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Universal Audio Apollo 16 audio interface with DSP processor
Product no: 9000-0005-5342
Bax Music Warranty:
This product comes with a 3-year warranty.
General
The Universal Audio Apollo 16 is a high-end external audio interface that boasts outstanding sound, as well as four SHARC DSP processors. Its 16 analogue inputs and 16 analogue outputs run via four D-sub 25 connectors, and thanks to a built-in UAD-2 Quad DSP card, these signals allow for real-time editing with high-grade UAD plugins. The Apollo 16 communicates with your computer via a FireWire 800 or Thunderbolt connection.
Apollo 16: analogue I/O
With the Apollo 16, Universal Audio has set its sights on the professional market. Most professional and project studios already have a decent mixing console and preamps, and are just looking for a way to optimise their recordings. Featuring a high-grade analogue circuit, high-end converters and DC-connected outputs, the Apollo 16 has everything it takes to deliver superior audio quality. Should 16 channels of I/O not be enough, you can always expand your setup by connecting a second Apollo 16 via MADI. That way, you'll have 32 channels of high-grade I/O at your disposal!
Real-time UAD plugins
A well-organised digital mixer allows you to use UAD plugins for any channel in real time, as four built-in SHARC DSP processors process your signal with an imperceptibly low latency of under 2 milliseconds. UAD plugins - which can also be used in your DAW - are renowned for their natural sound and life-like emulation of analogue studio classics. The Apollo 16 comes with the 'Analog Classics' plugins, and also supports the other plugins you can download from uaudio.com.
Buy this product before December 31st, 2015, and you'll receive a free UAD-2 Quad after registration at Universal Audio.
Tips or comments about this product
- Comes with a Thunderbolt expansion card.
- Please note: if you are going to use the Apollo in combination with Windows 7 (64 bits), you need a PCIe-to-FireWire 800 card. Make sure to use only the Sonnet Allegro FW800/E or the Syba SD-PEX30009.
Specifications
Product features
| 19 inches |
yes |
| Computer ports |
Firewire, Thunderbolt |
| Suitable for operating system |
Apple OSX / Mac OS, Microsoft Windows |
| Total microphone inputs |
n/a |
| Maximum sample rate |
192 kHz |
| Software included |
yes, download |
Weight and dimensions including packaging
| Weight (incl. packaging) |
8,2 kg |
| Dimensions (incl. packaging) |
61,0 x 43,0 x 20,0 cm
|
Product specifications
- external audio interface with DSP
- colour: silver
- 16 x 16 analogue I/O via DB-25 connectors
- XLR monitor outputs
- AES-EBU digital I/O
- multi-unit cascading via MADI (combine two Apollo 16 cards for 32 x 32 analogue I/O)
- connects to computer via FireWire 800 or Thunderbolt
- perfect for studios with mixing consoles and outboard preamps
- built-in UAD-2 Quad DSP Acceleration card
- real-time processing of UAD Powered Plug-Ins
- latency: < 2 milliseconds
- PT Mode for easy integration of outboard analogue hardware in Pro Tools
- power supply: 12 V DC
- maximum power consumption: 40 W (55 W when powering external Thunderbolt devices)
- dimensions: 483 x 44.5 x 308 mm
- weight: 3.94 kg
- box dimensions: 61 x 43 x 20 cm
- transport weight: 8.16 kg
Inputs and outputs:
- analogue line inputs: 16
- analogue line outputs: 16
- analogue monitor outputs: 2 (a stereo pair)
- AES/EBU: stereo I/O
- FireWire 800 (IEEE 1394b): 2
- Thunderbolt
- Word Clock I/O
- MADI I/O for cascading
AD/DA conversion:
- supported sample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 kHz
- A/D bits: 24
- simultaneous A/D conversion: 16 channels
- simultaneous D/A conversion: 16 channels
- analogue latency with 4 UAD plugins via Console: 1.1 ms @ 96 kHz
Analogue inputs 1-16:
- dynamic range: 119.25 dB (A-weighted)
- signal/noise ratio: 119.25 dB (A-weighted)
- THD: -112 dB @ -1 dBFS
- frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, ± 0.05 dB
- input impedance: 10 kOhms
- gain settings: +4 dBu or -10 dBV
- connector type: 2x DB25 (D-sub) female, Tascam pin configuration
Analogue outputs 1-16:
- dynamic range: 118.5 dB (A-weighted)
- signal/noise ratio: 118.2 dB (A-weighted)
- THD: -107.5 dB @ -1 dBFS
- connector type: 2x DB25 (D-sub) female, Tascam pin configuration
Monitor outputs 1-2:
- dynamic range: 115 dB (A-weighted)
- signal/noise ratio: 115 dB (A-weighted)
- THD: -105.5 dB @ -1 dBFS
- volume control via Monitor knob: -INF to 0 dBFS
- connector type: 2x 3-pin XLR male
All analogue outputs:
- frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, ± 0.05 dB
- input impedance: 600 ohms
- gain settings: +4 dBu or -10 dBV
Minimum system requirements:
- operating system: Windows 7 (64 bits), Mac OS X 10.6.8 or higher
- free disk space: 2 GB
- FireWire 800 port
- minimum screen resolution: 1,024 x 900
- internet connection for downloading and registering UAD plugins
- formats: VST, Audio Units, or RTAS
In the box:
- Apollo 16 audio interface
- external power supply
- Apollo 16 hardware manual
- FireWire 800 cable
- power cables (VS and Europe)
- rack mount and screws
- Universal Audio product catalogue
Monday 23 November 2015
Universal Audio is ending the year with an incredibly attractive offer for producers and musicians. If you buy an Apollo rack mount interface before 2015 is over, you'll get a free UAD-2 Quad DSP card thrown in!
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