Apollo x16 Gen 2 ULT (Rack/TB3/MAC/WIN)

Experience the gold standard in audio recording.

The next generation of Apollo x16 is here — built for pro studios and serious music producers who need 16 channels of highest-resolution audio conversion and HEXA Core DSP processing for connecting your studio equipment and producing large sessions with UAD plug-ins from Neve, Manley, Avalon, SSL, Auto-Tune, and hundreds more.

• Connect your studio gear with 16 x 16 analog I/O via DB-25 connections with switchable +24 dBu headroom settings
• Use onboard HEXA Core DSP to record and mix large sessions using UAD plug-ins in realtime
• Create immersive audio mixes up to 9.1.6 for Dolby Atmos, Auro‑3D, Sony 360 Reality Audio, and others
• Work faster with new UAD Console features including Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, Monitor Controller, Immersive Audio, and more
• Mix with confidence in any room or through headphones using Apollo Monitor Correction by Sonarworks®*
• Get included UAD plug-ins from Auto-Tune, Fairchild, Teletronix, and more with Essentials+ or Ultimate+ Editions

Connect to Award-Winning Sound

With widest dynamic range and lowest distortion ever, Apollo x16 is the only audio interface that connects to your analog gear and patchbays, letting you record and mix with authentic analog sounds in realtime over DB-25 connections with selectable +24 dBu operation.

Features

• 18-in/20-out Thunderbolt 3 audio interface for Mac or PC with powerful HEXA Core processor
• Next-generation elite-class AD/DA conversion supplies an ultra-pristine signal path with 133dB DNR and -129dB THD+N
• Dual-Crystal clocking supplies a low-jitter environment for pure, artifact-free recording and solid stereo imaging
• Onboard DSP combines with your host computer’s native processing to create a powerhouse hybrid workflow
• Apollo Monitor Correction empowers you to mix confidently in any room or through headphones
• Bass Management optimizes your subwoofer for maximum low-frequency detail
• Auto-Gain feature sets levels across multiple inputs
• Native support for mixing formats up to 9.1.6 to accommodate Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D, and Sony 360 Reality Audio
• Selectable +24dBu operation for easy integration with analog consoles and other high-end studio gear
• Full-featured monitor control with speaker switching and integrated talkback
• Updated UAD Console app quickly sets up low-latency cues, plug-in scenes, and immersive audio monitoring
• Compatible with UA’s LUNA software for ultra-tight hardware/software integration
• Ultra-fast Thunderbolt 3 connectivity provides near-zero latency and ample expandability
• Includes a generous suite of award-winning UAD plug-ins

Specifications

• Computer Connection: Thunderbolt 3
• Simultaneous I/O: 18 x 20
• A/D Resolution: 24bit/192kHz
• Built-in DSP/FX: Yes
• Audio Input Types: 2 x DB-25 (line)
• Audio Output Types:
• 2 x XLR (monitor)
• 2 x DB-25 (line/7.1 surround)
• 2 x 1/4″ (headphones)
• Digital Input Types: 1 x XLR (AES/EBU)
• Digital Output Types: 1 x XLR (AES/EBU)
• MIDI I/O: 2 x USB-C (Thunderbolt 3)
• Bus Powered: No, includes 12V DC power supply
• Rack Unit: Yes
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.75″ x 19″ x 13.5″
• Weight: 3.9 kg
• Other Features:
• Includes UA Ultimate+ Plug-in Suite
• HEXA Core Processor
• Clock In/Out with 75 ohm termination switch