Universal Audio Apollo x16D Gen 2 Ultimate+ Edition w/ Dante

  • Networked Recording Studios/Live Sound
  • 125 UAD Plug-Ins, Real-Time Processing
  • AC Power, Mac/Windows
  • 2 High-Speed Thunderbolt 3 Ports
  • 16-Channel Dante I/O (AES67 at 48 kHz)
  • Elite-Class 24-Bit / 192 kHz AD/DA
  • Stereo AES/EBU I/O, Wordclock I/O
  • 2 XLR Monitor Outputs
  • Talkback Microphone, LED Channel Meters
  • 16-Channel Immersive Audio, up to 9.1.6
SKU: APX16DG2-ULT Categories: ,
Description

APOLLO X16D

Take UAD plug-ins from studio to stage.

Apollo, Meet Dante

Perfect for live sound venues or networked recording studios, Apollo x16D 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.

FEATURES

  • Connect to your front-of-house or monitor console and use UAD plug-ins in low-latency over Dante®
  • Bring your favorite UAD plug-ins like Auto-Tune, Neve 1073, and Lexicon 224 from studio to stage
  • Turn any space with Ethernet into a multi-room Apollo recording studio
  • Mix with confidence in stereo and immersive formats using Apollo Monitor Correction by Sonarworks®*
  • Link up to four x16Ds for a 64-channel Dante system with network redundancy at 96 kHz
  • Pair with Apollo e1x remote-controllable Unison™ preamps and e2m stereo headphone amp/line interfaces for a complete I/O solution
  • Use Plug-In Scenes to recall settings instantly, even in the middle of a performance
  • Choose between Essentials+ and Ultimate+ editions, adding up to 100+ UAD plug-ins worth thousands of dollars
Universal Audio Apollo x16D Gen 2 Essentials+ Edition w/ Dante

Hundreds of Effects, One Rack Space

Whether you're running sound in a house of worship, or mixing a stadium tour, easily link up to four x16Ds to build a 64-channel Dante system at 96 kHz. Go even further with add-ons like Apollo e1x remote-controllable Unison preamps and Apollo e2m stereo headphone amplifier/line interfaces for a complete low latency I/O solution.

Universal Audio Apollo x16D Gen 2 Essentials+ Edition w/ Dante

Expand to 64 Channels with Unison Preamps and Line I/O

Whether you're running sound in a house of worship, or mixing a stadium tour, easily link up to four x16Ds to build a 64-channel Dante system at 96 kHz. Go even further with add-ons like Apollo e1x remote-controllable Unison preamps and Apollo e2m stereo headphone amplifier/line interfaces for a complete low latency I/O solution.

Universal Audio Apollo x16D Gen 2 Essentials+ Edition w/ Dante

Work Fast & Never Lose Your Settings

With UAD Console, you have control over inputs, outputs, and plug-in routing, so Apollo x16D makes it easy to build your mix and control entire effects chains in realtime. Then quickly recall your plug-in settings over MIDI from your live sound console — without interrupting the performance. 

Universal Audio Apollo x16D Gen 2 Essentials+ Edition w/ Dante

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. 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.

Universal Audio Apollo x16D Gen 2 Essentials+ Edition w/ Dante
Additional information
Weight 7.399 kg
Dimensions 58.17 × 46.48 × 19.81 cm
Channels of I/O:

Analog:
18 Inputs / 20 Outputs at 192 kHz
Digital:
2 Inputs / 2 Outputs at 192 kHz
Dante:
16 Inputs / 16 Outputs
16 Inputs / 16 Outputs

Maximum Sampling Rate:

192 kHz / 24-Bit

Number of Microphone Inputs:

No

Analog Audio I/O:

2x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Monitor Output (DC-Coupled)

Digital Audio I/O:

1x XLR 3-Pin AES3 Input
1x XLR 3-Pin AES3 Output

Host Connection:

2x USB-C

OS Compatibility:

macOS 10.15 to 14
Windows 10 to 11 (64-Bit Only)

Power Requirements:

AC/DC Power Adapter (Included)

Built-In DSP:

Yes

Display:

18x Multi-Segment LED Meter

Built-In Microphone:

(Talkback)