Universal Audio Apollo E1X

Universal Audio Apollo e1x

The Universal Audio Apollo e1x is a professional, remote mic/line preamp for Dante audio networks. This compact yet powerful preamp is designed for studios, live stages, broadcast installations and fixed audio installations where maximum sound quality and flexibility are essential. Combining studio-quality conversion, Unison preamps and Power-over-Ethernet, the Apollo e1x is an ideal expansion for any professional audio setup.

The Apollo e1x makes it easy to add high-quality microphone inputs to your Dante network. Combined with an Apollo x16D interface, you gain access to the well-known Unison preamps from API, Neve, Manley and SSL, among others, allowing you to directly use the sound of legendary studio hardware in your workflow. The preamp can also be used standalone within any Dante network, with all settings such as gain, 48V phantom power, polarity and low-cut fully remotely controllable via UAD Console or Dante Controller.

The compact housing and PoE power supply allow you to place the unit anywhere: on stage, in a rack, at a microphone setup or in a multi-room studio. Thanks to the included coupling bracket, you can easily connect multiple units together to flexibly expand your system without additional cabling or power supply.

Key benefits

• Professional mic/line preamplifier for Dante networks
• Supports Unison preamps (API, Neve, Manley, SSL and more)
• Full remote control via UAD Console or Dante Controller
• Power-over-Ethernet (no separate power supply required)
• Ideal for studio, live sound, broadcast and fixed installations
• Expandable with multiple Apollo e1x units

Specifications – Universal Audio Apollo e1x

General

• Type: 1-channel mic/line preamplifier
• Network: Dante audio (RJ45)
• Power: Power-over-Ethernet (PoE 802.3af, max. 4W)
• Remote control via UAD Console and Dante Controller
• Stand-alone use within any Dante network

Audio specifications

• Gain range: 10 – 65 dB
• Dynamic range microphone: 120 dB
• Dynamic range line input: 119 dB
• THD+N (mic): -115 dB
• Max. input mic: +25 dBu
• Max. input line: +24 dBu

Connections

• 1x mic/line combo input (XLR / 6.3 mm jack)
• Dante network via RJ45
• 48V phantom power
• Polarity-reverse and low-cut filter via software

Network & performance

• Sample-rate support: 44.1 kHz – 96 kHz
• AES67 support at 48 kHz
• Adjustable Dante latency: 1 ms / 2 ms / 5 ms
• Supports up to 16 Apollo e1x units per Apollo x16D

Design & assembly

• Compact and robust design
• Includes coupling bracket for multiple units
• 5/8″ thread for microphone stand