Universal Audio Apollo X16D Essentials+ Audio Interface
Universal Audio - Apollo X16D Essentials+ 18-In/20-Out Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface with Dante I/O and UAD DSP
18-In/20-Out Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface with Dante I/O
Universal Audio - Apollo X16D
Essentials+ Edition
world-class sound and performanceThe Universal Audio Apollo X16D is perfect for live sound venues or networked recording studios, with elite-class Apollo X sound and realtime UAD plug-in processing over Thunderbolt and Dante. This audio interface allows you to 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. Featuring 16 channels of Dante I/O, 24-bit / 192 kHz elite-class Apollo X D/A conversion, 133 dB of dynamic range, and HEXA core DSP processing, the Apollo x16D is the only audio interface in the world that’s purpose-built for mixing live performances with UAD plug-ins.
18 x 20Simultaneous I/O
Thunderbolt 3Connectivity
24-bit/192kHzA/D Resolution
Amazing Features
• Connect to your digital mixer and use UAD plug-ins live, in realtime over Dante
• Link up to four x16Ds for a 64-channel Dante system with network redundancy
• Use Plug-In Scenes to recall settings instantly, even in the middle of a performance
• Bring your best UAD plug-ins like Auto-Tune, Neve, and Lexicon from studio to stage
• Turn any space with ethernet into a multi-room Apollo recording studio
• Essentials+ edition comes with 20+ UAD plug-ins
Industry-Leading Power
Work Fast & Never Lose Your SettingsWith its powerful digital mixing engine giving you control over inputs, outputs, and plug-in routing, the 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 SpaceApollo 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 along with modern favourites from Auto-Tune, Avalon, and more.
Expand Your Studio Over DanteLink up to four x16Ds to build a 64-channel Dante system with network redundancy. Alternatively, 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 SurroundAfter 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.
Plug-ins Included with Essentials+
Channel Strips & PreampsCentury 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/LimitersFairchild 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 ProcessingAuto-Tune Realtime Access, Precision Enhancer Hz.
InstrumentsPolyMAX Synth.
Delay & ModulationGalaxy Tape Echo, Oxide Tape Recorder, Precision Delay Mod, Precision Delay Mod L.
Reverbs & RoomsPrecision Reflection Engine, Pure Plate Reverb, RealVerb Pro.
EqualizersPultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ, Pultec EQP-1A Passive EQ, Pultec HLF-3C Passive EQ, Pultec MEQ-5 Passive EQ, Pultec-Pro Legacy EQ.
GuitarRaw Distortion, Ampeg SVT-VR Bass Amplifier, Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier.
Getting Started with Apollo x16D & Dante
The Tech Spec
Features | Specification | Connectivity | Thunderbolt 3 |
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Form Factor | Rackmount |
Simultaneous I/O | 18 x 20 |
A/D Resolution | Up to 24-bit/192kHz |
Analogue Inputs | 2 x XLR |
Analogue Outputs | 2 x XLR |
USB | 2 x USB-C |
Thunderbolt | 2 x Thunderbolt 3 |
Data I/O | 2 x Ethernet (Dante) |
Network | Dante |
Clock I/O | In/Out |
Power Supply | 12V DC power supply |