X16 Rack Mountable Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface with Real-Time UAD Processing

Apollo X16

Overview

The Universal Audio Apollo x16 is a rack-mountable Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with real-time UAD processing designed for high-resolution recording and mixing for musicians, producers, and audio engineers in mobile production rigs and studios of any size. Delivering the sound, feel, and flow of analog recording with low noise and wide dynamic range, the interface combines versatile inputs and outputs, a robust plug-in bundle, and 50% more DSP than earlier Apollos. Additionally, its switchable headroom setting facilitates proper level-matching with a variety of audio equipment.

Designed to perform a central role in a modern studio, the Apollo x16 offers digital resolutions up to 24-bit / 192 kHz, plus an array of analog and digital I/O. The interface features 16 channels of analog line-level inputs and outputs via DB25 connectors. Digital I/O ports include 2-channel AES/EBU via XLR. Wordclock I/O is provided on BNC jacks.

The built-in HEXA Core processing utilizes six DSP chips to enable monitoring and recording audio using classic analog emulations with near-zero latency. The included Realtime Analog Classics Plus plug-in bundle empowers you with 16 plug-ins ranging from compressors and EQs to virtual guitar/bass amps and time-based processors. The included Console application provides control and recall of all interface and UAD plug-in settings including channel-strip presets, drag-and-drop functionality, and dynamically resizable windows. Core Audio and Windows drivers ensure compatibility with all major DAWs, including Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Live, and more.

The Apollo x16 offers a comprehensive monitor section with talkback functionality and front-panel controls, as well as input and output metering capabilities. In addition to the dedicated stereo monitor feed via XLR, the DB25 outputs may be used for connection to power amps, active monitors, or an analog mixer. A total of four Apollos and six total UAD devices can be combined, allowing Thunderbolt users the ability to expand their I/O and DSP. The two Thunderbolt 3 ports are backward-compatible with Thunderbolt 1 and 2 via a qualified adapter (available separately).

General Features

• Track, overdub, and mix with high-resolution A/D-D/A conversion and DSP-powered plug-ins

• Selectable operating level of +20 dBu or +24 dBu

• Integrated talkback mic for easy communication and slate functionality

• Built-in multichannel monitor controller with assignable dim or mono mode

• Comprehensive front-panel metering

• Occupies 1 RU of rack space

Versatile I/O

• 18 x 20 audio interface with analog and digital I/O

• 16 x 16 analog line-level I/O via DB25 connectors

• Stereo XLR monitor outputs with dedicated level control

• Line outputs may be used for alternate monitor outputs

• XLR 3-pin sockets for AES/EBU I/O

• BNC word clock I/O with selectable 75-Ohm termination

Expandable

• Combine up to four Thunderbolt-equipped Apollos and six total UAD devices for expanded I/O and DSP

• Backward-compatible with Thunderbolt 1 and 2 via qualified adapter (available separately)

Powered Plug-Ins

• Includes Realtime Analog Classics Plus plug-in bundle

• UA 610-B Tube Preamp & EQ

• Marshall Plexi Classic Guitar Amp

• Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amp

• UA 1176LN Limiting Amplifier (Legacy)

• UA 1176SE Limiting Amplifier (Legacy)

• Pultec EQP-1A EQ (Legacy)

• Pultec Pro EQ (Legacy)

• Teletronix LA-2A Leveling Amplifier (Legacy)

• Fairchild 670 Compressor (Legacy)

• Precision Enhancer Hz

• Raw Distortion

• Precision Channel Strip (Precision Mix Rack Collection)

• Precision Reflection Engine (Precision Mix Rack Collection)

• Precision Delay Mod (Precision Mix Rack Collection)

• Precision Delay Mod L (Precision Mix Rack Collection)

• RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler

Features

• 2 x High-Speed Thunderbolt 3 Ports

• Up to 24-Bit / 192 kHz Resolution

• HEXA Core Processing with 6 DSP Chips

• 16 x Line Inputs & Outputs via DB25

• Stereo AES/EBU I/O via XLR

• Dedicated Stereo Monitor Output via XLR

• Convenient Monitoring & Talkback Control

• Includes 16 UAD Plug-Ins

• Mac & Windows Compatible

Specification

What’s in the Box

• Universal Audio Apollo x16 Rack-Mountable Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface with Real-Time UAD Processing

• External Power Supply

• IEC Power Cable

• 4 x Rackmount Screws