Description
Introducing the Apollo x16D, a rackmount 18 x 20 Thunderbolt audio interface with Dante I/O, designed for both Mac and Windows. This elite-class interface features 24-bit/192 kHz audio conversion and HEXA core processing, making it ideal for live sound venues and networked recording studios. With Apollo x16D, you can mix and record live performances using over 200 UAD plug-ins from industry-leading brands like Neve, SSL, Auto-Tune, and more. Experience seamless integration with your digital mixing console and recall settings instantly, even during performances, with Plug-In Scenes.
Mix Studio and Live Performances with UAD Plug-ins:
Apollo x16D empowers live sound engineers and recording studios to mix and record performances in real-time using award-winning UAD plug-ins. The interface’s powerful digital mixing engine allows for easy control over inputs, outputs, and plug-in routing. Quickly build your mix and control entire effects chains, ensuring that every performance is captured with the highest audio quality. With Plug-In Scenes, recall your settings instantly, providing flexibility and efficiency during live shows or studio sessions.
Expand Your Studio Over Dante:
Link up to four Apollo x16D units to create a 64-channel Dante system with network redundancy, or expand your current Thunderbolt Apollo setup over Dante. This scalable audio network is perfect for multi-room studios, allowing you to grow your setup without starting from scratch. Apollo x16D offers 16 channels of Dante I/O, elite-class audio conversion, and HEXA core DSP processing, making it the world’s most powerful system for running UAD plug-ins in real-time. Experience low-latency audio networking with the highest sound quality.
Versatile Monitoring and Immersive Audio Mixing:
After the performance, Apollo x16D transitions seamlessly back to the studio, serving as an all-in-one monitoring hub for mixing formats up to 9.1.6. Create immersive audio mixes for Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D, Sony 360 Reality Audio, and other formats. The interface’s versatility extends to ALT monitoring support in all modes, ensuring that your mixes are accurate and precise. With its comprehensive suite of UAD plug-ins, Apollo x16D delivers the tools you need for both live sound and studio recording.
Key Features
- Dante and Thunderbolt Connectivity:
18 x 20 audio interface with Dante I/O and Thunderbolt compatibility, providing elite-class audio conversion at 24-bit/192 kHz. - HEXA Core Processing:
Onboard HEXA Core Processing for near-zero latency mixing with over 200 UAD plug-ins, including classics from Neve, SSL, and Auto-Tune. - Immersive Audio Mixing:
Supports mixing formats up to 9.1.6 for immersive audio, including Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D, and Sony 360 Reality Audio.
Included Plug-Ins in Essentials Edition:
- 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
Specifications
- 18 x 20 audio interface featuring Dante I/O (supports AES67 mode @ 48 kHz)
- 24-bit/192 kHz elite-class Apollo X D/A conversion
- Stereo AES I/O for connection to professional digital outboard hardware
- Includes up to 100+ UAD plug-ins with Ultimate+ or Essentials+ editions
- Recall plug-in settings over MIDI, even in the middle of a performance
- Onboard HEXA Core Processing for mixing with UAD plug-ins at near-zero latency
- Compatible with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces to expand systems over Dante
- ALT monitoring support in all monitor modes (2 x ALT mon for stereo, 1 x ALT mon for all)
- Free industry-leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers
