Universal Audio Apollo e1x Remote-controllable Unison Preamp (Dante)

The Apollo e1x brings UA’s renowned Unison™ mic/line preamps to any Dante® network, letting you capture iconic tones from API, Neve, Manley, SSL, and more — whether you’re on stage, at front-of-house, or in a multi-room studio. Paired with an Apollo x16D, it delivers remote-controlled, authentic preamp character wherever you need it.

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Key Benefits
• Add remote-controlled mic/line preamps to any Dante network via Power-over-Ethernet (PoE)
• Pair with Apollo x16D for authentic Unison™ emulations of legendary preamps from API, Avalon, Manley, Neve, SSL, and more
• Securely link multiple e1x units with the included coupling bracket and integrated mic stand mount
• Combine with Apollo e2m headphone amp and Apollo x16D for a complete Dante-based I/O solution

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Legendary Preamp Sound — Anywhere

Thanks to Unison™ technology, the Apollo e1x captures the exact impedance, gain staging, and circuit behavior of classic mic preamps — giving your live mixes and recordings the unmistakable tone and detail heard on countless hit records.

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Flexible Dante Integration

Use Apollo e1x with Apollo x16D for full Unison™ control, or as a stand-alone Dante preamp with any compatible interface. Ideal for expanding input capacity — from stage racks to FOH measurement mics to secure lectern setups — with network control via UAD Console or Dante Controller.

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Expandable, Clean Setup

Link multiple e1x units for more channels, keeping everything neat and accessible using the included bracket and threaded 5/8” mic stand mount.

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Key Features
• Single-channel Unison™ mic/line preamp with Dante® networked audio
• Assistive Auto-Gain for API, Neve, and SSL preamps
• Up to 16 Apollo e1x units per Apollo x16D (DSP dependent)
• Mic/line combo XLR / ¼” input
• Network control of gain, +48V, polarity, and low cut via UAD Console
• Direct Dante routing via Dante Controller or UAD Console with Apollo x16D
• PoE powered (4W max, 3W typical)
• Threaded mic stand mount and coupling bracket included

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Specifications

Mic/Line Input
• Dynamic Range: 120 dB
• THD+N: -115 dB

Dante
• Latency: 1 / 2 / 5 ms (set in Dante Controller)
• Sample Rates: 44.1 – 96 kHz
• AES67 support at 48 kHz
• Dante Device Lock support

Physical
• Power-over-Ethernet (PoE)
• 5/8” threaded stand mount

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Palletising and crating time can vary depending on the size of the shipment and packaging queue. We pack all our shipments with great care.

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