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 latency— on 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 Dante— the 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
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
Universal Audio APX16DG2-ULT Specs
Channels of I/O | Analog: 18 Inputs / 20 Outputs 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 Outputs at 192 kHz Digital: 2 Inputs / 2 Outputs at 192 kHz Dante: 16 Inputs / 16 Outputs |
Built-In DSP | Yes |
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 | 15.99 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 23.3 x 17.1 x 7.8" |
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
- 2-Years Manufacturer Warranty
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