Universal Audio Apollo X16 Gen 2 Ultimate Edition

Apollo X16 Gen 2 Ultimate edition Audio Interface from Universal Audio is a rackmount 18×20 Thunderbolt audio interface that comes with the high-end Ultimate Edition software package for Windows or Mac and elite-class conversion

UA’s next generation of Apollo x16 interfaces is now available for professional studios and music producers who require 16 channels of high-resolution audio conversion and HEXA Core DSP processing to connect to a console and mix large sessions with world-class UAD plug-ins from Auto-Tune, Neve, Manley, Avalon, SSL, and hundreds more. Apollo x16, which is used in the world’s most recognized recording studios, brings award-winning UA sound and legendary workmanship directly to your rack.

Ultimate Edition Apollo x16 Gen 2

Mix with over 100 titles from a world of real analog tones! Create with over 100 award-winning UAD plug-ins designed by experts in analog hardware and instrument emulation. If you want an X16 with fewer plug-ins and a lower price, consider the Universal Audio Apollo X16 Gen 2 Audio Interface (Essentials Edition).

Elite-Class Apollo X Sound for Your Console and Outboard

Universal Audio created Apollo x16 Gen 2 ultimate edition for professional engineers and producers who want the greatest quality sound for their analog studios. With the broadest dynamic range and lowest distortion possible, Apollo x16 seamlessly interfaces with your analog equipment and patch bays using DB-25 connectors, giving +24 dBu headroom, 16 x 18 A/D, and D/A conversion.

Hundreds of Analogue Sounds in One Rack Space

Apollo x16 Gen 2 is available in two variants, both of which include a full suite of UAD plug-ins out of the box. Create your mix using legendary Teletronix LA-2A and 1176 compressors, Pultec EQs, API and SSL channel strips, and current favorites from Auto-Tune, Avalon, and others.

Hear Details Like Never Before

Apollo x16 Gen 2 Ultimate edition is equipped with UA’s highest-resolution A/D and D/A converters, as well as multi-channel immersive Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks.® So you’ll not only hear the most accurate portrayal of your recordings but 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 can mix formats up to 9.1.6. This enables you to effortlessly produce 16-channel immersive audio mixes for Dolby Atmos, Auro 3D, Sony 360 Reality Audio, and other formats.

Find Your Flow with the UAD Console App

Apollo x16 has strong digital mixing engine allows you to manage plug-in routing and monitoring. With new capabilities like Bass Management, Immersive Audio up to Atmos 9.1.6, and Plug-In Scenes, you may easily discover a flow that meets your requirements.

A hybrid system designed for your mission

Combine Apollo x16 has HEXA Core DSP with native processing from your host computer to create massive sessions with sophisticated plug-in chains—a powerful hybrid approach that outperforms any native-only recording setup.

Expand your studio as you grow.

Connect up to four Apollo x16s for 64 channels of elite-class A/D and D/A conversion, ideal for interfacing with big format recording consoles. Alternatively, stack one x16 with additional Thunderbolt Apollo rackmount devices and control everything from your desktop using Apollo Twin or x4. So no matter where your music takes you, an Apollo is always within reach.

Universal Audio Apollo X16 Gen 2 Audio Interface Features:

•  Includes an 18 x 20 Thunderbolt audio interface with HEXA Core DSP plug-in processing.
•  Two DB-25 inputs (lines 1-16), stereo AES I/O (XLR), and word clock I/O (BNC).
•  Two monitor outs (XLR) and two DB-25 outputs (line 1-16 or ALT/9.1.6 surround).
•  The Apollo X Gen 2 converters offer 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution and Dual-Crystal Clocking for reduced jitter across all sample speeds.
•  The flagship D/A is ideal for critical monitoring and playback, with a dynamic range of 133 dB and a THD of -129 dB.
•  Use Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks®* to calibrate your main monitor outputs, whether stereo or immersive.
•  Full-featured monitor controller with speaker switching and integrated talkback for effective communication with talent.
•  Supports ALT monitoring in all monitor modes (two for stereo and one for immersive).
•  Updated UAD Console app to include Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer integration with Bass Management, immersive audio support, and more.
•  The onboard DSP supports over 200 UAD plug-ins in VST, AU, and AAX 64 formats across all major DAWs.
•  Includes over 100 UAD plug-ins in Essentials+ or Ultimate+ Editions.
•  Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and others**.
•  Compatible with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces and some models via Dante.
•  Expert audio engineers provide free, industry-leading technical assistance.

Included Plug-Ins in Essentials+ EditionChannel Strips & Preamps (6)

• Century Tube Channel Strip
• CS-1 Channel Strip
• Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ
• Precision Channel Strip
• UA 610-A Preamp & EQ
• UA 610-B Preamp & EQ

Compressors / Limiters (7)

• Fairchild 670 Legacy
• Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler
• Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler
• Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler
• Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier
• UA 1176LN Legacy
• UA 1176SE Legacy

Equalizers (6)

• Helios Type 69 Legacy EQ
• Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ
• Pultec EQP-1A Passive EQ
• Pultec HLF-3C Passive EQ
• Pultec MEQ-5 Passive EQ
• Pultec Pro Legacy EQ

Special Processing (4)

• Auto-Tune Realtime Access
• Oxide Tape Recorder
• Precision Enhancer Hz
• Verve Analog Machines Essentials

Instruments (1)

• PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth

Delay & Modulation (3)

• Galaxy Tape Echo
• Precision Delay Mod
• Precision Delay Mod L

Reverbs & Rooms (3)

• Precision Reflection Engine
• Pure Plate Reverb
• RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler
• Guitar & Bass (3)
• Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier
• Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier
• Raw Distortion

Included Plug-Ins in Ultimate+ EditionChannel Strips & Preamps (18)

• 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
• 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
• LA-6176

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 (17)

• Auto-Tune Realtime Access
• 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
• 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
• Verve Analog Machines (full)

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

Vocal (2)

• Topline Vocal Suite (native)
• Topline Key Finder (native)

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 (6)

• 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 (native)
• UAD Ruby ’63 Top Boost Amplifier (native)
• UAD Lion ’68 Super Lead Amp (native)

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