The Universal Audio Apollo e1x is a single-channel mic and line preamp for Dante audio networks, powered over Ethernet and controlled remotely from UAD Console. Paired with an Apollo x16D, it becomes a Unison preamp that takes on the sound and behavior of classic preamps from API, Avalon, Manley, Neve, SSL and others. On its own it works on any Dante network as a transparent remote preamp for stage racks, front-of-house measurement mics or a lectern.

Unison with Apollo x16D

Routed to an Apollo x16D, each Apollo e1x runs the full library of UAD-2 Unison preamp plug-ins, which change impedance and gain staging to match the original hardware. Assistive Auto-Gain sets input levels for you. One Apollo x16D supports up to 16 Apollo e1x units, depending on available DSP, and four Apollo x16Ds support up to 64.

Mounting and Power

A 5/8" thread on the bottom fits any mic stand or clamp, and the unit also sits on a table on rubber feet. The included coupling bracket joins units side by side, up to eight in about the space of one rack unit. Power comes from a PoE (802.3af) network switch or a PoE injector over Cat5e or Cat6 cable.

Features

• One XLR and 1/4" combo input that switches between mic and line automatically
• Gain (10 to 65 dB), 48 V phantom power, -20 dB pad, polarity and low cut controlled from UAD Console
• Unison preamp modeling and Assistive Auto-Gain with Apollo x16D
• Works with any Dante network, routed in Dante Controller or UAD Console
• AES67 support at 48 kHz and Dante Device Lock
• Power over Ethernet (802.3af)
• Threaded 5/8" mic stand mount and coupling bracket for linking units

Specifications

• Input: 1 x mic/line, XLR and 1/4" TRS combo
• Gain range: +10 dB to +65 dB
• Mic input: 120 dB dynamic range (A-weighted), -115 dB THD+N, +25 dBu maximum (pad on), 5.4 kohm default impedance
• Line input: 119 dB dynamic range (A-weighted), -112 dB THD+N, +24 dBu maximum, 10 kohm impedance
• Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.04 dB (mic), ±0.08 dB (line)
• Pad: 20 dB (variable with Unison plug-ins)
• Sample rates: 44.1 kHz to 96 kHz, 24-bit
• Latency: Under 0.2 ms analog to network; network latency 1, 2 or 5 ms
• Network: 1 x RJ45 (100 Mbps), Dante or AES67 (48 kHz only)
• Power: PoE 802.3af, 3 W typical, 4 W maximum
• Requirements: PoE network switch or PoE injector, Dante Controller; Apollo x16D for Unison
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 1.46 x 1.62 x 6.25" (37 x 41.1 x 158.8 mm)
• Weight: 0.5 lbs (208 g)
• Shipping weight: 0.75 lbs (0.3 kg)

In the Box

• Apollo e1x
• Coupling bracket
• Product safety sheet