Key Features

• Networked Recording Studios/Live Sound
• 125 UAD Plug-Ins, Real-Time Processing
• AC Power, Mac/Windows
• 2 High-Speed Thunderbolt 3 Ports
• 16-Channel Dante I/O (AES67 at 48 kHz)
• Elite-Class 24-Bit / 192 kHz AD/DA
• Stereo AES/EBU I/O, Wordclock I/O
• 2 XLR Monitor Outputs
• Talkback Microphone, LED Channel Meters
• 16-Channel Immersive Audio, up to 9.1.6

For Networked Sound Venues and Recording Studios

Perfect for live sound venues and networked recording studios, the Universal Audio Apollo x16D Ultimate+ is an 18x20 rackmount Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with Dante that gives you elite-class Apollo X 24-bit / 192 kHz audio conversion and HEXA Core Processing for real-time UAD plug-in processing over Thunderbolt and Dante at near-zero latencyon Mac and Windows computers. Apollo x16D Ultimate+ lets you mix and record live performances with 125 UAD plug-ins from Neve, SSL, Lexicon, and Auto-Tune, plus classic LA-2A and 1176 compressors, and more. You can also use Plug-In Scenes to recall settings instantly, even in the middle of a performance.

With 16x16 simultaneous network-audio I/O channels via Dante (or AES67 at 48 kHz), Apollo x16D lets you create 16-channel immersive audio mixes for Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D, Sony 360, Reality Audio, and others. If you want to grow into a multiroom setup, you can link up to four Apollo x16Ds to build a 64-channel Dante system with network redundancy. Stereo AES I/O are also available for connection to professional, digital outboard hardware. The two Thunderbolt ports enable you to daisy-chain up to four Thunderbolt-equipped Apollo interfaces.

Take Elite-Class Apollo X Sound on Stage

Offering the most powerful system for running UAD plug-ins in real time, Apollo x16D is built for both live sound engineers and networked recording studios.

The interface seamlessly connects to your digital mixing console, putting 125 UAD plug-ins right at your fingertips (Ultimate+ Edition).

Work Fast and Never Lose Your Settings

With its powerful digital mixing engine giving you control over inputs, outputs, and plug-in routing, Apollo x16D makes it easy to build your mix and control entire effect chains in real time.

Then quickly recall your plug-in settings over MIDI, all without interrupting the performance.

Expand Your Studio Over Dante

Link up to four x16Ds to build a 64-channel Dante system with network redundancy.

Or expand your current Thunderbolt Apollo studio over Dantethe most low-latency and scalable audio network available.

Mix Down to Surround

After the show, bring Apollo x16D back to the studio, where it becomes your all-in-one monitoring hub for mixing formats up to 9.1.6.

This allows you to easily create 16-channel immersive audio mixes of live sets or studio recordings for Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D, Sony 360 Reality Audio, and others.

Key Features

18x20 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface featuring 16-channel Dante I/O (supports AES67 mode at 48 kHz)

Ultimate+ includes 125 UAD plug-ins

Onboard HEXA Core Processing for mixing with UAD plug-ins at near-zero latency

24-bit / 192 kHz elite-class Apollo X D/A conversion

2 Thunderbolt 3 ports

Stereo AES I/O

Wordclock I/O

Recall plug-in settings over MIDI

Compatible with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces to expand systems over Dante

Create 16-channel immersive audio mixes

ALT monitoring support in all monitor modes (2 x ALT mon for stereo, 1 x ALT mon for all)

LED channel meters

Onboard Talkback microphone

Free industry-leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers

125 Effects, One Rack Space

Channel Strips & Preamps

API Preamp

API Vision Channel Strip

API Vision Legacy Channel Strip

Avalon VT-737sp Channel Strip

Century Tube Channel Strip

CS-1 Channel Strip Plug-In

Manley Reference Microphone Preamp

Manley VOXBOX Channel Strip

Neve 88RS Channel Strip

Neve 88RS Legacy Channel Strip

Neve Preamp

Precision Channel Strip

SSL E Series Channel Strip

SSL E Series Channel Strip Legacy

UA 610-A Preamp & EQ

UA 610-B Preamp & EQ

V76 Preamplifier

Compressors/Limiters

API 2500 Stereo Bus Compressor

dbx 160 Compressor / Limiter

Empirical Labs Distressor

Fairchild 660 Compressor

Fairchild 670 Compressor

Fairchild 670 Legacy 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

LegacyTeletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler

Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler

Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier

Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler

Teletronix LA-3A Classic Leveler

UA 1176AE Classic Limiter

UA 1176LN Legacy Limiting Amplifier

UA 1176SE Legacy Limiting Amplifier

UA 1176 Rev A Classic Limiter

UA 1176LN Rev E Classic Limiter

UA 175B Classic Limiter Plug-In

UA 176 Classic Limiter Plug-In

Special Processing

Auto-Tune Realtime X

Auto-Tune Realtime Access

Ampex ATR-102 Mastering Tape Recorder

Empirical Labs FATSO Jr. Tape Sim. & Compressor

Empirical Labs FATSO Sr. Tape Sim. & Compressor

Little Labs IBP Phase Alignment Tool

Little Labs Voice Of God Bass Resonance

Moog Multimode Filter

Moog Multimode Filter SE

Moog Multimode Filter XL

Oxide Tape Recorder

Precision De-Esser

Precision Enhancer Hz

Precision Enhancer kHz

Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder

Thermionic Culture Vulture

Instruments

Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio

Moog Minimoog

Opal Morphing Synth

PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth

Ravel Grand Piano

Waterfall B3 Organ

Delay & Modulation

Brigade Chorus Pedal

Cooper Time Cube MkII Delay

EP-34 Tape Echo

Galaxy Tape Echo

KORG SDD-3000 Digital Delay

MXR Flanger/Doubler

Precision Delay Modulation

Precision Delay Modulation Long

Studio D Chorus

Waterfall Rotary Speaker

Reverbs & Rooms

AKG BX 20 Spring Reverb

Capitol Chambers

DreamVerb Room Modeler

EMT 140 Classic Plate Reverb

EMT 250 Electronic Reverb

Hitsville Reverb Chambers

Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb

Lexicon 480L Digital Reverb and Effects

Ocean Way Studios

Precision Reflection Engine

Pure Plate Reverb

RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler

Sound City Studios

Equalizers

API 550A Parametric EQ

API 560 Graphic EQ

Cambridge EQ

Harrison 32C Channel EQ

Harrison 32C SE Channel EQ

Helios Type 69 Legacy EQ

Helios Type 69 Preamp and EQ

Hitsville EQ Plug-In

Manley Massive Passive EQ

Neve 1073 Preamp & EQ

Neve 1073 Legacy Classic Console EQ

Neve 1073SE Legacy Classic Console EQ

Neve 1084 Preamp & EQ Plug-In

Precision Equalizer

Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ

Pultec EQP-1A Passive EQ

Pultec HLF-3C Passive EQ

Pultec MEQ-5 Passive EQ

Pultec-Pro Legacy EQ

Trident A-Range Classic Console EQ

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 Extension

Ampex ATR-102 Mastering Tape Extension

Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Extension

Guitar

Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier

Bermuda Triangle

Fender „55 Tweed Deluxe

Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier

Raw Distortion

TS Overdrive Pedal

In the Box

Universal Audio Apollo x16D Ultimate+ Rackmount Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface with Dante

External Power Supply

AC Power Cable (IEC)

Set of 4 Rackmount Screws

Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty (Parts and Labor)