{"id":1360555,"date":"2026-03-07T09:35:46","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T07:35:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digibit.ee\/product\/universal-audio-apollo-x16-gen-2-ult-aanikortti-thunderbolt-3-vaylaan\/"},"modified":"2026-06-13T12:44:06","modified_gmt":"2026-06-13T09:44:06","slug":"universal-audio-apollo-x16-gen-2-ult-aanikortti-thunderbolt-3-vaylaan","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/digibit.ee\/en\/product\/universal-audio-apollo-x16-gen-2-ult-aanikortti-thunderbolt-3-vaylaan\/","title":{"rendered":"Universal Audio Apollo x16 Gen 2 ULT+ &#8211; sound card for Thunderbolt 3 bus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Universal Audio Apollo x16 Gen 2 is a rackmount 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.<\/p>\n<p>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 via DB-25 connectors. Without microphone preamps, it focuses on delivering the best possible audio quality and flexibility for managing line inputs and outputs. Two AES\/EBU inputs and outputs add 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 reliable performance. <span data-fr-verified=\"true\" style=\"font-size: 1em\">Produce music with authentic analog sound, the award-winning Apollo X sound &#8211; now with an even wider dynamic range and enhanced D\/A monitoring. Top-quality 24-bit\/192kHz AD\/DA conversion ensures extremely clean signal paths and a wide dynamic range. Auto-Gain automatically adjusts the recording level, and Apollo Monitor Correction (powered by Sonarworks\u00ae, coming in 2024) enhances monitoring in any environment, including through headphones. Regardless of genre, this perfect interface for music producers and post-production professionals includes emulations from numerous brands, such as Neve, API, Avalon, Manley, and SSL. It\u2019s like having a full studio&#8217;s worth of analog gear packed into a compact form &#8211; and best of all, it\u2019s compatible with all major DAWs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>18 x 24 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface<\/li>\n<li>Real-time UAD HEXA Core processing, 6-core SHARC DSP<\/li>\n<li>Flagship Apollo X Gen 2 24-bit\/192 kHz audio conversion with Dual Crystal clocking<\/li>\n<li>Inputs: 2 x DB-25 (line 1-16), stereo AES I\/O (XLR), word clock I\/O (BNC),<\/li>\n<li>Outputs: 2 x Monitor (XLR), 2 x DB-25 (line 1-16 or ALT \/ 9.1.6 surround)<\/li>\n<li>Flagship D\/A for critical listening and playback with 133 dB dynamic range and -129dB THD<\/li>\n<li>2 x Thunderbolt 3 ports (cable not included)<\/li>\n<li>+48V Phantom<\/li>\n<li>Speaker outputs up to 9.1.6 format<\/li>\n<li>Updated UAD Console app with Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer integration with bass management, and more<\/li>\n<li>Apollo Monitor Correction (Sonarworks\u00ae, coming in 2024)<\/li>\n<li>Built-in talkback microphone<\/li>\n<li>Internal DSP supports over 200 UAD plug-ins in VST, AU, and AAX 64 formats in all major DAWs<\/li>\n<li>Includes 100+ UAD plug-ins in the Ultimate+ bundle<\/li>\n<li>Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, etc. (check compatibility at <a href=\"https:\/\/help.uaudio.com\/hc\/en-us\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">help.uaudio.com<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Expandable with Thunderbolt Apollo audio interfaces or select models via Dante<\/li>\n<li>19&#8243; 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