Universal Audio Launches Apollo E Series
Two new peripherals bring UAD plugins from studio to stage.
19 March 2025
Universal Audio has announced the Apollo E Series — two new peripherals for Dante-networked audio systems and the Apollo x16D audio interface, aimed to bring UAD plugins from studio to stage.
The Apollo e1x Remote-controllable Unison Preamp gives engineers legendary Unison mic/line preamp sounds from API, Avalon, Manley, Neve, SSL, and more when paired with an Apollo x16D audio interface, while Apollo e2m Stereo Headphone Amplifier and Line Interface puts elegant stereo headphone monitoring and line level I/O anywhere on a Dante audio network. Both Apollo E Series devices feature convenient mic stand mounting for live, broadcast, and networked studio use, and are compatible with any Dante audio system, adding sleek network “endpoints” using Power over Ethernet (PoE) for all users, with or without an Apollo x16D interface.
“The Apollo x16D and new Apollo E Series are milestones for us,” says Bill Putnam Jr., CEO of Universal Audio. “Many Apollo users have been asking to be able to use realtime UAD plug-ins with Dante-networked systems, both in live sound applications and in recording studios. The Apollo x16D and Apollo E Series peripherals make it easy.”
Apollo e1x Key Benefits:
- Expand any Dante network with remote-controlled mic/line preamps using Power over Ethernet (PoE).
- Combine with Apollo x16D interface to get the authentic Unison mic preamp sounds of API, Avalon, Manley, Neve, SSL, and more.
- Link multiple Apollo e1x units with included coupling bracket and integrated mic-stand mount
- Pair with Apollo e2m stereo headphone amplifier / line interface and Apollo x16D for a complete I/O solution.
Apollo e2m Key Benefits:
- Add personal monitor control with headphone amplifier and line I/O to Dante audio networks
- Easily connect external analogue gear, synths, drum machines, amp emulators, and playback devices with e2m’s built-in stereo line inputs
- Use Power over Ethernet (PoE) and built in mic-stand mount to place Apollo e2m anywhere monitoring is needed
- Pair with Apollo e1x remote-controllable Unison preamps and Apollo x16D for a complete I/O solution on Dante networks.
The Apollo E Series is now available to pre-order through select local retailers, and shipping worldwide in May 2025.
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