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Universal Audio Apollo x16 Gen 2 Essentials+ Thunderbolt Audio Interface

Universal Audio Apollo x16 Gen 2 Essentials+ Thunderbolt Audio Interface

The next generation of Apollo x16 is here — built for pro studios and serious music producers who need 16 channels of highest-resolution audio conversion and HEXA Core DSP processing for connecting your studio equipment and producing large sessions with UAD plug-ins from Neve, Manley, Avalon, SSL, Auto-Tune, and hundreds more.

Essentials+ Plug-ins Bundles:

  • Channel Strips & Preamps: 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: 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: 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: Auto-Tune Realtime Access, Oxide Tape Recorder, Precision Enhancer Hz, Verve Analog Machines Essentials
  • Instruments: PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth
  • Delay & Modulation: Galaxy Tape Echo, Precision Delay Mod, Precision Delay Mod L
  • Reverbs & Rooms: Precision Reflection Engine, Pure Plate Reverb, RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler
  • Guitar & Bass: Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier, Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier, Raw Distortion

Features:

  • 18 x 20 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with HEXA Core DSP plug-in processing
  • Two DB-25 inputs (lines 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 and astonishingly low THD of -129 dB
  • Fully-featured monitor controller with alternate speaker switching and integrated talkback for easy communication with talent 
  • ALT monitoring support in all monitor modes (2 x ALT mon for stereo, 1 x ALT mon for immersive)
  • Updated UAD Console app featuring Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer integration with Bass Management, immersive audio support, and more 
  • Onboard DSP supports 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 more
  •  Expandable with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces and Dante via Apollo x16D 
  • Free industry-leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers

Specifications:

  • Simultaneous Channel I/O Count (analog + digital): 18 x 20
  • Analog Line Inputs: 16 (Two female DB25, Tascam wiring), 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.04 dB Frequency Response
  • Analog Line Outputs (DC coupled): 16 (Two female DB25, Tascam wiring), 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.02 dB Frequency Response
  • Analog Monitor Outputs (DC coupled): Two (one stereo pair) Balanced male XLR (pin 2 hot), 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.02 dB Frequency Response
  • Digital Audio Ports (AES/EBU): One input, one output 
  • Thunderbolt 3 Ports: Two (Mac Only)
  • Word Clock: One input, One output
  • Simultaneous A/D Conversion: 16 channels
  • Simultaneous D/A conversion: 18 channels
  • Supported Sample Rates (kHz): 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192
  • Bit Depth Per Sample: 24
  • Analog Round-Trip Latency 1.1 milliseconds @ 96 kHz sample rate
  • Includes: Apollo x16 Gen 2 audio interface, External power supply and region-specific AC cable, (USA, EU, UK, ANZ, or Japan), Set of (4) rack-mount screws, Getting Started URL card
  • Dimensions: 19" (W) x 12" (D) x 1.74" (H) / 482.6 mm (W) x 305 mm (D) x 44.2 mm (H) (1U rack space) 
  • Weight: 3.88 kg / 8.5 lbs (Bare Unit)
$6,399.00

Original: $21,330.00

-70%
Universal Audio Apollo x16 Gen 2 Essentials+ Thunderbolt Audio Interface

$21,330.00

$6,399.00

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The next generation of Apollo x16 is here — built for pro studios and serious music producers who need 16 channels of highest-resolution audio conversion and HEXA Core DSP processing for connecting your studio equipment and producing large sessions with UAD plug-ins from Neve, Manley, Avalon, SSL, Auto-Tune, and hundreds more.

Essentials+ Plug-ins Bundles:

  • Channel Strips & Preamps: 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: 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: 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: Auto-Tune Realtime Access, Oxide Tape Recorder, Precision Enhancer Hz, Verve Analog Machines Essentials
  • Instruments: PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth
  • Delay & Modulation: Galaxy Tape Echo, Precision Delay Mod, Precision Delay Mod L
  • Reverbs & Rooms: Precision Reflection Engine, Pure Plate Reverb, RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler
  • Guitar & Bass: Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier, Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier, Raw Distortion

Features:

  • 18 x 20 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with HEXA Core DSP plug-in processing
  • Two DB-25 inputs (lines 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 and astonishingly low THD of -129 dB
  • Fully-featured monitor controller with alternate speaker switching and integrated talkback for easy communication with talent 
  • ALT monitoring support in all monitor modes (2 x ALT mon for stereo, 1 x ALT mon for immersive)
  • Updated UAD Console app featuring Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer integration with Bass Management, immersive audio support, and more 
  • Onboard DSP supports 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 more
  •  Expandable with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces and Dante via Apollo x16D 
  • Free industry-leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers

Specifications:

  • Simultaneous Channel I/O Count (analog + digital): 18 x 20
  • Analog Line Inputs: 16 (Two female DB25, Tascam wiring), 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.04 dB Frequency Response
  • Analog Line Outputs (DC coupled): 16 (Two female DB25, Tascam wiring), 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.02 dB Frequency Response
  • Analog Monitor Outputs (DC coupled): Two (one stereo pair) Balanced male XLR (pin 2 hot), 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.02 dB Frequency Response
  • Digital Audio Ports (AES/EBU): One input, one output 
  • Thunderbolt 3 Ports: Two (Mac Only)
  • Word Clock: One input, One output
  • Simultaneous A/D Conversion: 16 channels
  • Simultaneous D/A conversion: 18 channels
  • Supported Sample Rates (kHz): 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192
  • Bit Depth Per Sample: 24
  • Analog Round-Trip Latency 1.1 milliseconds @ 96 kHz sample rate
  • Includes: Apollo x16 Gen 2 audio interface, External power supply and region-specific AC cable, (USA, EU, UK, ANZ, or Japan), Set of (4) rack-mount screws, Getting Started URL card
  • Dimensions: 19" (W) x 12" (D) x 1.74" (H) / 482.6 mm (W) x 305 mm (D) x 44.2 mm (H) (1U rack space) 
  • Weight: 3.88 kg / 8.5 lbs (Bare Unit)