Universal Audio Apollo x16 Gen 2 - 18x20 Thunderbolt Audio Interface with Essentials Plus Plugin Bundle
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Description
UA’s next generation of Apollo x16 interfaces is here, for professional studios and music producers who need 16 channels of highest-resolution audio conversion and HEXA Core DSP processing for connecting to a console and mixing large sessions with world-class UAD plug-ins from Auto-Tune, Neve, Manley, Avalon, SSL, and hundreds more. Used in the world’s most renowned recording studios, Apollo x16 puts award-winning UA sound and legendary craftsmanship right in your rack.
Features:
- 18 x 20 Thunderbolt audio interface with HEXA Core DSP plug-in processing
- Two DB-25 inputs (line 1-16), stereo AES I/O (XLR), word clock I/O (BNC)
- Two monitor outs (XLR), two DB-25 outputs (line 1-16 or ALT / 9.1.6 surround)
- Elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution featuring Dual-Crystal Clocking for ultra-low jitter at all sample rates
- Flagship D/A for critical monitoring and playback with 133 dB dynamic range and astonishingly low THD of -129 dB
- Calibrate your main monitor outputs (stereo or immersive) with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks®*
- Fully-featured monitor controller with alternate speaker switching and integrated talkback for easy communication with talent
- ALT monitoring support in all monitor modes (2 x ALT mon for stereo, 1 x ALT mon for immersive)
- Updated UAD Console app featuring Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer integration with Bass Management, immersive audio support, and more
- Onboard DSP supports over 200 UAD plug-ins via VST, AU, and AAX 64 formats in all major DAWs
- Includes up to 100+ UAD plug-ins with Essentials+ or Ultimate+ Editions
- Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more**
- Expandable with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces or select models over Dante
- Free industry-leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers
Elite-Class Apollo X Sound for Your Console and Outboard
Universal Audio built Apollo x16 Gen 2 for pro engineers and producers who need highest-quality sound for the professional analog studio. With the widest dynamic range and lowest distortion available, Apollo x16 effortlessly interfaces with your analog equipment and patchbays with DB-25 connections, offering +24 dBu headroom, 16 x 18 A/D and D/A conversion, and stereo AES I/O.
Hundreds of Analog Sounds, One Rack Space
Apollo x16 comes in two editions, both delivering a generous suite of UAD plug-ins right out of the box. Build your mix with classic Teletronix LA-2A and 1176 compressors, Pultec EQs, API and SSL channel strips to modern favorites from Auto-Tune, Avalon, and more.
Hear the Details Like Never Before
Apollo x16 features UA’s highest-resolution A/D and D/A converters paired with multi-channel immersive Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks.® So you’ll not only hear the most pristine representation of your recordings, there will be no surprises when you listen to your final mix or master on any stereo or surround system.
Mix Down to Surround
Apollo x16 supports mixing formats up to 9.1.6. This allows you to easily create 16‑channel immersive audio mixes for Dolby Atmos, Auro‑3D, Sony 360 Reality Audio, and others.
Find Your Flow in the UAD Console App
Apollo x16’s powerful digital mixing engine lets you control plug-in routing and monitoring. And with the latest features like Bass Management, Immersive Audio up to Atmos 9.1.6 and Plug-In Scenes, it’s easy to find a flow that fits your needs.
A Hybrid System, Made for Your Mission
Combine Apollo x16’s HEXA Core DSP with native processing from your host computer to produce large sessions with complex plug-in chains — a powerhouse hybrid workflow that outpaces any native-only recording setup.
Expand Your Studio as You Grow
Link up to four Apollo x16’s for 64 channels of elite-class A/D and D/A conversion, perfect for interfacing with large format recording consoles, or stack one x16 with other Thunderbolt Apollo rackmount units and control it all from your desktop using Apollo Twin or x4. So no matter how far your music takes you, an Apollo will always be in reach.**
Included Plug-Ins in Essentials+ Edition
Channel Strips / Preamps (6)
Century Tube Channel Strip
CS-1 Channel Strip
Helios Type 69 Preamp / EQ
Precision Channel Strip
UA 610-A Preamp / EQ
UA 610-B Preamp / EQ
Compressors / Limiters (7)
Fairchild 670 Legacy
Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler
Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler
Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler
Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier
UA 1176LN Legacy
UA 1176SE Legacy
Equalizers (6)
Helios Type 69 Legacy EQ
Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ
Pultec EQP-1A Passive EQ
Pultec HLF-3C Passive EQ
Pultec MEQ-5 Passive EQ
Pultec Pro Legacy EQ
Special Processing (4)
Auto-Tune Realtime Access
Oxide Tape Recorder
Precision Enhancer Hz
Verve Analog Machines Essentials
Instruments (1)
PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth
Delay / Modulation (3)
Galaxy Tape Echo
Precision Delay Mod
Precision Delay Mod L
Reverbs / Rooms (3)
Precision Reflection Engine
Pure Plate Reverb
RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler
Guitar / Bass (3)
Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier
Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier
Raw Distortion
| SYSTEM | |
| I/O Complement | |
| Simultaneous Channel I/O Count (analog + digital) | 18 x 20 |
| Analog Line Inputs | 16 |
| Analog Line Outputs (DC coupled) | 16 |
| Analog Monitor Outputs (DC coupled) | Two (one stereo pair) |
| Digital Audio Ports (AES/EBU) | One input, one output |
| Thunderbolt 3 Ports* | Two |
| Word Clock | One input, one output |
| *(Mac only) Thunderbolt 1 and 2 connections supported via Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter | |
| A/D Ð D/A Conversion | |
| Simultaneous A/D conversion | 16 channels |
| Simultaneous D/A conversion | 18 channels |
| Supported Sample Rates (kHz) | 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 |
| Bit Depth Per Sample | 24 |
| Analog Round-Trip Latency | 1.1 milliseconds @ 96 kHz sample rate |
| Analog Round-Trip Latency through four UAD legacy plug-ins (included) via UAD Console software | 1.1 milliseconds @ 96 kHz sample rate (no additional latency via Realtime UAD Processing) |
| ANALOG I/O | |
| Line Inputs 1 Ð 16 | |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz Ð 20 kHz, ±0.04 dB |
| Dynamic Range | 124 dB (AÐweighted) |
| THD + Noise (1 kHz @ 23 dBu, -1 dBFS) | -115 dB (0.00018%) |
| Maximum Input Level (reference level @ +4 dBu) | 24 dBu |
| Input Impedance | 10 K ½ |
| Connector Type | Two female DB25, Tascam wiring |
| Line Outputs 1 Ð 16 | |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz Ð 20 kHz, ±0.02 dB |
| Dynamic Range | 127 dB (AÐweighted) |
| THD + Noise (1 kHz @ 23 dBu, -1 dBFS) | -123 dB (0.000068%) |
| Maximum Output Level Reference level @ +4 dBu Reference level @ -10 dBV | 24 dBu 12.2 dBu |
| Output Impedance | 100 ½ |
| Connector Type | Two female DB25, Tascam wiring |
| Monitor Outputs 1 Ð 2 | |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz Ð 20 kHz, ±0.02 dB |
| Dynamic Range | 133 dB (AÐweighted) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise Ratio (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS) | -129 dB (0.000037%) |
| Maximum Output Level Reference level @ +4 dBu Reference level @ -10 dBV | 24 dBu 10 dBV (12.2 dBu) |
| Output Impedance | 100 ½ |
| Connector Type | Balanced male XLR (pin 2 hot) |
| DIGITAL I/O | |
| AES/EBU | |
| Digital Audio Ports | One input, one output |
| AES/EBU Channels | One stereo input, one stereo output |
| Supported Sample Rates (kHz) | 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 |
| Connector Type | XLR |
| Format | IEC 60958 Type I |
| Word Clock | |
| Connector Type | BNC |
| Lock Range | ±4% of any supported sample rate |
| Word Clock Input Termination | 75 ½, switchable |
| Synchronization Sources | |
| Internal, Word Clock, AES/EBU | |
| ELECTRICAL | |
| Power Supply | External AC-to-DC power supply, level VI compliant |
| AC Input Connector Type | IEC male |
| AC Requirements | 100V Ð 240V AC, 47 Ð 63 Hz, 1.6 A max |
| DC Connector Type | XLR 4-pin locking male (Neutrik P/N NC4MDM3-H) |
| DC Requirements | 12 VDC, 6 A |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 72 Watts (30 W typical) |
| ENVIRONMENTAL | |
| Ambient Temperature Range | 32¼ to 104¼ F (0¼ to 40¼ C) |
| MECHANICAL | |
| Dimensions | |
| Width | 19" (482.6 mm) |
| Height (1U rack space) | 1.74" (44.2 mm) |
| Depth, Chassis Only | 12" (305 mm) |
| Depth, Including Knob / Jack Protrusions | 13.5" (343.1 mm) |
| Shipping Box (Width x Depth x Height) | 23.62" x 16.73" x 7.68" (600 mm x 425 mm x 195 mm) |
| Weight | |
| Shipping Weight (with box / accessories) | 16.76 lbs (7.6 kg) |
| Weight (bare unit) | 8.5 lbs (3.88 kg) |
| Package Contents | |
| Apollo x16 Audio Interface | |
| External Power Supply | |
| AC Power Cable (IEC) | Region specific (USA, EU, UK, ANZ, or Japan) |
| Set of (4) Rack-Mount Screws | |
| Getting Started URL Card | |
UA’s next generation of Apollo x16 interfaces is here, for professional studios and music producers who need 16 channels of highest-resolution audio conversion and HEXA Core DSP processing for connecting to a console and mixing large sessions with world-class UAD plug-ins from Auto-Tune, Neve, Manley, Avalon, SSL, and hundreds more. Used in the world’s most renowned recording studios, Apollo x16 puts award-winning UA sound and legendary craftsmanship right in your rack.
Features:
- 18 x 20 Thunderbolt audio interface with HEXA Core DSP plug-in processing
- Two DB-25 inputs (line 1-16), stereo AES I/O (XLR), word clock I/O (BNC)
- Two monitor outs (XLR), two DB-25 outputs (line 1-16 or ALT / 9.1.6 surround)
- Elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution featuring Dual-Crystal Clocking for ultra-low jitter at all sample rates
- Flagship D/A for critical monitoring and playback with 133 dB dynamic range and astonishingly low THD of -129 dB
- Calibrate your main monitor outputs (stereo or immersive) with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks®*
- Fully-featured monitor controller with alternate speaker switching and integrated talkback for easy communication with talent
- ALT monitoring support in all monitor modes (2 x ALT mon for stereo, 1 x ALT mon for immersive)
- Updated UAD Console app featuring Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer integration with Bass Management, immersive audio support, and more
- Onboard DSP supports over 200 UAD plug-ins via VST, AU, and AAX 64 formats in all major DAWs
- Includes up to 100+ UAD plug-ins with Essentials+ or Ultimate+ Editions
- Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more**
- Expandable with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces or select models over Dante
- Free industry-leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers
Elite-Class Apollo X Sound for Your Console and Outboard
Universal Audio built Apollo x16 Gen 2 for pro engineers and producers who need highest-quality sound for the professional analog studio. With the widest dynamic range and lowest distortion available, Apollo x16 effortlessly interfaces with your analog equipment and patchbays with DB-25 connections, offering +24 dBu headroom, 16 x 18 A/D and D/A conversion, and stereo AES I/O.
Hundreds of Analog Sounds, One Rack Space
Apollo x16 comes in two editions, both delivering a generous suite of UAD plug-ins right out of the box. Build your mix with classic Teletronix LA-2A and 1176 compressors, Pultec EQs, API and SSL channel strips to modern favorites from Auto-Tune, Avalon, and more.
Hear the Details Like Never Before
Apollo x16 features UA’s highest-resolution A/D and D/A converters paired with multi-channel immersive Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks.® So you’ll not only hear the most pristine representation of your recordings, there will be no surprises when you listen to your final mix or master on any stereo or surround system.
Mix Down to Surround
Apollo x16 supports mixing formats up to 9.1.6. This allows you to easily create 16‑channel immersive audio mixes for Dolby Atmos, Auro‑3D, Sony 360 Reality Audio, and others.
Find Your Flow in the UAD Console App
Apollo x16’s powerful digital mixing engine lets you control plug-in routing and monitoring. And with the latest features like Bass Management, Immersive Audio up to Atmos 9.1.6 and Plug-In Scenes, it’s easy to find a flow that fits your needs.
A Hybrid System, Made for Your Mission
Combine Apollo x16’s HEXA Core DSP with native processing from your host computer to produce large sessions with complex plug-in chains — a powerhouse hybrid workflow that outpaces any native-only recording setup.
Expand Your Studio as You Grow
Link up to four Apollo x16’s for 64 channels of elite-class A/D and D/A conversion, perfect for interfacing with large format recording consoles, or stack one x16 with other Thunderbolt Apollo rackmount units and control it all from your desktop using Apollo Twin or x4. So no matter how far your music takes you, an Apollo will always be in reach.**
Included Plug-Ins in Essentials+ Edition
Channel Strips / Preamps (6)
Century Tube Channel Strip
CS-1 Channel Strip
Helios Type 69 Preamp / EQ
Precision Channel Strip
UA 610-A Preamp / EQ
UA 610-B Preamp / EQ
Compressors / Limiters (7)
Fairchild 670 Legacy
Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler
Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler
Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler
Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier
UA 1176LN Legacy
UA 1176SE Legacy
Equalizers (6)
Helios Type 69 Legacy EQ
Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ
Pultec EQP-1A Passive EQ
Pultec HLF-3C Passive EQ
Pultec MEQ-5 Passive EQ
Pultec Pro Legacy EQ
Special Processing (4)
Auto-Tune Realtime Access
Oxide Tape Recorder
Precision Enhancer Hz
Verve Analog Machines Essentials
Instruments (1)
PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth
Delay / Modulation (3)
Galaxy Tape Echo
Precision Delay Mod
Precision Delay Mod L
Reverbs / Rooms (3)
Precision Reflection Engine
Pure Plate Reverb
RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler
Guitar / Bass (3)
Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier
Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier
Raw Distortion
| SYSTEM | |
| I/O Complement | |
| Simultaneous Channel I/O Count (analog + digital) | 18 x 20 |
| Analog Line Inputs | 16 |
| Analog Line Outputs (DC coupled) | 16 |
| Analog Monitor Outputs (DC coupled) | Two (one stereo pair) |
| Digital Audio Ports (AES/EBU) | One input, one output |
| Thunderbolt 3 Ports* | Two |
| Word Clock | One input, one output |
| *(Mac only) Thunderbolt 1 and 2 connections supported via Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter | |
| A/D Ð D/A Conversion | |
| Simultaneous A/D conversion | 16 channels |
| Simultaneous D/A conversion | 18 channels |
| Supported Sample Rates (kHz) | 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 |
| Bit Depth Per Sample | 24 |
| Analog Round-Trip Latency | 1.1 milliseconds @ 96 kHz sample rate |
| Analog Round-Trip Latency through four UAD legacy plug-ins (included) via UAD Console software | 1.1 milliseconds @ 96 kHz sample rate (no additional latency via Realtime UAD Processing) |
| ANALOG I/O | |
| Line Inputs 1 Ð 16 | |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz Ð 20 kHz, ±0.04 dB |
| Dynamic Range | 124 dB (AÐweighted) |
| THD + Noise (1 kHz @ 23 dBu, -1 dBFS) | -115 dB (0.00018%) |
| Maximum Input Level (reference level @ +4 dBu) | 24 dBu |
| Input Impedance | 10 K ½ |
| Connector Type | Two female DB25, Tascam wiring |
| Line Outputs 1 Ð 16 | |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz Ð 20 kHz, ±0.02 dB |
| Dynamic Range | 127 dB (AÐweighted) |
| THD + Noise (1 kHz @ 23 dBu, -1 dBFS) | -123 dB (0.000068%) |
| Maximum Output Level Reference level @ +4 dBu Reference level @ -10 dBV | 24 dBu 12.2 dBu |
| Output Impedance | 100 ½ |
| Connector Type | Two female DB25, Tascam wiring |
| Monitor Outputs 1 Ð 2 | |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz Ð 20 kHz, ±0.02 dB |
| Dynamic Range | 133 dB (AÐweighted) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise Ratio (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS) | -129 dB (0.000037%) |
| Maximum Output Level Reference level @ +4 dBu Reference level @ -10 dBV | 24 dBu 10 dBV (12.2 dBu) |
| Output Impedance | 100 ½ |
| Connector Type | Balanced male XLR (pin 2 hot) |
| DIGITAL I/O | |
| AES/EBU | |
| Digital Audio Ports | One input, one output |
| AES/EBU Channels | One stereo input, one stereo output |
| Supported Sample Rates (kHz) | 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 |
| Connector Type | XLR |
| Format | IEC 60958 Type I |
| Word Clock | |
| Connector Type | BNC |
| Lock Range | ±4% of any supported sample rate |
| Word Clock Input Termination | 75 ½, switchable |
| Synchronization Sources | |
| Internal, Word Clock, AES/EBU | |
| ELECTRICAL | |
| Power Supply | External AC-to-DC power supply, level VI compliant |
| AC Input Connector Type | IEC male |
| AC Requirements | 100V Ð 240V AC, 47 Ð 63 Hz, 1.6 A max |
| DC Connector Type | XLR 4-pin locking male (Neutrik P/N NC4MDM3-H) |
| DC Requirements | 12 VDC, 6 A |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 72 Watts (30 W typical) |
| ENVIRONMENTAL | |
| Ambient Temperature Range | 32¼ to 104¼ F (0¼ to 40¼ C) |
| MECHANICAL | |
| Dimensions | |
| Width | 19" (482.6 mm) |
| Height (1U rack space) | 1.74" (44.2 mm) |
| Depth, Chassis Only | 12" (305 mm) |
| Depth, Including Knob / Jack Protrusions | 13.5" (343.1 mm) |
| Shipping Box (Width x Depth x Height) | 23.62" x 16.73" x 7.68" (600 mm x 425 mm x 195 mm) |
| Weight | |
| Shipping Weight (with box / accessories) | 16.76 lbs (7.6 kg) |
| Weight (bare unit) | 8.5 lbs (3.88 kg) |
| Package Contents | |
| Apollo x16 Audio Interface | |
| External Power Supply | |
| AC Power Cable (IEC) | Region specific (USA, EU, UK, ANZ, or Japan) |
| Set of (4) Rack-Mount Screws | |
| Getting Started URL Card | |
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