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Universal Audio Apollo x16D Essentials Thunderbolt 3 Rack Audio Interface
Product no: 9000-0128-5111 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

Set up for live sound as well as network-based recording studios, the Universal Audio Apollo x16D Audio Interface boasts advanced 16x16 Thunderbolt performance, elite Apollo X audio conversion and HEXA core DSP processing. Basically, this unit supports real-time mixing and recording during live shows with the help of over 200 UAD plugins, including emulations of renowned hardware from some of the big names, like Neve, SSL, Auto-Tune, Teletronix LA-2A, 1176 compressors, Pultec EQs and even Neve channel strips. The Apollo x16D places supreme audio quality and versatile plugin effects within effortless reach, no matter where you're working.

Seamless Integration & Expansion Options

The powerful digital mixing engine at the core of the Apollo x16D grants extensive control over every input, output and the plugin routing, making it quick and easy to build mixes and manage effects on the spot. Settings can be immediately recalled via MIDI, meaning that live shows are never interrupted, and up to four units can be linked to build a 64-channel Dante system with network redundancy or integrated with other Apollo interfaces over Thunderbolt so the rig can be expanded via Dante - ideal for studios that plan to grow a multi-room space without having to start all over again.

Immersive Audio & Professional Connections

After live gigs, the Apollo x16D effortlessly transforms into an all-in-one studio monitoring hub for mixing in formats up to 9.1.6. This makes it possible to create immersive 16 channel audio for Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D, Sony 360 Reality Audio and other formats, offering all audio professionals an unparalleled level of flexibility. The stereo AES I/O also accommodates professional outboard hardware and ALT monitoring in all modes and, when you add on the free access to technical support from expert audio engineers, you can see why this interface is such an extensive and comprehensive solution for any mixing and recording rig.

Specifications

Product features

19 inches yes
Number of analogue Inputs 16
Number of analogue outputs 16
Number of headphone outputs 0
Computer ports Thunderbolt 3 (USB C)
Digital audio inputs 1 x AES/EBU (XLR)
Digital audio outputs 1 x AES/EBU (XLR)
Sustainable product not specified
Phantom power no
Suitable for operating system Apple OSX / Mac OS, Microsoft Windows
Interface for bands & producers, maxing & mastering, live
Total guitar/bass inputs none
Total microphone inputs n/a
Low latency monitoring yes, DSP mixer
Maximum sample rate 192 kHz
Included data cable none
Included software other
MIDI & other none
Network connections DANTE
Software included yes, download
Analogue audio input type not applicable
Analogue audio output type not applicable

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging) 7,5 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging) 60,5 x 43,5 x 20,5 cm

Product specifications

  • 16x16 audio-interface with Dante I/O (AES67-mode support at 48 kHz)
  • elite-class Apollo X D/A conversion with 24-bit/192 kHz
  • stereo AES I/O for coupling with professional digital outboard hardware
  • recall plug-in settings via MIDI, even during a performance
  • onboard HEXA Core Processing for mixing with UAD plug-ins with virtually zero latency
  • compatible with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces so the system can be expended via Dante
  • create 16-channel immersive audio mixes for Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D, Sony 360 Reality Audio and other formats
  • ALT monitoring support in all monitor modes (2 x ALT mon for stereo, 1 x ALT mon for everything)
  • free access to technical support from expert audio engineers
  • dimensions: 610 x 430 x 200mm
  • weight: 8 kg
  • the following UAD plugins are included:
  • channel strips & preamps (6):
  • Century Tube Channel Strip
    • Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ
    • Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ Legacy
    • Precision Channel Strip
    • UA 610-A Preamp & EQ
    • UA 610-B Preamp & EQ
  • compressors/limiters (6):
    • Fairchild 670 Legacy
    • Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler
    • Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler
    • Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler
    • UA 1176LN Legacy
    • UA 1176SE Legacy
  • special processing (2):
    • Auto-Tune Realtime Access
    • Precision Enhancer Hz
  • instruments (1): PolyMAX Synth
  • delay & modulation (4):
    • Galaxy Tape Echo
    • Oxide Tape Recorder
    • Precision Delay Mod
    • Precision Delay Mod L
  • reverbs & rooms (3):
    • Precision Reflection Engine
    • Pure Plate Reverb
    • RealVerb Pro
  • equalizers (3)
    • Pultec EQP-1A Passive EQ
    • Pultec HLF-3C Passive EQ
    • Pultec MEQ-5 Passive EQ
  • guitar & bass (3):
    • Raw Distortion
    • Ampeg SVT-VR Bass Amplifier
    • Marshall Plexi Super Lead 1959
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