--- product_id: 663060622 title: "Apollo x4 Gen 2 Essentials + Edition Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface" brand: "universal audio" price: "₩5730921" currency: KRW in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Universal Audio" url: https://www.desertcart.kr/products/663060622-apollo-x4-gen-2-essentials-edition-thunderbolt-3-audio-interface store_origin: KR region: South Korea --- # Thunderbolt 3 for ultra-low latency & fast data transfer 4 Unison mic preamps for authentic analog tone QUAD Core DSP for real-time UAD plugin processing Apollo x4 Gen 2 Essentials + Edition Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface **Brand:** universal audio **Price:** ₩5730921 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎧 Elevate your sound. Own the studio. Be the producer everyone envies. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Apollo x4 Gen 2 Essentials + Edition Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface by universal audio - **How much does it cost?** ₩5730921 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kr](https://www.desertcart.kr/products/663060622-apollo-x4-gen-2-essentials-edition-thunderbolt-3-audio-interface) ## Best For - universal audio enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted universal audio brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Smart Monitoring:** Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks ensures perfect mixes in any environment. - • **Effortless Leveling:** Auto-Gain feature sets input levels instantly—never miss a take again. - • **Massive Plugin Library:** Access 200+ award-winning UAD DSP and Native plugins to elevate every mix. - • **Next-Gen Audio Clarity:** Experience the widest dynamic range and lowest distortion for pristine sound. - • **Legendary Analog Emulations:** Record through authentic Neve, API, Avalon, and Fender preamp models in real time. ## Overview The Universal Audio Apollo x4 Gen 2 Essentials + Edition is a professional Thunderbolt 3 audio interface featuring four Unison preamps, QUAD Core DSP processing, and next-generation audio conversion. Compatible with Windows and macOS, it offers access to over 200 UAD plugins and advanced monitoring correction, making it the go-to choice for millennial producers seeking legendary analog tones and seamless workflow. ## Description Record and mix larger sessions and hear every detail with the next generation of UA’s Apollo x4 interfaces, featuring highest-resolution audio conversion, four Unison mic preamps, and QUAD Core DSP processing letting you record in realtime through UAD plug-ins from Neve, Manley, Avalon, SSL, and hundreds more. Trusted by top artists and producers the world over, Apollo x4 levels up your productions with timeless sound and legendary UA craftsmanship, built to inspire your next collaboration. Review: Best of the best - The best of the best, not comparable Review: Exactly what you need - Universal it’s one of the best in sound engineering ## Features - Hear next generation audio conversion with the widest dynamic range and lowest distortion of any Apollo - Experience analog tones with Unison preamps, letting you record in realtime through authentic emulations of Neve, API, Avalon, Manley, Fender, and more - Access the full library of 200+ UAD DSP and Native plug-ins, including award-winning titles like Capitol Chambers, Sound City Studios, EL8 Distressor, and more - Mix with confidence in any room or through headphones using Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks - Use Auto-Gain to set your levels across multiple inputs in seconds and never miss the take ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0DC15J9SN | | Best Sellers Rank | #25,528 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #176 in Computer Recording Audio Interfaces | | Compatible Devices | Personal Computer | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (10) | | Date First Available | October 8, 2024 | | Item Weight | 5.69 pounds | | Item model number | APX4G2-ESS | | Operating System | Windows, macOS | | Product Dimensions | 11 x 8 x 5 inches | | Supported Software | UAD DSP and Native plug-ins, Apollo Monitor Correction (powered by Sonarworks) | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Universal Audio - **Compatible Devices:** Personal Computer - **Connectivity Technology:** Thunderbolt 3 - **Number of Channels:** 32 - **Supported Software:** UAD DSP and Native plug-ins, Apollo Monitor Correction (powered by Sonarworks) ## Images ![Apollo x4 Gen 2 Essentials + Edition Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/615vHgPH7CL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best of the best *by A***S on March 16, 2025* The best of the best, not comparable ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exactly what you need *by S***L on January 14, 2026* Universal it’s one of the best in sound engineering ### ⭐ Excellent quality, terrible quality. *by N***Y on November 2, 2024* I was extremely excited to get my hands on the UA Apollo x4 Gen 2 when it was recently announced. I figured that Universal Audio would have worked out some of the kinks that had been present in previous iterations, but I was completely wrong. The setup is a nightmare for Windows 11. I had purchased an asus z790m-plus (as it has Thundebolt 4 compatibility) only to find that I need a separate $150 pcie adapter to connect to the internal Thunderbolt 4 header. Annoying, but admittedly not Universal Audio's fault. Anyhow, things didn't go smoothly at just about every step. After the hardware install, BIOS fiddling, and what felt like an eternity of troubleshooting as to why windows wouldn't recognize the new adapter, suddenly it worked after hours of frustration! The Apollo x4 connected, & UA connect installed the required drivers and and plugins relatively seamlessly. Kudos. But I started to notice that my system was struggling to maintain stability, with audio dropouts, popping & clicking, then out of nowhere... LOUD DIGITAL SCHREECHING. Pleasant. My desktop has a 24 core CPU running @ 6.1 ghz & all the bells and whistles. So it shouldn't be problematic So yeah! I followed Universal Audio's long, long guide to optimizing Windows for their interfaces, which all seemed like tweaks they could have figure out in the back end while writing their drivers, like every other hardware manufacturer. Just saying. Still didn't help. After looking around a bit, I noticed in the Windows 11 sound settings that the interface is locked at 32-bit (grayed out) and cannot be adjusted to 16 nor 24 (WDM drivers, not ASIO) I believe, as well as other's, thay there may be a correlation. Their ASIO drivers could possibly be operating at a different sample rate/bitrate then the Windows drivers, causing too heavy of a workload for the interface. I switched my desktop sounds to another interface which has helped with the massive critical failures I was experiencing before, but it's still an issue. Honestly, an interface of this price shouldn't be this tedious. Plain and simple. I use Apogee, RME, and various others without issue. So I feel like this is either gross negligence or by design (go-go team Apple). Anyhow, I love the design, unison preamps, plugins & obviously the sound quality! It's designed well, but clearly Windows is a complete afterthought. Get it worked out, UA! Yeesh. *Update* I'm most likely going to have to return it, as it's functionality, or lack thereof, is completely unpredictable. If you open chrome the audio will glitch a bunch, & then if you open multiple programs it'll straight up crash the audio engine. I even got a lovely blue screen of death for the first time in my newest desktop build... hooray. Thanks Universal Audio. ## Frequently Bought Together - Universal Audio Apollo x4 Gen 2 Essentials + Edition Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface - OWC 1.0M Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) Cable,up to 80Gb/s of bi-Directional Data Speed, up to 120Gb/s for Higher Display Bandwidth, 240W --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.kr/products/663060622-apollo-x4-gen-2-essentials-edition-thunderbolt-3-audio-interface](https://www.desertcart.kr/products/663060622-apollo-x4-gen-2-essentials-edition-thunderbolt-3-audio-interface) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Korea* *Store origin: KR* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*