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Universal Audio  |  SKU: I427731-N

Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt QUAD Core Audio Interface

MSRP: $99900

$79900 USD
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Description


Get The Rich Analog Sound Of UAD Plug-Ins Over Thunderbolt With The Universal Audio TBSATQ-C UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt QUAD Core DSP Accelerator

The UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt DSP Accelerator is a sleek, powerful way for Thunderbolt-equipped Mac and Windows 10 users to supercharge their systems and run larger mixes filled with acclaimed UAD plug-ins. This convenient desktop unit gives you full access to UA's award-winning plug-in library, including exclusive titles from Studer, Lexicon, Neve, and more. The UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt makes the perfect introduction to UAD plug-ins or ideal DSP expander for Apollo audio interfaces.


  • Run UAD Powered Plug-Ins via Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 connection on Mac and Windows 10
  • 4 (QUAD) SHARC processors provide a massive DSP boost for running large professional mixes
  • Access over 90 plug-ins from Ampex, Lexicon, Marshall, Studer, Neve, Manley, SSL, EMT, Empirical Labs, MXR and more
  • Includes Analog Classics Plus bundle featuring Legacy editions of LA-2A Classic Audio Leveler, 1176 Classic Limiting Amplifiers, Pultec EQP-1A, Pultec Pro, and Fairchild 670 plug-ins, plus 610-B Tube Preamp, and more
  • Compatible with Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Live, and more
  • Take UAD plug-ins “on the road” for mixing on Thunderbolt-equipped Macs
  • Combine with other UAD-2 devices, including additional UAD-2 PCIe card(s) and Thunderbolt-equipped Apollo interfaces
  • Dual Thunderbolt 2 ports for convenient daisy-chaining of Thunderbolt peripherals

  • Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt System Requirements

    Mac

    • Apple Mac computer with available Thunderbolt port
    • Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, 10.10 Yosemite, 10.11 El Capitan, or 10.12 Sierra

    Windows

    • PC computer with built-in Thunderbolt port or qualified Thunderbolt adapter
    • Windows 10 w/Anniversary Update (64-Bit Edition)

    General Requirements

    • Thunderbolt cable (sold separately)
    • 6 gigabytes available storage
    • Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
    • Compatible VST, Audio Units, RTAS, or AAX 64 plug-in host DAW software
    • Quad Core i7 or better processor recommended


Manufacturer: Universal Audio
Model: TBSATQ-C
SKU: I427731-N-0-WHXB
UPC: 819937001598


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