Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite
Best processing power for demanding audio professionals.
This external processor offloads intensive audio plug-in tasks from your computer, ensuring smooth performance during complex mixing sessions. It provides the authentic, analog-modeled sound quality that professionals demand without taxing your system's CPU.
$1199.00
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Front End Audio
Who it's for
- Audio engineers needing to run many high-quality plugins simultaneously
- Producers and mixers seeking authentic analog sound emulations
- Professionals with modern computers requiring high-speed external processing
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious musicians or hobbyists looking for affordable plugin solutions
- Users preferring open plugin standards or avoiding platform-specific investments
- Traveling producers or engineers needing minimal, highly portable gear
Performance breakdown
Processing Headroom
Eight SHARC processors handle massive mix sessions without breaking a sweat.
Analog Emulation Fidelity
Industry-standard algorithms deliver the most convincing analog warmth available digitally.
Connectivity Speed
Thunderbolt 3 ensures near-zero latency integration with modern studio workstations.
Workflow Integration
Seamlessly offloads plugin strain, keeping your computer's CPU focused elsewhere.
Build Quality
Robust, fan-less enclosure feels built to survive years of studio abuse.
Compatibility Range
Broad support for major DAWs and backward compatibility with older Thunderbolt.
Key Specs
8 Analog Devices SHARC floating-point processors
Compatible with VST, RTAS, Audio Units, and AAX 64 plug-in formats
Sample rate support
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, and 192 kHz
Maximum sampling rate
192 kHz
Minimum System Requirements
Mac or Windows 10 PC with available Thunderbolt 3 port
Dimensions
7" wide x 6 3/4" long x 1 3/4" high
Weight
2.24 lbs
Fan-less Thunderbolt 3 external enclosure
Signal Path Type
Digital
Input/Output Type
USB
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