Universal Audio Apollo X16D Ultimate+ Audio Interface
Universal Audio - Apollo X16D Ultimate+ 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
Ultimate+ 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
• Ultimate+ edition comes with 100+ 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 Ultimate+
Channel Strips & PreampsAPI 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/LimitersAPI 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 ProcessingAuto-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.
InstrumentsElectra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio, Moog Minimoog, Opal Morphing Synth, PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth, Ravel Grand Piano, Waterfall B3 Organ.
Delay & ModulationBrigade 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 & RoomsAKG 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.
EqualizersAPI 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.
MasteringCapitol Mastering Compressor, Hitsville Mastering EQ, Manley Massive Passive Mastering EQ, Precision K-Stereo Ambience Recovery, Precision Maximizer, Precision Multiband, Precision Limiter.
LUNA ExtensionsAPI Summing, API Vision Console Emulation Extension, Ampex ATR-102 Mastering Tape Extension, Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Extension.
GuitarAmpeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier, Bermuda Triangle, Fender ’55 Tweed Deluxe, Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier, Raw Distortion, TS Overdrive Pedal.
Getting Started with Apollo x16D & Dante
The Tech Spec
| Features | Specification | Connectivity | Thunderbolt 3 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
