Universal Audio, a leader in music and audio production tools with over 60 years of innovation under its belt, has officially begun shipping the Apollo E Series worldwide. The new series includes the Apollo e1x Remote‑Controllable Unison Preamp and the Apollo e2m Stereo Headphone Amplifier and Line Interface, both designed to seamlessly integrate with Dante-networked systems.

The company first announced the Apollo E Series in March 2025, positioning it as an extension of the Apollo x16D interface and a powerful addition to networked environments such as live sound, broadcast, and multi-room studios. A statement from Universal Audio explains that the E Series “expands the capabilities of Dante‑networked audio systems and the Apollo x16D audio interface, allowing engineers to seamlessly integrate Unison preamp emulation, personal monitoring and UAD plug-in processing.”

Both new units are designed with flexibility and efficiency in mind. Built for mic stand mounting and powered via Power over Ethernet (PoE), they function as streamlined “network endpoints,” making deployment across various locations more convenient than ever.

Apollo e1x Remote‑controllable Unison Preamp

At a MAP of $399 USD, the Apollo e1x brings UA’s renowned Unison mic preamp emulations—including iconic sounds from API, Neve, Manley, and SSL—to the Dante ecosystem. According to the release, users can now “expand any Dante network with remote‑controlled mic/line preamps using Power over Ethernet (PoE).”

Designed to work seamlessly with the Apollo x16D interface, the e1x allows users to access vintage preamp tone without needing to rack up physical hardware. “Combine with Apollo x16D interface to get the authentic Unison mic preamp sounds of API, Avalon, Manley, Neve, SSL, and more,” the company states.

Universal Audio also highlights physical integration: “Link multiple Apollo e1x units with included coupling bracket and integrated mic-stand mount,” offering engineers a modular and scalable preamp solution for any Dante-connected environment.

Apollo e2m Stereo Headphone Amp and Line Interface

The Apollo e2m, priced at $499 MAP, acts as a flexible personal monitoring station and stereo line interface. “Apollo e2m is the perfect companion to the Apollo x16D interface,” the release notes, calling it “a sleek ‘endpoint’ on any Dante audio network.”

With the e2m, engineers and performers can easily connect headphones, IEMs, powered monitors or wedges, as well as external gear like analog mic preamps, synths, drum machines, and playback devices. UA emphasizes its flexibility: “Use Power over Ethernet (PoE) and built-in mic-stand mount to place Apollo e2m anywhere monitoring is needed.”

When used alongside the e1x and Apollo x16D, the Apollo e2m rounds out a “complete I/O solution on Dante networks.”

Learn more about Apollo E Series:
uaudio.com/products/apollo-e1x
uaudio.com/products/apollo-e2m

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