Universal Audio Apollo x4
UA’s Apollo X interfaces are top sellers for a reason — these feature-laden Thunderbolt audio interfaces are incredible! The Universal Audio Apollo x4 packs the sound quality and processing that the Apollo X series is renowned for into a sleek desktop audio interface.
Herein, are Thunderbolt interfaces worth it?
Thunderbolt 3 audio interfaces aren’t worth it, at least for now. Thunderbolt 3 is certainly an upgrade for video producers, but not for music producers. The only manufacturer currently using this new protocol is Universal Audio and to be honest, it’s the one “gimmicky” thing I’ve ever caught them doing.
Regarding this, can I convert Thunderbolt to USB? Yes, Thunderbolt 3 ports are fully compatible with USB devices and cables.
Considering this, can I use Thunderbolt as audio interface?
Some audio interfaces, like the newest Universal Audio Apollos, use the bandwidth and performance offered by Thunderbolt, as they host DSP plug-in processors as well as delivering audio to and from the computer.
Do I need a Thunderbolt port?
If you want to connect your laptop to multiple 4K displays, attach a graphics amplifier, transfer giant files to the fastest external drives or grab RAW video from an expensive camera, you’ll need a Thunderbolt 3 port.
Does Thunderbolt have less latency?
Since Thunderbolt is allowed almost straight access to the CPU, it is able to lower the “round trip” audio latency from about an absolute minimum of about 4.5 ms through USB, to under 1 ms.
How do I use Thunderbolt on my PC?
Approving a device using the Intel’s Thunderbolt Software (Older systems)
- Connect your Thunderbolt 3 device to your computer.
- Right-click on Thunderbolt icon in the system tray.
- Click Approve Attached Devices.
- On the device’s drop-down, select Always Connect.
- Click OK.
Is an audio interface worth it?
You’ll also need an audio interface if you want to connect your computer to your studio monitor speakers. Also if you’re looking for better sound quality when producing music, an audio interface is usually a must. Essentially an audio interface is a sound card on steroids, made for producers, DJs, and musicians.
Is Thunderbolt better for recording?
The Speed of Sound and The Future of Recording
So with Thunderbolt you’re talking about a speed difference that’s almost double that of it’s USB equivalent. This extra speed gives you room to track your recording live with software plug-ins (compressors, EQ, effects etc.) with more accuracy.
Is Thunderbolt necessary for music production?
So here’s the bottom line: if you want an audio interface with no perceptible latency, and/or need to drive multiple monitors or external high-speed graphics cards, Thunderbolt 3 is the ticket.
Is USB C the same as Thunderbolt?
USB-C ports and Thunderbolt ports are universal, but they’re not entirely the same. Thunderbolt ports are fully compatible with USB-C devices and cables, but Thunderbolt ports offer several features that make them stand out from USB-C ports.
What is a Thunderbolt audio interface?
Thunderbolt audio interfaces offer a super-fast 10Gbps connection allowing a much quicker data transfer rate in comparison to that of USB or Firewire. This technology offers ultra-low latency performance for the recording and playback of audio.
What is the difference between Thunderbolt 3 and 4?
Data Transfer: Thunderbolt 3 has a PCIe data transfer speed of 16 Gbps, while Thunderbolt 4 supoorts a PCIe data transfer speed of 32 Gbps. Sleep Mode: Thunderbolt 4 lets users wake up their laptop using an external keyboard or mouse that’s connected via the Thunderbolt 4 port.
Which is better Thunderbolt or FireWire?
FireWire provides a data transferring rate of 400 to 800 Mbps. On the other hand, Thunderbolt provides a data transferring rate of 10Gbps. It is around 12 times faster than FireWire 800 version. Therefore, Thunderbolt is faster and performs better than FireWire.