Apollo x16D – Essentials Edition

Ideal for live sound engineers and networked recording studios alike, the Universal Audio Apollo x16D gives you industry-leading Apollo X sound and real-time UAD plug-in processing over both Thunderbolt 3 and Dante. Track and mix with 50% more processing power than previous-generation Apollos, thanks to UA’s powerful 6-core HEXA Core processor. Experience top-shelf sound quality, by way of the Apollo x16D’s upgraded elite-class AD/DA conversion and Dual Crystal clocking. Pro users will appreciate native 7.1 surround and 9.1.6 immersive audio monitoring support, selectable +24dBu operation, built-in talkback, and more. Beyond that, you get near-zero latency and ample expandability, thanks to the Apollo x16D’s ultra-fast Thunderbolt 3 connectivity and 16 channels of Dante I/O. Apollo x16D Essentials+ comes with a premium suite of 28 plug-ins, arming you with accurate emulations of vintage analog hardware. Finally, the Apollo x16D boasts compatibility with UA’s LUNA software, giving you a tightly integrated recording, editing, and mixing environment, with full software-based control over your interface’s parameters, global console and tape emulations, and advanced real-time tracking. If there was ever a time to upgrade to the newest Apollo, now’s the time!

Features

• 18-in/20-out Thunderbolt 3 audio interface for Mac or PC, with Dante I/O and onboard UAD-2 HEXA Core processing
• 16-in/16-out Dante I/O (supports AES67 mode at 48kHz)
• 6-core HEXA Core offers 50% more processing power than previous Apollos
• Upgraded elite-class AD/DA conversion supplies an ultra-pristine signal path with 133dB dynamic range and –129dB THD+N
• Dual Crystal clocking supplies a low-jitter environment for pure, artifact-free recording and solid stereo imaging
• Native 7.1 surround and 9.1.6 immersive audio support for engineers working on video games, film, television, and the web
• Selectable +24dBu operation for easy integration with analog consoles and other high-end studio gear
• Integrated talkback for easy communication and slating takes
• Ultra-fast Thunderbolt 3 connectivity provides less than 2ms of latency and ample expandability
• Includes a premium plug-in suite of 28 award-winning UAD plug-ins with accurate emulations of vintage analog hardware
• Track and monitor through plug-ins with no latency
• Compatible with UA’s LUNA software for ultra-tight hardware/software integration
• Backward-compatible with Thunderbolt 1 and 2 Macs (adapter sold separately)