Universal Audio Apollo X16 Gen 2 AC + Universal Audio Sphere LX
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Thunderbolt 18 x 20 audio interface rack-mountable, with superior audio conversion, Apollo monitor correction, support for immersive audio up to 9.1.6, bass management, six-core DSP processing (HEXA core) and a premium software suite for Mac or Windows.
Experience the standard of excellence in audio recording. The new generation of UA Apollo x16 interfaces has arrived, designed for professional studios and music producers who need 16 channels of high-resolution audio conversion and HEXA Core DSP power to connect to a console and mix large sessions using the acclaimed UAD plug-ins, including Auto-Tune, Neve, Manley, Avalon, SSL and many others. Used in the world's most prestigious recording studios, Apollo x16 brings UA's award-winning sound quality and legendary engineering into your rack
Main benefits
- Experience the new generation of audio conversion with the widest dynamic range and lowest distortion among Apollo interfaces
- Easily connect professional studio equipment thanks to 16 x 16 analog I/O via DB-25 connectors and selectable headroom settings up to +24 dBu
- Access the complete library of over 200 UAD DSP and native plug-ins, including award-winning titles such as Capitol Chambers, Sound City Studios, EL8 Distressor and many others
- Record with a fast and natural workflow using LUNA, which offers perfect integration with Apollo for authentic analog studio sound, in real time
- Mix confidently in any environment thanks to Apollo monitor correction, supported by Sonarworks®*
- Discover all the details of low frequencies in your mixes thanks to bass management, which lets you add a subwoofer to your monitoring system
- Easily configure low-latency cues, plug-in scenes and immersive audio monitoring with the UAD Console app
- Receive UAD plug-ins worth thousands of dollars, including Auto-Tune, Fairchild, Teletronix and many others, choosing between the Essentials+ or Ultimate+ editions
Superior Apollo X sound quality for your console and outboard gear
Universal Audio created Apollo x16 Gen 2 for engineers and producers who require the highest sound quality for their professional analog studio. With the widest dynamic range and the lowest distortion available, Apollo x16 integrates perfectly with analog equipment and patchbays via DB-25 connectors, offering +24 dBu headroom, 16 x 18 A/D and D/A conversion and stereo AES I/O.
Hundreds of analog sounds in a single rack
Apollo x16 is available in two versions, both supplied with a comprehensive suite of UAD plug-ins ready to use right away. Create your mix with classic Teletronix LA-2A and 1176 compressors, Pultec equalizers, API and SSL channel strips, up to modern plug-ins like Auto-Tune and Avalon.
Hear every detail like never before
Apollo x16 features A/D and D/A converters with the highest resolution ever created by UA, combined with Apollo multi-channel monitor correction, supported by Sonarworks®. This guarantees you hear an impeccable representation of your recordings, with no surprises when playing back your final mix or master on any stereo or surround system.
Surround Mixing
Apollo x16 supports mixing formats up to 9.1.6, allowing you to easily create immersive 16-channel audio mixes for Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D, Sony 360 Reality Audio and more.
Find your workflow in the UAD Console app
Apollo x16's powerful digital mixing engine allows you to manage plug-in routing and monitoring. With advanced features such as bass management, immersive audio up to Atmos 9.1.6 and plug-in scenes, finding a workflow suited to your needs is truly simple.
A hybrid system designed for your needs
Combine Apollo x16's HEXA Core DSP with native processing from your computer to handle complex sessions with intricate plug-in chains. This powerful hybrid workflow far exceeds any setup based solely on native processing.
Expand your studio as you grow
Connect up to four Apollo x16 units to get 64 channels of elite-class A/D and D/A conversion, perfect for connecting to large-format recording consoles, or pair an x16 with other Apollo Thunderbolt rack units and control everything comfortably from your desktop using Apollo Twin or x4. Whatever your musical path, Apollo will always be by your side.**
Key Features
- Thunderbolt 18 x 20 audio interface with HEXA Core DSP plug-in processing
- Two DB-25 inputs (line 1-16), stereo AES I/O (XLR), word clock I/O (BNC)
- Two monitor outputs (XLR), two DB-25 outputs (line 1-16 or ALT / surround 9.1.6)
- Apollo X Gen 2 converters with superior quality, 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution and Dual-Crystal
- Ultra-low jitter clocking at any sample rate
- Top-tier D/A converters for monitoring and playback, with a dynamic range of 133 dB and exceptionally low harmonic distortion (THD) of -129 dB
- Calibrate main monitor outputs (stereo or immersive) with Apollo Monitor Correction, supported by Sonarworks®*
- Complete monitor controller, with alternative speaker switching and integrated talkback for easy communication with artists
- Support for ALT monitors in all monitoring modes (2 x ALT monitors for stereo, 1 x ALT monitor for immersive audio)
- Updated UAD Console app with plug-in scenes, subwoofer integration via bass management, immersive audio support and more
- Integrated DSP supporting over 200 UAD plug-ins via VST, AU and AAX 64-bit formats in all major DAWs
- Includes up to 100+ UAD plug-ins with Essentials+ or Ultimate+ editions
- Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live and other software**
- Expandable with Apollo Thunderbolt interfaces or selected models via Dante
- Industry-leading technical support, free, provided by experienced sound engineers
*Requires Apollo Monitor Correction add-on and SoundID Reference licenses, available for purchase at sonarworks.com
**For complete compatibility information, visit help.uaudio.com
Plug-ins included in Essentials+ Edition
Channel Strip & Preamp (6)
- Century Tube Channel Strip
- CS-1 Channel Strip
- Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ
- Precision Channel Strip
- UA 610-A Preamp & EQ
- UA 610-B Preamp & EQ
Compressors / Limiter (7)
- Fairchild 670 Legacy
- Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler
- Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler
- Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler
- Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier
- UA 1176LN Legacy
- UA 1176SE Legacy
Equalizers (6)
- Helios Type 69 Legacy EQ
- Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ
- Pultec EQP-1A Passive EQ
- Pultec HLF-3C Passive EQ
- Pultec MEQ-5 Passive EQ
- Pultec Pro Legacy EQ
Special Processing (4)
- Auto-Tune Realtime Access
- Oxide Tape Recorder
- Precision Enhancer Hz
- Verve Analog Machines Essentials
Tools (1)
- PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth
Delay & Modulation (3)
- Galaxy Tape Echo
- Precision Delay Mod
- Precision Delay Mod L
Reverbs and Environments (3)
- Precision Reflection Engine
- Pure Plate Reverb
- RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler
Guitar and Bass (3)
- Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier
- Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier
- Raw Distortion
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About UNIVERSAL AUDIO
Universal Audio is a legendary brand in the world of professional audio, renowned for its audio interfaces, preamplifiers, compressors, and the UAD plug-in platform. Universal Audio products combine superior analog circuitry with cutting-edge digital technology, offering musicians, producers, and sound engineers tools for recording and mixing with impeccable sound. The Apollo series interfaces have become a standard in studios worldwide thanks to their integrated DSP processing and faithful emulations of classic analog hardware. Universal Audio represents excellence for those seeking uncompromising sound quality. On musicdelivery.net, you can purchase Universal Audio interfaces, plug-ins, and processors to take your productions to the next level.
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Shipments
Shipments
We ship throughout Italy and the European Union via selected express courier partners. All orders travel in special reinforced packaging and are covered by 100% included insurance to fully protect the value and integrity of professional equipment during transport.
Returns and refunds
Returns and refunds
You can request a return within 14 days of receiving the order. As these are professional hardware and devices, items must be returned completely intact, unused, unactivated, and sealed in their original packaging, complete with all accessories and manuals.
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What are your shipping and delivery times?
Orders are processed within 24/48 business hours. Delivery is made by insured express courier to guarantee maximum protection and safety even for the most delicate and expensive equipment.
Are the products covered by an official warranty?
Are the products covered by an official warranty?
Yes, all products are 100% original and covered by the official 24-month manufacturer's warranty. In addition, our technical department offers free after-sales support to assist you with the initial setup of your system.
How does the right of withdrawal work?
How does the right of withdrawal work?
If the hardware does not meet your expectations, you can return it within 14 days of receipt. The product must be returned intact, unused, and sealed in its original packaging, complete with all accessories and manuals.
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What does it mean if a product is "Available on order"?
Some complex professional audio systems or lighting equipment are ordered directly from official distributors based on customer requests. You can proceed with the purchase as normal and our team will immediately inform you of the exact arrival times at our warehouses.