Universal Audio Apollo x16D Essentials+

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Experience Unmatched Sound and Performance with the Elite-Class Apollo X — with Dante

Ideal for live sound engineers and networked recording studios, the Universal Audio Apollo x16D delivers industry-leading Apollo X sound and real-time UAD plug-in processing over both Thunderbolt 3 and Dante. Track and mix with 50% more processing power than previous-generation Apollos, thanks to UA’s powerful 6-core HEXA Core processor. Experience top-shelf sound quality with the Apollo x16D’s upgraded elite-class AD/DA conversion and Dual Crystal clocking.

Pro users will appreciate features such as native 7.1 surround and 9.1.6 immersive audio monitoring support, selectable +24dBu operation, built-in talkback, and more. Enjoy near-zero latency and ample expandability with the Apollo x16D’s ultra-fast Thunderbolt 3 connectivity and 16 channels of Dante I/O. The Apollo x16D Essentials+ includes a premium suite of 28 plug-ins, providing accurate emulations of vintage analog hardware.

Additionally, the Apollo x16D boasts compatibility with UA’s LUNA software, offering a tightly integrated recording, editing, and mixing environment with full software-based control over your interface’s parameters, global console and tape emulations, and advanced real-time tracking.

Track and mix with powerful HEXA Core processing

Sometimes your computer lacks the power and speed needed to run all the plug-ins for your recording session. That’s where UA’s powerful 6-core HEXA Core processor comes in, offering 50% more power than the previous generation. This allows you to track in real time with Neve, Manley, or API channel strips, or run extensive UAD plug-in counts while mixing in your DAW. The engineers at Sweetwater appreciate the ability to add the tube warmth of a Pultec EQ to guitars, the musical limiting of an LA-2A to vocals, and the punch of an 1176 or Fairchild 670 to drums — all in real time. It’s the closest thing to having the actual hardware.

Elite-class AD/DA conversion delivers ultra-pristine sound quality

Apollos have always been known for their great sound, but the Apollo x16D’s AD/DA conversion takes it to the next level. In designing the latest generation of Apollos, UA engineers auditioned cutting-edge AD/DA technology, ultimately pairing elite-class 24-bit/192kHz converters with revamped analog circuitry. The result is an ultra-pristine signal path with a 133dB dynamic range and –129dB THD+N. Additionally, Dual Crystal clocking provides a low-jitter environment for pure, artifact-free recording and solid stereo imaging. Experience it for yourself — the Apollo x16D’s AD/DA conversion rivals any high-end standalone converter on the market.

A wealth of professional-level features

Apollos are found in professional studios around the world, and users have been eagerly requesting additional pro-level features. The good news is that Universal Audio has been listening! So, what’s new? The Apollo x16D now includes 7.1 surround monitoring support with speaker calibration and fold-down, making it perfect for engineers working on audio and music for video games, film, television, and online content. Additionally, the Apollo x16D is designed to integrate seamlessly with your analog console and high-end gear, thanks to its selectable +24dBu operation. With these features and more, the Apollo x16D serves as an excellent centerpiece for any studio.

Thunderbolt: ultra-low latency and unrivaled bandwidth

Thunderbolt is one of the most significant advancements in audio production in recent years, and UA was among the pioneers to adopt it. With its lightning-fast connectivity, Thunderbolt provides lower latency and greater stability than USB or FireWire, offering the speed and ultra-fast performance of a PCI Express system. In fact, the Apollo x16D’s Thunderbolt 3 connection enables projects with high track counts to achieve latencies of under 2ms! Additionally, you can network multiple Apollo interfaces over Thunderbolt to enhance your studio with fast, high-bandwidth I/O and DSP capabilities. Plus, you don’t need a new computer — the Apollo x16D’s two built-in Thunderbolt 3 ports are backward-compatible with Thunderbolt 1 and 2 Macs (adapter sold separately).

Expand your setup over Dante

The Apollo x16D houses 16 channels of bidirectional Dante I/O, providing you with a staggering level of expandability. You can link up to four Apollo x16D interfaces, enabling you to build a 64-channel Dante system with network redundancy. You can also expand your current Thunderbolt-based Apollo studio over Dante, which is among the most low-latency and scalable audio network protocols available. Thanks to the Apollo x16D, you won’t have to start from scratch to build a networked recording studio or to grow to a multiroom setup.

Incredible plug-in bundle included

UAD Powered Plug-ins are renowned for their exceptional accuracy in emulating analog audio equipment. The remarkable processing power of the UAD platform is what brings these plug-ins to life, delivering depth, color, and character that you simply can’t achieve without significant CPU resources. The Apollo x16D allows you to record audio through UAD plug-ins in real time with sub-2ms latency. With your purchase of Apollo x16D Essentials+, you’ll receive a premium suite of 28 award-winning plug-in titles.

Channel strips and preamps

• Century Tube Channel Strip
• Helios Type 69 Preamp and EQ
• Helios Type 69 Preamp and EQ Legacy
• Precision Channel Strip
• UA 610-A Preamp and EQ
• UA 610-B Preamp and EQ

Compressors/limiters

• Fairchild 670 Legacy
• Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler
• Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler
• Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler
• UA 1176LN Legacy
• UA 1176SE Legacy

Special processing

• Auto-Tune Realtime Access
• Precision Enhancer Hz

Instruments

• PolyMAX Synth

Delay and modulation

• Galaxy Tape Echo
• Oxide Tape Recorder
• Precision Delay Mod
• Precision Delay Mod L

Reverbs and rooms

• Precision Reflection Engine
• Pure Plate Reverb
• RealVerb Pro

Equalizers

• Pultec EQP-1A Passive EQ
• Pultec HLF-3C Passive EQ
• Pultec MEQ-5 Passive EQ

Guitar and bass

• Raw Distortion
• Ampeg SVT-VR Bass Amplifier
• Marshall Plexi Super Lead 1959

Native immersive audio support

Features

18 x 20 audio interface featuring Dante I/O (supports AES67 mode @ 48 kHz)

24-bit/192 kHz elite-class Apollo X D/A conversion

Stereo AES I/O for connection to professional digital outboard hardware

Includes a premium plug-in suite of 28 award-winning UAD plug-ins with accurate emulations of vintage analog hardware

Recall plug-in settings over MIDI, even in the middle of a performance

Onboard HEXA Core Processing for mixing with UAD plug-ins at near-zero latency

Compatible with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces to expand systems over Dante

Create 16-channel immersive audio mixes for Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D, Sony 360 Reality Audio, and others

ALT monitoring support in all monitor modes (2 x ALT mon for stereo, 1 x ALT mon for all)

Free industry-leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers

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