output Impedance 600 Ohms Maximum Output Level 18 dBV continued Apollo Hardware Manual 25 Specifications Monitor Outputs 1 2 Connector Type Female TRS Balanced Frequency Response 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 1 dB Dynamic Range 115 dB A weighting Signal to Noise Ratio 114 dB A weighting Total Harmonic Distortion Noise 103 dB Channel Separation Greater than 120 dB Stereo Lev
23. DAW are routed to these outputs Stereo panning of input signals routed to these outputs is defined within the Console and or DAW applications The S PDIF output can be configured to mirror the Monitor Outputs see 7 S PDIF Ports on page 15 for details 2 Line Outputs 1 8 The individually addressable line level analog outputs use balanced TRS phone jacks Unbalanced TS cables can also be used The Line Outputs can be configured in adjacent pairs to use 10 dBV or 4 dBu reference levels This function is configured in the Console application 3 Line Inputs 1 8 The individually addressable line level analog inputs use balanced TRS phone jacks Unbalanced TS cables can also be used The Hi Z inputs override the Line Inputs on channels 1 amp 2 Line Inputs 5 8 can be configured in adjacent pairs to use 10 dBV or 4 dBu reference levels this function is configured in the Console application Line Inputs 1 4 are fixed at a reference level of 4 dBu however gain for inputs 1 4 is continuously variable Adjacent input channel pairs can be linked for easy stereo adjustments Stereo links for channels 1 2 and 3 4 can be established using the Link button on the front panel or in the Console application channels 5 6 and 7 8 can be linked using the Console application only 4 Microphone Inputs 1 4 The balanced Microphone inputs use locking XLR connectors Pin 2 is wired positive hot Inp
24. UAD the retail package contents for these models depend on the destination market the difference is the included power supply unit PSU The PSU for Japan accepts 100 only while the PSU for the rest of the world is auto sensing for 110VAC 240VAC Use only the correct PSU for your region Apollo Hardware Manual 30 Additional Resources Warranty APOLLO HARDWARE LIMITED WARRANTY Universal Audio warrants that its hardware will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one 1 year after it has been acquired by the original end user purchaser or authorized transferee subject to normal use as more fully set forth in the Hardware Terms available at e www uaudio com eula Repair Service If you are having trouble with Apollo the first step is to consult the Troubleshooting table on page 29 If that doesn t help contact our technical support team using any method on page 30 customers outside the United States should contact your local distributor When calling for help please have the product serial number available and have your unit set up in front of you powered up and exhibiting the issue If your hardware is not working properly our goal here at UA is to get you up and running again as soon as possible If it is determined your product requires repair you will be informed about where to ship it and a Return Merchandise Authorization number RMA will be issued to you The RMA number MUST be displayed
25. a stereo keyboard instrument is connected to line inputs 5 and 6 Both headphone outputs are used during tracking and the left right monitor outputs are connected to a loudspeaker system for mixdown Key points for this example e Mic Line switch for channels 3 and 4 are set to Mic e Unique mixes be sent to each headphone output for more me during tracking e f connecting to a Thunderbolt computer via the Thunderbolt Option Card the FireWire connections shown here would not be used Instrument 1 Headphones 1 Headphones 2 Instrument 2 43 UNIVERSAL AUDIO INC itor a Stereo Keyboard Apollo Hardware Manual 19 Interconnections Advanced Setup This diagram illustrates a more complex Apollo setup that might be used for recording an entire ensemble utilizing both analog and digital 1 0 In addition to the connections in the previous example four additional microphones are connected to UA s 4 710d Four Channel Tone Blending Mic Preamp w Dynamics The 4 710d performs A D conversion on these mics and their signals are digitally routed into Apollo via the ADAT Optical Interface Apollo is the master clock source so the 4 710d is set to use external word clock and a 75 ohm BNC word clock cable is interconnected A digital recorder is connected to the S PDIF outputs and a tuner is connected to analog line output 7
26. adphone output has its own volume control Headphone levels are attenuated in the analog domain after D A conversion for maximum fidelity 21 Headphone Outputs 1 amp 2 These stereo TRS phone jacks are for connecting stereo headphones to Apollo Headphone outputs 1 amp 2 are individually addressable by the device drivers and the Console application Unique mixes can be created for each headphone output or they can be switched to mirror the monitor outputs in the Console application When mirroring the monitor outputs the headphone outputs are unaffected by Monitor Mute 18 to facilitate recording tracking with headphones while the monitor speakers are muted 22 Power Switch This switch applies power to Apollo When the unit is powered on the Universal Audio logo is illuminated The external power supply must be properly connected for this switch to function Apollo Hardware Manual 12 Front Panel Rear Panel Analog 1 0 MICROPHONE INPUT MONITOR LINE OUTPUT 1 Monitor Outputs 1 amp 2 These balanced 4 TRS phone jacks are line level analog outputs typically used for connection to a stereo loudspeaker monitoring system The signal levels at these outputs are controlled with the Monitor Level knob 18 Unbalanced TS cables can also be used The Monitor Outputs are completely independent from the eight Line Outputs By default the 1 2 or Main outputs from a
27. amp control for the associated channel Automatic Input Detection Hi Z inputs 1 amp 2 use the same A D converter channels as the corresponding Mic 1 amp 2 and Line 1 amp 2 inputs When a device is plugged into a Hi Z input the Mic and Line inputs for the channel are overridden the Mic Line switch for the channel has no effect and the stereo link is severed if active To use Mic or Line inputs 1 or 2 its corresponding Hi Z input must be disconnected 2 Preamp Gain amp Channel Select Knob This rotary encoder with integrated pushbutton serves two functions Rotating the knob adjusts the preamp gain for the selected input channel and pushing the knob selects which preamp channel 1 4 is affected by the front panel preamp controls Preamp Gain The preamp gain of analog inputs 1 4 is adjusted with this control The channel to be adjusted 1 4 is set with the Channel Select function The input to be adjusted Mic Line or Hi Z is determined by the state of the channel s Mic Line switch or Hi Z input if connected Rotating the knob clockwise increases the preamp gain for the selected channel The available gain range for preamp channels 1 4 is 10 dB to 65 dB for the Mic Line and Hi Z inputs Note that it takes more than a full revolution of the Preamp Gain Knob to move through the available range This increases the control resolution for more precise preamp gain adjustments Only analog inputs 1 4 hav
28. apollo HIGH RESOLUTION INTERFACE with Realtime UAD Processing Apollo Hardware Manual UA Part Number 65 40424 Revision C P gt UNIVERSAL AUDIO Customer Service amp Technical Support 1 877 MY UAUDIO 1 877 698 2834 International 1 831 440 1176 www uaudio com A Letter from Bill Putnam Jr Thank you for deciding to make the Apollo High Resolution Audio Interface part of your music making experience We know that any new piece of gear requires an investment of time and money and our goal is to make your investment pay off The fact that we get to play a part in your creative process is what makes our efforts at UA meaningful and we thank you for this In many ways Apollo represents the single best example of what UA has stood for over its long history from UA s original founding in the 1950s by my father up through our current vision of delivering the best of both analog and digital audio technologies For more than 50 years UA has produced some of the most coveted pieces of analog recording equipment More recently we have pioneered cutting edge digital signal processing which has allowed us to offer exacting digital emulations of classic analog hardware Our unique expertise and experience across both analog and digital have allowed us to make an audio interface that we think is very special Starting with a high quality analog front end Apollo s superior sonic performance serves as its foundation This is just
29. bus FireWire 400 devices can be connected to a FireWire 800 bus using a 6 pin to 9 pin FireWire cable or adapter However if the FireWire 800 devices are located after the FireWire 400 devices in the daisy chain all FireWire devices will operate at a maximum of 400 megabits because the FireWire 400 devices force all subsequent devices to run at FireWire 400 speeds It is possible to configure a FireWire bus to run at both FireWire 400 and FireWire 800 speeds simultaneously if the host computer bus is FireWire 800 supporting maximum throughput with a mix of FireWire 400 FireWire 800 devices This is accomplished by putting any all FireWire 400 devices AFTER any all FireWire 800 devices in a daisy chain or tree chain If and only if FireWire 400 devices are attached to a FireWire 800 bus after the end of all FireWire 800 devices in a daisy chain or tree chain the FireWire 800 devices will operate at 800 megabits while the FireWire 400 device operates at 400 megabits The diagram below illustrates the recommended configuration when Apollo is sharing a FireWire 800 bus with FireWire 400 devices Recommended Mixed Speed Setup The example below shows the correct method of interconnecting FireWire 800 and FireWire 400 devices to a FireWire 800 computer bus Any mixture daisy chains repeaters and or tree chains may be used as long as all the FireWire 400 devices are placed after all the FireWire 800 devices ane 9 FW bus 400 MB J SE
30. dual musician engineer for recording and mixing The example shows an electric guitar connected to the Hi Z input of channel 1 and a microphone connected to the XLR input of channel 2 so they can both be recorded simultaneously Headphones are used during tracking to avoid track bleed from the monitor speakers Monitor Mute is enabled during tracking The left and right monitor outputs are connected to a loudspeaker system for use during mixdown Key points for this example Two preamp channels are used electric guitar and microphone e Mic Line switch for channel 2 is set to Mic e Monitor outputs are connected to powered monitors or an amp speaker system e f connecting to a Thunderbolt computer via the Thunderbolt Option Card the FireWire connections shown here would not be used Headphones 2 O eL i gt 22222 gt Fo 0180090606999 OC _ 5 Monitor omputer Loudspeaker System Apollo Hardware Manual 18 Interconnections Typical Setup This diagram illustrates an Apollo setup that might be used by two musicians that are recording simultaneously In this setup only analog devices are connected digital 1 0 is not used The example shows an electric guitar and electric bass connected to the Hi Z inputs Microphones are connected to XLR inputs of channel 3 and 4 and
31. dware Manual Line Outputs 13 Link 10 Low Cut 10 Maintenance 30 Mic Line 10 Microphone Inputs 13 Monitor Level 12 Monitor Level Indicator 12 Monitor Mute 12 Monitor Outputs 13 Multi Unit Cascading 17 Notices 32 g See Polarity Output Level Meters 12 Pad 10 Phantom Power 10 phase See Polarity Polarity 10 Power 11 32 Power Input 14 Power Switch 12 Powering 17 Preamp Gain 9 Preamp Gain Level 10 Preamp LEDs 11 Preamp Settings 10 Realtime UAD Processing 7 Rear Panel 13 Registration 17 Repair 31 Resources 30 34 S MUX 14 S PDIF Ports 15 Safety Information 32 Service 31 32 Setup 18 19 20 Software 17 Software Manual 7 Specifications 24 Standalone Use 7 Support 8 30 System Configuration 17 System Requirements 6 Technical Support 8 30 Termination Switch 16 Thunderbolt Expansion Bay 16 Thunderbolt Option Card 8 Troubleshooting 29 UAD Link 12 UAD Plug Ins Manual 8 UAD System Manual 8 UAD 2 5 Unit Placement 17 Voltage Selection 30 Warranty 31 Website 30 Word Clock In 15 Word Clock Out 15 Word Clock Termination Switch 16 Index UNIVERSAL AUDIO Universal Audio Inc 4585 Scotts Valley Drive Scotts Valley CA 95066 USA Customer Service amp Technical Support 1 877 MY UAUDIO 1 877 698 2834 International 1 831 440 1176 www uaudio com
32. e input gain adjustment via the mic preamp controls To adjust signal levels for inputs 5 18 use the output level controls of the devices that are connected to those inputs Channel Select Pushing the Preamp Knob changes the currently selected channel which determines which input 1 4 is adjusted by the front panel preamp controls A channel is selected for adjustment when its Channel Select Indicator LED located above the channel 1 4 input meters see 11 on page 11 is illuminated Apollo Hardware Manual 9 Front Panel Each time the knob is pushed the selected preamp channel is incremented If stereo linking is active the stereo pairs are selected 3 Preamp Gain Level Indicator The amount of preamp gain for the selected channel is displayed with the ring of illuminated green indicator LEDs surrounding the Preamp Knob The LEDs are relative levels and are not calibrated to indicate any specific dB value However precise numerical dB gain values for the preamps are displayed in the Console application 4 9 Preamp Settings This set of six buttons control the preamp options for input channels 1 4 Press the buttons to toggle the setting The current state of each preamp option button is indicated by the Preamp Options LEDs 10 on page 11 Each button function is detailed below 4 Mic Line This button switches between the channel s Mic and Line inputs on the rear panel This button has no effect if the channel
33. ed to an external Ix clock signal only Superclock overclocking and subclocking are not supported 9 Word Clock Out This BNC connector transmits a standard 1x word clock when Apollo is set to use its internal clock The clock rate sent by this port matches the current system sample rate as specified within the Console application When Apollo is set to use external word clock as its clock Apollo is a word clock slave If the incoming external word clock is within 0 5 of a supported sample rate 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 88 2 kHz 96 kHz 176 4 kHz 192 kHz Word Clock Out will mirror Word Clock In with a slight phase delay about 40ns Because Apollo s word clock output is not a true mirror of the word clock input word clock out should not be used to daisy chain the word clock if Apollo is in the middle of the word clock chain The correct method to connect Apollo in the middle of a word clock chain is to use a T connector at Apollo s word clock input and leave Apollo s word clock output unconnected the Termination switch should not be engaged in this scenario Apollo Hardware Manual 15 Rear Panel 10 75 Ohm Word Clock Termination Switch This pushbutton switch provides internal 75 ohm word clock input signal termination when required Word clock termination is active when the switch is engaged depressed Apollo s termination switch should only be engaged when Apollo is set to sync to external word clock and it is the la
34. eep integration with UAD preamp plug ins Monitoring e Stereo monitor outputs independent of eight line outputs e Digitally controlled analog monitor outputs maintains highest fidelity e Front panel control of monitor levels and muting e Two stereo headphone outputs with independent mix buses Independent front panel analog volume controls for headphone outputs Front panel pre fader metering of monitor bus levels e S PDIF outputs can be set to mirror the monitor outputs UAD 2 Inside DUO QUAD models featuring two or four SHARC processors e Realtime UAD Processing on all of Apollo s analog and digital inputs Same features and functionality as other UAD 2 devices when used with DAW Can be combined with other UAD 2 devices for increased mixing DSP e Includes UAD Powered Plug Ins Realtime Analog Classics Plus bundle Complete UAD Powered Plug Ins library is available online Apollo Hardware Manual 5 Introducing Apollo Software e Console application e Analog style mixer for realtime monitoring and tracking with UAD plug ins e Enables Realtime UAD Processing e mixer for realtime monitoring and tracking Remote control of Apollo features and functionality e Virtual 1 0 for routing DAW tracks through Console e Console Recall plug in e Convenient access Console s monitor controls via DAW plug in e Saves Apollo configurations inside DAW sessions for easy recall e VST RTAS 64
35. el Balance 0 05 dB Output Impedance 600 Ohms Maximum Output Level 18 dBV Stereo Headphone Outputs 1 amp 2 Connector Type Female TRS Stereo unbalanced Frequency Response 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 1 dB Dynamic Range 113 dB A weighting Signal to Noise Ratio 113 dB A weighting Total Harmonic Distortion Noise 102 dB Maximum Output Power 80 milliwatts into 600 Ohms DIGITAL 1 0 S PDIF Connector Type Male Phono RCA Format 1 958 Supported Sample Rates kHz 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 192 ADAT Connector Type Optical TOSLINK JIS 05 Format ADAT Digital Lightpipe with S MUX Supported Sample Rates kHz 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 192 Channel Assignments 44 1 kHz 48 kHz Port 1 Channels 1 8 Port 2 1 8 mirrored Channel Assignments 88 2 kHz 96 kHz Port 1 Channels 1 4 Port 2 Channels 5 8 Channel Assignments 176 4 kHz 192 kHz Port 1 Channels 1 2 Port 2 Channels 3 4 Word Clock Connector Type BNC Lock Range 0 5 of any supported sample rate Word Clock Input Termination 75 Ohms switchable Synchronization Sources Internal Word Clock S PDIF ADAT Apollo Hardware Manual continued 26 Specifications Power Supply External AC to DC Power Supply AC Input Connector Type IEC Female AC Requirements 100V 240V AC 50 60 H
36. en click the Submit Support Ticket button on the right side of any support page to create a help ticket Apollo Hardware Manual 8 Introducing Apollo Front Panel This section describes the features and functionality of all controls and visual elements on the Apollo front panel Note that all front panel functions except the headphone volume knobs and power switch can be controlled remotely with the included Console software application MIC LINE apollo HI Z 1 48V xe 2 2 9 15 15 2 27 PUSH SELECT CHANNEL 2 Oa 1 Hi Z Inputs 1 amp 2 The Hi Z high impedance JFET direct inputs are for connecting low level passive devices such as electric guitar and bass instruments into channels 1 amp 2 for A D conversion Connect only 4 unbalanced TS phone plugs to these inputs TRS plugs cannot be used The Hi Z inputs have an ultra high input impedance of 2 2 Megohms that eliminates impedance loading preserving the high frequency content of signals from sources with high impedance outputs such as electric guitar pickups Hi Z input gain levels are adjusted with the Pre
37. he Console application Important Apollo s sample rate must be manually set in the Console application to match the incoming clock s sample rate Apollo Hardware Manual 11 Front Panel 16 UAD Link LED The UAD Link LED is a system status indicator The LED is solid green when Apollo is connected to and properly communicating with the host computer system via FireWire or Thunderbolt and off when not connected When blinking red green the UAD drivers are not properly loaded When solid red the LED indicates an error state The Apollo software must be properly installed and configured on the host computer to enable the UAD Link and the UAD Link must be active to use Apollo with any all computer operations The only time the link is not required is when Apollo is used standalone without a computer see Standalone Use on page 7 17 Monitor Output Level Meters The 10 segment LED meters display the signal peak output levels for monitor outputs 1 amp 2 Left amp Right at the output of the D A converters These meters are before the Monitor Level control pre fader and reflect the D A converter levels regardless of the current Monitor Level and Headphone Level knob settings The dB values of the monitor meter LEDs are indicated between the left and right channel meters When digital clipping occurs the red CLIP LED illuminates Avoid clipping at the monitor D A converters by reducing the monitor bus output level and
38. ied Therefore the last used settings are always available even when a host computer is not used Note that UAD plug in instantiations are not retained on power down because the plug in files reside on the host computer However if UAD plug ins are active when Apollo s connection to the host system is lost if the FireWire or Thunderbolt cable is unplugged the current UAD plug in configurations remain active for processing until Apollo is powered down About Apollo Documentation Documentation for all Apollo components is extensive so instructions are separated by area of functionality as detailed below All documentation is copied to the computer during software installation Apollo documentation can also be downloaded from our website at www uaudio com support apollo Note All manuals are in PDF format PDF files require a free PDF reader application such as Adobe Reader Windows and Mac or Preview included with Mac OS X Apollo Hardware Manual The Apollo Hardware Manual contains complete information about the audio interface hardware Included are detailed descriptions for all Apollo hardware features control functions and connections Refer to the hardware manual you re reading it now to learn all about interfacing the hardware with other devices operating the panel controls clocking specifications and related information Apollo Software Manual The Apollo Software Manual is the companion guide to the Apollo hardware
39. is used and eight audio channels are routed on one ADAT port At higher sample rates industry standard S MUX is used to maintain high resolution transfers Important To utilize all eight channels with the optical ports at sample rates of 88 2 kHz and above ADAT ports 1 amp 2 must both be connected to the other device and the other device must also support the ADAT S MUX protocol The following behaviors apply to the ADAT ports e At sample rates of 44 1 kHz and 48 kHz port 1 supports eight channels of 1 0 Output 2 mirrors output 1 and input 2 is disabled e At sample rates of 88 2 kHz and 96 kHz up to four channels of audio is routed per port eight channels total when both ports are used e At sample rates of 176 4 kHz and 192 kHz up to two channels of audio is routed per port four channels total when both ports are used Only four ADAT channels are supported at 176 4 kHz and 192 kHz Apollo Hardware Manual 14 Rear Panel The port channel assignments described above summarized in this table ADAT PORT CHANNEL ROUTING Sample Rate kHz Input Port 1 Input Port 2 Output Port 1 Output Port 2 44 1 amp 48 1 8 Disabled 1 8 1 8 mirror of port 1 88 2 amp 96 1 4 5 8 1 4 5 8 176 2 amp 192 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Note ports use TOSLINK JIS 05 optical connectors Some devices use this type of connector for optical S PDIF connections However Apollo s
40. lete details about using Thunderbolt with Apollo please visit e www uaudio com support thunderbolt Note Earlier Apollo units did not include the Thunderbolt Option Card However the earlier units can be easily retrofitted with the user installable Thunderbolt Option Card sold separately Apollo Hardware Manual 16 Rear Panel Installation amp Configuration Unit Placement Apollo may get hot during normal operation if it doesn t receive adequate airflow circulation around its chassis vents For optimum results when mounting Apollo in a rack leaving at least one empty rack space above the unit to allow adequate airflow for cooling is recommended Software Installation The Apollo software must be installed to use Apollo and UAD Powered Plug Ins The UAD Powered Plug Ins software installer contains the Apollo software and drivers For complete and detailed software installation procedures refer to the UAD System Manual see About Apollo Documentation on page 7 To obtain the latest UAD software installer visit www uaudio com downloads Registration and Authorization Apollo must be registered and authorized at my uaudio com to unlock UAD plug ins that are bundled with the product Registration only needs to be completed once however authorization should be completed each time the Apollo software is updated For complete and detailed registration and authorization procedures refer to the UAD System Manual Apoll
41. lt Option Card All documentation for using Apollo s Thunderbolt Option Card is located on the Thunderbolt Support Page our website there is no separate manual Please review the information on the page carefully before installing or using the device e www uaudio com support thunderbolt Host DAW Documentation Each host DAW application has its own particular methods for configuring audio interfaces and using plug ins Refer to the host DAW manufacturer s documentation for specific instructions about using audio interface and plug in features within the DAW Helpful videos about setting up Apollo with various DAWs are available on our website e www uaudio com videos Support Pages The latest technical information about Apollo is posted on the Universal Audio website Our support pages may contain updated late breaking information that is not available in other publications Please visit the Apollo support page at e www uaudio com support Technical Support Universal Audio provides free customer support to all registered Apollo 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 Telephone USA toll free 1 877 698 2834 1 877 MY UAUDIO International 1 831 440 1176 Online Support To request online support via email please visit our support pages at uaudio com support th
42. nalog Inputs 1 8 Frequency Response 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 1 dB Channel Separation Greater than 120 dB Microphone Inputs 1 4 Connector Type Female XLR Balanced pin 2 positive Phantom Power 48V switchable per mic input Dynamic Range 118 dB A weighting Signal to Noise Ratio 118 dB A weighting Total Harmonic Distortion Noise 110 dBFS Equivalent Input Noise 128 dB Common Mode Rejection Ratio CMRR Greater than 60 dB 10 cable Default Input Impedance 5 4K Ohms variable via Unison preamp plug ins Gain Range 10 dB to 65 dB Pad Attenuation 20 dB switchable per mic input Maximum Input Level Minimum Gain with Pad 23 9 dBV Maximum Input Level Maximum Gain with Pad 31 1 dBV continued Apollo Hardware Manual 24 Specifications Hi Z Inputs Connector Type Female TS Unbalanced Dynamic Range 117 dB A weighting Signal to Noise Ratio 117 dB A weighting Total Harmonic Distortion Noise 103 dB Input Impedance 2 2M Ohms Gain Range 10 dB to 65 dB Maximum Input Level Minimum Gain 10 dBV Maximum Input Level Maximum Gain 45 dBV Line Inputs 1 4 Connector Type Female TRS Balanced Dynamic Range 117 dB A weighting Signal to Noise Ratio 117 dB A weighting Total Harmonic Distortion Noise 107 dBFS
43. o System Configuration For complete details about setting up the Apollo system including how to integrate with a DAW and related information refer to the Apollo Software Manual see About Apollo Documentation on page 7 Console Application The Console application is the main software interface for the Apollo hardware Console s function is to control Apollo and its digital mixing and Realtime UAD Processing capabilities Console can also be used to configure Apollo s audio interface 1 0 settings such as sample rate clock source and reference levels For complete details about how to operate Console refer to the Apollo Software Manual Multi Unit Cascading When more 1 0 is needed multiple Apollo units be cascaded together in a multiple unit configuration Operating a multi unit system is similar to that of a single unit system For complete details about multi unit cascading including wiring diagrams refer to the Apollo Software Manual Sound System Powering As with any sound system to avoid audio spikes in your speakers the following steps are recommended 1 Apply power to the speakers last after all other devices including Apollo are powered on 2 Turn off the speakers first before all other devices including Apollo are powered off Apollo Hardware Manual 17 Installation amp Configuration Interconnections Basic Setup This diagram illustrates a simple Apollo setup that might be used by an indivi
44. on the outside of your shipping box please use the original factory packing materials if at all possible We will match the shipping method you use to get it to us i e if you ship it to us via UPS ground we will ship it back to you UPS ground if you overnight it to us we will ship it back to you overnight You ll pay the shipping costs to us including warranty repairs we ship it back to you free of charge Qualified repair service under warranty is of course also free of charge For gear no longer under warranty ask your technical support representative about the current bench repair costs Non warranty repairs are charged an hourly labor rate plus parts We ll do our best to service your unit as quickly as possible Apollo Hardware Manual 31 Additional Resources Notices Important Safety Information Before using this unit be sure to carefully read the applicable items of these operating instructions and the safety suggestions Afterwards keep them handy for future reference Take special care to follow the warnings indicated on the unit as well as in the operating instructions 1 2 9 Water and Moisture Do not use the unit near any source of water or in excessively moist environments Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings Ventilation When installing the unit in a rack or any other location be sure there is
45. r FireWire devices Note that Apollo does not supply FireWire bus power to downstream devices The examples below show a few of the many interconnection possibilities using daisy chains and repeaters Computer UAD 2 Satellite Drive 2 420 pee lt gt cS FireWire bus connections via daisy chain Computer FW Repeater aie im Hard Drive FireWire bus connections via repeater compute FW Repeater ___ Apollo _ Hard Drive Hard Drive FireWire bus connections via repeater and daisy chain Apollo Hardware Manual 22 FireWire Basics Mixing FireWire Speeds Although FireWire 400 and FireWire 800 devices can be connected to the same FireWire bus via a repeater or daisy chain special precautions must be observed to maximize bandwidth in these situations FireWire 800 devices on a FireWire 400 bus FireWire 800 devices are backwards compatible and can be connected to a FireWire 400 bus using a 9 pin to 6 pin FireWire cable or adapter However in this scenario any 800 megabit capable devices on the bus including Apollo will operate at a maximum of 400 megabits because FireWire bandwidth cannot exceed the maximum bus speed of the host computer 2 800 FW800 This FireWire bus runs 400 MB because host computer is FW400 DaO FireWire 400 devices on a FireWire 800
46. r from Bill Putnam Jr cod in alate toe at ji A 4 WET ES ONG EE A SN A 4 Apollo 5 pear ticle 5 Hardware 5 6 About Realtime UAD ProceSsin 05 52 Sala ented 7 Combining with other UAD 2 devices 7 Standalone USE 7 0 006 7 9 Reat PAN Gl 13 Analog 13 A Ce ae 14 oO SK REP CECA ORR RTP 16 Installation amp Configuration 2 0 17 Unit Placement 17
47. st device at the receiving end of a word clock cable For example if Apollo is the last slave unit at the end of a clock chain when Apollo s word clock out port is not used termination should be active Host 1 0 Apollo can be connected to the host computer system via FireWire or Thunderbolt When Apollo is properly configured and communicating with the host computer the UAD Link LED 16 on front panel is solid green Important Connect only one Apollo FireWire or Thunderbolt port to the host computer 11 FireWire 800 Ports FireWire is used for connecting to the host computer system when the Thunderbolt ports are not in use When FireWire is used for the host connection the second FireWire port can be used for daisy chaining other FireWire devices see the Apollo support web page for important constraints Although the two FireWire 800 ports are numbered they are functionally identical and either port can be used for FireWire connections For additional FireWire information and recommended interconnections see FireWire Basics on page 21 Note Apollo cannot be bus powered and it does not supply bus power from its FireWire ports to other devices 12 Expansion Bay The expansion bay is where the Universal Audio Thunderbolt Option Card is installed Thunderbolt is used instead of FireWire when connecting to Thunderbolt enabled host computer systems The Thunderbolt Option Card is pre installed at the factory For comp
48. ted Polarity affects the Mic Line and Hi Z inputs Polarity inversion can help reduce phase cancellations when more than one microphone is used to record a single source 9 Stereo Link This button links the preamp controls of adjacent channels together 1 amp 2 or 3 amp 4 to create stereo input pairs When channels are linked as a stereo pair any preamp control adjustments will affect both channels of the stereo signal identically Only the same type of inputs can be linked Mic Mic or Line Line The Hi Z inputs cannot be linked Apollo Hardware Manual 10 Front Panel 10 Preamp Options LEDs These seven LEDs display the state of the preamp option button settings for the currently selected channel Each LED is illuminated when its associated option is active When the channel selection is changed the LED states are updated to reflect the current settings for the selected channel 11 Channel 1 4 Select LEDs The currently selected channel is indicated by the LEDs above input level meters 1 4 When a channel or channels when stereo linked is selected its associated LED is illuminated The currently selected channel is incremented when the Preamp Knob 2 is pressed Note The numbers for channels 5 8 do not illuminate 12 Input Level Meters The 10 segment LED meters display the signal peak input levels for analog channels 1 8 at the input to the A D converters The dB values of the input meter LEDs
49. the beginning however as Apollo is the only audio interface that allows you to run UAD plug ins in real time tracking and monitoring using any of our plug ins Want to monitor yourself through a Neve console channel strip while tracking bass through a Fairchild or LA 2A compressor Or how about tracking vocals through a Studer tape machine with some added Lexicon reverb No problem This is something that only Apollo offers At UA we are dedicated to the idea that technology should ultimately serve the creative process not be a barrier These are the very ideals my father embodied as he invented audio equipment to solve problems in the studio With this in mind we have crafted Apollo s Console software with an analog workflow The convenience of this Console workflow along with innovations such as the Console Recall plug in provide ease of use and DAW integration for truly unique and productive experience As you get to know Apollo 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 Thanks Sincerely CE2 Bill Putnam Jr All trademarks are recognized as property of their respective owners Individual UAD Powered Plug Ins sold separately Apollo Hardware Manual il Welcome Table Of Contents A Lette
50. to USB for audio purposes because it does not rely on the host processor to manage low level data housekeeping among other reasons FireWire typically outperforms USB at the same rated speeds FireWire Bus FireWire devices are connected to a FireWire bus which is comprised of all devices in the serial data stream The FireWire specification supports up to 63 devices per FireWire bus Many FireWire devices and host computers have more than one FireWire connector but these connectors almost always attach to the same FireWire bus most computers do not have more than one FireWire bus It is possible to add another FireWire bus to a computer typically by adding a PCle to FireWire or ExpressCard to FireWire adapter card Bus Power Some FireWire devices can be bus powered which means the device derives its operating electricity from the FireWire bus itself without a power supply of its own Apollo cannot be bus powered and it does not supply bus power from its FireWire ports to other devices Powering Down Powering down or disconnecting Apollo when UAD plug ins are loaded could cause session data loss and or unpredictable behavior Quit all UAD host applications DAW Console UAD Meter amp Control Panel before disconnecting Apollo FireWire 800 vs FireWire 400 The most common FireWire devices are available in two speeds FireWire 400 IEEE 13944 which supports transfer speeds up to 400 megabits per second and FireWire 800
51. uts are adjusted at the device connected to those inputs Audio glitches and or dropouts during playback Increase audio buffer size setting Confirm clocking setups check cable connections and confirm all device clocks are synchronized to one master clock device Undesirable echo phasing Confirm input monitoring is not enabled in both Console and DAW UAD Link LED is red Confirm FireWire or Thunderbolt connections Confirm Apollo software is installed Power Apollo off then on and restart computer Reinstall Apollo software Try a different FireWire or Thunderbolt cable Static and or white noise is heard when nothing is plugged in Mute or lower preamp gain to minimum on all unused preamp channels mic preamps can emit noise even when nothing is plugged in Some UAD plug ins model the noise characteristics of the original equipment defeat the noise model in the UAD plug in GUI or mute the channel containing the plug in to temporarily mute the noise Various LEDs inside the unit are blinking This is normal operational behavior that can be safely ignored Apollo is behaving unexpectedly As a last resort perform a hardware reset on the unit by following these steps for the control numbers below refer to the front panel diagram on page 9 1 Power off Apollo 2 Press and hold the PREAMP 2 LOW CUT 5 and POLARITY 8 controls 3 Power on Apollo while continuing to hold all three controls
52. uts 1 4 are switched between Mic and Line using the front panel controls The Hi Z inputs override the Mic inputs on channels 1 amp 2 48V phantom power is available via the front panel switch when the channel is selected or from within the Console application Apollo Hardware Manual 13 Rear Panel Adjacent channel pairs be linked for easy stereo adjustments Stereo links for channels 1 2 and 3 4 be established using the front panel Link button or the Console application 5 Power Input The included external power supply plugs into this 4 pin locking XLR jack To eliminate risk of circuit damage connect only the factory supplied power supply Use the Power switch on the front panel to power the unit on and off Important Do not disconnect the power supply while Apollo is in use and confirm the Power switch is in the off position before connecting or disconnecting the power supply Digital 1 0 ADAT S MUX OUT 2 1 UNIVERSAL AUDIO INC OUT 1 IN 2 IN 1 6 ADAT S MUX Optical Ports These ports use the ADAT Lightpipe Optical Interface protocol for interconnecting with other audio hardware devices in the digital domain Two ADAT inputs and two ADAT outputs are provided routing a total of eight channels of digital audio The channels routed by these ports depend on the current system sample rate At sample rates of 44 1 kHz and 48 kHz the original ADAT protocol
53. y to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help European Commission Compliance We hereby declare that the equipment listed herein conforms to the harmonized standards of the following European Commission Directives 2004 108 EC and 72 72 EC Trade Name Apollo High Resolution Audio Interface Model Number Apollo QUAD Apollo DUO Test Information is contained in a report by Atlas Compliance amp Engineering Inc Dated November 23 2011 Report No 1145UAlapol394_ce_ce 65 40424 Rev C 140605 Apollo Hardware Manual 33 Notices Index 48V See Phantom Power ADAT Ports 14 Analog 1 0 13 Apollo 4 Apollo Software Manual 7 Authorization 17 Block Diagram 28 Channel Select 9 Channel Select LEDs 11 Cleaning 32 Clock LEDs 11 Configuration 17 Console 17 DAW 8 Digital 1 0 14 Documentation 7 External Clock See Clock LEDs Features 5 FireWire 800 Ports 16 FireWire Basics 21 Front Panel 9 Grounding 32 Headphone Level 12 Headphone Outputs 12 Hi Z Inputs 9 Host 1 0 16 Input Level Meters 11 Installation 17 Interconnections 18 Internal Clock See Clock LEDs Line Inputs 13 Apollo Har
54. z DC Connector Type XLR 4 Pin Locking Male Neutrik P N NC4MDM3 H DC Requirements 12 VDC 5 Maximum Power Consumption 50 Watts Environmental Operating Temperature Range 32 to 104 Fahrenheit 0 to 40 Celsius Storage Temperature Range 40 to 176 Fahrenheit 40 to 80 Celsius Operating Humidity Range 10 95 Non Condensing Dimensions Width 19 Height 1 75 1U rack space Depth Chassis Only 12 125 Depth Including Knob amp Jack Protrusions 13 5 Shipping Box Width x Depth x Height 24 x 17 x 8 Weight Shipping Weight with box amp accessories 18 pounds Weight bare unit 9 1 pounds Package Contents Apollo Audio Interface External Power Supply Apollo Hardware Manual 6 FireWire 800 cable 2 IEC AC Power Cables USA amp Europe Set of 4 Rack Mount Screws Apollo Hardware Manual 27 Specifications Hardware Block Diagram NOILdO av6el SLuYOd v6eL gareel 1015 NOILdO 108Y3ANNHL 810d j L AOVAYALNI 6 TANVd LNOY4 Onay asa 4 OUVHS 4 5 nes OUVHS nyag OUVHS gt asa OUVHS wid NO dH 6 SHNOHdOVSH su wid AWNIOA
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