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Universal Audio Apollo x16 18x20 Thunderbolt Interface | UAD Analog Classics

Universal Audio Apollo x16 18x20 Thunderbolt Interface | UAD Analog Classics

SoundPro Item: 146480 | Part Number: APX16G2-ESS

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  • Next-Generation Apollo X Gen 2 Conversion Delivers Widest Dynamic Range And Lowest Distortion
  • Dual-Crystal Clocking Ensures Ultra-Low Jitter Across All Supported Sample Rates
  • HEXA Core DSP Enables Realtime UAD Plug-In Processing Without Host CPU Load
  • DB25 Analog I/O With Switchable Headroom Settings For Console And Patchbay Integration
  • Immersive Audio Support Up To 9.1.6 For Dolby Atmos And Surround Mix Deliverables
  • Bass Management With Subwoofer Integration For Full-Range Critical Monitoring
  • Expand To 64 Channels By Linking Up To Four Units Over Thunderbolt
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The Apollo x16 Gen 2 is engineered for professional recording studios that require the highest-resolution analog I/O in a single rack space. With 16 channels of DB25-connected analog I/O, switchable +24 dBu headroom, and dual Thunderbolt 3 ports for daisy-chaining up to four units, it scales from mid-size suites to large-format console environments handling 64 channels of elite-class conversion. Pro engineers tracking to tape emulations, mixing on consoles, or running hybrid sessions will find the 1.1 ms round-trip latency at 96 kHz and Dual-Crystal Clocking indispensable for maintaining tight synchronization across complex signal chains.

HEXA Core DSP onboard allows simultaneous UAD plug-in processing across VST, AU, and AAX 64 formats without taxing the host CPU, enabling dense sessions with classic hardware emulations from Neve, SSL, Teletronix, Pultec, and more to run in realtime. The flagship monitor D/A section — with 133 dB dynamic range and -129 dB THD — delivers reference-grade playback suited to critical mixing and mastering decisions. Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks further extends its utility for engineers working across rooms or calibrating immersive setups up to 9.1.6 for Dolby Atmos and Auro-3D deliverables.

Where comparable Thunderbolt interfaces rely on native-only processing or offer fewer analog outputs, the Apollo x16 Gen 2 combines hardware-grade I/O density with onboard DSP and an expanding plug-in ecosystem — making it the preferred backbone for studios that need both conversion quality and processing power in a single 1U unit.

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Specifications

I/O Complement
Simultaneous Channel I/O Count (analog + digital)
18 x 20
Analog Line Inputs
16
Analog Line Outputs (DC coupled)
16
Analog Monitor Outputs (DC coupled)
Two (one stereo pair)
Digital Audio Ports (AES/EBU)
One input, one output
Thunderbolt 3 Ports
Two
Word Clock
One input, one output
A/D - D/A Conversion
Simultaneous A/D Conversion
16 channels
Simultaneous D/A Conversion
18 channels
Supported Sample Rates (kHz)
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192
Bit Depth Per Sample
24
Analog Round-Trip Latency
1.1 milliseconds @ 96 kHz sample rate
Analog Round-Trip Latency (through four included UAD legacy plug-ins via UAD Console)
1.1 milliseconds @ 96 kHz sample rate (no additional latency via Realtime UAD Processing)
Line Inputs 1-16
Frequency Response
20 Hz - 20 kHz, ±0.04 dB
Dynamic Range
124 dB (A-weighted)
THD + Noise (1 kHz @ 23 dBu, -1 dBFS)
-115 dB (0.00018%)
Maximum Input Level
24 dBu
Input Impedance
10 kΩ
Connector Type
Two female DB25, Tascam wiring
Line Outputs 1-16
Frequency Response
20 Hz - 20 kHz, ±0.02 dB
Dynamic Range
127 dB (A-weighted)
THD + Noise (1 kHz @ 23 dBu, -1 dBFS)
-123 dB (0.000068%)
Maximum Output Level (@ +4 dBu)
24 dBu
Maximum Output Level (@ -10 dBV)
12.2 dBu
Output Impedance
100 Ω
Connector Type
Two female DB25, Tascam wiring
Monitor Outputs 1-2
Frequency Response
20 Hz - 20 kHz, ±0.02 dB
Dynamic Range
133 dB (A-weighted)
THD + Noise (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS)
-129 dB (0.000037%)
Maximum Output Level (@ +4 dBu)
24 dBu
Maximum Output Level (@ -10 dBV)
10 dBV (12.2 dBu)
Output Impedance
100 Ω
Connector Type
Balanced male XLR (pin 2 hot)
AES/EBU
Digital Audio Ports
One input, one output
AES/EBU Channels
One stereo input, one stereo output
Supported Sample Rates (kHz)
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192
Connector Type
XLR
Format
IEC 60958 Type I
Word Clock
Connector Type
BNC
Lock Range
±4% of any supported sample rate
Word Clock Input Termination
75 Ω, switchable
Synchronization Sources
Internal, Word Clock, AES/EBU
Electrical
Power Supply
External AC-to-DC power supply, level VI compliant
AC Input Connector Type
IEC male
AC Requirements
100V - 240V AC, 47 - 63 Hz, 1.6 A max
DC Connector Type
XLR 4-pin locking male (Neutrik P/N NC4MDM3-H)
DC Requirements
12 VDC, 9 A
Maximum Power Consumption
72 Watts (30 W typical)
Environmental
Ambient Temperature Range
32º to 104º F (0º to 40º C)
Dimensions
Width
19" (482.6 mm)
Height (1U rack space)
1.74" (44.2 mm)
Depth, Chassis Only
12" (305 mm)
Depth, Including Knob & Jack Protrusions
13.5" (343.1 mm)
Shipping Box (W x D x H)
23.62" x 16.73" x 7.68" (600 mm x 425 mm x 195 mm)
Weight
Shipping Weight (with box & accessories)
16.76 lbs (7.6 kg)
Weight (bare unit)
8.5 lbs (3.88 kg)
Included Items
Apollo x16 Audio Interface
Included
External Power Supply
Included
AC Power Cable (IEC), region specific (USA, EU, UK, ANZ, or Japan)
Included
Set of (4) Rack-Mount Screws
Included
Getting Started URL Card
Included
Software Bundle
UAD Analog Classics (30+ plug-ins)

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