Universal Audio Apollo x16D with UAD Complete – Professional Thunderbolt Audio Interface with Dante® for Studio, Broadcast, and Live Sound

Universal Audio Apollo x16D with UAD Complete combines the legendary sound quality of the Apollo platform with professional Dante® Audio-over-IP networking. Designed for modern recording studios, live sound engineers, broadcast facilities, and immersive audio production, Apollo x16D delivers powerful HEXA Core DSP processing, reference-class audio conversion, and the ability to run professional UAD plug-ins in realtime directly within Dante® network environments.

Included is UAD Complete, Universal Audio's most comprehensive software collection, featuring more than 200 professional UAD plug-ins. This complete production suite includes world-renowned microphone preamps, compressors, equalizers, tape machine emulations, reverbs, guitar amplifiers, virtual instruments, mastering processors, and many more tools for professional recording, mixing, mastering, broadcast, and live sound applications.

Key Features

• Professional Thunderbolt audio interface with integrated Dante® networking.
• 16 × 16 Dante® audio channels.
• AES67 compatibility at 48 kHz.
• Reference-class D/A conversion with up to 133 dB dynamic range.
• Powerful HEXA Core DSP processor.
• UAD Complete software package with more than 200 professional plug-ins.
• Apollo Monitor Correction by Sonarworks®.
• Plug-In Scenes for instant recall of complete plug-in configurations.
• Monitor Controller with integrated Talkback functionality.
• Support for Dolby Atmos®, Auro-3D®, Sony 360 Reality Audio, and other immersive audio formats.
• Expandable to a 64-channel Dante® system using up to four Apollo x16D interfaces.

Apollo Meets Dante®

Apollo x16D is Universal Audio's first Apollo interface to feature integrated Dante® networking, allowing up to 16 channels of professional audio to be transmitted over a standard Ethernet network. This dramatically simplifies system integration while eliminating large analog cable runs, making Apollo x16D an ideal solution for modern digital consoles, broadcast facilities, live productions, and large-scale audio installations.

Support for the AES67 networking standard at 48 kHz also ensures compatibility with numerous professional Audio-over-IP systems used throughout the broadcast and installed sound industries.

Professional UAD DSP Processing in Realtime

The integrated HEXA Core DSP processor enables engineers to run professional UAD plug-ins with virtually zero latency during recording sessions, live performances, and broadcast productions. Legendary processors can be inserted directly into Dante® signal paths without placing additional processing demands on the host computer.

Available processing includes renowned emulations from Neve®, API®, SSL®, Teletronix®, Fairchild®, Lexicon®, Manley®, Studer®, Ampex®, and many other iconic manufacturers trusted by the world's leading recording and live sound professionals.

UAD Complete — The Ultimate Universal Audio Plug-in Collection

UAD Complete provides access to Universal Audio's entire professional software library with more than 200 premium plug-ins. It delivers one of the industry's most comprehensive collections of recording, mixing, mastering, and live sound 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.
• Universal Audio guitar amplifier emulations.
• Virtual instruments.
• LUNA Extensions.

With UAD Complete, Apollo x16D delivers a fully equipped professional production environment from day one, eliminating the need for additional software purchases while providing virtually every tool required for high-end studio and live production.

A Modern Workflow for Studio, Dante® Networks, and Live Productions

Universal Audio Apollo x16D integrates seamlessly with the latest version of UAD Console, providing streamlined session management, professional monitoring, and instant recall of complete plug-in configurations. Thanks to its native Dante® integration, Apollo x16D is equally at home in professional recording studios, live sound systems, broadcast facilities, and large-scale Audio-over-IP installations.

Key UAD Console features include:

• Plug-In Scenes – instantly save and recall complete plug-in configurations.
• Monitor Controller – convenient monitoring control with integrated Talkback.
• Apollo Monitor Correction by Sonarworks® – precise loudspeaker and headphone calibration.
• Advanced signal routing between Thunderbolt, Dante®, and UAD DSP processing.
• Realtime UAD plug-in processing with virtually zero latency.
• Support for modern immersive audio workflows.

Designed for Professional Studio, Broadcast, and Live Applications

Apollo x16D has been engineered for audio professionals who require the legendary Apollo sound together with the flexibility of Dante® networking. It is equally suited for commercial recording studios, live touring productions, broadcast environments, and large-scale installed sound systems.

• Professional recording studios.
• Mixing studios.
• Mastering facilities.
• Live sound production.
• FOH and monitor mixing consoles.
• Dante® and AES67 audio networks.
• Broadcast and television production.
• Recording orchestras and large ensembles.
• Professional installed audio systems.
• Dolby Atmos®, Auro-3D®, and Sony 360 Reality Audio production environments.

Technical Specifications

• Professional Thunderbolt audio interface.
• 16 × 16 Dante® audio networking.
• AES67 compatibility at 48 kHz.
• 18 inputs / 20 outputs.
• Reference-class D/A conversion with up to 133 dB dynamic range.
• HEXA Core DSP processor.
• Realtime UAD DSP processing.
• Apollo Monitor Correction by Sonarworks®.
• Plug-In Scenes.
• Monitor Controller with Talkback.
• Support for Immersive Audio.
• UAD Complete software package with more than 200 professional plug-ins.
• Expandable to a 64-channel Dante® system using up to four Apollo x16D interfaces.
• Thunderbolt connectivity.

Professional Build Quality

Apollo x16D features a rugged all-metal chassis built for years of dependable operation in demanding studio and live production environments. Premium components, exceptional reliability, and advanced networking architecture ensure consistent performance for critical recording sessions, broadcasts, and live events.

What's Included

• Universal Audio Apollo x16D audio interface.
• UAD Complete software package.
• UAD Console software.
• User documentation.

Why Choose Universal Audio Apollo x16D with UAD Complete?

Universal Audio Apollo x16D with UAD Complete combines the legendary sound quality of the Apollo platform with professional Dante® networking, powerful HEXA Core DSP processing, and Universal Audio's complete collection of more than 200 professional plug-ins. Reference-class audio conversion, seamless Dante® integration, realtime DSP processing, and advanced monitoring technologies make Apollo x16D the ideal solution for professional recording studios, broadcast facilities, live sound engineers, and immersive audio productions that demand uncompromising performance and maximum flexibility.