For a limited time, purchase an Apollo X16 Gen 2 Ultimate or X16 Dante Ultimate edition interface and receive $100 UA store coupon (minimum order value of $250) for FREE! Customers will receive their free coupon once the eligible interface is registered via the UAD website. Offer ends December 31, 2025.
Please note: this unit is compatible with Thunderbolt ready devices only. A thunderbolt cable is not provided with the unit. Users must purchase separately.
The Apollo x16 Gen 2 gives users elite-class Apollo X A/D and D/A conversion, HEXA Core real-time UAD plug-in processing, and 7.1 surround sound monitoring, all in a sleek rackmount Thunderbolt 3 audio interface for Mac or PC. This 18 x 20 interface offers 16 x 16 analogue I/O via double DB-25 connectors and AES/EBU digital I/O, making it ideal for pairing with mixing consoles and external processors. Built upon UA’s 60-year heritage of audio craftsmanship, the Apollo x16 Gen 2 outperforms everything in its class with the widest dynamic range (133 dB) and lowest THD+N (-129 dB), giving it an open, natural sound that’s been heard on hundreds of hit records.
The Apollo x16 Gen 2 features HEXA Core processing, with six DSP chips for running more UAD plug-ins in real time. The Ultimate+ Edition includes over 100 UAD plug-ins, such as the complete collections of the UA 1176LN, Teletronix LA-2A, and Fairchild 670, as well as additional preamps, EQs, reverbs, and compressors from Neve, API, Manley, Lexicon, Fender, and more. This gives producers and engineers access to a fully-stocked virtual analogue studio.
For professional engineers and producers who need pristine audio quality, expansive I/O, and the ability to record through UAD plug-ins in real time, the Apollo x16 Gen 2 Ultimate+ Edition delivers the absolute best of Universal Audio’s engineering and innovation.
Features
- 18 x 20 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface for Mac and Windows w/ industry-leading 24-bit/192 kHz conversion
- 16 x 16 analogue I/O via double DB-25 connectors, stereo AES/EBU digital I/O (XLR)
- HEXA Core real-time UAD plug-in processing for near-zero latency
- Comes with over 100 UAD plug-ins, including 1176LN, Fairchild 670, Manley, Neve, API, and more
- 7.1 surround sound monitoring, plus headroom for tracking through UAD plug-ins
- Built-in Talkback mic for easy communication and slate functionality
- Supports LUNA Recording System (Mac) with accelerated monitoring, track grouping, and more