Best Audio Interfaces · Universal Audio · Updated June 2026
Apollo Twin X DUO Gen 2 (Thunderbolt): specs and price (2026)
Apollo Twin X DUO Gen 2 (Thunderbolt) has a US price of $999 (MAP, Essentials+ edition, Sweetwater (DUO core)). Below is its full, sourced spec sheet — every value links to the source and the date we captured it.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $999 MAP, Essentials+ edition, Sweetwater (DUO core) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Universal Audio |
| Released | 2024-10 |
| inputs analog | 2 |
| outputs analog | 4 |
| max resolution bit khz | 24-bit / 192 kHz |
| mic preamps | 2 |
| connection | thunderbolt |
| midi io | No |
| bus powered | No |
| release year | 2024 |
Source: uaudio.com (verified 2026-06-19) · corroborated by soundonsound.com. Apollo X Gen 2 series announced 9 Oct 2024 per Sound on Sound. DUO Essentials+ $999 confirmed at Sweetwater (QUAD $1,299). Thunderbolt 3, 2 Unison mic preamps, 24-bit/192 kHz, requires external PSU (not bus-powered), no MIDI. Outputs: 2 monitor + 2 line (ALT) = 4 analog outs. Distinct from the separate 'Apollo Twin X USB' product (July 2024). Draft corroboration replaced Thomann with Sound on Sound announcement.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Apollo Twin X DUO Gen 2 (Thunderbolt) cost?
The Apollo Twin X DUO Gen 2 (Thunderbolt) has a US price of $999 (MAP, Essentials+ edition, Sweetwater (DUO core)), as of 2026-06-19.
When was the Apollo Twin X DUO Gen 2 (Thunderbolt) released?
The Apollo Twin X DUO Gen 2 (Thunderbolt) was released 2024-10.
What are the Apollo Twin X DUO Gen 2 (Thunderbolt)'s key specs?
Apollo Twin X DUO Gen 2 (Thunderbolt) (Universal Audio): inputs analog 2, outputs analog 4, max resolution bit khz 24-bit / 192 kHz, mic preamps 2, connection thunderbolt. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-19.
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