Universal Audio Apollo X16 Gen 2 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface (Essentials Edition)
Experience the Gold-Standard in Audio Recording.
Universal Audio Apollo X16 Gen 2 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface (Essentials Edition) is here. It’s for professional studios and music producers who need 16 channels of highest-resolution audio conversion and HEXA Core DSP processing for connecting to a console and mixing large sessions with world-class UAD plug-ins from Auto-Tune, Neve, Manley, Avalon, SSL, and hundreds more.
Used in the world’s most renowned recording studios, Apollo x16 puts award-winning UA sound and legendary craftsmanship right in your rack.
Elite-Class Apollo X Sound for Your Console & Outboard
Universal Audio built Apollo x16 Gen 2 for pro engineers and producers who need highest-quality sound for the professional analog studio. With the widest dynamic range and lowest distortion available, Apollo x16 effortlessly interfaces with your analog equipment and patchbays with DB-25 connections, offering +24 dBu headroom, 16 x 18 A/D and D/A conversion, and stereo AES I/O.
Hundreds of Analog Sounds, One Rack Space
Apollo x16 comes in two editions, both delivering a generous suite of UAD plug-ins right out of the box. Build your mix with classic Teletronix LA-2A and 1176 compressors. Furthermore, use Pultec EQs, API and SSL channel strips to modern favorites from Auto-Tune, Avalon, and more.
Hear the Details Like Never Before
Apollo x16 features UA’s highest-resolution A/D and D/A converters paired with multi-channel immersive Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks. You’ll not only hear the most pristine representation of your recordings, there will be no surprises when you listen to your final mix or master on any stereo or surround system.
Mix Down to Surround with Apollo X16 Gen 2
Additionally, Apollo x16 supports mixing formats up to 9.1.6. Therefore, this allows you to create 16‑channel immersive audio mixes for Dolby Atmos, Auro‑3D, Sony 360 Reality Audio, and others.
Find Your Flow in the UAD Console App
Apollo x16’s powerful digital mixing engine lets you control plug-in routing and monitoring. Also, with the latest features like Bass Management, Immersive Audio up to Atmos 9.1.6 and Plug-In Scenes, it’s easy to find a flow that fits your needs.
Apollo X16 Gen 2 is a Hybrid System, Made for Your Mission
Combine Apollo x16’s HEXA Core DSP with native processing from your host computer to produce large sessions with complex plug-in chains. That’s a powerhouse hybrid workflow that outpaces any native-only recording setup!
Expand Your Studio as You Grow
Lastly, link up to four Apollo x16’s for 64 channels of elite-class A/D and D/A conversion. It’s perfect for interfacing with large format recording consoles. Furthermore, stack one x16 with other Thunderbolt Apollo rackmount units and control it all from your desktop using Apollo Twin or x4. So no matter how far your music takes you, an Apollo will always be in reach.**
Apollo X16 Gen 2 Key Benefits:
- Hear next generation audio conversion with the widest dynamic range and lowest distortion of any Apollo
- Easily connect to professional studio gear with 16 x 16 analog I/O via DB-25 connections & switchable +24 dBu headroom settings
- Access the full library of 200+ UAD DSP and Native plug-ins, including award-winning titles
- Record with a fast, natural workflow using LUNA, offering seamless integration with Apollo for big analog studio sound – in realtime
- Mix with confidence in any room using Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks®*
- Hear all the low-end detail in your mixes using bass management to add a subwoofer to your monitor setup
- Quickly set up low-latency cues, plug-in scenes, and immersive audio monitoring with the UAD Console app
- Get thousands of dollars in award-winning UAD plug-in titles from Auto-Tune, Fairchild, Teletronix, and more