Universal Audio Apollo x16 Gen 2 with UAD Complete – Reference-Class Thunderbolt Audio Interface for Professional Recording, Mixing, and Mastering Studios

Universal Audio Apollo x16 Gen 2 with UAD Complete is Universal Audio's flagship professional Thunderbolt audio interface, designed for commercial recording studios, mixing and mastering engineers, and music producers who demand uncompromising sound quality. Featuring 16 analog line inputs, 16 analog line outputs, next-generation A/D and D/A conversion, and powerful HEXA Core DSP processing, Apollo x16 Gen 2 is the ideal centerpiece for studios built around premium external microphone preamps, analog consoles, and high-end outboard gear.

Included with the interface is UAD Complete, Universal Audio's most comprehensive software collection, providing access to more than 200 professional UAD plug-ins. This complete production suite includes legendary emulations of classic analog hardware, giving engineers and producers everything required for world-class recording, mixing, and mastering immediately after installation.

Key Features

• Reference-quality 24-bit / 192 kHz audio conversion.
• 16 professional analog line inputs.
• 16 professional analog line outputs.
• No built-in microphone preamps — ideal for studios using external high-end preamps.
• Powerful HEXA Core DSP processor.
• Apollo Monitor Correction by Sonarworks®.
• Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, Monitor Controller, Bass Management, and Immersive Audio.
• UAD Complete software package with more than 200 professional plug-ins.
• Designed for seamless integration with premium analog outboard equipment.
• Expandable Apollo recording system via Thunderbolt.

Reference-Class Audio Conversion

Apollo x16 Gen 2 features Universal Audio's latest-generation A/D and D/A converters, delivering exceptional transparency, ultra-low distortion, outstanding dynamic range, and remarkable sonic accuracy. The result is uncompromising audio quality suitable for the most demanding recording, mixing, and mastering environments.

Integrated Apollo Monitor Correction by Sonarworks® provides precise loudspeaker and headphone calibration, ensuring accurate monitoring and reliable mix decisions in any professional studio.

Built for Studios Using External Analog Equipment

Unlike Apollo interfaces equipped with Unison™ microphone preamps, Apollo x16 Gen 2 is purpose-built around premium line-level connectivity. This makes it the ideal solution for studios utilizing external microphone preamps, analog consoles, compressors, equalizers, summing mixers, and other professional outboard processors.

Apollo x16 Gen 2 integrates seamlessly with equipment from leading manufacturers including:

• Neve®
• API®
• SSL®
• Manley®
• Avalon®
• Rupert Neve Designs®
• Dangerous Music®
• and virtually any professional analog studio hardware.

HEXA Core DSP Processing

The integrated HEXA Core DSP processor provides extensive realtime processing power for professional UAD plug-ins with virtually zero latency. Even large recording and mixing sessions can take advantage of numerous compressors, equalizers, channel strips, tape machine emulations, reverbs, and mastering processors without overloading the host computer.

The combination of powerful onboard DSP and today's multicore computers creates an extremely efficient hybrid production environment suitable for even the most demanding commercial projects.

UAD Complete — The Ultimate Universal Audio Software Collection

UAD Complete includes Universal Audio's entire professional plug-in library, offering more than 200 premium plug-ins trusted by world-class engineers, producers, and mastering facilities. It represents one of the industry's most comprehensive collections of professional audio processing tools.

The collection includes, among many others:

• Legendary microphone preamps.
• Professional channel strips.
• Recording and mastering compressors.
• Equalizers from Pultec®, Neve®, API®, SSL®, and many other manufacturers.
• Studer® and Ampex® tape machine emulations.
• Lexicon®, EMT®, Capitol Chambers®, Ocean Way Studios, and Sound City Studios reverbs.
• Professional mastering processors.
• Delay and modulation effects.
• UAD guitar amplifier emulations.
• Virtual instruments.
• LUNA Extensions.

With UAD Complete, users receive a fully equipped professional production environment from day one, eliminating the need to purchase additional plug-ins separately.

A Modern Workflow for Professional Studios

Apollo x16 Gen 2 integrates seamlessly with the latest version of UAD Console, providing a faster recording workflow, more intuitive monitoring control, and streamlined management of complex recording sessions. Its advanced software features make everyday production more efficient while maintaining the flexibility expected by professional engineers.

Key UAD Console features include:

• Auto-Gain – automatically sets the optimal recording level.
• Plug-In Scenes – instantly save and recall complete plug-in configurations.
• Monitor Controller – convenient control of multiple monitor speaker systems.
• Immersive Audio – support for modern immersive audio production formats.
• Bass Management – professional subwoofer integration for monitoring systems.
• Apollo Monitor Correction by Sonarworks® – accurate loudspeaker and headphone calibration.
• Advanced signal routing with professional low-latency monitoring.

Designed for High-End Studio Applications

With sixteen analog line inputs and sixteen analog line outputs, Apollo x16 Gen 2 is purpose-built for demanding studio environments requiring extensive analog connectivity. It serves as the perfect hub for recording, mixing, mastering, and integrating premium analog hardware into modern digital workflows.

• Professional recording studios.
• Mixing studios.
• Mastering facilities.
• High-end music production.
• Integration with analog mixing consoles.
• Professional outboard processing systems.
• Recording with external microphone preamps.
• Film, television, and game audio production.
• Dolby Atmos® and Immersive Audio studios.
• Advanced project studios.

Technical Specifications

• Professional Thunderbolt audio interface.
• 24-bit / 192 kHz audio resolution.
• HEXA Core DSP processor.
• 16 analog line inputs.
• 16 analog line outputs.
• No built-in microphone preamps.
• Second-generation A/D and D/A conversion.
• Apollo Monitor Correction by Sonarworks®.
• Auto-Gain.
• Plug-In Scenes.
• Monitor Controller.
• Immersive Audio.
• Bass Management.
• Realtime UAD DSP processing.
• UAD Complete software package with more than 200 professional plug-ins.
• Expandable Apollo recording system via Thunderbolt.

Premium Build Quality

Apollo x16 Gen 2 features a rugged all-metal chassis engineered for years of reliable operation in demanding commercial studio environments. Premium components, intuitive front-panel controls, and Universal Audio's renowned build quality ensure dependable performance throughout every recording session.

What's Included

• Universal Audio Apollo x16 Gen 2 audio interface.
• UAD Complete software package.
• UAD Console software.
• User documentation.

Why Choose Universal Audio Apollo x16 Gen 2 with UAD Complete?

Universal Audio Apollo x16 Gen 2 with UAD Complete combines reference-class audio conversion, sixteen premium analog line inputs and outputs, powerful HEXA Core DSP processing, and Universal Audio's complete collection of more than 200 professional plug-ins. Designed for studios that rely on premium external microphone preamps and analog outboard equipment, it delivers uncompromising sound quality, exceptional workflow flexibility, and the professional performance required for world-class recording, mixing, mastering, and immersive audio production.