Universal Audio Apollo E Series: 2 New Dante Expansion Modules
New preamp and monitor control modules for network audio users.
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Universal Audio Apollo E Series: 2 New Dante Expansion Modules · Source: Universal Audio
Apollo e1x · Source: Universal Audio
e1x Coupling · Source: Universal Audio
e1x Connectors · Source: Universal Audio
Apollo e2m · Source: Universal Audio
e2m Connectors · Source: Universal Audio
The Universal Audio Apollo E Series offers the new Dante-compatible e1x preamp and e2m monitor controller.
Having introduced the first Dante-equipped Apollo interface last year, Universal Audio has now expanded its capabilities with two new peripheral expanders for network audio systems.
Universal Audio Apollo E Series
With the e1x unison preamp, UA has created an extremely compact and lightweight external preamp module that is powered over ethernet and supports sample rates up to 96 kHz. The e1x also offers scalability, as the coupling lock underneath each unit allows you to connect them as one multichannel preamp module.
In addition, with the Dante controller app, there are routing management options, support for the AES67 format at 48 kHz, and you can use functions like Dante device lock. Meanwhile, Apollo x16D users can also configure routing via UAD Console. On one end, the e1x is equipped with an XLR combo input and an RJ45 port on the other, as well as a useful mic stand adapter.
The other new member of the E Series is the e2m, a Dante-compatible stereo monitor controller and headphone amplifier for network audio systems. Like the e1x, the e2m uses PoE and offers the same routing options and sample rate support. On the rear panel, there are stereo TRS I/O ports with the Dante connector port, while there are stereo jack and minijack headphone outputs on the front side.
The e2m control panel also provides mute switches for the line and headphone channels which is a nice touch. Overall, the E Series modules provide flexible options for network audio users, and they are welcome additions for x16D users.
Pricing and Availability:
The Universal Audio Apollo E Series peripherals are currently available for pre-order from Thomann, shipping in the coming months.
More about the Universal Audio Apollo E Series:
- Learn more on the Official UA Blog
- Browse UA on Thomann
- Read about the Apollo x16D Dante Interface
- More UA News
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One response to “Universal Audio Apollo E Series: 2 New Dante Expansion Modules”
Dante is just too damn expensive. If I’m spending that much on a single channel preamp, I can get two channels of Neve clone.