Universal Audio Apollo x16 Gen2 Ultimate+

Universal Audio Apollo x16 Gen2 Ultimate+ is a flagship 18 x 20 Thunderbolt audio interface featuring 16 x 16 analog I/O via DB-25, HEXA Core DSP processing, immersive 9.1.6 mixing support, and the comprehensive UAD Ultimate+ plugin bundle — built for professional studios and large-scale production workflows.

With next-generation AD/DA converters, ultra-low latency real-time UAD processing, and integration with Sonarworks Apollo Monitor Calibration, Apollo x16 Gen2 offers unmatched audio fidelity and control. It is designed for high-end music production, Dolby Atmos and spatial audio work, and hybrid analog-digital studios where premium sound and workflow flexibility are essential.

Apollo x16 Gen2 enables immersive mixing up to 9.1.6 for formats like Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D, and Sony 360 Reality Audio. It includes dual Thunderbolt ports for easy daisy-chaining, and you can link up to four Apollo units for up to 64 analog I/O channels. With the intuitive UAD Console app, features like Auto-Gain, Plugin Scenes, Immersive Audio routing, and Monitor Controller are at your fingertips, streamlining both tracking and mixing processes.

Bundled with the Ultimate+ plugin suite, you get instant access to iconic studio tools — including Teletronix LA-2A, 1176, Fairchild compressors, Pultec EQs, Avalon, API, SSL channel strips, Antares Auto-Tune, and many more. Whether you’re running large orchestral sessions, analog summing, or immersive sound design, Apollo x16 Gen2 delivers uncompromising results.

KEY FEATURES

• 18 x 20 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with 16 x 16 analog DB-25 I/O
• Selectable +24 dBu headroom for pro studio integration
• HEXA Core DSP for real-time UAD plugin processing
• Supports immersive audio formats up to 9.1.6 (Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D, Sony 360)
• Includes UAD Ultimate+ plugin bundle: Auto-Tune, Fairchild, Teletronix, Pultec, API, SSL, and more
• Sonarworks Apollo Monitor Calibration for accurate monitoring in any room or headphones
• Advanced UAD Console app with Auto-Gain, Plugin Scenes, Bass Management, Immersive Audio routing, and Monitor Controller
• Expandable via Thunderbolt — connect up to four Apollo x16 units for up to 64 analog I/O
• Hybrid processing system combining native and DSP-powered workflows
• Engineered for ultra-low distortion and widest dynamic range in its class

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Analog I/O: 16 x 16 via DB-25 connectors (line-level)
• Digital I/O: 1 x Word Clock In/Out, 2 x S/PDIF In/Out (RCA)
• Connection type: Thunderbolt 3 (backward compatible with TB1/2 via adapter)
• DSP: 6 x SHARC processors (HEXA Core)
• Maximum sample rate: 192 kHz / 24-bit
• Monitoring: Sonarworks integration, immersive up to 9.1.6
• Software: UAD Console, LUNA (macOS only), plugin support for VST/AU/AAX
• Included plugins: UAD Ultimate+ bundle (Fairchild, API, SSL, Auto-Tune, and others)
• Dimensions: 483 x 308 x 44 mm (1U rackmount)