The Universal Audio Apollo x16 Gen 2 is a rack-mounted 18 x 24 Thunderbolt audio interface featuring flagship Apollo X Gen 2 converters, Auto-Gain, Apollo Monitor Correction, support for 9.1.6-channel speaker configurations, HEXA Core processing, and a comprehensive plug-in bundle.

Designed for professional studios and producers, the next-generation Apollo x16 is a top-tier audio interface that offers 16 line inputs and 16 line outputs with DB-25 connectors. Without microphone preamps, it focuses on delivering the best possible sound quality and flexibility for managing line inputs and outputs. Two AES/EBU inputs and outputs enhance versatility and compatibility with professional studio equipment. The Apollo x16 Gen 2 is built to meet the needs of even the most demanding audio engineers and music producers, providing performance you can rely on. Produce music with authentic analog sound, the award-winning Apollo X sound – now with an even wider dynamic range and improved D/A monitoring. High-end 24-bit/192kHz AD/DA conversion ensures an extremely clean signal path and a wide dynamic range. Auto-Gain automatically adjusts the recording level, and Apollo Monitor Correction (powered by Sonarworks®, coming in 2024) enhances monitoring in any space, including through headphones. Regardless of genre, the perfect interface for music producers and post-production professionals includes emulations of many brands such as Neve, API, Avalon, Manley, and SSL. It’s like having a full studio of analog gear packed into a compact form – and best of all, compatible with all major DAWs.

Features:

• 18 x 24 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface
• Real-time UAD HEXA Core processing, 6-core SHARC DSP
• High-end Apollo X Gen 2 24-bit/192 kHz audio conversion with Dual Crystal clocking
• Inputs: 2 x DB-25 (line 1-16), stereo AES I/O (XLR), word clock I/O (BNC),
• Outputs: 2 x Monitor (XLR), 2 x DB-25 (line 1-16 or ALT / 9.1.6 surround)
• Flagship D/A for critical listening and playback with a dynamic range of 133 dB and -129dB THD
• 2 x Thunderbolt 3 ports (cable not included)
• +48V Phantom
• Speaker outputs up to 9.1.6 format
• Updated UAD Console application with Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer integration with bass management, and more
• Apollo Monitor Correction (Sonarworks®, coming in 2024)
• Built-in talkback microphone
• Internal DSP supports over 200 UAD plug-ins in VST, AU, and AAX 64 formats across all major DAWs
• Includes 20+ UAD plug-ins in the Essentials+ bundle
• Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, etc. (check compatibility at help.uaudio.com)
• Expandable with Thunderbolt Apollo audio interfaces or select models via Dante
• 19″ / 1U
• Windows/Mac

Includes UAD Essentials+ plug-in package with over 20 “must-have” plug-ins:

Channel Strips & Preamps (6)

• Century Tube Channel Strip
• CS-1 Channel Strip
• Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ
• Precision Channel Strip
• UA 610-A Preamp & EQ
• UA 610-B Preamp & EQ

Compressors / Limiters (7)

• 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 (6)

• 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 (4)

• Auto-Tune Realtime Access
• Oxide Tape Recorder
• Precision Enhancer Hz
• Verve Analog Machines Essentials

Instruments (1)

• PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth

Delay & Modulation (3)

• Galaxy Tape Echo
• Precision Delay Mod
• Precision Delay Mod L

Reverbs & Rooms (3)

• Precision Reflection Engine
• Pure Plate Reverb
• RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler

Guitar & Bass (3)

• Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier
• Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier
• Raw Distortion