The Universal Audio Apollo x16 Gen 2 is an 18 x 20 rackmount Thunderbolt 3 line-level audio interface with HEXA Core DSP and elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 conversion for consoles, patchbays, and immersive mixes at 24-bit / 192 kHz for Mac and Windows. Sixteen channels of line I/O on DB-25 suit large-format consoles, summing, and outboard inserts. Immersive monitoring formats up to 9.1.6 (including Dolby Atmos workflows) are supported via UAD Console.

Inputs and Outputs

• Line in: 16 via DB-25 (+24 dBu headroom)
• Line out: 16 via DB-25
• Monitor out: stereo XLR
• Digital: stereo AES/EBU I/O, word clock I/O
• No mic preamps on the x16; it is a line-level converter / monitor interface for consoles and outboard

DSP, Console, and Monitoring

HEXA Core (six SHARC processors) runs UAD plug-ins in realtime for tracking and mixing, and can be combined with native host processing. UAD Console provides Auto-Gain (on models with Unison preamps), Plug-In Scenes, Bass Management, talkback, Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks, and expandable Thunderbolt Apollo systems (up to four units).

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
• Analog line I/O: 16 (DB-25) in / 16 (DB-25) out via DB-25 (+24 dBu headroom)
• Monitor outputs: stereo (XLR on x16; 1/4" on x6 / x8 / x8p)
• Headphone: none (line / monitor focused)
• Digital I/O: stereo AES/EBU; word clock I/O
• Host: Thunderbolt 3 (two ports; Mac / Windows)
• DSP: HEXA Core (six SHARC processors)
• Conversion: 24-bit / 44.1-192 kHz
• Surround / immersive: up to 9.1.6 immersive
• Power: external 12 VDC 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: 3.88 kg (8.5 lb)

In the Box

• Apollo x16 Gen 2 audio interface
• External power supply
• AC power cable (IEC, region-specific)
• Set of 4 rack-mount screws
• Getting Started URL card

Thunderbolt cable sold separately.