Universal Audio Apollo x16 Gen 2 Ultimate+ Edition
18,995.00 Excl. VAT
- 18-in/20-out, 24-bit/192kHz, Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface w/ HEXA Core Processor
- Next-generation elite-class AD/DA conversion
- Dual-Crystal clocking supplies a low-jitter environment
- Onboard DSP combines with your host computer’s native processing
- Apollo Monitor Correction empowers you to mix confidently
- Bass Management optimizes your subwoofer for maximum low-frequency detail
- Auto-Gain feature sets levels across multiple inputs
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Apollo x16

Experience the gold standard in audio recording.
The next generation of Apollo x16 is here — built for pro studios and serious music producers who need 16 channels of highest-resolution audio conversion and HEXA Core DSP processing for connecting your studio equipment and producing large sessions with UAD plug-ins from Neve, Manley, Avalon, SSL, Auto-Tune, and hundreds more.
Connect to Award-Winning Sound
With widest dynamic range and lowest distortion ever, Apollo x16 is the only audio interface that connects to your analog gear and patchbays, letting you record and mix with authentic analog sounds in realtime over DB-25 connections with selectable +24 dBu operation.

Hear the Details Like Never Before
Now in its Gen 2 design, Apollo x16 features our highest-resolution A/D and D/A converters to date. And when paired with new features like Apollo Monitor Correction by Sonarworks,* this means you’ll hear the most accurate representation of your recordings when mixing through monitors or headphones.

Mix Down to Surround
Apollo x16 supports mixing formats up to 9.1.6, so you can create 16‑channel immersive audio mixes for Dolby Atmos, Auro‑3D, Sony 360 Reality Audio, and others.

Add Hundreds of Effects to Your Rack
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 dozens more.


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Channel Strips & Preamps (19)
API Preamp
API Vision Channel Strip
API Vision Legacy Channel Strip
Avalon VT-737sp Channel Strip
Century Tube Channel Strip
CS-1 Channel Strip
Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ
LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip
Manley Reference Microphone Preamp
Manley VOXBOX Channel Strip
Neve 1073 Preamp & EQ
Neve 88RS Channel Strip
Neve 88RS Legacy Channel Strip
Precision Channel Strip
SSL E Series Channel Strip
SSL E Series Channel Strip Legacy
UA 610-A Preamp & EQ
UA 610-B Preamp & EQ
V76 PreamplifierCompressors / Limiters (22)
API 2500 Stereo Bus Compressor
dbx 160 Compressor / Limiter
Empirical Labs Distressor
Fairchild 660 Compressor
Fairchild 670 Compressor
Fairchild 670 Legacy Compressor
Manley Variable-Mu Limiter Compressor
Precision Buss Compressor
SSL G Series Bus Compressor
SSL G Series Bus Compressor Legacy
Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler
Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler
Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler
Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier
Teletronix LA-3A Classic Leveler
UA 1176 Rev A Classic Limiter
UA 1176AE Classic Limiter
UA 1176LN Rev E Classic Limiter
UA 1176LN Legacy Limiting Amplifier
UA 1176SE Legacy Limiting Amplifier
UA 175B Classic Limiter
UA 176 Classic LimiterEqualizers (17)
API 550A Parametric EQ
API 560 Graphic EQ
Cambridge EQ
Harrison 32C Channel EQ
Harrison 32C SE Channel EQ
Helios Type 69 Legacy EQ
Hitsville EQ
Manley Massive Passive EQ
Neve 1073 Legacy Classic Console EQ
Neve 1073SE Legacy Classic Console EQ
Precision Equalizer
Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ
Pultec EQP-1A Passive EQ
Pultec HLF-3C Passive EQ
Pultec MEQ-5 Passive EQ
Pultec-Pro Legacy EQ
Trident A-Range Classic Console EQSpecial Processing (21)
Auto-Tune Realtime Access
Auto-Tune Realtime Advanced
Auto-Tune Realtime X
Ampex ATR-102 Mastering Tape Recorder
Empirical Labs FATSO Jr. Tape Sim. & Compressor
Empirical Labs FATSO Sr. Tape Sim. & Compressor
Little Labs IBP Phase Alignment Tool
Little Labs Voice Of God Bass Resonance
Moog Multimode Filter
Moog Multimode Filter SE
Moog Multimode Filter XL
Oxide Tape Recorder
Precision De-Esser
Precision Enhancer Hz
Precision Enhancer kHz
Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder
Thermionic Culture Vulture
Topline Key Finder
Topline Vocal Suite
Verve Analog Machines
Verve Analog Machines EssentialsInstruments (6)
Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio
Moog Minimoog
Opal Morphing Synth
PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth
Ravel Grand Piano
Waterfall B3 OrganDelay & Modulation (10)
Brigade Chorus Pedal
Cooper Time Cube MkII Delay
EP-34 Tape Echo
Galaxy Tape Echo
KORG SDD-3000 Digital Delay
MXR Flanger/Doubler
Precision Delay Modulation
Precision Delay Modulation Long
Studio D Chorus
Waterfall Rotary SpeakerReverbs & Rooms (13)
AKG BX 20 Spring Reverb
Capitol Chambers
DreamVerb Room Modeler
EMT 140 Classic Plate Reverb
EMT 250 Electronic Reverb
Hitsville Reverb Chambers
Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb
Lexicon 480L Digital Reverb and Effects
Ocean Way Studios
Precision Reflection Engine
Pure Plate Reverb
RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler
UAD Sound City StudiosMastering (7)
Capitol Mastering Compressor
Hitsville Mastering EQ
Manley Massive Passive Mastering EQ
Precision K-Stereo Ambience Recovery
Precision Maximizer
Precision Multiband
Precision LimiterGuitar (9)
Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier
Bermuda Triangle
Fender ’55 Tweed Deluxe
Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier
Raw Distortion
TS Overdrive Pedal
UAD Dream ‘65 Reverb Amplifier
UAD Lion ‘68 Super Lead Amp
UAD Ruby ‘63 Top Boost AmplifierLUNA Extensions (4)
LUNA API Summing Extension
LUNA API Vision Console Emulation Extension
LUNA Ampex ATR-102 Mastering Tape Extension
LUNA Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Extension
| Weight | 8 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 61 × 43 × 20 cm |
| A/D Resolution: |
24-bit/192kHz |
| Computer Connectivity: |
Thunderbolt 3 |
| Digital Inputs: |
1 x XLR (AES/EBU) |
| Digital Outputs: |
2 x XLR (monitor), 2 x DB-25 (line/7.1 surround) |
| Form Factor: |
Rackmount |
| Headphones: |
N/A |
| Number of Preamps: |
N/A |
| Phantom Power: |
No |
| Simultaneous I/O: |
18 x 20 |
| Analog Intputs: |
2 x DB-25 (line) |
| Analog Outputs:: |
2 x XLR (monitor), 2 x DB-25 (line/7.1 surround) |
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