Universal Audio Apollo x16D Gen 2 w/ Dante (Ultimate+)

About: Universal Audio Apollo x16D Gen 2 w/ Dante (Ultimate+)

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.

• Connect to your digital mixer and use UAD plug-ins live, in realtime over Dante
• Use Plug-In Scenes to recall settings instantly, even in the middle of a performance
• Turn any space with ethernet into a multi-room Apollo recording studio
• Link up to four x16Ds for a 64-channel Dante system with network redundancy
• Bring your best UAD plug-ins like Auto-Tune, Neve, and Lexicon from studio to stage
• Choose between Essentials+ and Ultimate+ editions, adding up to 100+ UAD plug-ins worth thousands of dollars
• 16 x 16 Dante I/O
• Elite-Class 24-bit / 192 kHz Converts
• 133dB Dynamic Range
• Dual Crystal Clocking

Mix Live Sound with UAD Plug-Ins

With its 16 channels of Dante I/O, 24-bit / 192 kHz elite-class Apollo X D/A conversion, 133 dB of dynamic range, and HEXA core DSP processing, Apollo x16D is the only audio interface in the world that’s purpose-built for mixing live performances with UAD plug-ins.

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 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 along with 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. 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.

Key Features

• 18 x 20 audio interface featuring Dante I/O (supports AES67 mode @ 48 kHz)
• 24-bit/192 kHz elite-class Apollo X D/A conversion
• Stereo AES I/O for connection to professional digital outboard hardware
• Includes up to 100+ UAD plug-ins with Ultimate+ or Essentials+ editions
• Recall plug-in settings over MIDI, even in the middle of a performance
• Onboard HEXA Core Processing for mixing with UAD plug-ins at near-zero latency
• Compatible with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces to expand systems over Dante
• Create 16-channel immersive audio mixes for Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D, Sony 360 Reality Audio, and others
• ALT monitoring support in all monitor modes (2 x ALT mon for stereo, 1 x ALT mon for all)
• Free industry-leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers

Ultimate+ Plug-Ins Included

• 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 Preamplifier
• Compressors / 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 Limiter
• Equalizers (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 EQ
• Special 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 Essentials
• Instruments (6)
  • Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio
  • Moog Minimoog
  • Opal Morphing Synth
  • PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth
  • Ravel Grand Piano
  • Waterfall B3 Organ
• Delay & 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 Speaker
• Reverbs & 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 Studios
• Mastering (7)
  • Capitol Mastering Compressor
  • Hitsville Mastering EQ
  • Manley Massive Passive Mastering EQ
  • Precision K-Stereo Ambience Recovery
  • Precision Maximizer
  • Precision Multiband
  • Precision Limiter
• Guitar (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 Amplifier
• LUNA 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

What's included

• Apollo x16D Gen 2 Audio Interface
• External Power Supply
• AC Power Cable (IEC)
• Rack-Mount Screws (x4)
• Getting Started URL Card