Universal Audio - Apollo x16 Heritage Edition
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Universal Audio Apollo x16 Heritage Edition is an 18x20 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface equipped with 6 UAD DSP processors. Special Edition of the Famous Apollo x16 Interface from Universal Audio, accompanied by a Bundle of UAD Plug-Ins with a Value Exceeding €2,400. It is backward compatible with Thunderbolt 1 and 2 via an approved adapter (available separately).
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Part of the highly successful Apollo line of interfaces, used on numerous Grammy Award-winning albums and stream-topping songs, the Universal Audio Apollo x16 Heritage Edition Rackmount 18x20 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface combines the sound, feel and the flow of analog studio recording with improved clocking, surround monitoring, a serious pack of 34 exceptional UAD plug-ins and 50% more DSP than previous Apollos thanks to its HEXA Core real-time UAD processing overpowering.
Featuring Universal Audio's flagship 24-bit/192kHz conversion, the Apollo x16 allows engineers in commercial recording studios, concert tours and post-production facilities to confidently record and mix with detailed image, incredibly low distortion (-129 dB) and unrivaled dynamic range (133 dB). In addition, its switchable headroom setting makes level adaptation easier.
The interface features 16 balanced line-level analog inputs and outputs on DB25 connectors, perfect for connecting external mic preamps and custom signal chains or connecting to a large number of channels on a typical analog mixer.
You also get a pair of XLR monitoring outputs and an AES/EBU stereo input/output, which can be used when you need to connect a dedicated power supply to a mastering system or if you want to incorporate alternative stereo converters. Use the BNC wordclock input and output jacks to precisely synchronize internal timing or lock other digital equipment to the Apollo x16.
Thanks to the version of UAD software released in March 2023, you can now create immersive mixes using the most common formats, such as Dolby Atmos, Auro 3D or Sony 360 Reality Audio.
Featuring Universal Audio's flagship 24-bit/192kHz conversion, the Apollo x16 allows engineers in commercial recording studios, concert tours and post-production facilities to confidently record and mix with detailed image, incredibly low distortion (-129 dB) and unrivaled dynamic range (133 dB). In addition, its switchable headroom setting makes level adaptation easier.
The interface features 16 balanced line-level analog inputs and outputs on DB25 connectors, perfect for connecting external mic preamps and custom signal chains or connecting to a large number of channels on a typical analog mixer.
You also get a pair of XLR monitoring outputs and an AES/EBU stereo input/output, which can be used when you need to connect a dedicated power supply to a mastering system or if you want to incorporate alternative stereo converters. Use the BNC wordclock input and output jacks to precisely synchronize internal timing or lock other digital equipment to the Apollo x16.
Thanks to the version of UAD software released in March 2023, you can now create immersive mixes using the most common formats, such as Dolby Atmos, Auro 3D or Sony 360 Reality Audio.
Other features
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Universal Audio Apollo x16 Heritage Edition
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Digital audio interface
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High quality A/D and D/A conversion
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Thunderbolt 3 audio interface
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Mac and PC compatible
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Ability to cascade 4 Apollo interfaces and a total of 6 UAD units via Thunderbolt (Mac)
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6 DSP UAD processors
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Near-zero latency through emulations of Neve, API, Manley preamps and many others thanks to Unison™ Technology
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Integrated talkback microphone and headset network to communicate easily and anticipate shots
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+24 dBu switchable operation for seamless integration with professional studio equipment
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16 analog inputs and 18 outputs in total with powerful Console 2.0 control software
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16 line inputs/outputs on Sub-D25 port
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2 XLR monitor outputs
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Low jitter Dual Crystal clock for artifact-free recordings and perfect stereo imaging
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Take advantage of the LUNA studio app: fully integrated recording software designed for Apollo (currently available for Mac, development for Windows in progress)
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Included in the “Heritage Edition” Bundle supplied with the Apollo:
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UA 1176 Classic Limiter Collection
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Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler Collection
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Pultec Passive EQ Collection
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Fairchild Tube Limiter Collection
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Teletronix LA-3A Audio Leveler
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UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection
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Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ Collection
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V76 Preamplifier
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Oxide Tape Recorder
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Pure Plate Reverb
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Included in the Realtime Analog Classics Bundle:
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UA 610-B Tube Preamp & EQ
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UA 1176LN Limiting Amplifier (Legacy)
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UA 1176SE Limiting Amplifier (Legacy)
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Pultec EQP-1A EQ (Legacy)
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Pultec Pro EQ (Legacy)
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Marshall® Plexi Classic Guitar Amp
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Fairchild 670 Compressor (Legacy)
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Teletronix LA-2A Leveling Amplifier (Legacy)
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Raw Distortion
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Ampeg® SVT-VR Classic Bass Amp
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Precision Channel Strip (Precision Mix Rack Collection)
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Precision Reflection Engine (Precision Mix Rack Collection)
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Precision Delay Mod (Precision Mix Rack Collection)
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Precision Delay Mod L (Precision Mix Rack Collection)
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RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler
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Precision Enhancer Hz
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Attention :
- Optional Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) cable
- The Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C ports share the same connectors but a USB-C port (no lightning bolt logo above) will not be compatible with this interface
- Thunderbolt port
- WARNING: Windows compatibility is only valid with PCs equipped with Thunderbolt 3 (or 2) ports present by default on your motherboard. If your PC has this type of port following the addition of a daughter card placed in a PCIe slot on the tower, this will not work.
Exclusive to Universal Audio, Unison technology features proprietary hardware/software integration that accurately reproduces the sound of these legendary tube and solid-state mic preamps — including their input impedance and stage sweet spots. gain and circuit behavior of the original models.
You also find Unison technology on the Hi-Z instrument input on the front of the Apollo Twin X; it thus adapts the impedance and gain when you use guitar and bass amp models from Fender, Marshall, Ampeg, etc.
LUNA Recording System — Complete Integration with Apollo, for Fast and Intuitive Work
All Apollo X Series interfaces work with leading Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs), including Logic Pro, Ableton Live and Pro Tools. But they become fully integrated recording systems with LUNA, a powerful application from Universal Audio available on Mac. Thanks to its Accelerated Realtime Monitoring™ technology, LUNA allows you to record and mix within a single, very intuitive interface with an unlimited number of tracks, full support for AU plug-ins and access to an exclusive suite of LUNA Instruments and Extensions.
- Optional Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) cable
- The Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C ports share the same connectors but a USB-C port (no lightning bolt logo above) will not be compatible with this interface
- Thunderbolt port
- WARNING: Windows compatibility is only valid with PCs equipped with Thunderbolt 3 (or 2) ports present by default on your motherboard. If your PC has this type of port following the addition of a daughter card placed in a PCIe slot on the tower, this will not work.
Exclusive to Universal Audio, Unison technology features proprietary hardware/software integration that accurately reproduces the sound of these legendary tube and solid-state mic preamps — including their input impedance and stage sweet spots. gain and circuit behavior of the original models.
You also find Unison technology on the Hi-Z instrument input on the front of the Apollo Twin X; it thus adapts the impedance and gain when you use guitar and bass amp models from Fender, Marshall, Ampeg, etc.
LUNA Recording System — Complete Integration with Apollo, for Fast and Intuitive Work
All Apollo X Series interfaces work with leading Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs), including Logic Pro, Ableton Live and Pro Tools. But they become fully integrated recording systems with LUNA, a powerful application from Universal Audio available on Mac. Thanks to its Accelerated Realtime Monitoring™ technology, LUNA allows you to record and mix within a single, very intuitive interface with an unlimited number of tracks, full support for AU plug-ins and access to an exclusive suite of LUNA Instruments and Extensions.
Spotlight on
For over 50 years, Universal Audio has been an industry leader in DSP audio modeling and vintage analog technology. The American manufacturer has released groundbreaking products such as the LA-2A compressor and the 610 tube mic preamp which have been used to record artists as diverse as the Beach Boys and Van Halen.
Since the 2000s, Universal Audio has been faithfully reproducing classic analog recording equipment and designing new digital recording tools in keeping with the sound and spirit of vintage analog technology. Best-sellers include the Apollo interface, UAD-2 Satellite, UAD plug-ins, UADFX pedals and the OX Amp Top Box.
