Universal Audio Arrow Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface,Gray
Brand | Universal Audio |
Compatible Devices | Laptop |
Connectivity Technology | XLR |
Number of Channels | 2 |
Item Weight | 2 Pounds |
About this item
- Desktop 2x4 Thunderbolt 3-powered audio interface with class-leading 24-bit/192 kHz audio conversion
- Unison mic preamp and guitar amp emulations from Neve , API , Manley , Marshall, Fender , and more.
- Real-time UAD processing allows near-zero latency tracking with classic UAD plug-in effects, regardless of software buffer setting
- Includes Real-time Analog Classics Plug-In Bundle, featuring the UA 610-B, Marshall Plexi, Pultec EQ's, the UA LA-2A, 1176LN and 1176SE, Precision Delays and Channel Strip, Raw Distortion, and more.
- Bus-powered Thunderbolt 3 connection to Mac and Windows systems for easy portability and reduced cable clutter. *REQUIRES A THUNDERBOLT 3 CABLE*. (Mac) macOS 10.12 Sierra or 10.13 High Sierra,(Win) Windows 10 w/Fall Creators Update (64-Bit Edition)
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Sound quality | — | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 3.8 |
Quality of material | — | 4.8 | — | 4.5 | 4.4 |
Volume control | — | 4.4 | — | 4.3 | 3.4 |
For beginners | — | 4.4 | 4.7 | — | 4.0 |
Tech Support | — | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.0 | — |
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number of channels | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
connectivity tech | XLR | Type-C, USB 2.0 | USB | USB | USB |
model year | 2018 | — | 2021 | 2021 | — |
style | Classic,Universal | 4th Gen | 2-in/2-out | Single | MVX2U (USB-C) |
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Product information
Item Weight | 2 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 10 x 8 x 4 inches |
ASIN | B0794P3R35 |
Item model number | ARROW |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #77,307 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #609 in Computer Recording Audio Interfaces |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 16, 2018 |
Color Name | Gray |
Compatible Devices | Laptop |
Musical Style | All |
Proficiency Level | All |
Operating System | Windows |
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Product Description
Sharpen your recordings into records - with genuine UA audio conversion and a studio full of classic vocal, guitar, and mixing tools. Featuring class-leading Universal Audio conversion, two unison mic preamps, and a suite of built-in effects, ARROW puts album-quality recording on your desktop. This 2x4 Thunderbolt 3 bus-powered audio interface for Mac and Windows includes a generous collection of UAD plug-ins to record vocals and guitars with near-zero latency, and acclaimed UAD mix tools like classic compressors, EBS, and reverbs. Arrow’s proprietary unison technology gives you the tone and feel of world’s most sought-after tube and transformer-based preamps, including authentic licensed mic preamp and guitar amp emulations from Neve, API, Fender, and Marshall - Complete with their signature impedance, gain stage sweet spots, and component-level circuit behaviors. The secret is Arrow’s unique hardware-software integration, which lets you record at near-zero latency through unison plug-ins regardless of your buffer setting or how many virtual instruments you run. Based on UA’s award-winning Apollo Series, ARROW opens up a range of classic analog tones via real-time UAD processing. Featuring an onboard UAD-2 solo core processor, ARROW lets you monitor and record through the full library of UAD powered plug-ins at near-zero latency. The UAD library features 90+ titles ranging from classic Moog filters to Apex tape to Lexicon reverbs and pulse EQs, with more added every few months. These are the same plug-ins used on hit records by Kendrick Lamar, Coldplay, dry Dre, Brad Paisley and more. Arrow’s portable Thunderbolt 3 bus-powered design, all-metal construction, and class-leading audio conversion is perfect for musicians, songwriters, and electronic music producers who need UA quality in a compact package. With its growing library of UAD plug-ins, ARROW is like having an ever-expanding analog studio, right on your desk or ready to go in your laptop bag.
From the manufacturer
Arrow
Thunderbolt 3 Desktop Audio Interface with Realtime UAD Processing, only available from Universal Audio.
Better yet, Arrow users can now download LUNA Recording System for FREE! LUNA Recording System includes the LUNA Application, LUNA Instruments, and LUNA Extensions, and transforms Thunderbolt-equipped Apollo and Arrow interfaces into a full-featured music creation, recording, and analog-style production system for modern Macs running macOS Mojave or Catalina, giving users the most natural, inspiring, analog-sounding music production environment available.
Shape your Recordings Into Records with Genuine UA Conversion and Classic Studio
Arrow is the world’s first Thunderbolt 3-powered desktop recording audio interface for Mac and Windows — delivering class-leading audio conversion, two Unison mic preamps, and a suite of onboard UAD plug-ins for album-quality results.
This compact 2x4 interface starts with esteemed UA conversion derived from UA’s flagship Apollo interface range, to sonically outperform anything in its class. With its Unison technology and built-in UAD-2 SOLO Core processor, you can record through classic audio tools including the 610 Tube Preamp, LA-2A and 1176 compressors, and a genuine Marshall Plexi amp plug-in — at near-zero latency, regardless of your audio software buffer setting.
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Record with class-leading A/D and D/A conversion — as heard on hundreds of hit records. |
Mix with included UAD plug‑ins like the Teletronix LA‑2A and 1176 compressors, Pultec EQs, and more. |
Track with near-zero latency through mic preamp and guitar amp emulations from Neve, API, Marshall, Fender, and more using Unison technology. |
Create on-the-go with a sonically superior, bus-powered interface with rugged all-metal construction. |
LUNA Recording System: Analog Sound at the Speed of Light
LUNA transforms Apollo and Arrow interfaces into the most inspiring and fully‑integrated Mac‑based recording systems on the planet. LUNA gives Apollo owners the fastest recording environment for music production, editing, and mixing. In addition to seamless hardware‑software integration with Thunderbolt‑equipped* Apollo and Arrow interfaces, LUNA captures audio through DSP‑powered UAD plug‑ins with no discernible latency, as well as offering new Accelerated Realtime MonitoringTM — which provides analog‑style tracking and overdubbing workflows using Apollo’s onboard DSP acceleration.
Key LUNA features include LUNA Extensions and LUNA Instruments. Far beyond plug-ins, LUNA Extensions are built into the fabric of LUNA's mixer, giving you authentic analog sounds without having to manage multiple plug-in windows. LUNA Instruments are designed to fuel your Inspiration by bringing UA's expertise in modeling, sampling, and synthesis to software instruments, creating a new level of realism.
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Customers like the sound quality, ease of use, plug-ins and quality of the audio midi interface. They mention that the plug- ins are great and the quality is incredible. That said, some disagree on performance.
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Customers are satisfied with the sound quality of the audio midi interface. They mention that it is the best on the market and that it allows them to get their plugins working.
"...the most portable high quality user interface on the market, the quality of sound of able to get my plugins is amazing!..." Read more
"...to the microphone, it's awful, the only upside to this is that it sounds great when you get that 20 minute window of actually clean recording, i had..." Read more
"...It’s a shame, because the arrow really does sound fantastic when it works." Read more
"Great technology and sound. Easy to use." Read more
Customers find the audio midi interface easy to use. They mention that it's fantastic, easy to configure, and a joy to use with a wide variety of plug-ins.
"...I think it's fantastic ! It's so easy to use and the potential it has with all the available plug ins is astonishing...." Read more
"...Access to a wide variety plug-ins* Easy to configure* Great software interfaceWhy not 5 stars?*..." Read more
"UAD on the go. A joy to use." Read more
"Great technology and sound. Easy to use." Read more
Customers like the plug-ins. They mention they're great and impressive, but the cost is prohibitive for most customers.
"...Why not 5 stars?* The UA plug-ins are WONDERFUL, but for me, they're expensive, even with the discounts that UA regularly offer.*..." Read more
"...The plug-ins themselves are impressive, but the cost is almost prohibitive to all but those actually making a living by using them--in which case,..." Read more
"...The plug ins are great although the Arrow runs out of DSP very quickly if you are using the non-legacy versions of the plug ins...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the audio midi interface. They mention that the UA plugins and quality are amazing. Some customers would have given it 5 stars.
"Incredible quality!..." Read more
"Great Unit. Limited to plugins due to DSP. / Processing power.Power off was fixed with 9.4.x update (thumbs up)." Read more
"UA plugins and quality are amazing!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the audio midi interface. Some mention that the device works fine, while others say that it doesn't appear to work on ASUS Motherboards, is literally unusable, and won't turn on.
"...supposed to, either that or i was given a faulty arrow, doesnt work for discord very well, has a lot of crackling issues, cant have cars drive by if..." Read more
"...I'm very happy with the results. I would buy this again in a heartbeat. Works very well with my Macbook Pro." Read more
"...It's literally unusable. Not just like " low quality" but 100% not working...." Read more
"...Half of the time, it won’t turn on, forcing me to reset my computer to power it up, sometimes multiple times...." Read more
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The one nit i might have here, though it hasn't been a huge problem, is that if your laptop falls asleep, this device powers down, which many find annoying.
I own many interfaces from vendors like Alesis, Zoom, and Focusrite– including their excellent Clarett 4 and 8Pre devices. My home studio runs on a Clarett 8Pre. But for portability, the impressive rendering of all your mics have to offer, and the USB-C connectivity to a modern Mac, this is, without question, the one to buy.
Requirements:
* No Power Brick. Must be powered via Thunderbolt 3
* Support for Windows and Mac
* Access to a wide variety plug-ins
* Easy to configure
* Great software interface
Why not 5 stars?
* The UA plug-ins are WONDERFUL, but for me, they're expensive, even with the discounts that UA regularly offer.
* Completely works in Windows, however, I've had to reinstall it several times after updating my graphics drivers.
* The Arrow has limited capacity to load a lot of plug ins at once (to be fair, I knew this going in)
The Arrow is a great starting point for for the home hobbyist.
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Even without the plugins, its really pretty great. On macOS, it works with a DAW along side anything else - side by side (frankly just as you'd expect). The latency is actually a bit more than the NAD but the live plugins make it not so much an issue.
Part of what I love about it is the feel. Its well built, I love the knob, the buttons up front do the things I want them to do, and the console software works well for me all the time.
I really don't have any complaints. I use it with an SM57 for general recording work and I'm a happy camper. Fits neatly on the desk, feels great, sounds good, no worries.
U cant run plugins without arrow connected to the computer which is a bummer. Also even if u use them in daw as inserts it will still use arrow’s dsp not the computers processing power so its easier to run to overload notice as it only hs one dsp chip. I use this to track through unison so i am ohk for now. But will hv to buy the satellite unit for mixing.
Reviewed in India on December 12, 2018
U cant run plugins without arrow connected to the computer which is a bummer. Also even if u use them in daw as inserts it will still use arrow’s dsp not the computers processing power so its easier to run to overload notice as it only hs one dsp chip. I use this to track through unison so i am ohk for now. But will hv to buy the satellite unit for mixing.