Powered by eight SHARC processors, the standalone DSP accelerator provides extensive plug-in instantiation for large mixes without taxing the host computer, and while delivering world-class analog emulation. The Custom edition goes a little further: it gives you three additional UAD plug-ins of your choice, provided you download them within forty days of your purchase.

Other benefits of the Thunderbolt 3 equipped DSP accelerator include greater UAD plug-in instances (the interface requires less of its own DSP to function when compared with previous versions), improved performance at higher sample rates, and reduced UAD plug-in latency. Additionally, the unit can supercharge existing Apollo interfaces and other UAD-2 DSP Accelerator systems by creating expanded systems for running complex mixes.

Included with the unit is the company's Analog Classics bundle, featuring the UA 610-B Preamp and EQ, along with legacy editions of the LA-2A Classic Audio Leveler, 1176LN / 1176SE Classic Limiting Amplifier, Fairchild 670 Tube Limiter, Pultec Pro Equalizers, UA Precision Enhancer Hz, CS-1 Precision Channel, and RealVerb Pro plug-ins.

Note:
Thunderbolt cable required and available separately.
Run UAD Powered plug-ins via Thunderbolt 3 connections on new Macs
Run UAD Powered Plug-Ins via Thunderbolt 1 and 2 connections with an Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter (available separately)
8 SHARC processors offer a substantial DSP boost for running large mixes
Includes Analog Classics Plus plug-in bundle
Download any three UAD plug-ins of your chance, so long as you do so within 40 days of purchase
Access over 100 plug-ins from Ampex, Lexicon, Roland, Studer, Neve, Manley, SSL, EMT, and more (sold separately)
Take UAD plug-ins on the road for mixing on Thunderbolt-equipped Macs
Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports for convenient daisy-chaining of Thunderbolt peripherals
Combine with other UAD-2 devices, including UAD-2 PCIe card(s), Apollo audio interfaces, and additional Satellites
Compatible with Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Live, and more

Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite TB3 Specs
Form Factor Tabletop
Connectivity
Host Connection / USB 2 x USB Type-C (Thunderbolt 3)
Compatibility
OS Compatibility Windows 10 (64-Bit Only)
macOS 10.12 or Later
*As of November, 2021: check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
Supported Drivers/API & Plug-Ins AAX (64-Bit)
Audio Units (AU)
RTAS
VST
Storage Requirements 6 GB
Required Hardware Thunderbolt 3 Cable (Not Included)
Available Thunderbolt Port
Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt Adapter (Not Included, Required for Thunderbolt 1 and 2 Connections)
Internet Connection Required for Software/Driver Download, Plug-In Authorization
Packaging Info
Package Weight 4.96 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 8.5 x 8.5 x 5.6"