Universal Audio Apollo x16 Gen 2 ULT

18 x 20 Thunderbolt 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 / 9.1.6 Surround)

Elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 D/A converter with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution and dual crystal clocking for extremely low jitter at all sample rates

Flagship D/A for critical monitoring and playback with 133 dB dynamic range and amazingly low distortion of -129 dB

Calibrate your main monitor outputs (stereo or immersive) with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks®*

Full-featured monitor controller with switching between speakers and integrated talkback for easy communication with your recordings

ALT-Monitoring support in all monitor modes (2 x ALT-Mon for stereo, 1 x ALT-Mon for immersive)

Updated UAD Console app with plug-in scenes, subwoofer integration with bass management, immersive audio support and more

Integrated DSP supports over 200 UAD plug-ins in VST, AU and AAX 64 format 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 more**

Expandable with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces or selected models via Dante

Free, industry-leading technical support from experienced sound engineers

Key benefits:

Hear the next generation of audio conversion with the widest dynamic range and lowest distortion of any Apollo model

Experience analogue tones with UnisonTM preamps that let you record in real time through authentic emulations of Neve, API, Avalon, Manley, Fender and more

Access the entire library of over 200+ UAD DSP and Native plug-ins, including award-winning titles like Capitol Chambers, Sound City Studios, EL8 Distressor, and more

Mix with confidence in any room or through headphones with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks®*

Use Auto-Gain to adjust your levels across multiple inputs in seconds and never miss a take again.

Hear all the details in the low end of your mixes by adding a subwoofer to your monitor setup

Quickly set up low-latency cues, plug-in scenes and immersive audio monitoring with the UAD Console app

Get thousands of dollars worth of award-winning UAD plug-ins from Auto-Tune, Fairchild, Teletronix and more with a choice of Essentials+ or Ultimate+ Editions

Plug-ins included in the Ultimate+ Edition

Channel Strips & Preamps (19)

API Preamp

API Vision Channel Strip

API Vision Legacy Channel Strip

Avalon VT-737sp Channel Strip

Century Tube Channel Strip

CS-1 Channel Strip

Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ

LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip

Manley Reference Microphone Preamp

Manley VOXBOX Channel Strip

Neve 1073 Preamp & EQ

Neve 88RS Channel Strip

Neve 88RS Legacy Channel Strip

Precision Channel Strip

SSL E Series Channel Strip

SSL E Series Channel Strip Legacy

UA 610-A Preamp & EQ

UA 610-B Preamp & EQ

V76 Preamplifier

Compressors / Limiters (22):

API 2500 Stereo Bus Compressor

dbx 160 Compressor / Limiter

Empirical Labs Distressor

Fairchild 660 Compressor

Fairchild 670 Compressor

Fairchild 670 Legacy Compressor

Manley Variable-Mu Limiter Compressor

Precision Buss Compressor

SSL G Series Bus Compressor

SSL G Series Bus Compressor Legacy

Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler

Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler

Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler

Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier

Teletronix LA-3A Classic Leveler

UA 1176 Rev A Classic Limiter

UA 1176AE Classic Limiter

UA 1176LN Rev E Classic Limiter

UA 1176LN Legacy Limiting Amplifier

UA 1176SE Legacy Limiting Amplifier

UA 175B Classic Limiter

UA 176 Classic Limiter

Equalisers (17):

API 550A Parametric EQ

API 560 Graphic EQ

Cambridge EQ

Harrison 32C Channel EQ

Harrison 32C SE Channel EQ

Helios Type 69 Legacy EQ

Hitsville EQ

Manley Massive Passive EQ

Neve 1073 Legacy Classic Console EQ

Neve 1073SE Legacy Classic Console EQ

Precision Equaliser

Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ

Pultec EQP-1A Passive EQ

Pultec HLF-3C Passive EQ

Pultec MEQ-5 Passive EQ

Pultec-Pro Legacy EQ

Trident A-Range Classic Console EQ

Special Processing (21):

Auto-Tune Realtime Access

Auto-Tune Realtime Advanced

Auto-Tune Realtime X

Ampex ATR-102 Mastering Tape Recorder

Empirical Labs FATSO Jr. Tape Sim. & Compressor

Empirical Labs FATSO Sr. Tape Sim. & Compressor

Little Labs IBP Phase Alignment Tool

Little Labs Voice Of God Bass Resonance

Moog Multimode Filter

Moog Multimode Filter SE

Moog Multimode Filter XL

Oxide Tape Recorder

Precision De-Esser

Precision Enhancer Hz

Precision Enhancer kHz

Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder

Thermionic Culture Vulture

Topline Key Finder

Topline Vocal Suite

Verve Analogue Machines

Verve Analogue Machines Essentials

Instruments (6):

Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio

Moog Minimoog

Opal Morphing Synth

PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth

Ravel Grand Piano

Waterfall B3 Organ

Delay & Modulation (10):

Brigade Chorus Pedal

Cooper Time Cube MkII Delay

EP-34 Tape Echo

Galaxy Tape Echo

KORG SDD-3000 Digital Delay

MXR Flanger/Doubler

Precision Delay Modulation

Precision Delay Modulation Long

Studio D Chorus

Waterfall Rotary Speaker

Reverbs & Rooms (13):

AKG BX 20 Spring Reverb

Capitol Chambers

DreamVerb Room Modeler

EMT 140 Classic Plate Reverb

EMT 250 Classic Electronic Reverb

Hitsville Reverb Chambers

Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb

Lexicon 480L Digital Reverb and Effects

Ocean Way Studios

Precision Reflection Engine

Pure Plate Reverb

RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler

UAD Sound City Studios

Mastering (7):

Capitol Mastering Compressor

Hitsville Mastering EQ

Manley Massive Passive Mastering EQ

Precision K-Stereo Ambience Recovery

Precision Maximiser

Precision Multiband

Precision Limiter

Guitar (9):

Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier

Bermuda Triangle

Fender 55 Tweed Deluxe

Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier

Raw Distortion

TS Overdrive Pedal

UAD Dream '65 Reverb Amplifier

UAD Lion '68 Super Lead Amp

UAD Ruby '63 Top Boost Amplifier

LUNA Extensions (4):

LUNA API Summing Extension

LUNA API Vision Console Emulation Extension

LUNA Ampex ATR-102 Mastering Tape Extension

LUNA Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Extension