Universal Audio Apollo X16 Gen 2 Essentials+ Edition

• Thunderbolt 18 x 20 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 outputs (XLR), two DB-25 outputs (line 1-16 or ALT / surround 9.1.6)
• Superior Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution and Dual-Crystal
• Clocking for ultra-low jitter at any sample rate
• Top-of-the-line D/A converters for monitoring and playback, with 133 dB dynamic range and exceptionally low total harmonic distortion (THD) of -129 dB
• Calibrate main monitor outputs (stereo or immersive) with Apollo Monitor Correction, supported by Sonarworks®*
• Full monitor controller, with alternative speaker switching and built-in talkback for easy communication with artists
• Support for ALT monitors in all monitoring modes (2 x ALT monitors for stereo, 1 x ALT monitor for immersive audio)
• Updated UAD Console app with plug-in scenes, subwoofer integration via bass management, immersive audio support, and more.
• Built-in DSP supporting over 200 UAD plug-ins via VST, AU and AAX 64 formats in all major DAWs

Universal Audio Apollo X16 Gen 2 Essentials+ Edition

Thunderbolt 18 x 20 audio interface

Rack-mountable 18 x 20 Thunderbolt audio interface with superior audio conversion, Apollo monitor correction, support for immersive audio up to 9.1.6, bass management, six-core DSP processing (HEXA core), and a premium software suite for Mac or Windows.

Experience the standard of excellence in audio recording. UA's new generation of Apollo x16 interfaces has arrived, designed for professional studios and music producers who need 16 channels of high-resolution audio conversion and HEXA Core DSP power to connect to a console and mix large sessions using UAD's famous plug-ins, including Auto-Tune, Neve, Manley, Avalon, SSL and many others. Used in the world's most prestigious recording studios, Apollo x16 brings UA's award-winning sound quality and legendary engineering to your rack

Key benefits

• Hear the next generation of audio conversion with the widest dynamic range and least distortion among Apollo interfaces
• Easily connect professional studio equipment with 16 x 16 analog I/O via DB-25 connections and selectable headroom settings up to +24 dBu
• Access the complete library of more than 200 DSP and native UAD plug-ins, including award-winning titles such as Capitol Chambers, Sound City Studios, EL8 Distressor and many more
• Record with a fast and natural workflow using LUNA, which offers seamless integration with Apollo for authentic analog studio sound, in real time
• Mix with confidence in any environment with Apollo 's monitor correction, supported by Sonarworks®*
• Discover all the low-frequency details in your mixes with bass management, which allows you to add a subwoofer to your monitoring system
• Easily configure low-latency cues, plug-in scenes and immersive audio monitoring with the UAD Console app
• Get thousands of dollars worth of UAD plug-ins, including Auto-Tune, Fairchild, Teletronix and many more, by choosing from the Essentials+ or Ultimate+ editions

Superior Apollo X sound for YOUR console and outboards

Universal Audio created Apollo x16 Gen 2 for engineers and producers who require the highest quality sound for their professional analog studio. With the widest dynamic range and lowest distortion available, Apollo x16 integrates seamlessly with analog equipment and patchbays via DB-25 connections, offering +24 dBu headroom, 16 x 18 A/D and D/A conversion, and AES stereo I/O.

Hundreds of analog sounds in one rack

Apollo x16 is available in two versions, both of which come with an extensive suite of UAD plug-ins right out of the box. Create your own mix with classic Teletronix LA-2A and 1176 compressors, Pultec equalizers, API and SSL channel strips, to modern plug-ins such as Auto-Tune and Avalon.

Hear every detail like never before

Apollo x16 features the highest resolution A/D and D/A converters ever made by UA, combined with Apollo 's multi-channel monitor correction, supported by Sonarworks®. This ensures that you hear a flawless representation of your recordings, with no surprises when playing back your final mix or master on any stereo or surround system.

Surround Mixes

Apollo x16 supports mixing formats up to 9.1.6, allowing you to easily create immersive 16-channel audio mixes for Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D, Sony 360 Reality Audio and others.

Find your workflow in the UAD Console app.

Apollo x16 's powerful digital mixing engine lets you manage plug-in routing and monitoring. With advanced features such as bass management, immersive audio up to Atmos 9.1.6, and plug-in scenes, finding a workflow that fits your needs is really easy.

A hybrid system designed for your needs

Combine Apollo x16 's HEXA Core DSP with your computer's native processing to handle complex sessions with articulated plug-in chains. This powerful hybrid workflow far surpasses any setup that relies only on native processing.

Expand your studio as you grow

Connect up to four Apollo x16s to get 64 channels of elite-class A/D and D/A conversion, perfect for connecting to large-format recording consoles, or pair an x16 with other Apollo Thunderbolt rack units and control everything from the comfort of your desktop using Apollo Twin or x4 . Whatever your musical path, Apollo will always be by your side.**

Key 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 outputs (XLR), two DB-25 outputs (line 1-16 or ALT / surround 9.1.6)
• Superior Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution and Dual-Crystal
• Clocking for ultra-low jitter at any sample rate
• Top-of-the-line D/A converters for monitoring and playback, with 133 dB dynamic range and exceptionally low total harmonic distortion (THD) of -129 dB
• Calibrate main monitor outputs (stereo or immersive) with Apollo Monitor Correction, supported by Sonarworks®*
• Full monitor controller, with alternative speaker switching and built-in talkback for easy communication with artists
• Support for ALT monitors in all monitoring modes (2 x ALT monitors for stereo, 1 x ALT monitor for immersive audio)
• Updated UAD Console app with plug-in scenes, subwoofer integration via bass management, immersive audio support, and more.
• Built-in DSP supporting 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 other software**
• Expandable with Apollo Thunderbolt interfaces or select models via Dante
• Industry-leading, free technical support provided by experienced sound engineers

**For complete compatibility information, see help.uaudio.com

Plug-ins included in the Essentials+ Edition

Channel Strip & Preamp (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 & Environments (3)

• Precision Reflection Engine
• Pure Plate Reverb
• RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler

Guitar and Bass (3)

• Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier
• Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier
• Raw Distortion