Universal Audio Apollo x16 Gen 2

Outfit your studio with the legendary sound and premium craftsmanship trusted by top engineers all over the world with the Apollo x16 Gen 2 Ultimate+ edition from Universal Audio. This 18-input, 20-output Thunderbolt audio interface delivers exceptional audio conversion, powerful HEXA core DSP processing, and plenty of I/O for running sessions in a larger studio. With premium sound quality and convenient features to accentuate your workflow, the Apollo x16 is a perfect centerpiece to any serious studio.

Using DB-25 connections on the back panel, the Apollo x16 connects quickly to professional studio equipment like consoles and other gear. Once connected, its Gen 2 converters work up to 24-bit / 192kHz to provide exceptional dynamic range and ultra-low noise, capturing all your recordings with exquisite detail to impart nuance and vibe in your mix. Integrate your Apollo x16 seamlessly with UA's LUNA DAW software, empowering all your signals with UA's industry-leading analog emulation technology to capture the classic tones of gear from Neve, API, SSL, and more. Find your flow with the revised UAD console app, letting you easily set up low latency cues, plug-in scenes, and add a subwoofer with bass management.

For stunning, immersive audio, the Apollo x16 supports mixing formats up to 9.1.6, letting you easily integrate your productions into Dolby Atmos, Auro- 3D, and other immersive formats. When it's time to mix your project, make musical moves with utmost confidence thanks to the new Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks, which perfectly balances your stereo or immersive mix to compensate for the idiosyncrasies of your room. Equipped with its HEXA core DSP processing, the Apollo x16 works together with your computer to enable complex and intensive plug-in chains, so your creativity is never stifled by CPU bottlenecks. Use this power right out of the box with the included Ultimate+ bundle of plug-ins, providing a comprehensive assortment of 100+ instruments and effects to bring your next production to life. When your workflow demands uncompromising audio with the connectivity to integrate into professional studios, look no further than the Apollo x16 Gen 2 audio interface from Universal Audio.

Apollo x16 Gen 2 Features

• 18 x 20 Thunderbolt audio interface with Hexa core DSP processing

• 16 line inputs via 2x DB-25

• Stereo AES I/O

• Gen 2 Apollo X converters with 24-bit / 192kHz resolution

• Enhanced D/A converters with 133dB dynamic range

• Headphone and main output monitoring calibration with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks

• Updated UAD console app with low-latency cues, plug-in scenes, bass management, and more

• Monitor controller with speaker switching and talkback

• Onboard DSP enables complex and CPU intensive processing

• Ultimate+ edition includes 100+ UAD plug-ins including instruments and effects

• Expandable with other Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces up to 64 channels

Product Details

• Power: 12V DC (PSU included)

• Analog inputs: 2x DB-25 connections for line inputs 1-8 + 9-16

• Analog outputs: 2x XLR monitor outputs, DB-25 output for 8x line outputs (9.1.6 surround compatible)

• Digital I/O: Stereo AES I/O (XLR)

• World clock I/O via BNC connection

• Digital audio: 24-bit / 192kHz

• USB connectivity: 2x USB-C Thunderbolt