Universal Audio Apollo e1x Remote-Controllable Unison Preamp (Dante)
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Product Overview
Studio Sound Anywhere on the Network: The Purest Dante Input Expansion
The Apollo e1x Remote-Controllable Preamp redefines distributed routing by removing the traditional limits of bulky multi-core copper cables and standalone stageboxes. Acting as a lightweight, rugged network endpoint, it can be mounted directly on a stage mic stand, stowed safely beneath a podium, or daisy-chained on a utility desk. It streams pristine 24-bit digital audio across standard CAT5e or CAT6 network switches without requiring an external AC power brick.
While the Apollo e1x is optimized to unlock full hardware-level Unison modeling when routed into an Apollo x16D system, its versatility extends way beyond. It can operate as a premium, standalone remote-controllable input across any generic Dante network environment, feeding digital mixing consoles or broadcast systems. Complete with advanced network safety features like Dante Device Lock and broad sample rate flexibility up to 96 kHz, it delivers unmatched utility whether you are setting up critical room measurement microphones at front-of-house, expanding live stage capture, or linking a multi-room commercial studio complex.
Product Description
True Unison Impedance Matching Over IP:
The standout innovation of the Apollo e1x is its full compatibility with Universal Audio’s patented Unison technology. When connected to a host Apollo x16D system, the e1x does not simply apply a digital plugin over a generic digital signal; instead, the physical analog circuit of the preamp dynamically changes its physical input impedance, gain staging behavior, and harmonic distortion characteristics to match the exact behavior of vintage tube or solid-state hardware. This allows musicians and live performers to feel and hear the accurate response of a multi-million dollar console preamp directly from the stage floor with near-zero latency.
Assistive Gain Control & Seamless Console Management:
Engineers can completely control the Apollo e1x via the revamped UAD Console App or straight through the Dante Controller ecosystem. This software integration allows users to remotely dial in analogue gain parameters from 10 dB up to 65 dB, trigger +48V phantom power, flip polarity inversion, or engage a low-cut rumble filter from a mixing desk located hundreds of feet away. The onboarding of Assistive Auto Gain prevents accidental acoustic clipping during fast, unpredictable live tracking environments, protecting the system converters from harsh digital overs.
Smart Tour-Grade Mechanical Engineering:
Universal Audio designed the physical chassis of the e1x to adapt perfectly to messy, fast-paced live and studio environments. Crafted from a heavy-duty, all-metal housing weighing just 0.5 lbs, its base features a built-in 5/8" threaded socket for immediate attachment to standard boom arms and utility clamps. If multiple inputs are required side-by-side, each unit ships with a custom coupling bracket, allowing engineers to securely lock multiple e1x preamps together into a neat, unified input bank on a stage rack or table.
Key Features
NATIVE DANTE & AES67 ROUTING: Effortless digital audio streaming over IP networks, featuring AES67 support at 48 kHz for cross-platform integration.
AUTHENTIC UNISON PREAMP EMULATION: Accesses legendary analog emulations of Neve, API, Avalon, and Manley when coupled with an Apollo x16D system.
POWER OVER ETHERNET (PoE): Low-draw, high-efficiency system execution (4W max) that powers the internal circuitry entirely through a network cable—no external power brick required.
REMOTE HARDWARE CONTROL: Complete software-driven adjustment of analog gain, phantom power (+48V), pad, and low-cut filters via the UAD Console app.
PREMIUM SIGNAL AUDITING: Masterfully clean mic input architecture boasting 120 dB of dynamic range and an ultra-low -115 dB THD+N distortion rating.
INTEGRATED MIC-STAND MOUNT: Features a rugged, built-in 5/8" threaded socket underneath for immediate stage-mounting flexibility.
MODULAR COUPLING BRACKET: Included metal hardware locks multiple e1x enclosures together for clean, expandable multichannel arrangements.
AUTOMATIC INPUT RECOGNITION: Single hybrid XLR-1/4" combo port that defaults to high-headroom Microphone mode and instantly reconfigures to Line-Level balancing when a TRS plug is inserted.
