Universal Audio Apollo x16 Thunderbolt Audio Interface

The Universal Audio Apollo X16 is a high-end audio interface designed for music producers, studio engineers, and post-production professionals. Here are some key features and specifications of the Apollo X16:

Audio Interface:

The Apollo X16 is an 18 x 20 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface, providing high-quality audio conversion with a resolution of 24-bit/192 kHz. It offers 18 inputs and 20 outputs for versatile recording and monitoring options.

HEXA Core Realtime UAD Processing:

The interface features HEXA Core processing with six DSP chips, offering 50% more processing power than previous Apollo models. This allows for running a large number of UAD Powered Plug-Ins in real-time with minimal latency, even at low audio buffer sizes.

Surround Sound Monitoring:

The Apollo X16 includes a surround monitor controller that supports up to a 7.1 surround sound format. This is useful for post-production work and immersive audio projects.

UAD Plug-Ins:

It comes with the “Realtime Analog Classics Plus” UAD plug-in bundle, which includes a variety of classic analog emulations such as the UA 610-B Tube Preamp, Legacy Pultec EQ, LA-2A, and 1176 compressors, Marshall Plexi Classic, Ampeg SVT-VR Classic, and more. These plug-ins can be used in real-time during recording and mixing.

UAD-2 HEXA Core Processing:

The Apollo X16 features onboard UAD-2 HEXA Core processing, providing additional processing power for popular digital audio workstations (DAWs) like Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Ableton, and others.

Expandability:

You can combine up to four Thunderbolt-equipped Apollo interfaces and a total of six UAD devices for expanded I/O capabilities. It is backward-compatible with Thunderbolt 1 and 2 connections via an optional adapter.

Selectable +24 dBu Operation:

The interface offers selectable +24 dBu operation, which makes it compatible with professional mixing consoles and tape machines.

Front Panel Monitoring:

Convenient front panel controls allow for easy monitoring adjustments, including Alt Speakers, Talkback microphone, and assignable Dim or Mono options.

Premium Build Quality:

Universal Audio is known for its uncompromising analog design and superior components, ensuring the Apollo X16 is built to a high standard.

Overall, the Universal Audio Apollo X16 is a flagship audio interface that delivers exceptional audio quality, processing power, and a wide range of features for professional audio production and recording. It is designed for both Mac and PC users and is a valuable tool for anyone looking to achieve top-tier audio results in their projects.

Specifications

• Included in the Realtime Analog Classics Plus Bundle:
  • UA 610-B Tube Preamp & EQ
  • Marshall Plexi Classic Guitar Amp
  • Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amp
  • UA 1176LN Limiting Amplifier (Legacy)
  • UA 1176SE Limiting Amplifier (Legacy)
  • Pultec EQP-1A EQ (Legacy)
  • Pultec Pro EQ (Legacy)
  • Teletronix LA-2A Leveling Amplifier (Legacy)
  • Fairchild 670 Compressor (Legacy)
  • Precision Enhancer Hz
  • Raw Distortion
  • Precision Channel Strip (Precision Mix Rack Collection)
  • Precision Reflection Engine (Precision Mix Rack Collection)
  • Precision Delay Mod (Precision Mix Rack Collection)
  • Precision Delay Mod L (Precision Mix Rack Collection)
  • RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler

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