For Networked Sound Venues and Recording Studios
Perfect for live sound venues and networked recording studios, the Universal Audio Apollo x16D Essentials+ 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 latency— on Mac and Windows computers. Apollo x16D Essentials+ let you mix and record live performances with 32 UAD plug-ins from Pultec EQ to 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
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 to 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 Onstage
- 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 32 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 Dante— the most low-latency 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
32 Effects, One Rack Space
Channel Strips & Preamps
- Century Tube Channel Strip
- CS-1 Channel Strip
- Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ
- Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ Legacy
- Precision Channel Strip
- UA 610-A Preamp & EQ
- UA 610-B Preamp & EQ
Compressors/Limiters
- Fairchild 670 Legacy
- Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler
- Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler
- Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier
- Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler
- UA 1176LN Legacy
- UA 1176SE Legacy
Special Processing
- Auto-Tune Realtime Access
- Precision Enhancer Hz
Instruments
- PolyMAX Synth
Delay & Modulation
- Galaxy Tape Echo
- Oxide Tape Recorder
- Precision Delay Mod
- Precision Delay Mod L
Reverbs & Rooms
- Precision Reflection Engine
- Pure Plate Reverb
- RealVerb Pro
Equalizers
- Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ
- Pultec EQP-1A Passive EQ
- Pultec HLF-3C Passive EQ
- Pultec MEQ-5 Passive EQ
- Pultec-Pro Legacy EQ
Guitar
- Raw Distortion
- Ampeg SVT-VR Bass Amplifier
- Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier
Universal Audio APX16DG2-ESS Specs
| Channels of I/O | Analog: 18 Inputs / 20 Output at 192 kHz Digital: 2 Inputs / 2 Outputs at 192 kHz Dante: 16 Inputs / 16 Outputs |
| Maximum Sampling Rate | 192 kHz / 24-Bit |
| Number of Microphone Inputs | No |
| Analog Audio I/O | 2x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Monitor Output (DC-Coupled) |
| Digital Audio I/O | 1x XLR 3-Pin AES3 Input 1x XLR 3-Pin AES3 Output |
| Host Connection | 2x USB-C |
| OS Compatibility | macOS 10.15 to 14 Windows 10 to 11 (64-Bit Only) |
| Power Requirements | AC/DC Power Adapter (Included) |
| Channels of I/O | Analog: 18 Inputs / 20 Output at 192 kHz Digital: 2 Inputs / 2 Outputs at 192 kHz Dante: 16 Inputs / 16 Outputs |
| Built-In DSP | 6x SHARC |
| Maximum Sampling Rate | 192 kHz / 24-Bit |
| Number of Microphone Inputs | No |
| Built-In Microphone | (Talkback) |
Signal Processing
| Pad | No |
| High-Pass Filter | No |
| Solo/Mute | Mute per Master |
Connectivity
| Analog Audio I/O | 2x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Monitor Output (DC-Coupled) |
| Phantom Power | No |
| Digital Audio I/O | 1x XLR 3-Pin AES3 Input 1x XLR 3-Pin AES3 Output |
| Host Connection | 2x USB-C |
| Host Connection Protocol | Thunderbolt 3 |
| USB (Non-Host) | No |
| Sync I/O | 1x BNC Word Clock Input 1x BNC Word Clock Output |
| Network I/O | 2x RJ45 AES67 / Dante (Gigabit) |
| MIDI I/O | No |
| Expansion Slots | No |
| Wireless | No |
Performance
| Frequency Response | Monitor Outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.02 dB |
| Maximum Output Level | Monitor Outputs: +24 dBu (+4 dBu) +10 dBV (-10 dBV) |
| Impedance | Monitor Outputs: 100 Ohms Word Clock : 75 Ohms |
| Dynamic Range | Monitor Outputs: 133 dBA |
| THD+N | Monitor Outputs: -129 dB / 0.000037% (1 kHz, at -1 dBFS) |
Digital Audio
| Sample Rates | 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192 kHz |
| Sample Rate Conversion | No |
| Bit Depths | 24-Bit |
| Latency | 1 ms at 96 kHz (Over Thunderbolt) |
| Sync Sources | AES3, Dante, Internal, Word Clock |
| Clocking | Word Clock: Input Termination: 75 Ohms (Switchable) Lock Range: 44.1 to 192 kHz ±4% of Sample Rate |
Audio Storage & Playback
| Media/Memory Card Slot | No |
Compatibility
| OS Compatibility | macOS 10.15 to 14 Windows 10 to 11 (64-Bit Only) |
| Storage Requirements | 25 GB (100 GB Recommended) |
| Mobile App Compatible | No |
| Mobile Device Compatibility | No |
| Required Hardware | Thunderbolt 3 Cable |
Power
| Power Requirements | AC/DC Power Adapter (Included) |
| AC Input Power | 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz |
| AC/DC Power Adapter | 12 VDC at 6 A (Included) |
| Power Consumption | 30 W (Typical) 72 W (Maximum) |
Physical
| Rackmount Size | 1 RU |
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
| Dimensions | 19 x 13.5 x 1.74" / 48.3 x 34.3 x 4.42 cm (Including Controls and Protrusions) |
| Weight | 8.0 lb / 3.6 kg |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 16.31 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 22.9 x 18.3 x 7.8" |
In the Box
- Universal Audio Apollo x16D Essentials+ Rackmount Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface with Dante
- External Power Supply
- AC Power Cable (IEC)
- Set of 4 Rackmount Screws
- 2-Years Manufacturer Warranty
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