Authorised Distributor

Analog soul.

Founded in 1958 by Bill Putnam Sr. — the father of modern recording — Universal Audio has spent over sixty years building the world's most revered studio hardware and the software that faithfully recreates it. Apollo interfaces, UAD plug-ins and Satellite DSP are the standard in professional studios from Los Angeles to London — and now across MENA and Turkey through MediaCast.

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Est. 1958 Over 65 years of analog heritage

Founded1958

HeritageBill Putnam Sr.

ProcessingUAD-2 DSP

ConnectivityThunderbolt & USB

CoverageMENA & Turkey

About Universal Audio

The company that defined how records are made.

Bill Putnam Sr. invented the modern recording console, designed the first studio reverb chamber and created the 610 tube microphone preamp — the circuit still used in the UA 610 hardware and emulated in UA's most popular plug-in. When he passed the company to his sons in 1999, they set out to preserve that legacy in software and hardware built to the same uncompromising standard.

Universal Audio Apollo interfaces combine world-class AD/DA conversion with onboard UAD-2 DSP processors — allowing real-time plug-in monitoring through authentic analogue emulations at near-zero latency. The UAD plug-in library — over 200 titles — covers every essential piece of studio hardware from the 1950s to today, licensed and developed with the original manufacturers.

Available across MENA and Turkey through MediaCast — authorised distributor, in stock in Dubai, with live demonstrations at the MCX Experience Centre in Barsha Heights.

Recording Studio Post Production Broadcast Music Production Live Sound Podcast & Creator Home Studio Mastering

Works with

Pro Tools Logic Pro Ableton Live Cubase Studio One Nuendo Reaper FL Studio Luna

65+Years of Heritage

200+UAD Plug-ins

GrammyAward Winning

Universal Audio

MENA & Turkey

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01 · INTERFACES

Apollo X Gen 2

Twin X · x4 · x6 · x8p · x16 · Thunderbolt 3

Unison preamps · Gen 2 elite AD/DA · Auto-Gain · Monitor Correction by Sonarworks EXPLORE

Apollo

UAD-2

Plug-ins

Mics

UAFX

Hardware

Volt

ApolloInterfaces

UAD-2DSP Acceleration

Plug-insUAD Library

MicrophonesSphere · Bock

UAFX Pedals20Guitar Effects

Hardware610 · 1176 · OX

Volt & ArrowPortable

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Apollo Series · Audio Interfaces

The world standard in professional audio interfaces.

Apollo interfaces combine elite AD/DA conversion with onboard UAD-2 DSP processing — enabling real-time tracking through authentic analogue hardware emulations at near-zero latency. Every Apollo runs the full UAD plug-in library.

Flagship Rack · Thunderbolt 3

Apollo x8p

Eight Unison-enabled preamps, +4dBu line-level monitoring, quad-core UAD-2 DSP, AES/EBU digital I/O and ADAT expansion. The centrepiece of a professional studio — handles tracking, mixing and mastering UAD processing simultaneously without touching the host CPU.

8 Unison PreampsThunderbolt 3Quad DSPAES/EBURack 2U

Desktop · Thunderbolt 3

Apollo x6

Six channel rack unit with two Unison preamps, six line outputs, dual headphone outputs and HEXA-core UAD-2 DSP. The professional desktop interface — sufficient UAD processing power for any mix session, premium conversion in a compact form factor for studios where rack space is at a premium.

2 Unison PreampsHexa DSP6 OutputsDual HeadphoneThunderbolt 3

Compact · Thunderbolt 3

Apollo x4

Half-rack Apollo with two Unison preamps, four analogue outputs, QUAD-core UAD-2 DSP and Thunderbolt 3. The entry point to the Apollo x range — all the UAD hardware emulation processing of the flagship at a more accessible price point. Ideal for the professional home studio or secondary studio room.

2 Unison PreampsQuad DSPHalf-RackThunderbolt 34 Outputs

USB-C

USB-C · Mac & Windows

Apollo Solo USB

Single Unison-enabled preamp, two analogue outputs and SOLO-core UAD-2 DSP via USB-C — the most accessible Apollo, and the only one that works with Windows PCs as well as Mac. Ideal for the home studio producer who needs UAD hardware emulation without committing to Thunderbolt infrastructure.

USB-CWindows + Mac1 Unison PreampSolo DSPDesktop

Rack · 16-Channel · Pro Facility

Apollo x16D

Sixteen channels of elite conversion via DB-25 connectors, HEXA-core UAD-2 DSP and Thunderbolt 3 with a dedicated monitor output section and AES/EBU I/O. For professional post-production suites and mastering facilities requiring maximum channel count with full UAD processing power on every mix.

16 ChannelsDB-25Hexa DSPAES/EBUThunderbolt 32RU

Apollo Series · Interfaces

The only interface that lets you track through 1176, LA-2A and Neve 1073 in real time.

Unison technology connects UAD preamp emulations directly to the hardware input stage — changing the physical circuit to match the original.

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UAD-2 Satellite · DSP Acceleration

More DSP. More plug-ins. No CPU overhead.

UAD-2 Satellite units add dedicated DSP processing to any studio — expanding UAD plug-in capacity for sessions that demand it, or adding UAD to systems without an Apollo interface.

Thunderbolt · Octo Core

Satellite Thunderbolt Octo

Eight UAD-2 DSP processors in a single external unit connected via Thunderbolt. Adds enough processing power to run a full UAD-heavy mix session on every channel simultaneously — the choice for large professional recording facilities where DSP headroom is non-negotiable.

Octo CoreThunderboltExternal DSPFull UAD Library

USB · Quad Core

Satellite USB Quad

Four UAD-2 DSP processors via USB — the most accessible way to add UAD processing to a Windows or Mac studio. Expands the UAD capacity of an existing Apollo or adds UAD plug-in processing to any DAW setup without purchasing an Apollo interface. Connects alongside an existing audio interface.

Quad CoreUSBMac & WindowsExternal

PCIe · Studio Workstation

UAD-2 PCIe Cards

Internal PCIe cards for Mac Pro and Windows workstations — Solo, Duo, Quad and Octo configurations. For studios built around tower workstations where internal expansion is preferred over desktop units. Lowest possible latency DSP processing, tightly integrated with the host machine.

PCIeSolo/Duo/Quad/OctoMac ProWindows PC

UAD-2 · DSP

Every UAD plug-in runs on dedicated silicon — your CPU stays free for everything else.

UAD processing never causes dropouts, never clips meters and never competes with your DAW host.

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UAD Plug-In Library · 200+ Titles

The complete history of professional audio hardware. In software.

UAD plug-ins are not generic approximations — they are licensed emulations developed with the original hardware manufacturers, built from circuit analysis, component measurements and sign-off from the engineers who designed the originals.

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Preamps & Channel Strips

Neve, SSL & API

Neve 1073, 1084, 88RS channel strip; SSL 4000 E, G and 9000; API Vision Channel Strip. The foundational colour of professional recording — now accessible without the hardware price tag.

Neve 1073SSL 4000API 560Chandler

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Compressors & Limiters

1176, LA-2A & Fairchild

The original UA 1176 all-button mode, LA-2A optical levelling amplifier, Fairchild 670 mastering compressor and Teletronix LA-3A — the most-used compressors in recorded history, running natively on UAD DSP.

1176 Rev A–ELA-2AFairchild 670LA-3A

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Reverbs & Delays

Lexicon, EMT & Roland

Lexicon 480L and 224 digital reverbs; EMT 140 plate reverb; Roland RE-201 Space Echo tape delay. Room, chamber and algorithmic reverbs from the hardware units still used in professional mixing today.

Lexicon 480LEMT 140Roland RE-201Cooper Time Cube

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Tape & Harmonic

Studer, Ampex & Oxide

Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder, Ampex ATR-102, Oxide Tape Recorder and the UA Magnetic tape saturation plug-ins. Tape-flavoured warmth and saturation from emulations of the machines that defined the analogue sound.

Studer A800Ampex ATR-102OxideTape Saturation

UAD Plug-ins · Library

Developed with Neve, SSL, Lexicon, Studer and the original hardware manufacturers.

Every UAD plug-in is authorised and co-developed. Not approximations — the actual circuits, measured and modelled.

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Microphones · Sphere · Bock · Standard Series

One microphone. The sound of 38 Neumann, Telefunken and AKG classics.

UA's microphone range spans three families: the Sphere modeling system (38 mic models in one capsule), the Bock large-diaphragm condensers, and the Standard Series dynamics and condensers — all compatible with the Hemisphere Mic Modeling plug-in.

Flagship

Modeling System · 38 Mic Models

Sphere DLX

Dual-capsule modeling microphone based on the TEC Award-winning Townsend Labs L22. Captures 38 classic Neumann, Telefunken, AKG and Sony condenser, dynamic and ribbon emulations — including rare models used on landmark records by The Beatles, Beyoncé and Frank Sinatra. Switch between mic models before, during or after recording. Stereo-capable. Works in real-time at near-zero latency with Apollo.

38 Mic ModelsNeumann · TelefunkenStereoTEC AwardReal-time on Apollo

Modeling System · 20 Mic Models

Sphere LX

Same dual-capsule design as the DLX — 20 mic models included with the option to expand to the full 38. Works with any interface via the native Hemisphere plug-in, or real-time on Apollo DSP. The most versatile single microphone available at its price point: one capsule, unlimited tonal options.

20 Mic ModelsExpandable to 38Any InterfaceHemisphere Plugin

Large-Diaphragm Condenser

Bock 167 & Bock 187

UA's Bock series recreates legendary vintage large-diaphragm condenser designs with modern improvements. The Bock 167 is a FET cardioid condenser with high-pass filter and 10dB pad — built to exceed the vintage designs that inspired it. The Bock 187 provides multi-pattern versatility for acoustic tracking rooms.

Bock 167 FETBock 187 Multi-PatternLarge DiaphragmMade in USA

Standard Series · Large Diaphragm

SC-1

Large-diaphragm condenser with Hemisphere modeling. Professional sound at an accessible price — pairs with Hemisphere to access UA's full modeling library through one microphone.

Large DiaphragmHemisphere ModelingCardioid

Standard Series · Small Diaphragm

SP-1 Pencil Mic Pair

Matched small-diaphragm cardioid condenser pair for acoustic instruments, drum overheads and room capture. Available as a matched pair with stands and cables — the complete setup for acoustic guitar, piano or strings.

Matched PairSmall DiaphragmOverheads

Dynamic · Hemisphere Modeling

SD-1, SD-5 & SD-7

UA dynamic microphones with Hemisphere modeling built in. The SD-7 adds a built-in +25dB preamp for low-sensitivity sources — cardioid dynamics that can model classic dynamics and condensers via the Hemisphere plug-in.

SD-1SD-5SD-7 + PreampHemisphere Modeling

Hemisphere · Mic Modeling Plugin

Hemisphere Mic Modeling

Switches between 38 classic mic emulations before, during and after recording. With an Apollo interface, runs on UAD DSP for near-zero latency real-time monitoring through any mic model. Also works natively with any interface on Mac and Windows.

38 Classic MicsReal-time on ApolloNative PluginPost-Recording

Sphere DLX · Microphones

One capsule. The sound of 38 Neumann, Telefunken and AKG classics.

With Apollo, switch mic models in real time — while the vocalist is still in the booth.

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UAFX Guitar Pedals · 20 Models

Studio-grade amp emulations and effects. On your pedalboard.

UAFX pedals bring 20+ years of UA analog modeling to the guitar rig. Dual-engine processing, spillover, stereo I/O, MIDI control and Bluetooth app. Four categories: amp emulators, reverbs, delays and modulation.

Amp Emulators — 7 Models

1955 Tweed · American

Woodrow '55

Classic American tweed amplifier — Chuck Berry, Neil Young, country and Americana clean tones with punchy overdrive.

'55 TweedDual EngineBluetooth

1968 British Stack

Lion '68 Super Lead

The 1968 British super lead — Hendrix, Zeppelin, AC/DC. Three voices from pristine clean to singing lead overdrive.

'68 Super Lead3 VoicesMIDI

1963 Vox-Style · Top Boost

Ruby '63 Top Boost

Chiming clean British top boost tones — The Beatles, The Edge. Three voices plus built-in reverb.

'63 Top BoostBuilt-in Reverb3 Voices

1965 Fender-Style · Reverb

Dream '65 Reverb Amp

The iconic clean American reverb amp — surf, clean headroom and the most authentic spring reverb in any pedal format.

'65 Reverb AmpSpring ReverbDual Engine

ODS-Style · Boutique

Enigmatic '82

Dumble ODS-style overdrive — SRV, John Mayer, Robben Ford. The most sought-after boutique amp tone in a pedal.

ODS-StyleBoutique TonesMIDI

Mesa-Style · High Gain

Knuckles '92 Dual Rec

1992 dual rectifier — Tool, Deftones, Metallica. Vintage and modern rectifier voicings with tight low-end.

Dual RectifierHigh Gain2 Channels

Modern Metal

ANTI 1992

Modern high-gain metal amp emulation — three channels from clean to brutal saturation with tight aggressive response.

High Gain Metal3 ChannelsModern Tight

Reverbs · 3 Models

Spring · Plate · Digital

Golden Reverberator

Three classic reverb algorithms — spring, plate and digital — in one pedal. Covers surf spring to studio plate to ambient digital wash.

SpringPlateDigitalStereo

Studio Plate

Heavenly Plate

Dedicated studio plate reverb — the classic warm, dense plate used on thousands of hit records. Compact single-footswitch format.

Studio PlateCompactMono/Stereo

Hall & Room

Evermore Studio Reverb

Hall and room algorithms for large-space ambience — long decay, high density, smooth tails for ambient and post-rock textures.

Hall & RoomLong DecayAmbient

Delays · 4 Models

Tape · BBD · Digital

Starlight Echo Station

Three complete delay engines — tape, bucket-brigade and digital — with tap tempo, subdivisions and spillover between types.

TapeBBDDigitalTap Tempo

RE-201 Style · Dub

Galaxy '74 Tape Echo

Roland RE-201 Space Echo emulation — tape echo combined with spring reverb. The dub and post-punk echo pedal.

RE-201 StyleTape + SpringDub Tones

Compact Tape Echo

Orion Tape Echo

Rich vintage tape echo character in a compact single-footswitch format — three-dimensional warmth, simple controls.

Tape EchoCompactRich Tone

Delay + Reverb

Del-Verb

Orion tape delay plus Heavenly plate reverb in one compact pedal — the ambient companion for producers who want space without complexity.

Delay + ReverbCompactAmbient

Modulation, Compression & Tools · 6 Models

Multi-Modulation

Astra Modulation Machine

Chorus, flanger, vibrato and phaser — vintage bucket-brigade modulation engines with modern control. Subtle shimmer to deep swooping flange.

ChorusFlangerVibratoPhaser

BBD Chorus & Vibrato

Brigade Chorus & Vibrato

CE-1-style bucket-brigade chorus and vibrato — Gilmour and The Police chorus tone in a dedicated pedal.

BBD ChorusCE-1 StyleVibrato

Vintage Tremolo

Flow Vintage Tremolo

Optical and bias tremolo — classic amp tremolo sounds of vintage Fender and Vox in a compact pedal.

Optical TremoloBias Tremolo

Preamp & Dual Compressor

Max Preamp & Dual Compressor

Studio preamp boost plus two independent compressor algorithms — optical and FET. The tone-shaping front end for any pedalboard or direct recording chain.

Preamp BoostOptical CompressorFET Compressor

FET Compressor Pedal

1176 Studio Compressor

The UA 1176 FET compressor in a compact pedal format. All four ratio settings, all-button mode, program-dependent attack and release. The studio compressor, on your board.

FET CompressorAll-Button Mode4 Ratios

Speaker Emulator

OX Stomp

Dynamic Speaker Emulator — takes your real tube amp's speaker output and delivers cabinet-emulated direct recording without a microphone.

Speaker EmulationAmp DirectNo Mic Needed

UAFX · 20 Models

All 20 UAFX pedals available for demo at MCX Dubai.

Amp emulators, reverbs, delays and modulation — the complete UAFX range in one room.

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UA Hardware · Original Units

The hardware that defined the sound.

Universal Audio still builds its original hardware units in Santa Cruz, California — the 610 tube preamp and the 1176 and LA-2A compressors that have appeared on more records than any other pieces of equipment in history.

Tube Preamp · Original Design

610-B Tube Preamp & DI Box

Bill Putnam Sr.'s original 610 tube microphone preamplifier circuit — the console he used to record Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Nat King Cole and hundreds of other landmark recordings. Still hand-built by UA in California. Adds harmonic warmth and tube saturation that no digital emulation fully replicates in an outboard box.

Tube PreampDI InputOriginal DesignMade in USA

FET Compressor · All-Button Mode

1176 Classic Limiting Amplifier

The UA 1176 is the most-used compressor in recorded music history — an FET-based limiting amplifier with four ratio settings and the legendary all-button mode that adds aggressive harmonic distortion alongside extreme compression. Available in the Rev A (silver), Rev E (black face) and Classic Limiting Amplifier reissue formats.

FET CompressorAll-Button Mode4 RatiosMade in USA

Optical Compressor · Mastering

LA-2A Classic Leveling Amplifier

The Teletronix LA-2A optical levelling amplifier — originally designed in the 1960s and reissued by UA to the original specification. Programme-dependent attack and release characteristics and smooth optical gain reduction make it the default mastering compressor for vocals, bass and the 2-bus. No ratio knob, no attack knob: just turn the peak reduction until it sounds right.

Optical CompressorProgramme Dependent2-Knob DesignMade in USA

UA Hardware · Built in California

The 1176 and LA-2A are still hand-built in Santa Cruz. Still the same circuits.

Demonstration available at MCX Dubai. Hear the hardware alongside the UAD emulations — side by side.

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Arrow · Volt · Portable

UAD quality for producers and creators on the move.

The Arrow and Volt series bring UAD processing and UA's analogue heritage to portable and creator-focused setups — without requiring the full Apollo infrastructure.

Creator Series

USB-C · Vintage Preamp Circuit

Volt 276

The Volt series brings a vintage 1176-style circuit directly into the hardware preamp — switching a physical analogue circuit into the signal path for one-knob vintage limiting without any DSP processing. The Volt 276 adds two channels, MIDI I/O and a more comprehensive monitoring section for the music producer who wants UA analogue character at an accessible price.

USB-CVintage 1176 Circuit2 ChannelsMIDI I/OMac & Windows

USB-C · Single Channel

Volt 1 & Volt 2

Entry-point Volt interfaces — single and two-channel USB-C interfaces with the same vintage preamp circuit and 1176-style limiting switch. No DSP processing, no UAD plug-ins, but the same analogue preamp circuit and UA build quality. For creators, podcasters and home studios where budget is a primary consideration and analogue character is still valued.

USB-CVintage Circuit1 or 2 ChannelBudget EntryMac & Windows

Arrow · Volt · Portable

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Technology

What makes Universal Audio different.

The technologies that define UA's approach to audio — and why professional studios worldwide choose Apollo over other interfaces at the same price point.

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Unison Technology

The interface input becomes the hardware

Unison connects UAD preamp emulations directly to Apollo's physical input impedance, gain staging and circuit behaviour — changing the analogue hardware to match the emulation. Not just processing the signal: physically altering the circuit.

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UAD-2 DSP

Zero CPU overhead, zero compromise

UAD-2 processors run entirely on dedicated silicon — SHARC floating-point DSP chips that consume no CPU resources. Run 50 UAD plug-ins simultaneously while your DAW handles audio playback, MIDI and video without a single dropout.

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Near-Zero Latency

Track through compressors and reverbs in real time

Apollo's Realtime Analog Classics package enables monitoring through UAD emulations at sub-2ms latency — latency imperceptible to the human ear. Singers hear themselves through 1176 compression while tracking, exactly as it will sound in the mix.

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Thunderbolt 3

Daisy-chain up to four Apollos

Apollo x interfaces connect via Thunderbolt 3 and can be daisy-chained — up to four units sharing DSP resources and operating as a single expanded system. An Apollo x8p plus an Apollo x16D gives 24 preamp inputs and 32 channels of conversion in a single integrated setup.

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Luna Recording System

UA's own DAW, built for Apollo

Luna is Universal Audio's free DAW for Mac — designed from the ground up for Apollo hardware. Native UA Instruments, tape machine emulation baked into the transport, and deep Apollo integration for the most complete UA studio experience. Free for all Apollo x owners.

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Licensed Emulations

Developed with the original manufacturers

Every UAD plug-in emulation is co-developed with the original hardware manufacturer — Neve, SSL, API, Lexicon, Studer, Roland and others. Circuit measurements, component analysis, and manufacturer sign-off. Not clones — the originals in software.

Applications

Every professional audio environment.

Universal Audio's range covers every context where audio quality matters — from tracking to mastering, broadcast to podcast.

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Professional Recording Studio

Apollo x8p or x16D with full UAD library. Tracking through Neve and SSL preamp emulations. The complete professional studio front end.

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Home Studio & Music Production

Apollo x4 or x6 for the serious home producer. Real-time UAD monitoring without the $50,000 hardware outlay. Professional results in a home environment.

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Broadcast & Radio

Apollo rack units with 1176 and LA-2A monitoring for broadcast voice chain processing. UA hardware in on-air racks for live audio treatment.

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Post Production & Film

Apollo x16D for high channel-count post suites. UAD Dolby Atmos plug-ins and Lexicon reverbs for dialogue, sound design and immersive audio mixing.

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Podcast & Creator

Volt series for USB-C simplicity with analogue character. Volt 276 for two-channel podcast setups. Vintage 1176-style limiting without any additional hardware.

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Live Sound & Touring

Arrow for the touring musician's laptop studio. UAD plug-ins on the bus for location recording. Apollo Solo USB for cross-platform touring setups.

Universal Audio · MediaCast · MENA & Turkey

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Your Universal Audio Specialist

Joel knows Universal Audio. Every interface, every plug-in, every workflow.

Joel is MediaCast's specialist for Universal Audio, IK Multimedia, MOTU and Apogee — handling every enquiry across MENA and Turkey. He's set up home studios, broadcast voice chains, post production suites and professional recording facilities on UA.

Joel

Audio Specialist · MediaCast

Specialises in pro audio interfaces, DSP-based recording, plug-in workflow and studio design. Handles Universal Audio, IK Multimedia, MOTU and Apogee across the region.

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