Powhatan, VA, United States
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Key FeaturesStudio, Live & Postproduction Engineers30+ UAD Plug-Ins, HEXA Core ProcessingExternal Power Supply, Mac/Windows16 Line I/O via DB25, 2 XLR Monitor OutsGen 2 Elite-Class 24-Bit / 192 kHz AD/DAStereo AES I/O, Wordclock I/OMonitor Correction, Bass ManagementMonitoring Controls and Talkback Mic16-Channel Immersive Audio, up to 9.1.6Real-Time UAD Processing for Studio, Live, and Post ApplicationsIdeal for studio, live, and postproduction applications, the Universal Audio Apollo x16 Gen 2 with Essentials+ Bundle is an 18x20 rackmount Thunderbolt 3 audio interface that offers 16 channels of flagship, Gen 2 Elite-Class 24-bit / 192 kHz AD/DA conversion, immersive audio up to 9.1.6, and HEXA Core DSP for real-time UAD plug-in processing over Thunderbolt at near-zero latency—on Mac and Windows computers. The Essentials+ Bundle lets you mix and record live performances with 36 UAD plug-ins including Pultec EQ, Auto-Tune, classic LA-2A and 1176 compressors, and more. You can use Plug-In Scenes to recall settings instantly, even in the middle of a performance.Easily connect the Apollo x16 Gen 2 to professional studio gear with 16x16 analog line-level I/O via DB-25 connections, plus switchable +24 dBu headroom settings. Stereo AES I/O and wordclock I/O are also available for connection to professional, digital outboard hardware. You can 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.What's New with Gen 2?New look and feel, updated industrial design with new knobs and switch capsImproved Elite-Class Gen 2 D/A converters featuring Dual-Crystal Clocking for ultralow jitter at all sample ratesImproved monitor outputs for best-in-class, critical listeningEven lower THD% and increased DNRBuilt-in Room Correction enabling Sonarworks SoundID profiles to run on built-in DSPBass Management for subwoofers in both Stereo and Surround configurationsNew UAD Console brings Unison, Apollo Room Correction, DSP Pairing, Dante Support, Multichannel Immersive Audio Monitoring, Bass Management, Plug-In Scenes over MIDI, and more—together under one roofNew Ultimate+ and Essentials+ software bundles with UAD plug-ins and InstrumentsElite-Class Apollo X Sound for Your Console and OutboardDelivering 133 dB of dynamic range, very low THD of -129 dB, and featuring Dual-Crystal Clocking for ultralow jitter at all sample rate, Apollo x16 effortlessly interfaces with your analog equipment and patchbays with DB-25 connections.The unit offers +24 dBu headroom, 16 x 18 A/D and D/A conversion, and stereo AES I/O.Hear the Details Like Never BeforeApollo x16 features UA's highest-resolution A/D and D/A converters paired with multichannel 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 SurroundApollo x16 supports mixing formats up to 9.1.6.This allows you to easily create 16-channel immersive audio mixes for Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D, Sony 360 Reality Audio, and others.Bass ManagementAdd a subwoofer with the new bass management feature for full-range stereo and surround monitoring.Speaker utilities panel provides trim, mute and solo per speaker output.Apollo Room CorrectionRoom Correction runs on a single SHARC DSP core, with UA's studio-grade, low-latency EQ algorithms, using over 20 precision filters and up to 100 ms of loudspeaker time alignment to transform your monitoring accuracy.Create SoundID Reference measurements for Apollo Room Correction directly within the SoundID Reference Measure desktop application.Find Your Flow in the UAD Console AppApollo x16's powerful digital mixing engine lets you control plug-in routing and monitoring.With the latest features like Bass Management, Immersive Audio up to Atmos 9.1.6, and Plug-In Scenes, it's easy to find a flow that fits your needs.A Hybrid System, Made for Your MissionCombine Apollo x16's HEXA Core DSP with native processing from your host computer.Produce large sessions with complex plug-in chains—a powerhouse hybrid workflow that outpaces any native-only recording setup.Expand Your Studio as You GrowLink up to four Apollo x16 for 64 channels of Elite-Class A/D and D/A conversion, perfect for interfacing with large-format recording consoles.Stack one x16 with other Thunderbolt Apollo rackmount units and control it all from your desktop using Apollo Twin or x4.Key Features18 x 20 Thunderbolt audio interface with HEXA Core DSP plug-in processingIncludes up to 30+ UAD plug-ins with Essentials+ EditionTwo DB-25 inputs (line 1-16), stereo AES I/O (XLR), wordclock 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 ultralow jitter at all sample ratesFlagship D/A for critical monitoring and playback with 133 dB dynamic range and low THD of -129 dBCalibrate your main monitor outputs (stereo or immersive) with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by SonarworksFull-featured monitor controller with alternate speaker switching and integrated talkback for easy communication with talentALT 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 moreOnboard DSP supports over 200 UAD plug-ins via VST, AU, and AAX 64 formats in all major DAWsCompatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and moreExpandable with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces or select models over DanteFree industry-leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers36 Effects and Instruments, One Rack SpaceChannel Strips and Preamps (6)Century Tube Channel StripCS-1 Channel StripHelios Type 69 Preamp and EQPrecision Channel StripUA 610-A Preamp and EQUA 610-B Preamp and EQCompressors/Limiters (7)Fairchild 670 LegacyTeletronix LA-2A Classic LevelerTeletronix LA-2A Gray Classic LevelerTeletronix LA-2A Silver Classic LevelerTeletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling AmplifierUA 1176LN LegacyUA 1176SE LegacyEqualizers (6)Helios Type 69 Legacy EQPultec EQP-1A Legacy EQPultec EQP-1A Passive EQPultec HLF-3C Passive EQPultec MEQ-5 Passive EQPultec Pro Legacy EQSpecial Processing (4)Auto-Tune Realtime AccessOxide Tape RecorderPrecision Enhancer HzVerve Analog Machines EssentialsDelay and Modulation (3)Precision Delay Mod LGalaxy Tape EchoPrecision Delay ModPrecision Delay Mod LReverbs and Rooms (3)Precision Reflection EnginePure Plate ReverbRealVerb Pro Custom Room ModelerGuitar and Bass (3)Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass AmplifierMarshall Plexi Classic AmplifierRaw DistortionInstruments (1)PolyMAX Polyphonic SynthUPC: 819937004735Items IncludedUniversal Audio Apollo x16 Gen 2 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface with Essentials+ BundleExternal Power SupplyAC Power Cable (IEC)4 x Rackmount ScrewLimited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty (Parts and Labor)
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