Universal Audio Apollo x16 Gen2 Essentials+

Universal Audio Apollo x16 Gen2 Essentials+ is a professional 18 x 20 Thunderbolt audio interface featuring 16x16 analog DB-25 I/O, built-in HEXA Core DSP processor, and the UAD Essentials+ plugin bundle. Designed for large recording sessions, immersive formats, and seamless integration with high-end studio hardware.

Equipped with state-of-the-art AD/DA converters, immersive mixing support up to 9.1.6, and new tools like Apollo Monitor Calibration by Sonarworks, the x16 Gen2 offers unmatched precision and realism in monitoring. The Essentials+ plugin suite includes legendary studio effects like the LA-2A and 1176 compressors, Pultec EQs, Auto-Tune, and more — ready out of the box.

Apollo x16 Gen2 integrates effortlessly with other Apollo devices, and its hybrid DSP + native system enables powerful real-time plugin chains for demanding sessions. UAD Console adds advanced features like Auto-Gain, Plugin Scenes, Monitor Control, and Immersive Audio tools to support fast and flexible workflow in any production environment.

KEY FEATURES

• 18 x 20 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with 16 x 16 analog I/O via DB-25
• Selectable +24 dBu level for seamless connection to high-end analog gear
• Built-in HEXA Core DSP for real-time processing with UAD plugins
• Immersive audio mixing support up to 9.1.6 (Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D, Sony 360 Reality Audio)
• Includes Essentials+ plugin bundle: Auto-Tune, Fairchild, Teletronix, Pultec, API, SSL, and more
• Sonarworks Apollo Monitor Calibration for precise monitoring in any environment
• UAD Console with Auto-Gain, Plugin Scenes, Bass Management, and Monitor Controller
• Expand up to four Apollo x16 units for 64 channels of premium analog conversion
• Hybrid DSP + host processing for large sessions with complex plugin chains
• Industry-leading dynamic range and ultra-low distortion

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Analog I/O: 16 x 16 via DB-25 connectors (line-level)
• Digital I/O: Word Clock In/Out, 2 x S/PDIF In/Out (RCA)
• Connectivity: Thunderbolt 3 (TB1/TB2 compatible via adapter)
• DSP: 6 SHARC processors (HEXA Core)
• Maximum sample rate: 192 kHz / 24-bit
• Monitoring: Sonarworks calibration, immersive formats up to 9.1.6
• Software: UAD Console, LUNA (macOS), VST/AU/AAX support
• Plugin bundle: Essentials+ (Teletronix, Pultec, API, Auto-Tune, and more)
• Dimensions: 483 x 308 x 44 mm (1U rackmount)