Universal Audio Apollo x16 Gen 2 Essentials+

*Delivery will occur in a week, barring any unforeseen circumstances that might cause delays.

 

“On the specifications front, I suspect that the previous generation was already well past the level where any flaws would be audible over typical studio monitoring systems, but the improvements place the Gen 2 models right at the head of the field, and I can certainly report that they sound great.” – Sound On Sound

 

 

Rackmount 18 x 20 Thunderbolt audio interface with flagship elite-class Apollo X Gen 2audio conversion, Apollo Monitor Correction, immersive audio support up to 9.1.6, BassManagement, HEXA core DSP plug-in processing, and premium software suite for Mac or Windows.

 

Experience the gold-standard in audio recording.

UA’s next generation of Apollo x16 interfaces is here, for professional studios and music producers who need 16 channels of highest-resolution audio conversion and HEXACore DSP processing for connecting to a console and mixing large sessions with world-class UAD plug-ins from Auto-Tune, Neve, Manley, Avalon, SSL, and hundreds more.Used in the world’s most renowned recording studios, Apollo x16 puts award-winning UA sound and legendary craftsmanship right in your rack.

 

Hear next generation audio conversion with the widest dynamic range and lowest distortion of any Apollo

 

Easily connect to professional studio gear with 16 x 16 analog I/O via DB-25connections, plus switchable +24 dBu headroom settings

 

Access the full library of 200+ UAD DSP and Native plug-ins, including award-winning titles like Capitol Chambers, Sound City Studios, EL8 Distressor, and more

 

Record with a fast, natural workflow using LUNA, offering seamless integration with Apollo for big analog studio sound–in realtime

 

Mix with confidence in any room using Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks

 

Hear all the low-end detail in your mixes using bass management to add a subwoofer to your monitor setup

 

Quickly set up low-latency cues, plug-in scenes, and immersive audio monitoring with the UAD Console app

 

Get thousands of dollars in award-winning UAD plug-in titles from Auto-Tune,Fairchild, Teletronix, and more with a choice of Essentials+ or Ultimate+ Edition

 

 

Elite-Class Apollo X Sound for Your Console & Outboard

Universal Audio built Apollo x16 Gen 2 for pro engineers and producers who need highest-quality sound for the professional analog studio. With the widest dynamic range and lowest distortion available, Apollo x16 effortlessly interfaces with your analog equipment and patch bays with DB-25 connections, offering +24 dBu headroom, 16 x 18A/D and D/A conversion, and stereo AES I/O.

 

Hundreds of Analog Sounds, One Rack Space

Apollo x16 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, API and SSL channel strips to modern favorites from Auto-Tune, Avalon, and more.

 

Hear the Details Like Never Before

Apollo x16 features UA’s highest-resolution A/D and D/A converters paired with multi-channel immersive Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks. So you’ll not only hear the most pristine representation of your recordings, there will be no surprises when you listen to your final mix or master on any stereo or surround system.

 

Mix Down to Surround

Apollo x16 supports mixing formats up to 9.1.6. This allows you to easily create16‑channel immersive audio mixes for Dolby Atmos, Auro‑3D, Sony 360 RealityAudio, and others.

 

Find Your Flow in the UAD Console App

Apollo x16’s powerful digital mixing engine lets you control plug-in routing and monitoring. And with the latest features like Bass Management, Immersive Audio up toAtmos 9.1.6 and Plug-In Scenes, it’s easy to find a flow that fits your needs.

 

A Hybrid System, Made for Your Mission

Combine Apollo x16’s HEXA Core DSP with native processing from your host computer to produce large sessions with complex plug-in chains — a powerhouse hybrid workflow that outpaces any native-only recording setup.

 

Expand Your Studio as You Grow

Link up to four Apollo x16’s for 64 channels of elite-class A/D and D/A conversion, perfect for interfacing with large format recording consoles, or stack one x16 with otherThunderbolt Apollo rackmount units and control it all from your desktop using ApolloTwin or x4. So no matter how far your music takes you, an Apollo will always be in reach.

 

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 outs (XLR), two DB-25 outputs (line 1-16 or ALT / 9.1.6 surround)
• Elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution featuring Dual-Crystal Clocking for ultra-low jitter at all sample rates
• Flagship D/A for critical monitoring and playback with 133 dB dynamic range andastonishingly low THD of-129 dB
• Calibrate your main monitor outputs (stereo or immersive) with Apollo Monitor Correctionpowered by Sonarworks
• Fully-featured monitor controller with alternate speakerswitching and integrated talkbackfor easy communication with talent
• ALT monitoring support in all monitor modes (2 x ALT mon for stereo, 1 x ALT mon forimmersive)
• Updated UAD Console app featuring Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer integration with BassManagement, immersive audio support, and more
• Onboard DSP supports over 200 UAD plug-ins via VST, AU, and AAX 64 formats in allmajor DAWs
• Includes 33 UAD plug-ins with Essentials Edition
• Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more
• Expandable with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces or select models over Dante
• Free industry-leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers

 

Included Plug-Ins in Essentials+ Edition

Channel Strips & Preamps (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
• TeletronixLA-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 & Rooms (3)

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

Guitar & Bass (3)

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

 

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