Product Overview
Built upon Universal Audio's 60-year heritage of audio craftsmanship, and a part of their x-Series of audio interfaces, the flagship Apollo x16 allows music producers, project, and post-production studios to track, overdub, and mix with unmatched A/D and D/A conversion, HEXA Core UAD plug-in processing, and 7.1 surround sound monitoring, and all onboard a sleek rack-mount Thunderbolt 3 audio interface unit designed for use with either Mac or PC platform. It's an 18 x 20 interface that boasts the widest dynamic range (133 dB) and lowest THD+N (-129 dB), of any integrated audio interface on the market. Additionally, with UA's proprietary HEXA Core processing, you’ll get 50% more DSP allowing you to employ acclaimed UAD Powered Plug-Ins in real time.
Features
- 18 x 20 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with class-leading 24-bit/192 KHz conversion (backwards compatible with Thunderbolt 1 & 2 on Mac - for full compatibility, please contact your Sales Pro)
- HEXA Core Realtime UAD Processing for tracking through UAD plug-ins at near-zero latency, regardless of audio buffer size
- Surround monitor controller up to 7.1 format
- Includes “Realtime Analog Classics Plus” UAD plug-in bundle featuring UA 610-B Tube Preamp; Legacy Pultec EQ, LA-2A, and 1176 compressors; Marshall Plexi Classic; Ampeg SVT-VR Classic and more
- UAD-2 HEXA Core processing onboard for additional mixing horsepower for Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Ableton, and other major DAWs (sold separately)
- Combine up to 4 Thunderbolt-equipped Apollos and 6 total UAD devices (additional devices sold separately)
- Selectable +24 dBu operation for easy compatibility with professional mixing consoles and tape machines
- Convenient front panel monitoring functions including Alt Speakers, Talkback mic, and assignable Dim or Mono
- Uncompromising UA analog design, superior components, and premium build quality
- Free, industry-leading technical support — on the phone and online — from knowledgeable audio engineers
Specifications
- Inputs:
- Line Inputs (DB25): 16 Balanced via (2) 25-pin D-sub
- Digital Inputs (XLR): AES/EBU: 2 channels @ 44.1 – 192 kHz
- A to D Conversion:
- Line Inputs: Dynamic Range: 124 dB (A-weighted), THD+N: -115 dB (0.00018%), Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.05 dB
- Outputs:
- Line Outputs (DB25): 16 Balanced via (2) 25-pin D-sub
- Monitor Outputs (XLR): 2 Balanced (Left/Right)
- Digital Outputs (XLR): AES/EBU: 2 channels @ 44.1 – 192 kHz
- D to A Conversion:
- Line Outputs: Dynamic Range: 127 dB (A-weighted), THD+N: -123 dB (0.00007%), Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.02 dB
- Monitor Outputs: Dynamic Range: 133 dB, THD+N: -129 dB (0.00004%), Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.02 dB
System Requirements
- ALL:
- Thunderbolt 3 cable (not included)
- Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
- 6 gigabytes available storage
- Quad Core i7 or better processor recommended
- For additional compatibility information, please contact your Sales Pro
- MAC:
- Available Thunderbolt 1, 2, or 3 port
- Thunderbolt 1 and 2 connections require an Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter (sold separately)
- macOS 10.12 Sierra or 10.13 High Sierra
- Note: for Mac Pro (Late 2013 “black cylinder” model) compatibility, please contact your Sales Pro
- PC:
- Available Thunderbolt 3 port
- Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (64-Bit Edition)
