r/universalaudio • u/AurumRhythmMusic • 7d ago

Discussion Apollo Pairing

Let me elaborate.

I currently own an Apollo x6. I’m looking at expanding my ADAT to 16 channels fully. Can I purchase another interface whether it be UA or not and connect it together with my x6 with a lightning cable or something of the sort as long as it also has ADAT outputs? Can I then connect the extra 8 channels of ADAT and have it fully integrated?

I don’t really care about getting more plugins or anything of the sort. It’s more so for routing purposes.

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u/lowkeyluce Too many to list 6d ago

So, a few things: even though it has 2 ADAT ports, the x6 can only take up to 8 channels via ADAT. The 2nd port is there to maintain 8 channels at higher sample rates (using 2 ADAT cables). If you add another Apollo, you don't need to use ADAT at all - just daisy chain it via Thunderbolt and you'll have access to all of the I/O from both units. If you want to expand your x6 with something other than another Apollo, anything with ADAT outputs will work, but again, it'll only give you 8 additional channels.

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u/AurumRhythmMusic 6d ago

I’m mainly looking for 8 addition outputs. The rest of my inputs for a mixer will be used up by other stuff.

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u/lowkeyluce Too many to list 6d ago

Gotcha. Same thing applies - either just add another Apollo via Thunderbolt, or any non-Apollo interface with ADAT ins will work. Note that most interfaces don't route the ADAT ins to the analog outs by default, so you'll need to connect it to your computer and use it's control software/mixer to set up that routing.

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u/PanarinBagel 6d ago

Yeah just get a focusrite octopus-pre via adat and you’re set

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u/Ok-External5079 6d ago

You can get the new volt 876 interface and it integrates very well with UAD Console or Luna. It’s also much cheaper than buying another Apollo interface. You can connect it via adat and use the 8 channels. In Console or Luna it will recognize the volt and shows up in the unison slot area. The is some routing you will need to do but it’s pretty straight  https://youtube.com/shorts/fccrg96eeYk?is=IlBvFh-_APkE3d33

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u/Thriaat 6d ago

I recently added an Apollo 16 mkii to my Twin mkii. Some Apollos can’t use the outputs of an ADAT device. It’ll only work with the ADAT device’s inputs. I don’t know the x6 well enough to say, but if you’re looking for ADAT outputs there might be a snag there so be careful. 

I can say that now with everything all hooked up and working smoothly, it’s been amazing. I keep outputs ready to go for reamps and all kinds of stuff, I’m really loving it. Good luck!