Universal Audio Apollo x16D ESS (Rack/TB3/Dante/MAC/WIN)

The Universal Audio Apollo x16D is a rackmount 18 x 20 Thunderbolt audio interface with 16 x 16 Dante I/O, elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 D/A monitor conversion, Apollo Monitor Correction, immersive audio support up to 9.1.6, Bass Management, HEXA core DSP plug-in processing, and premium software suite for Mac or Windows.

Take UAD plug-ins from studio to stage.
Perfect for live sound venues or networked recording studios, UA’s Apollo x16D interface gives you elite-class Apollo X sound and realtime UAD plug-in processing over Thunderbolt and Dante. With Apollo x16D, you can mix and record live performances with over 200 UAD plug-ins from Neve, SSL, and Auto-Tune, plus classic LA-2A and 1176 compressors, and more.

Main features of the Universal Audio Apollo x16D include:

• 18 x 20 audio interface featuring Dante I/O (supports AES67 mode @ 48 kHz)
• Onboard HEXA Core Processing for mixing with UAD plug-ins at near-zero latency
• Recall plug-in settings over MIDI, even in the middle of a performance
• Two RJ45 Ethernet Dante® connections for switched or redundant network modes
• Two monitor outs (XLR), stereo AES I/O (XLR), word clock I/O (BNC) for connection to professional digital outboard hardware
• Elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 D/A converter 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®*
• Create 16-channel immersive audio mixes for Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D, Sony 360 Reality Audio, and others
• 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)
• Includes up to 100+ UAD plug-ins with Essentials+ or Ultimate+ Editions
• Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more**
• Expand systems over Dante with compatible Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces**
• Free industry-leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers

*Coming Q4 2024, requires Apollo Monitor Correction Add-on and SoundID Reference licenses, available from sonarworks.com

Take Elite-Class Apollo X Sound on Stage
Universal Audio built Apollo x16D for both live sound engineers and networked recording studios. With its 16 channels of Dante I/O, elite-class audio conversion, and HEXA core DSP processing — the world’s most powerful system for running UAD plug-ins in realtime — Apollo x16D seamlessly connects to your digital mixing console, putting over 200 UAD plug-ins right at your fingertips.

Work Fast & Never Lose Your Settings
With its powerful digital mixing engine giving you control over inputs, outputs, and plug-in routing — Apollo x16D makes it easy to quickly build your mix and control entire effects chains in realtime. Then quickly recall your plug-in settings over MIDI, all without interrupting the performance.

Hundreds of Effects, One Rack Space
Apollo x16D 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, and Neve channel strips to modern favorites from Auto-Tune, Avalon, and more.

Expand Your Studio Over Dante
Link up to four x16Ds to build a 64-channel Dante system with network redundancy. Or expand your current Thunderbolt Apollo studio over Dante — the most low-latency and scalable audio network available. This means that if you’ve been considering making the switch to a networked recording studio, or you simply want to grow to a multi-room setup, you don’t have to start from scratch.**

Mix Down to Surround
After the show, bring Apollo x16D back to the studio, where it becomes your all‑in‑one monitoring hub for mixing formats up to 9.1.6 with multi-channel immersive Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks.® This allows you to easily create 16‑channel immersive audio mixes of live sets or studio recordings for Dolby Atmos, Auro‑3D, Sony 360 Reality Audio, and others.

A Hybrid System, Made for Your Mission
Combine Apollo x16D’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.