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Universal Audio Apollo x16D Essentials - Dante and Thunderbolt Audio Interface with UAD Processing

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    Description

    Take UAD plug-ins from studio to stage. Perfect for live sound venues or networked recording studios, Apollo x16D gives you elite-class Apollo X sound and realtime UAD plug-in processing over Thunderbolt and Dante. With Apollo x16D, you can mix and record live performances with over 200 UAD plug-ins from Neve, SSL, and Auto-Tune, plus classic LA-2A and 1176 compressors, and more.

    Features:

    • 18 x 20 audio interface featuring Dante I/O (supports AES67 mode @ 48 kHz)
    • 24-bit/192 kHz elite-class Apollo X D/A conversion
    • Stereo AES I/O for connection to professional digital outboard hardware
    • Includes up to 100+ UAD plug-ins with Ultimate+ or Essentials+ editions
    • Recall plug-in settings over MIDI, even in the middle of a performance
    • Onboard HEXA Core Processing for mixing with UAD plug-ins at near-zero latency
    • Compatible with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces to expand systems over Dante
    • Create 16-channel immersive audio mixes for Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D, Sony 360 Reality Audio, and others
    • ALT monitoring support in all monitor modes (2 x ALT mon for stereo, 1 x ALT mon for all)
    • Free industry-leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers


    Take Elite-Class Apollo X Sound on Stage

    We built Apollo x16D for both live sound engineers and networked recording studios. With its 16 channels of Dante I/O, elite-class audio conversion, and HEXA core DSP processing — the world's most powerful system for running UAD plug-ins in realtime — Apollo x16D seamlessly connects to your digital mixing console, putting over 200 UAD plug-ins right at your fingertips.

    Work Fast, Never Lose Your Settings
    With its powerful digital mixing engine giving you control over inputs, outputs, and plug-in routing — Apollo x16D makes it easy to build your mix and control entire effects chains in realtime. Then quickly recall your plug-in settings over MIDI, all without interrupting the performance.

    Hundreds of Effects, One Rack Space
    Apollo x16D 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, and Neve channel strips to modern favorites from Auto-Tune, Avalon, and more.

    Expand Your Studio Over Dante
    Link up to four x16Ds to build a 64-channel Dante system with network redundancy. Or expand your current Thunderbolt Apollo studio over Dante — the most low-latency and scalable audio network available. This means that if you've been considering making the switch to a networked recording studio, or you simply want to grow to a multi-room setup, you don't have to start from scratch.

    Mix Down to Surround
    After the show, bring Apollo x16D back to the studio, where it becomes your all‑in‑one monitoring hub for mixing formats up to 9.1.6. This allows you to easily create 16‑channel immersive audio mixes of live sets or studio recordings for Dolby Atmos, Auro‑3D, Sony 360 Reality Audio, and others.

    Included Essentials Plugins:

    Channel Strips / Preamps
    Century Tube Channel Strip
    CS-1 Channel Strip
    Helios Type 69 Preamp / EQ
    Helios Type 69 Preamp / EQ Legacy
    Precision Channel Strip
    UA 610-A Preamp / EQ
    UA 610-B Preamp / EQ

    Compressors/Limiters
    Fairchild 670 Legacy
    Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler
    Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler
    Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier
    Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler
    UA 1176LN Legacy
    UA 1176SE Legacy

    Special Processing
    Auto-Tune Realtime Access
    Precision Enhancer Hz

    Instruments
    PolyMAX Synth

    Delay / Modulation
    Galaxy Tape Echo
    Oxide Tape Recorder
    Precision Delay Mod
    Precision Delay Mod L

    Reverbs / Rooms
    Precision Reflection Engine
    Pure Plate Reverb
    RealVerb Pro

    Equalizers
    Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ
    Pultec EQP-1A Passive EQ
    Pultec HLF-3C Passive EQ
    Pultec MEQ-5 Passive EQ
    Pultec-Pro Legacy EQ

    Guitar / Bass
    Raw Distortion
    Ampeg SVT-VR Bass Amplifier
    Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier

    SYSTEM
    I/O Complement
    Network Audio Ports (1 Gbps Ethernet) Two
    Network Audio Channels 16 inputs, 16 outputs
    Analog Monitor Outputs (DC coupled) Two (one stereo pair)
    AES/EBU One stereo input, one stereo output
    Thunderbolt 3 Ports Two
    Word Clock One input, one output
    Talkback Mic (built-in) One
    Conversion
    A/D conversion 1 channel (Talkback mic)
    D/A conversion 2 channels (stereo monitor outputs)
    Supported Sample Rates (kHz) 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192
    Bit Depth Per Sample 24
    Dante to Dante Round-Trip Latency (excluding Dante and plug-in latency) 0.8 ms @ 96 kHz
    Dante to Monitor Round-Trip Latency (excluding Dante and plug-in latency) 1.0 ms @ 96 kHz (continued)
    ANALOG I/O
    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) 24 dBu (21.8 dBV)
    Maximum Output Level (Reference Level @ -10 dBV) 10 dBV (12.2 dBu)
    Output Impedance 100 Ohms
    Connector Type Balanced Male XLR (pin 2 hot)
    DIGITAL I/O
    Network Audio
    Connector Type RJ45
    Format Dante, AES67 (selectable)
    AES/EBU
    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 Ohms, switchable
    Synchronization Sources Internal, Word Clock, AES/EBU, Dante
    ELECTRICAL
    Power Supply External AC-to-DC Power Supply, Level VI compliant
    AC Input Connector Type IEC Male
    AC Requirements 100V Ð 240V AC, 50 Ð 60 Hz
    DC Connector Type XLR 4-Pin Locking Male (Neutrik P/N NC4MDM3-H)
    DC Requirements 12 VDC, 6A
    Maximum Power Consumption 72W (30W typical)
    ENVIRONMENTAL
    Ambient Temperature Range 32¼ to 104¼ F (0¼ to 40¼ C)
    MECHANICAL
    Dimensions
    Width 19 in (48,26 cm)
    Height (1U rack space) 1.74 in (4,42 cm)
    Depth, Chassis Only 12 in (30,5 cm)
    Depth, Including Knob / Jack Protrusions 13.5 in (34,31 cm)
    Shipping Box (Width x Depth x Height) 23.5 in x 17 in x 7.5 in (59,69 cm x 43,18 cm x 19,05 cm)
    Weight
    Shipping Weight (with box / accessories) USA, EU, UK: 18 lbs (7.7 kg)
    Weight (bare unit) 8 lbs (3.63 kg)
    Package Contents Apollo x16D Unit
    External Power Supply
    AC Power Cable (IEC), Region Specific
    Set of (4) Rack-Mount Screws
    Getting Started URL Card

    Take UAD plug-ins from studio to stage. Perfect for live sound venues or networked recording studios, Apollo x16D gives you elite-class Apollo X sound and realtime UAD plug-in processing over Thunderbolt and Dante. With Apollo x16D, you can mix and record live performances with over 200 UAD plug-ins from Neve, SSL, and Auto-Tune, plus classic LA-2A and 1176 compressors, and more.

    Features:

    • 18 x 20 audio interface featuring Dante I/O (supports AES67 mode @ 48 kHz)
    • 24-bit/192 kHz elite-class Apollo X D/A conversion
    • Stereo AES I/O for connection to professional digital outboard hardware
    • Includes up to 100+ UAD plug-ins with Ultimate+ or Essentials+ editions
    • Recall plug-in settings over MIDI, even in the middle of a performance
    • Onboard HEXA Core Processing for mixing with UAD plug-ins at near-zero latency
    • Compatible with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces to expand systems over Dante
    • Create 16-channel immersive audio mixes for Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D, Sony 360 Reality Audio, and others
    • ALT monitoring support in all monitor modes (2 x ALT mon for stereo, 1 x ALT mon for all)
    • Free industry-leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers


    Take Elite-Class Apollo X Sound on Stage

    We built Apollo x16D for both live sound engineers and networked recording studios. With its 16 channels of Dante I/O, elite-class audio conversion, and HEXA core DSP processing — the world's most powerful system for running UAD plug-ins in realtime — Apollo x16D seamlessly connects to your digital mixing console, putting over 200 UAD plug-ins right at your fingertips.

    Work Fast, Never Lose Your Settings
    With its powerful digital mixing engine giving you control over inputs, outputs, and plug-in routing — Apollo x16D makes it easy to build your mix and control entire effects chains in realtime. Then quickly recall your plug-in settings over MIDI, all without interrupting the performance.

    Hundreds of Effects, One Rack Space
    Apollo x16D 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, and Neve channel strips to modern favorites from Auto-Tune, Avalon, and more.

    Expand Your Studio Over Dante
    Link up to four x16Ds to build a 64-channel Dante system with network redundancy. Or expand your current Thunderbolt Apollo studio over Dante — the most low-latency and scalable audio network available. This means that if you've been considering making the switch to a networked recording studio, or you simply want to grow to a multi-room setup, you don't have to start from scratch.

    Mix Down to Surround
    After the show, bring Apollo x16D back to the studio, where it becomes your all‑in‑one monitoring hub for mixing formats up to 9.1.6. This allows you to easily create 16‑channel immersive audio mixes of live sets or studio recordings for Dolby Atmos, Auro‑3D, Sony 360 Reality Audio, and others.

    Included Essentials Plugins:

    Channel Strips / Preamps
    Century Tube Channel Strip
    CS-1 Channel Strip
    Helios Type 69 Preamp / EQ
    Helios Type 69 Preamp / EQ Legacy
    Precision Channel Strip
    UA 610-A Preamp / EQ
    UA 610-B Preamp / EQ

    Compressors/Limiters
    Fairchild 670 Legacy
    Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler
    Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler
    Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier
    Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler
    UA 1176LN Legacy
    UA 1176SE Legacy

    Special Processing
    Auto-Tune Realtime Access
    Precision Enhancer Hz

    Instruments
    PolyMAX Synth

    Delay / Modulation
    Galaxy Tape Echo
    Oxide Tape Recorder
    Precision Delay Mod
    Precision Delay Mod L

    Reverbs / Rooms
    Precision Reflection Engine
    Pure Plate Reverb
    RealVerb Pro

    Equalizers
    Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ
    Pultec EQP-1A Passive EQ
    Pultec HLF-3C Passive EQ
    Pultec MEQ-5 Passive EQ
    Pultec-Pro Legacy EQ

    Guitar / Bass
    Raw Distortion
    Ampeg SVT-VR Bass Amplifier
    Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier

    SYSTEM
    I/O Complement
    Network Audio Ports (1 Gbps Ethernet) Two
    Network Audio Channels 16 inputs, 16 outputs
    Analog Monitor Outputs (DC coupled) Two (one stereo pair)
    AES/EBU One stereo input, one stereo output
    Thunderbolt 3 Ports Two
    Word Clock One input, one output
    Talkback Mic (built-in) One
    Conversion
    A/D conversion 1 channel (Talkback mic)
    D/A conversion 2 channels (stereo monitor outputs)
    Supported Sample Rates (kHz) 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192
    Bit Depth Per Sample 24
    Dante to Dante Round-Trip Latency (excluding Dante and plug-in latency) 0.8 ms @ 96 kHz
    Dante to Monitor Round-Trip Latency (excluding Dante and plug-in latency) 1.0 ms @ 96 kHz (continued)
    ANALOG I/O
    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) 24 dBu (21.8 dBV)
    Maximum Output Level (Reference Level @ -10 dBV) 10 dBV (12.2 dBu)
    Output Impedance 100 Ohms
    Connector Type Balanced Male XLR (pin 2 hot)
    DIGITAL I/O
    Network Audio
    Connector Type RJ45
    Format Dante, AES67 (selectable)
    AES/EBU
    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 Ohms, switchable
    Synchronization Sources Internal, Word Clock, AES/EBU, Dante
    ELECTRICAL
    Power Supply External AC-to-DC Power Supply, Level VI compliant
    AC Input Connector Type IEC Male
    AC Requirements 100V Ð 240V AC, 50 Ð 60 Hz
    DC Connector Type XLR 4-Pin Locking Male (Neutrik P/N NC4MDM3-H)
    DC Requirements 12 VDC, 6A
    Maximum Power Consumption 72W (30W typical)
    ENVIRONMENTAL
    Ambient Temperature Range 32¼ to 104¼ F (0¼ to 40¼ C)
    MECHANICAL
    Dimensions
    Width 19 in (48,26 cm)
    Height (1U rack space) 1.74 in (4,42 cm)
    Depth, Chassis Only 12 in (30,5 cm)
    Depth, Including Knob / Jack Protrusions 13.5 in (34,31 cm)
    Shipping Box (Width x Depth x Height) 23.5 in x 17 in x 7.5 in (59,69 cm x 43,18 cm x 19,05 cm)
    Weight
    Shipping Weight (with box / accessories) USA, EU, UK: 18 lbs (7.7 kg)
    Weight (bare unit) 8 lbs (3.63 kg)
    Package Contents Apollo x16D Unit
    External Power Supply
    AC Power Cable (IEC), Region Specific
    Set of (4) Rack-Mount Screws
    Getting Started URL Card

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