Apollo x16D
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Take UAD plug-ins from studio to stage.
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
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.
Understanding Apollo x16D
It’s our most powerful system for mixing live sound with UAD plug-ins or expanding your current Thunderbolt Apollo studio over Dante. Learn what it is, what it does, and why you need it from UA experts and fanatics.
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.
See plug-ins included with Ultimate+Channel Strips & Preamps
API Preamp
API Vision Channel Strip
API Vision Legacy Channel Strip
Avalon VT-737sp Channel Strip
Century Tube Channel Strip
CS-1 Channel Strip Plug-In
Manley Reference Microphone Preamp
Manley VOXBOX Channel Strip
Neve 88RS Channel Strip
Neve 88RS Legacy Channel Strip
Neve Preamp
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
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
Neve 2254E Compressor
Neve 2254E Dual Compressor
Neve 33609 Compressor
Neve 33609SE 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 Legacy Leveling Amplifier
Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler
Teletronix LA-3A Classic Leveler
UA 1176AE Classic Limiter
UA 1176LN Legacy Limiting Amplifier
UA 1176SE Legacy Limiting Amplifier
UA 1176 Rev A Classic Limiter
UA 1176LN Rev E Classic Limiter
UA 175B Classic Limiter Plug-In
UA 176 Classic Limiter Plug-In
Special Processing
Auto-Tune Realtime X
Auto-Tune Realtime Access
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
Instruments
Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio
Moog Minimoog
Opal Morphing Synth
PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth
Ravel Grand Piano
Waterfall B3 Organ
Delay & Modulation
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
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
Sound City Studios
Equalizers
API 550A Parametric EQ
API 560 Graphic EQ
Cambridge EQ
Harrison 32C Channel EQ
Harrison 32C SE Channel EQ
Helios Type 69 Legacy EQ
Helios Type 69 Preamp and EQ
Hitsville EQ Plug-In
Manley Massive Passive EQ
Neve 1073 Preamp & EQ
Neve 1073 Legacy Classic Console EQ
Neve 1073SE Legacy Classic Console EQ
Neve 1084 Preamp & EQ Plug-In
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
Mastering
Capitol Mastering Compressor
Hitsville Mastering EQ
Manley Massive Passive Mastering EQ
Precision K-Stereo Ambience Recovery
Precision Maximizer
Precision Multiband
Precision Limiter
LUNA Extensions
API Summing
API Vision Console Emulation Extension
Ampex ATR-102 Mastering Tape Extension
Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Extension
Guitar
Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier
Bermuda Triangle
Fender ’55 Tweed Deluxe
Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier
Raw Distortion
TS Overdrive Pedal
See plug-ins included with Essentials+Channel Strips & Preamps
Century Tube Channel Strip
CS-1 Channel Strip
Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ
Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ Legacy
Precision Channel Strip
UA 610-A Preamp & EQ
UA 610-B Preamp & EQ
Compressors/Limiters
Fairchild 670 Legacy
Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler
Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler
Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier
Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler
UA 1176LN Legacy
UA 1176SE Legacy
Special Processing
Auto-Tune Realtime Access
Precision Enhancer Hz
Instruments
PolyMAX Synth
Delay & Modulation
Galaxy Tape Echo
Oxide Tape Recorder
Precision Delay Mod
Precision Delay Mod L
Reverbs & Rooms
Precision Reflection Engine
Pure Plate Reverb
RealVerb Pro
Equalizers
Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ
Pultec EQP-1A Passive EQ
Pultec HLF-3C Passive EQ
Pultec MEQ-5 Passive EQ
Pultec-Pro Legacy EQ
Guitar & Bass
Raw Distortion
Ampeg SVT-VR Bass Amplifier
Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier
Expand Your Recording 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.
18 x 20 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with 16 x 16 Dante® network I/O (supports AES67 mode @ 48 kHz)
Onboard HEXA Core Processing for mixing with UAD plug-ins at near-zero latency
Recall plug-in settings over MIDI, even in the middle of a performance
Two monitor outs (XLR), word clock I/O (BNC) and stereo AES I/O for connection to professional digital outboard hardware
Elite-class performance 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®*
Calibrate your main monitor outputs (stereo or immersive) with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks®*
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)
Create 16-channel immersive audio mixes for Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D, Sony 360 Reality Audio, and others
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 100+ UAD plug-ins with Essentials+ or Ultimate+ Editions
Compatible with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces to expand systems over Dante**
Free industry-leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers
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*Requires SoundID Reference software and compatible measurement microphone. Learn more at sonarworks.com
**For full compatibility information, refer to help.uaudio.com -
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