Universal Audio Apollo x16D Ultimate+ Bundle

The Universal Audio Apollo x16D is an 18 x 20 rackmount audio interface that combines 16 x 16 Dante (or AES67 @ 48 kHz) networked I/O with elite-class Apollo X conversion, stereo AES I/O, and HEXA Core DSP for realtime UAD plug-in processing. It is designed for live consoles, networked studios, and houses of worship that need UAD channel inserts over Ethernet plus Thunderbolt host connectivity on Mac or Windows.

Dante Networking

Dual RJ45 ports (primary / secondary) provide 16 channels of Dante I/O with selectable Dante latency and network redundancy. AES67 mode is available at 48 kHz. Up to four x16D units can be linked for a 64-channel Dante system at 96 kHz. Stereo monitor outputs, stereo AES/EBU, word clock I/O, built-in talkback, and dual Thunderbolt 3 ports round out the rear panel.

DSP and Live Workflow

HEXA Core DSP runs UAD plug-ins at near-zero latency across Dante channels in UAD Console. Plug-In Scenes can be recalled over MIDI during a performance. The interface can expand with Thunderbolt Apollos and Dante-connected Apollo expanders where supported.

Plug-in Bundle (Ultimate+)

Ultimate+ (Apollo x16 Gen 2 and x16D only) includes 126 UAD plug-ins : everything in Essentials+ and Studio+, plus these additions:

• Channel strips and preamps: API Preamp, API Vision Channel Strip, API Vision Legacy Channel Strip, Manley VOXBOX Channel Strip, Neve 88RS Channel Strip, Neve 88RS Legacy Channel Strip, Neve Preamp, SSL E Series Channel Strip, SSL E Series Channel Strip Legacy
• Compressors / limiters: API 2500 Stereo Bus 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
• Equalizers: API 550A Parametric EQ, API 560 Graphic EQ, Cambridge EQ, Harrison 32C Channel EQ, Harrison 32C SE Channel EQ, Hitsville EQ, Manley Massive Passive EQ, Neve 1073 Preamp and EQ, Neve 1073 Legacy Classic Console EQ, Neve 1073SE Legacy Classic Console EQ, Neve 1084 Preamp and EQ, Precision Equalizer, Trident A-Range Classic Console EQ
• Special processing: Ampex ATR-102 Mastering Tape Recorder, Empirical Labs FATSO Jr., Empirical Labs FATSO Sr., Little Labs IBP Phase Alignment Tool, Little Labs Voice Of God Bass Resonance, Moog Multimode Filter, Moog Multimode Filter SE, Moog Multimode Filter XL, Precision De-Esser, Precision Enhancer kHz, Thermionic Culture Vulture
• Delay and modulation: Cooper Time Cube MkII Delay, EP-34 Tape Echo, KORG SDD-3000 Digital Delay, MXR Flanger/Doubler
• Reverbs and rooms: AKG BX 20 Spring Reverb, Capitol Chambers, DreamVerb Room Modeler, EMT 140 Classic Plate Reverb, EMT 250 Electronic Reverb, Hitsville Reverb Chambers, Lexicon 480L Digital Reverb and Effects, Ocean Way Studios, Sound City Studios
• Guitar and bass: Bermuda Triangle, Fender '55 Tweed Deluxe, TS Overdrive Pedal
• 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, Ampex ATR-102 Mastering Tape, Studer A800 Multichannel Tape

Additional UAD plug-ins from the 200+ title library can be purchased separately. Formats: VST, AU, AAX 64.

Specifications

• Simultaneous I/O: 18 x 20 (including networked audio)
• Network audio: 16 in / 16 out Dante or AES67 (switchable); dual RJ45; Audinate Brooklyn 3
• Monitor outputs: 2 (stereo pair)
• Digital I/O: stereo AES/EBU; word clock I/O
• Talkback: built-in microphone
• Host: Thunderbolt 3 (two ports; Mac / Windows)
• DSP: HEXA Core (six SHARC processors)
• Conversion: 24-bit / 44.1-192 kHz elite-class Apollo X
• Dante to monitor round-trip: approx. 1.0 ms @ 96 kHz (excluding Dante and plug-in latency)
• Power: external 12 VDC, 6 A supply (included), up to 72 W (approx. 30 W typical)
• Dimensions: 482.6 x 343.1 x 44.2 mm (19.0" x 13.5" x 1.74"), W x D x H including knobs/jacks; 1U
• Weight: 3.63 kg (8.0 lb)

In the Box

• Apollo x16D audio interface
• External power supply
• AC power cable (region-specific)
• Getting Started materials

Thunderbolt and Ethernet cables sold separately.