Universal Audio Apollo x16D Ultimate+ Edition Thunderbolt Audio Interface with Dante

Take UAD plug-ins from studio to stage.

Perfect for live sound venues or networked recording studios, UAs Apollo x16D interface 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.

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

* 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

* Turn any space with ethernet into a multi-room Apollo recording studio with immersive audio support

* Mix with confidence in any room using Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks*

* Get thousands of dollars in award-winning UAD plug-in titles from Auto-Tune, Fairchild, Teletronix, and more with a choice of Essentials+ or Ultimate+ Editions

Take Elite-Class Apollo X Sound on Stage

Universal Audio built Apollo x16D for both live sound engineers and networked recording studios. With its 16 channels of Dante I/O, elite-class audio conversion, and HEXA core DSP processing the worlds most powerful system for running UAD plug-ins in realtime Apollo x16D seamlessly connects to your digital mixing console, putting over 200 UAD plug-ins right at your fingertips.

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 quickly 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 to 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 youve been considering making the switch to a networked recording studio, or you simply want to grow to a multi-room setup, you dont 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 with multi-channel immersive Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks. 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.

A Hybrid System, Made for Your Mission

Combine Apollo x16Ds HEXA Core DSP with native processing from your host computer to produce large sessions with complex plug-in chains a powerhouse hybrid workflow that outpaces any native-only recording setup.

Key Features

* 18 x 20 audio interface featuring Dante 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 RJ45 Ethernet Dante connections for switched or redundant network modes

* Two monitor outs (XLR), stereo AES I/O (XLR), word clock I/O (BNC) for connection to professional digital outboard hardware

* Elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 D/A converter 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*

* Create 16-channel immersive audio mixes for Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D, Sony 360 Reality Audio, and others

* 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)

* Includes up to 100+ UAD plug-ins with Essentials+ or Ultimate+ Editions

* Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more**

* Expand systems over Dante with compatible Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces**

* Free industry-leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers

*Requires Apollo Monitor Correction Add-on and SoundID Reference licenses, available from sonarworks.com

**For full compatibility information, refer to help.uaudio.com

Included Plug-Ins in Ultimate+ Edition

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

Vibe Analog Machines

Vibe 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 Classic 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