The Universal Audio Apollo x16D is an 18 x 20 rackmount audio interface that combines 16 x 16 Dante (or AES67 @ 48 kHz) networked I/O with elite-class Apollo X conversion, stereo AES I/O, and HEXA Core DSP for realtime UAD plug-in processing. It is designed for live consoles, networked studios, and houses of worship that need UAD channel inserts over Ethernet plus Thunderbolt host connectivity on Mac or Windows.

Dante Networking

Dual RJ45 ports (primary / secondary) provide 16 channels of Dante I/O with selectable Dante latency and network redundancy. AES67 mode is available at 48 kHz. Up to four x16D units can be linked for a 64-channel Dante system at 96 kHz. Stereo monitor outputs, stereo AES/EBU, word clock I/O, built-in talkback, and dual Thunderbolt 3 ports round out the rear panel.

DSP and Live Workflow

HEXA Core DSP runs UAD plug-ins at near-zero latency across Dante channels in UAD Console. Plug-In Scenes can be recalled over MIDI during a performance. The interface can expand with Thunderbolt Apollos and Dante-connected Apollo expanders where supported.

Plug-in Bundle (Essentials+)

Essentials+ includes 33 UAD plug-ins (Apollo X Gen 2):

• Channel strips and preamps: Century Tube Channel Strip, CS-1 Channel Strip, Helios Type 69 Preamp and EQ, 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, 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 and modulation: Galaxy Tape Echo, Precision Delay Modulation, Precision Delay Modulation Long
• Reverbs and rooms: Precision Reflection Engine, Pure Plate Reverb, RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler
• Guitar and bass: Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier, Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier, Raw Distortion

Additional UAD plug-ins from the 200+ title library can be purchased separately. Formats: VST, AU, AAX 64.

Specifications

• Simultaneous I/O: 18 x 20 (including networked audio)
• Network audio: 16 in / 16 out Dante or AES67 (switchable); dual RJ45; Audinate Brooklyn 3
• Monitor outputs: 2 (stereo pair)
• Digital I/O: stereo AES/EBU; word clock I/O
• Talkback: built-in microphone
• Host: Thunderbolt 3 (two ports; Mac / Windows)
• DSP: HEXA Core (six SHARC processors)
• Conversion: 24-bit / 44.1-192 kHz elite-class Apollo X
• Dante to monitor round-trip: approx. 1.0 ms @ 96 kHz (excluding Dante and plug-in latency)
• Power: external 12 VDC, 6 A supply (included), up to 72 W (approx. 30 W typical)
• Dimensions: 482.6 x 343.1 x 44.2 mm (19.0" x 13.5" x 1.74"), W x D x H including knobs/jacks; 1U
• Weight: 3.63 kg (8.0 lb)

In the Box

• Apollo x16D audio interface
• External power supply
• AC power cable (region-specific)
• Getting Started materials

Thunderbolt and Ethernet cables sold separately.