Universal Audio Apollo x16 Gen 2 w/ UAD Complete

About: Universal Audio Apollo x16 Gen 2 w/ UAD Complete

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.

• 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 DB25 connections, plus switchable +24 dBu headroom settings
• Access the full library of 200+ Apollo DSP and UAD Native plug-ins, including award-winning titles like Capitol Chambers, UAD 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*
  • Requires Apollo Monitor Correction Add-on and SoundID Reference licenses, available from sonarworks.com
• 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 included software worth thousands with either UAD Analog Classics or UAD Complete versions. Plus enjoy special upgrade pricing on even more UAD plug-ins with your purchase

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 DB25 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 bundle versions, 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, Neve, API and SSL channel strips to modern favorites from Avalon, Manley, 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 DB25 inputs (line 1-16), stereo AES I/O (XLR), word clock I/O (BNC)
• Two monitor outs (XLR), two DB25 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*
  • Requires Apollo Monitor Correction Add-on and SoundID Reference licenses, available from sonarworks.com
• 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 200+ UAD plug-ins with UAD Analog Classics or UAD Complete
• 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

Over 200 Included Plug-Ins in UAD Complete

• Vocals & Pitch Correction (2)
  • Topline Vocal Suite
  • Topline Key Finder
• Channel Strips & Preamps (19)
  • API Preamp
  • API Vision Channel Strip
  • API Vision Channel Strip Legacy
  • Avalon VT-737sp Channel Strip
  • CS-1 Channel Strip
  • Century Tube Channel Strip
  • Helios Type 69 Preamp and EQ
  • LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip
  • Manley Reference Microphone Preamp
  • Manley VOXBOX Channel Strip
  • Neve 1073 Preamp & EQ
  • Neve 88RS Channel Strip
  • Neve 88RS Channel Strip Legacy
  • 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 Preamplifier
• Compressors / Limiters (36)
  • API 2500 Stereo Bus Compressor
  • Chandler Limited Zener Limiter
  • dbx 160 Compressor / Limiter 
  • elysia• alpha compressor V2
  • elysia• alpha Mix Compressor
  • elysia• mpressor
  • Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor
  • Fairchild 660 Compressor
  • Fairchild 670 Compressor
  • Fairchild 670 Legacy Compressor
  • FATSO Jr. Tape Sim. & Compressor
  • FATSO Sr. Tape Sim. & Compressor
  • Manley Variable Mu Limiter Compressor
  • Precision Buss Compressor
  • Sonnox Oxford Limiter v2
  • Summit Audio TLA-100A Compressor
  • SSL G Series Bus Compressor
  • SSL G Series Bus Compressor Legacy
  • Teletronix LA-2 Classic Leveler
  • Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler
  • Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler
  • Teletronix LA-2A Legacy
  • Teletronix LA-2A Tube Compressor
  • Teletronix LA-3A Classic Audio Leveler
  • Tube-Tech CL 1B Compressor
  • Tube-Tech CL 1B MkII Compressor
  • UA 1176 FET Compressor
  • UA 1176 Rev A Classic Limiter
  • UA 1176AE Classic Limiter
  • UA 1176LN Rev E Classic Limiter
  • UA 1176LN Legacy
  • UA 1176SE Legacy
  • UA 175B Tube Compressor
  • UA 176 Tube Compressor
  • Valley People Dyna-mite
  • Vertigo Sound VSC-2 Compressor
• Equalizers (32)
  • API 550A Parametric EQ
  • API 560 Graphic EQ
  • Brainworx bx_digital V2 EQ
  • Brainworx bx_digital V2 Mono EQ
  • Brainworx bx_digital V3 EQ
  • Brainworx bx_digital V3 Mix EQ
  • Cambridge EQ
  • Dangerous BAX EQ Mix
  • Harrison 32C Channel EQ
  • Harrison 32C SE Channel EQ
  • Hitsville EQ
  • Helios Type 69 Legacy EQ
  • Maag EQ4 MS Equalizer
  • Maag EQ4 EQ
  • Massenburg DesignWorks MDWEQ5-3B Parametric EQ
  • Manley Massive Passive EQ
  • Millennia NSEQ-2 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
  • Sonnox Oxford Dynamic EQ
  • Sonnox Oxford EQ
  • Tonelux Tilt EQ
  • Tonelux Tilt Live EQ
  • Trident A-Range Classic Console EQ
  • Tube-Tech ME 1B EQ
  • Tube-Tech PE 1C EQ
• ​Special Processing (28)
  • A/DA Flanger
  • A-Type Multiband Dynamic Enhancer
  • Ampex ATR-102 Mastering Tape Recorder
  • Brainworx bx_saturator V2
  • Brainworx bx_subsynth Subharmonic Synthesizer
  • C-Suite C-Vox Noise & Ambience Reduction
  • Eventide H910 Harmonizer
  • 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
  • OTO BISCUIT 8-Bit Effects
  • Precision De-Esser
  • Precision Enhancer Hz
  • Precision Enhancer kHz
  • Softube Vocoder
  • Sonnox Oxford Inflator
  • Sonnox Oxford Envolution
  • Sonnox Oxford SuprEsser DS
  • SPL TwinTube Processor
  • SPL Vitalizer MK3-T
  • Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder
  • Thermionic Culture Vulture
  • Vertigo Sound VSM-3 Mix Satellite
  • Vibe Analog Machines
  • Vibe Analog Machines Essentials
• ​Instruments (7)
  • Anthem Analog Synthesizer
  • Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio
  • Moog Minimoog Synth
  • Opal Morphing Synth
  • PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth
  • Ravel Grand Piano
  • Waterfall B3 Organ
• ​Delay & Modulation (11)
  • A/DA STD-1 Stereo Tapped Delay
  • 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 Mod
  • Precision Delay Mod L
  • Studio D Chorus
  • Waterfall Rotary Speaker
• Reverbs & Rooms (14)
  • 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 Deluxe
  • Ocean Way Studios
  • Precision Reflection Engine
  • Pure Plate Reverb
  • RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler
  • UAD Sound City Studios
• ​Mastering (15)
  • Brainworx bx_masterdesk
  • Brainworx bx_masterdesk Classic
  • Brainworx bx_refinement
  • Capitol Mastering Compressor
  • Chandler Limited Curve Bender Mastering EQ
  • C-Suite C-Max Limiter
  • Dangerous BAX EQ Master
  • elysia• alpha Master Compressor
  • Hitsville Mastering EQ
  • Manley Massive Passive Mastering EQ
  • Precision K-Stereo Ambience Recovery
  • Precision Limiter
  • Precision Maximizer
  • Precision Multiband
  • Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor Class A
• ​Guitar & Bass (41)
  • Ampeg B-15N Bass Amplifier
  • Ampeg SVT-3 PRO Bass Amplifier
  • Ampeg SVT-VR Bass Amplifier
  • Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier
  • Bermuda Triangle
  • Brainworx bx_tuner
  • Chandler Limited GAV19T Amplifier
  • C-Suite C-Axe Guitar Noise Suppressor
  • Diezel Herbert Amplifier
  • Diezel VH4 Amplifier
  • Eden WT800 Bass Amplifier
  • ENGL E646 VS Limited Edition
  • ENGL E765 Retro Tube
  • ENGL Savage 120 Amplifier
  • Fender ’55 Tweed Deluxe
  • Friedman BE100 Amplifier
  • Friedman Buxom Betty Amplifier
  • Friedman DS40 Amplifier
  • Fuchs Overdrive Supreme 50 Amplifier
  • Fuchs Train II Amplifier
  • Gallien-Krueger 800RB Bass Amp
  • Marshall Bluesbreaker 1962
  • Marshall JMP 2203
  • Marshall Plexi Classic
  • Marshall Plexi Super Lead 1959
  • Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555
  • Raw Distortion
  • Softube Amp Room Half-Stack
  • Softube Bass Amp Room
  • Softube Bass Amp Room 8x10
  • Softube Metal Amp Room
  • Softube Vintage Amp Room
  • TS Overdrive Pedal
  • Sound Machine Wood Works
  • Suhr PT100 Amplifier
  • Suhr SE100 Amplifier
  • UAD Dream ’65 Reverb Amplifier
  • UAD Lion ’68 Super Lead Amp
  • UAD Ruby ’63 Top Boost Amplifier
  • UAD Woodrow ’55 Instrument Amplifier
  • UAD Showtime ’64 Tube Amp
• ​LUNA Extensions (4)
  • Ampex ATR-102 Master Tape Extension
  • API Summing Extension
  • API Vision Console Emulation
  • Studer A800 Multitrack Tape Extension

What's included​

• Apollo x16 Gen 2 Audio Interface
• External Power Supply
• AC Power Cable (IEC)
• Rack-Mount Screws (x4)
• Getting Started URL Card