Apollo, Meet Dante®: UA Introduces Apollo x16D Audio Interface

New Thunderbolt audio interface enables live and networked UAD plug-in processing; Now shipping worldwide; Starting at $2,999 US MAP

SCOTTS VALLEY, CA • July 16th, 2024 — Universal Audio Inc. (UA), a worldwide leader in audio production tools, announces the Apollo x16D Thunderbolt Audio Interface with Dante®. Designed for live sound venues and networked recording studios, Apollo x16D offers industry‑leading sound quality and expansion for up to 64 channels of realtime UAD plug‑in processing over networked audio, plus immersive audio mixing support for Dolby Atmos, Auro‑3D, and Sony 360 Reality Audio formats.

"The Apollo x16D marks a milestone for us," says Bill Putnam Jr., CEO of Universal Audio. "Networked audio processing plays a critical part of UA's future, and Dante makes realtime UAD processing possible for more Apollo users, both in front‑of‑house live sound applications and in networked audio and post‑production studios."

"Audinate and Universal Audio were both founded by people with a passion for music. I'm delighted to be working with Bill and UA to deliver leading real‑time signal processing with Dante on the Apollo x16D. Musicians and professionals often work across live events, recording and post‑production. The Apollo x16D with Dante is ideally suited to deliver cutting edge networking and processing wherever musicians and professionals find themselves working and creating," says Aidan Williams, CEO of Audinate.

Built upon elite‑class audio quality and HEXA‑core UAD processing, the Apollo X16D is an 18 x 20 audio interface that works seamlessly with digital mixing consoles and networked audio systems over Dante, providing access to more than 200 UAD plug‑ins including Neve, API, Lexicon, SSL, and Auto‑Tune, as well as classic compressors like the Teletronix LA‑2A and UA 1176.

With Dante, Apollo x16D provides a monitoring hub for immersive mixing formats up to 9.1.6, and up to four units can be combined for 64 channels of networked audio with realtime UAD plug‑in processing.

Apollo x16D Thunderbolt Audio Interface with Dante®

Key Benefits:

• Mix studio and live performances using award‑winning UAD plug‑ins 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

The Apollo x16D will be available starting July 16th, 2024, in two editions: Essentials+ priced at $2,999 MAP and Ultimate+ at $3,999 MAP.

Learn more about Apollo x16D Thunderbolt Audio Interface with Dante^®:
https://www.uaudio.com/products/apollo-x16d

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https://u.audio/apollo-x16d-pr

About Universal Audio Inc

Universal Audio (UA) is a pioneer in audio and music production tools, with a rich 60‑year history of craftsmanship and innovation. UA today enables millions of audio and music creators worldwide, with industry‑standard Apollo and Volt recording interfaces, UAD plug‑ins, UAFX pedals, advanced audio machine learning, LUNA recording suite, and UA Custom Shop hardware. UA is headquartered in Scotts Valley, California, with passionate employees worldwide — united by our goal of "Inspiring Sound for Generations."

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