Universal Audio Apollo Solo
Best professional recording starter kit for aspiring vocalists and mobile producers.
This interface brings professional-grade conversion and classic analog emulation to a portable, bus-powered desktop unit. It offloads plugin processing to the hardware, allowing for near-zero latency recording that keeps your computer's CPU free for mixing.
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Who it's for
- Vocalists and guitarists needing latency-free monitoring while recording
- Producers seeking authentic vintage analog preamp character
- Mobile creators requiring studio-grade sound in a portable package
Who should skip it
- Mix engineers running complex sessions with many heavy plugins
- Bands or drummers needing to record multiple microphones simultaneously
- Budget-conscious musicians wary of ongoing software ecosystem costs
Performance breakdown
Conversion Fidelity
Industry-standard clarity that captures every nuance of your performance.
Latency Performance
Near-zero delay ensures a natural, responsive feel while tracking.
Unison Preamp Emulation
Authentic analog character that perfectly mimics classic studio hardware.
Build Durability
Rugged all-metal chassis designed to survive life on the road.
Software Ecosystem
Deep integration with UAD plug-ins offers unmatched professional mixing power.
Portability
Bus-powered design makes this a true mobile studio powerhouse.
Key Specs
A/D–D/A Conversion
Up to 192 kHz / 24-Bit resolution.
Interface Preamps
2 Unison-enabled mic preamps.
Interface Processing
SOLO Core realtime UAD plug-in processing.
Analog I/O
2 Mic/Line Combo Inputs, 1 Hi-Z Input, 2 Monitor Outputs, 1 Headphone Output.
Host Connection
Thunderbolt 3 (Bus-powered).
Microphone Frequency Response
50Hz-20kHz (Shure SM7B).
Latency
1.1 milliseconds at 96kHz sample rate (Analog Round-Trip).
Dynamic Range
118dB A-weighted (Inputs), 115dB A-weighted (Outputs).
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