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Universal Audio UA Apollo x16 Gen 2 ESS (Rack/TB3/MAC/WIN)

UA-APX16G2ESS - RRP $9,999.00
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  • 16-channel high-resolution audio conversion
  • HEXA Core DSP for powerful plug-in processing
  • Supports immersive audio up to 9.1.6 format
  • Elite-class converters with 133 dB dynamic range
  • DB-25 inputs/outputs for seamless connectivity
  • Integrated talkback for easy communication
  • Includes 100+ professional UAD plug-ins
  • Compatible with major DAWs and Thunderbolt Apollo

UA’s next generation of Apollo x16 interfaces is here, 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.

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, plus switchable +24 dBu headroom settings
Access the full library of 200+ UAD DSP and Native plug-ins, including award-winning titles like Capitol Chambers, Sound City Studios, EL8 Distressor, and more
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-ins from Auto-Tune, Fairchild, Teletronix, and more with a choice of Essentials+ or Ultimate+ Editions


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, 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®. So 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
Apollo x16 supports mixing formats up to 9.1.6. This allows you to easily 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. And 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.

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 — a powerhouse hybrid workflow that outpaces any native-only recording setup.

Expand Your Studio as You Grow
Link up to four Apollo x16’s for 64 channels of elite-class A/D and D/A conversion, perfect for interfacing with large format recording consoles, or 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.**

Key Features
18 x 20 Thunderbolt audio interface with HEXA Core DSP plug-in processing
Two DB-25 inputs (line 1-16), stereo AES I/O (XLR), word clock I/O (BNC)
Two monitor outs (XLR), two DB-25 outputs (line 1-16 or ALT / 9.1.6 surround)
Elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution featuring Dual-Crystal Clocking for ultra-low jitter at all sample rates
Flagship D/A for critical monitoring and playback with 133 dB dynamic range and astonishingly low THD of -129 dB
Calibrate your main monitor outputs (stereo or immersive) with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks®*
Fully-featured monitor controller with alternate speaker switching and integrated talkback for easy communication with talent
ALT monitoring support in all monitor modes (2 x ALT mon for stereo, 1 x ALT mon for immersive)
Updated UAD Console app featuring Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer integration with Bass Management, immersive audio support, and more
Onboard DSP supports over 200 UAD plug-ins via VST, AU, and AAX 64 formats in all major DAWs
Includes up to 100+ UAD plug-ins with Essentials+ or Ultimate+ Editions
Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more**
Expandable with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces or select models over Dante
Free industry-leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers
*Requires Apollo Monitor Correction Add-on and SoundID Reference licenses, available from sonarworks.com

**For full compatibility information, refer to help.uaudio.com

***For full list of included plugins visit Ua's website below

More Information
Brand Universal Audio
Got bluetooth? No
Mixer - Type Audio Interface
# inputs? 16
# outputs? 16
Built in effects? No
Included software? Essentials Plugin Pack
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