Real-Time UAD Processing for Studio, Live, and Post Applications

Ideal for studio, live, and postproduction applications, the Universal Audio Apollo x16 Gen 2 with Essentials+ Bundle is an 18×20 rackmount Thunderbolt 3 audio interface that offers 16 channels of flagship, Gen 2 Elite-Class 24-bit / 192 kHz AD/DA conversion, immersive audio up to 9.1.6, and HEXA Core DSP for real-time UAD plug-in processing over Thunderbolt at near-zero latency—on Mac and Windows computers. The Essentials+ Bundle lets you mix and record live performances with 36 UAD plug-ins including Pultec EQ, Auto-Tune, classic LA-2A and 1176 compressors, and more. You can use Plug-In Scenes to recall settings instantly, even in the middle of a performance.

Easily connect the Apollo x16 Gen 2 to professional studio gear with 16×16 analog line-level I/O via DB-25 connections, plus switchable +24 dBu headroom settings. Stereo AES I/O and wordclock I/O are also available for connection to professional, digital outboard hardware. You can mix with confidence in any room using Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks. Hear all the low-end detail in your mixes using Bass Management to add a subwoofer to your monitor setup. Quickly set up low-latency cues, plug-in scenes, and immersive audio monitoring with the UAD Console app.

What’s New with Gen 2?

New look and feel, updated industrial design with new knobs and switch caps
Improved Elite-Class Gen 2 D/A converters featuring Dual-Crystal Clocking for ultralow jitter at all sample rates
Improved monitor outputs for best-in-class, critical listening
Even lower THD% and increased DNR
Built-in Room Correction enabling Sonarworks SoundID profiles to run on built-in DSP
Bass Management for subwoofers in both Stereo and Surround configurations
New UAD Console brings Unison, Apollo Room Correction, DSP Pairing, Dante Support, Multichannel Immersive Audio Monitoring, Bass Management, Plug-In Scenes over MIDI, and more—together under one roof
New Ultimate+ and Essentials+ software bundles with UAD plug-ins and Instruments

Elite-Class Apollo X Sound for Your Console and Outboard

Delivering 133 dB of dynamic range, very low THD of -129 dB, and featuring Dual-Crystal Clocking for ultralow jitter at all sample rate, Apollo x16 effortlessly interfaces with your analog equipment and patchbays with DB-25 connections.
The unit offers +24 dBu headroom, 16 x 18 A/D and D/A conversion, and stereo AES I/O.

Hear the Details Like Never Before

Apollo x16 features UA’s highest-resolution A/D and D/A converters paired with multichannel immersive Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks.
So, you’ll not only hear the most pristine representation of your recordings, there will be no surprises when you listen to your final mix or master on any stereo or surround system.

Mix Down to Surround

Apollo x16 supports mixing formats up to 9.1.6.
This allows you to easily create 16-channel immersive audio mixes for Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D, Sony 360 Reality Audio, and others.

Bass Management

Add a subwoofer with the new bass management feature for full-range stereo and surround monitoring.
Speaker utilities panel provides trim, mute and solo per speaker output.

Apollo Room Correction

Room Correction runs on a single SHARC DSP core, with UA’s studio-grade, low-latency EQ algorithms, using over 20 precision filters and up to 100 ms of loudspeaker time alignment to transform your monitoring accuracy.
Create SoundID Reference measurements for Apollo Room Correction directly within the SoundID Reference Measure desktop application.

Find Your Flow in the UAD Console App

Apollo x16’s powerful digital mixing engine lets you control plug-in routing and monitoring.
With the latest features like Bass Management, Immersive Audio up to Atmos 9.1.6, and Plug-In Scenes, it’s easy to find a flow that fits your needs.

A Hybrid System, Made for Your Mission

Combine Apollo x16’s HEXA Core DSP with native processing from your host computer.
Produce large sessions with complex plug-in chains—a powerhouse hybrid workflow that outpaces any native-only recording setup.

Expand Your Studio as You Grow

Link up to four Apollo x16 for 64 channels of Elite-Class A/D and D/A conversion, perfect for interfacing with large-format recording consoles.
Stack one x16 with other Thunderbolt Apollo rackmount units and control it all from your desktop using Apollo Twin or x4.

Key Features

18 x 20 Thunderbolt audio interface with HEXA Core DSP plug-in processing
Includes up to 30+ UAD plug-ins with Essentials+ Edition
Two DB-25 inputs (line 1-16), stereo AES I/O (XLR), wordclock I/O (BNC)
Two monitor outs (XLR), two DB-25 outputs (line 1-16 or ALT / 9.1.6 surround)
Elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution featuring Dual-Crystal Clocking for ultralow jitter at all sample rates
Flagship D/A for critical monitoring and playback with 133 dB dynamic range and low THD of -129 dB
Calibrate your main monitor outputs (stereo or immersive) with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks
Full-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)
Updated UAD Console app featuring Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer integration with Bass Management, immersive audio support, and more
Onboard DSP supports over 200 UAD plug-ins via VST, AU, and AAX 64 formats in all major DAWs
Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more
Expandable with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces or select models over Dante
Free industry-leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers

36 Effects and Instruments, One Rack Space

Channel Strips and Preamps (6)

Century Tube Channel Strip
CS-1 Channel Strip
Helios Type 69 Preamp and EQ
Precision Channel Strip
UA 610-A Preamp and EQ
UA 610-B Preamp and EQ

Compressors/Limiters (7)

Fairchild 670 Legacy
Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler
Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler
Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler
Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier
UA 1176LN Legacy
UA 1176SE Legacy

Equalizers (6)

Helios Type 69 Legacy EQ
Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ
Pultec EQP-1A Passive EQ
Pultec HLF-3C Passive EQ
Pultec MEQ-5 Passive EQ
Pultec Pro Legacy EQ

Special Processing (4)

Auto-Tune Realtime Access
Oxide Tape Recorder
Precision Enhancer Hz
Verve Analog Machines Essentials

Delay and Modulation (3)

Precision Delay Mod L
Galaxy Tape EchoPrecision Delay Mod
Precision Delay Mod L

Reverbs and Rooms (3)

Precision Reflection Engine
Pure Plate Reverb
RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler

Guitar and Bass (3)

Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier
Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier
Raw Distortion

Instruments (1)

PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth

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Universal Audio Apollo x16 Gen 2 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface with Essentials+ Bundle

Name: Universal Audio Apollo x16 Gen 2 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface with Essentials+ Bundle
Brand: Universal Audio
SKU: APX16G2-ESS
Availability: InStock

AED14,995

Universal Audio APX16G2-ESS delivers high-capacity Dante audio networking, ultra-low latency, scalable routing, advanced clocking, and reliable performance for studios, broadcast, and installations.

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