This bundle includes UAD Ultimate 14 with the purchase of select Apollo Rack interfaces. Unlock over 90 UAD titles and 127 individual plug-ins, featuring legendary compressors, EQs, tape machines, reverbs, delays, guitar amps, and mastering tools from Universal Audio's acclaimed collection.
Designed for professional studios, live production, and post-production environments, the Universal Audio Apollo x16 Gen 2 delivers flagship Apollo conversion, powerful real-time UAD processing, and extensive analog I/O in a high-performance rackmount interface. Featuring 16 channels of Elite-Class 24-bit / 192 kHz AD/DA conversion, HEXA Core DSP, and advanced immersive monitoring capabilities, the Apollo x16 Gen 2 is built for engineers working on large-scale productions.
With 16 channels of analog line-level I/O via DB-25, stereo AES I/O, and Word Clock connectivity, the Apollo x16 Gen 2 integrates seamlessly with professional consoles, outboard gear, patchbays, and hybrid studio setups. Its updated Gen 2 converters provide exceptional clarity with 133 dB dynamic range, ultra-low distortion, and Dual Crystal Clocking for precise timing at every sample rate.
The Apollo x16 Gen 2 combines hardware reliability with the flexibility of the UAD Console app, offering advanced studio features including plug-in scenes, low-latency monitoring, Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks, Bass Management, and immersive audio monitoring up to 9.1.6 formats for Dolby Atmos and other spatial audio workflows.
Powered by a built-in HEXA Core DSP processor, the Apollo x16 Gen 2 allows you to run UAD plug-ins in real time with near-zero latency while tracking, mixing, and monitoring. The included UAD Analog Classics Bundle provides over 30 essential plug-ins featuring legendary compressors, EQs, preamps, reverbs, tape machines, guitar amps, and studio processors.
Key Features
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Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with 18 inputs / 20 outputs
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Built-in HEXA Core DSP for real-time UAD plug-in processing
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16 channels of analog line I/O via DB-25 connections
- Stereo AES I/O for professional digital integration
- Word Clock BNC I/O for studio synchronization
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Apollo X Gen 2 Elite-Class converters with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution
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Up to 133 dB dynamic range with extremely low THD (-129 dB)
- Dual Crystal Clocking for ultra-low jitter
- +24 dBu headroom for professional analog equipment
- Two XLR monitor outputs with alternate monitoring support
- Integrated talkback functionality
- Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks
- Bass Management for stereo and surround monitoring
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Immersive audio monitoring support up to 9.1.6
- Plug-In Scenes for instant session recall
- Supports over 200 UAD plug-ins via VST, AU, and AAX formats
- Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more
- Expandable with additional Apollo Thunderbolt interfaces and select Dante-compatible systems
UAD Analog Classics Bundle Included (30+ Plug-Ins)
Channel Strips & Preamps
- Century Tube Channel Strip
- CS-1 Channel Strip
- LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip
- Precision Channel Strip
- UA 610-A Preamp & EQ
- UA 610-B Preamp & EQ
Compressors & Limiters
- Fairchild 670 Legacy Compressor
- Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier
- Teletronix LA-2A Tube Compressor
- Precision Buss Compressor
- UA 1176 FET Compressor
- UA 1176LN Legacy
- UA 1176SE Legacy
Equalizers
- Precision Equalizer
- Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ
- Pultec Pro Legacy EQ
Special Processing
- Oxide Tape Recorder
- Precision De-Esser
- Precision Enhancer Hz
- Precision Enhancer kHz
- Vibe Analog Machines Essentials
Instruments
Delay & Modulation
- Galaxy Tape Echo
- Precision Delay Mod
- Precision Delay Mod L
Reverbs
- Precision Reflection Engine
- Pure Plate Reverb
Mastering
- Precision Limiter
- Precision Maximizer
- Precision Multiband
Guitar & Bass
- Bermuda Triangle
- Raw Distortion
- TS Overdrive Pedal
- UAD Lion ’68 Super Lead Amp
- UAD Showtime ’64 Tube Amp
The Universal Audio Apollo x16 Gen 2 is the ideal centerpiece for high-end recording studios, delivering pristine conversion, massive I/O, immersive monitoring, and the legendary analog workflow that has made Apollo a studio standard worldwide.
