Universal Audio Unveils Apollo High-Resolution Audio Interface with Realtime UAD Processing

— Breakthrough audio interface features class-leading sound quality, ultra low-latency recording through UAD Powered Plug-Ins, and optional Thunderbolt I/O —

SCOTTS VALLEY, CA • January 19, 2012 — Universal Audio (UA), a leading manufacturer of professional audio recording hardware and software, is proud to announce Apollo^®, a high-resolution audio interface that combines UA’s analog design heritage with esteemed UAD Powered Plug-Ins in a sleek, elegant recording system for Mac and PC*. With Apollo, music producers and performers can finally track through UAD Powered Plug-Ins in real time, via a professional 18 x 24 FireWire/Thunderbolt™-ready audio interface that delivers class-leading 24-bit/192 kHz sound quality.

“Apollo is the culmination of 10 years of analog and digital audio development here at UA,” said Bill Putnam Jr., Universal Audio founder. “In many ways, it’s brought the analog and digital sides of our company together. With Apollo, we’re delivering the sound, feel, and flow of analog recording with all the conveniences of modern digital equipment, including next-generation Thunderbolt technology.”

*Compatible with Mac OS X 10.6 and 10.7; Windows 7 support coming Summer 2012.

**Individual UAD Powered Plug-In titles are sold separately at www.uaudio.com/store. Pricing is preliminary and subject to change.