Universal Audio Apollo X16 Gen 2 – Professional Thunderbolt Audio Interface with HEXA Core DSP

The Universal Audio Apollo X16 Gen 2 is a flagship Thunderbolt audio interface designed for professional recording studios, music producers, mixing engineers, and mastering professionals who demand uncompromising audio quality. Featuring 16 analog inputs and 16 analog outputs via professional DB-25 connectors, next-generation A/D and D/A conversion, and a powerful HEXA Core DSP processor, it delivers exceptional sound quality while allowing you to record and mix with legendary UAD plug-ins in real time. With support for immersive audio formats up to 9.1.6, Apollo X16 Gen 2 is equally at home in Dolby Atmos, Sony 360 Reality Audio, and Auro-3D production environments.

Key Features

• Professional 16 x 16 Thunderbolt audio interface.
• 16 analog inputs and 16 analog outputs via DB-25 connectors.
• Next-generation high-resolution A/D and D/A converters.
• HEXA Core DSP processor for real-time UAD plug-in processing.
• Immersive audio support up to 9.1.6.
• Compatible with Dolby Atmos, Sony 360 Reality Audio, and Auro-3D.
• Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks®.
• Updated UAD Console with Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, Monitor Controller, and Immersive Audio.
• Expandable system supporting up to four Apollo interfaces.
• Includes over 30 professional UAD Analog Classics plug-ins.

Reference-Class Audio Conversion for Professional Studios

Apollo X16 Gen 2 incorporates Universal Audio's latest conversion technology, delivering its widest dynamic range and lowest distortion ever. The selectable +24 dBu operating level makes it an ideal partner for professional analog consoles, patchbays, compressors, equalizers, and other high-end studio equipment. Every recording retains exceptional detail, depth, and transparency, ensuring reliable results throughout recording, mixing, and mastering.

HEXA Core DSP – Legendary Universal Audio Processing

At the heart of Apollo X16 Gen 2 is a powerful six-core HEXA Core DSP processor that enables real-time tracking and mixing with world-renowned UAD plug-ins. Record vocals, instruments, and complete sessions through authentic emulations of classic analog hardware while keeping your computer's CPU free for demanding production tasks. Combined with native processing from your DAW, Apollo creates an incredibly powerful hybrid production environment capable of handling even the largest recording sessions.

Over 30 Professional UAD Analog Classics Plug-ins Included

Apollo X16 Gen 2 comes bundled with the UAD Analog Classics collection, providing an outstanding selection of professional recording, mixing, and mastering tools. These plug-ins faithfully recreate some of the most iconic studio processors ever built, allowing you to achieve world-class sound straight out of the box.

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

Virtual Instrument:

• PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth

Delay & Modulation:

• Galaxy Tape Echo
• Precision Delay Mod
• Precision Delay Mod L

Reverbs & Spatial Effects:

• Precision Reflection Engine
• Pure Plate Reverb

Mastering Tools:

• Precision Limiter
• Precision Maximizer
• Precision Multiband

Guitar Plug-ins:

• Bermuda Triangle
• Raw Distortion
• TS Overdrive Pedal
• UAD Lion '68 Super Lead Amp
• UAD Showtime '64 Tube Amp

The UAD Analog Classics bundle provides a comprehensive collection of professional recording, mixing, and mastering tools. It includes authentic emulations of legendary preamps, compressors, equalizers, mastering processors, reverbs, modulation effects, and guitar amplifiers, allowing you to begin producing professional-quality recordings immediately after installation without purchasing additional software.

Designed for Modern Professional Workflows

Apollo X16 Gen 2 works seamlessly with the latest UAD Console software, offering advanced features including Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, Monitor Controller, Bass Management, and full immersive audio support. Routing, monitoring, and plug-in management remain fast and intuitive, even in large-scale recording and mixing sessions.

The interface can also be expanded by linking up to four Apollo X16 Gen 2 units, creating a system with up to 64 channels of premium analog I/O. It is fully compatible with other Thunderbolt Apollo rack interfaces, making it easy to build a scalable recording system as your studio grows.

Applications

Universal Audio Apollo X16 Gen 2 is ideal for professional recording studios, mastering facilities, broadcast environments, film and television post-production, and high-end music production. Thanks to support for Dolby Atmos, Sony 360 Reality Audio, and Auro-3D, it is also perfectly suited for immersive audio production and next-generation surround mixing workflows.

Technical Specifications

• Professional Thunderbolt audio interface.
• 16 analog inputs.
• 16 analog outputs.
• Professional DB-25 analog connections.
• HEXA Core DSP processor.
• Real-time UAD plug-in processing.
• Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks®.
• Immersive audio support up to 9.1.6.
• Compatible with Dolby Atmos, Sony 360 Reality Audio, and Auro-3D.
• Selectable +24 dBu operating level.
• Expandable with up to four Apollo X16 interfaces.
• Compatible with other Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces.

Construction & Build Quality

Housed in a rugged 1U rackmount chassis, Apollo X16 Gen 2 is engineered for continuous operation in demanding professional studio environments. Premium components, precision engineering, and Universal Audio's renowned manufacturing quality ensure exceptional reliability throughout long recording, mixing, and mastering sessions.

What's Included

• Universal Audio Apollo X16 Gen 2.
• UAD Analog Classics bundle with over 30 professional plug-ins.
• UAD Console software.
• Licenses for all included UAD plug-ins.
• User documentation.

Why Choose Universal Audio Apollo X16 Gen 2?

If you're looking for a reference-grade audio interface that combines outstanding audio conversion, powerful DSP processing, and access to one of the industry's most respected plug-in ecosystems, the Universal Audio Apollo X16 Gen 2 is the perfect choice. With 16 channels of premium analog I/O, cutting-edge A/D and D/A conversion, HEXA Core DSP processing, Dolby Atmos compatibility, and the comprehensive UAD Analog Classics software bundle, it provides everything required to build the heart of a world-class recording, mixing, mastering, or immersive audio production studio.