Universal Audio Apollo x16D Ultimate - 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 Ultimate Plugins:
Channel Strips / Preamps
API Preamp
API Vision Channel Strip
API Vision Legacy Channel Strip
Avalon VT-737sp Channel Strip
Century Tube Channel Strip
CS-1 Channel Strip Plug-In
Manley Reference Microphone Preamp
Manley VOXBOX Channel Strip
Neve 88RS Channel Strip
Neve 88RS Legacy Channel Strip
Neve Preamp
Precision Channel Strip
SSL E Series Channel Strip
SSL E Series Channel Strip Legacy
UA 610-A Preamp / EQ
UA 610-B Preamp / EQ
V76 Preamplifier
Compressors/Limiters
API 2500 Stereo Bus Compressor
dbx 160 Compressor / Limiter
Empirical Labs Distressor
Fairchild 660 Compressor
Fairchild 670 Compressor
Fairchild 670 Legacy Compressor
Manley Variable Mu Limiter Compressor
Neve 2254E Compressor
Neve 2254E Dual Compressor
Neve 33609 Compressor
Neve 33609SE Compressor
Precision Buss Compressor
SSL G Series Bus Compressor
SSL G Series Bus Compressor Legacy
Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler
Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler
Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier
Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler
Teletronix LA-3A Classic Leveler
UA 1176AE Classic Limiter
UA 1176LN Legacy Limiting Amplifier
UA 1176SE Legacy Limiting Amplifier
UA 1176 Rev A Classic Limiter
UA 1176LN Rev E Classic Limiter
UA 175B Classic Limiter Plug-In
UA 176 Classic Limiter Plug-In
Special Processing
Auto-Tune Realtime X
Auto-Tune Realtime Access
Ampex ATR-102 Mastering Tape Recorder
Empirical Labs FATSO Jr. Tape Sim. / Compressor
Empirical Labs FATSO Sr. Tape Sim. / Compressor
Little Labs IBP Phase Alignment Tool
Little Labs Voice Of God Bass Resonance
Moog Multimode Filter
Moog Multimode Filter SE
Moog Multimode Filter XL
Oxide Tape Recorder
Precision De-Esser
Precision Enhancer Hz
Precision Enhancer kHz
Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder
Thermionic Culture Vulture
Instruments
Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio
Moog Minimoog
Opal Morphing Synth
PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth
Ravel Grand Piano
Waterfall B3 Organ
Delay / Modulation
Brigade Chorus Pedal
Cooper Time Cube MkII Delay
EP-34 Tape Echo
Galaxy Tape Echo
KORG SDD-3000 Digital Delay
MXR Flanger/Doubler
Precision Delay Modulation
Precision Delay Modulation Long
Studio D Chorus
Waterfall Rotary Speaker
Reverbs / Rooms
AKG BX 20 Spring Reverb
Capitol Chambers
DreamVerb Room Modeler
EMT 140 Classic Plate Reverb
EMT 250 Electronic Reverb
Hitsville Reverb Chambers
Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb
Lexicon 480L Digital Reverb and Effects
Ocean Way Studios
Precision Reflection Engine
Pure Plate Reverb
RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler
Sound City Studios
Equalizers
API 550A Parametric EQ
API 560 Graphic EQ
Cambridge EQ
Harrison 32C Channel EQ
Harrison 32C SE Channel EQ
Helios Type 69 Legacy EQ
Helios Type 69 Preamp and EQ
Hitsville EQ Plug-In
Manley Massive Passive EQ
Neve 1073 Preamp / EQ
Neve 1073 Legacy Classic Console EQ
Neve 1073SE Legacy Classic Console EQ
Neve 1084 Preamp / EQ Plug-In
Precision Equalizer
Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ
Pultec EQP-1A Passive EQ
Pultec HLF-3C Passive EQ
Pultec MEQ-5 Passive EQ
Pultec-Pro Legacy EQ
Trident A-Range Classic Console EQ
Mastering
Capitol Mastering Compressor
Hitsville Mastering EQ
Manley Massive Passive Mastering EQ
Precision K-Stereo Ambience Recovery
Precision Maximizer
Precision Multiband
Precision Limiter
LUNA Extensions
API Summing
API Vision Console Emulation Extension
Ampex ATR-102 Mastering Tape Extension
Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Extension
Guitar
Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier
Bermuda Triangle
Fender '55 Tweed Deluxe
Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier
Raw Distortion
TS Overdrive Pedal
| 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 Ultimate Plugins:
Channel Strips / Preamps
API Preamp
API Vision Channel Strip
API Vision Legacy Channel Strip
Avalon VT-737sp Channel Strip
Century Tube Channel Strip
CS-1 Channel Strip Plug-In
Manley Reference Microphone Preamp
Manley VOXBOX Channel Strip
Neve 88RS Channel Strip
Neve 88RS Legacy Channel Strip
Neve Preamp
Precision Channel Strip
SSL E Series Channel Strip
SSL E Series Channel Strip Legacy
UA 610-A Preamp / EQ
UA 610-B Preamp / EQ
V76 Preamplifier
Compressors/Limiters
API 2500 Stereo Bus Compressor
dbx 160 Compressor / Limiter
Empirical Labs Distressor
Fairchild 660 Compressor
Fairchild 670 Compressor
Fairchild 670 Legacy Compressor
Manley Variable Mu Limiter Compressor
Neve 2254E Compressor
Neve 2254E Dual Compressor
Neve 33609 Compressor
Neve 33609SE Compressor
Precision Buss Compressor
SSL G Series Bus Compressor
SSL G Series Bus Compressor Legacy
Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler
Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler
Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier
Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler
Teletronix LA-3A Classic Leveler
UA 1176AE Classic Limiter
UA 1176LN Legacy Limiting Amplifier
UA 1176SE Legacy Limiting Amplifier
UA 1176 Rev A Classic Limiter
UA 1176LN Rev E Classic Limiter
UA 175B Classic Limiter Plug-In
UA 176 Classic Limiter Plug-In
Special Processing
Auto-Tune Realtime X
Auto-Tune Realtime Access
Ampex ATR-102 Mastering Tape Recorder
Empirical Labs FATSO Jr. Tape Sim. / Compressor
Empirical Labs FATSO Sr. Tape Sim. / Compressor
Little Labs IBP Phase Alignment Tool
Little Labs Voice Of God Bass Resonance
Moog Multimode Filter
Moog Multimode Filter SE
Moog Multimode Filter XL
Oxide Tape Recorder
Precision De-Esser
Precision Enhancer Hz
Precision Enhancer kHz
Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder
Thermionic Culture Vulture
Instruments
Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio
Moog Minimoog
Opal Morphing Synth
PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth
Ravel Grand Piano
Waterfall B3 Organ
Delay / Modulation
Brigade Chorus Pedal
Cooper Time Cube MkII Delay
EP-34 Tape Echo
Galaxy Tape Echo
KORG SDD-3000 Digital Delay
MXR Flanger/Doubler
Precision Delay Modulation
Precision Delay Modulation Long
Studio D Chorus
Waterfall Rotary Speaker
Reverbs / Rooms
AKG BX 20 Spring Reverb
Capitol Chambers
DreamVerb Room Modeler
EMT 140 Classic Plate Reverb
EMT 250 Electronic Reverb
Hitsville Reverb Chambers
Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb
Lexicon 480L Digital Reverb and Effects
Ocean Way Studios
Precision Reflection Engine
Pure Plate Reverb
RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler
Sound City Studios
Equalizers
API 550A Parametric EQ
API 560 Graphic EQ
Cambridge EQ
Harrison 32C Channel EQ
Harrison 32C SE Channel EQ
Helios Type 69 Legacy EQ
Helios Type 69 Preamp and EQ
Hitsville EQ Plug-In
Manley Massive Passive EQ
Neve 1073 Preamp / EQ
Neve 1073 Legacy Classic Console EQ
Neve 1073SE Legacy Classic Console EQ
Neve 1084 Preamp / EQ Plug-In
Precision Equalizer
Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ
Pultec EQP-1A Passive EQ
Pultec HLF-3C Passive EQ
Pultec MEQ-5 Passive EQ
Pultec-Pro Legacy EQ
Trident A-Range Classic Console EQ
Mastering
Capitol Mastering Compressor
Hitsville Mastering EQ
Manley Massive Passive Mastering EQ
Precision K-Stereo Ambience Recovery
Precision Maximizer
Precision Multiband
Precision Limiter
LUNA Extensions
API Summing
API Vision Console Emulation Extension
Ampex ATR-102 Mastering Tape Extension
Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Extension
Guitar
Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier
Bermuda Triangle
Fender '55 Tweed Deluxe
Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier
Raw Distortion
TS Overdrive Pedal
| 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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