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 (Ultimate+)

Ultimate+ (Apollo x16 Gen 2 and x16D only) includes 126 UAD plug-ins: everything in Essentials+ and Studio+, plus these additions:

• Channel strips and preamps: API Preamp, API Vision Channel Strip, API Vision Legacy Channel Strip, Manley VOXBOX Channel Strip, Neve 88RS Channel Strip, Neve 88RS Legacy Channel Strip, Neve Preamp, SSL E Series Channel Strip, SSL E Series Channel Strip Legacy
• Compressors / limiters: API 2500 Stereo Bus Compressor, Manley Variable Mu Limiter Compressor, Neve 2254E Compressor, Neve 2254E Dual Compressor, Neve 33609 Compressor, Neve 33609SE Compressor, Precision Buss Compressor, SSL G Series Bus Compressor, SSL G Series Bus Compressor Legacy
• Equalizers: API 550A Parametric EQ, API 560 Graphic EQ, Cambridge EQ, Harrison 32C Channel EQ, Harrison 32C SE Channel EQ, Hitsville EQ, Manley Massive Passive EQ, Neve 1073 Preamp and EQ, Neve 1073 Legacy Classic Console EQ, Neve 1073SE Legacy Classic Console EQ, Neve 1084 Preamp and EQ, Precision Equalizer, Trident A-Range Classic Console EQ
• Special processing: Ampex ATR-102 Mastering Tape Recorder, Empirical Labs FATSO Jr., Empirical Labs FATSO Sr., Little Labs IBP Phase Alignment Tool, Little Labs Voice Of God Bass Resonance, Moog Multimode Filter, Moog Multimode Filter SE, Moog Multimode Filter XL, Precision De-Esser, Precision Enhancer kHz, Thermionic Culture Vulture
• Delay and modulation: Cooper Time Cube MkII Delay, EP-34 Tape Echo, KORG SDD-3000 Digital Delay, MXR Flanger/Doubler
• Reverbs and rooms: AKG BX 20 Spring Reverb, Capitol Chambers, DreamVerb Room Modeler, EMT 140 Classic Plate Reverb, EMT 250 Electronic Reverb, Hitsville Reverb Chambers, Lexicon 480L Digital Reverb and Effects, Ocean Way Studios, Sound City Studios
• Guitar and bass: Bermuda Triangle, Fender '55 Tweed Deluxe, TS Overdrive Pedal
• Mastering: Capitol Mastering Compressor, Hitsville Mastering EQ, Manley Massive Passive Mastering EQ, Precision K-Stereo Ambience Recovery, Precision Maximizer, Precision Multiband, Precision Limiter
• LUNA Extensions: API Summing, API Vision Console Emulation, Ampex ATR-102 Mastering Tape, Studer A800 Multichannel Tape

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.