{"product_id":"apollo-x16d-ess-rack-tb3-dante-mac-win","title":"Apollo x16D ESS (Rack\/TB3\/Dante\/MAC\/WIN)","description":"\u003cp class=\"aeo-answer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Apollo x16D ESS is a Universal Audio Apollo audio interface with onboard DSP for realtime UAD plug-in processing while you record. Priced at $2999.00, sold brand-new by Victory Musical Instruments, a veteran-owned authorized UA dealer in Miami, FL. Questions? Call 844-687-4208.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTake UAD plug-ins from studio to stage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Universal Audio Apollo x16D Essentials+ Edition is an 18 In \/ 20 Out rackmount Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with Dante networked audio, HEXA Core DSP, and 9.1.6 immersive audio support — designed for live sound venues, networked recording studios, and immersive mixing facilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:640px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 14px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eUniversal Audio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 14px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eApollo x16D ESS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 14px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eAudio Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 14px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eForm factor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eRackmount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 14px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eConnection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eDante AoIP network, Thunderbolt 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 14px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eComputer compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eMac \u0026amp; Windows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 14px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003e$2999.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 14px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eSKU \/ MPN\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eAPX16DG2-ESS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 14px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eNew (factory sealed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 14px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eFull Universal Audio manufacturer warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 14px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eSold by\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eVictory Musical Instruments — veteran-owned authorized UA dealer, Miami FL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApollo x16D combines Apollo X's flagship D\/A conversion and UAD-2 HEXA Core DSP with Dante networking — a pairing no other professional audio interface offers. Standard Apollo X rack models route audio over Thunderbolt to a computer; the x16D adds Dante I\/O on top of Thunderbolt, letting you patch into any Dante-enabled digital mixing console, broadcast network, or distributed sound system while running UAD plug-ins in realtime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16 Channels Dante I\/O\u003c\/strong\u003e — Connect to any Dante-enabled mixing console, broadcast system, or networked audio backbone over standard Ethernet. AES67 mode supported at 48 kHz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo RJ-45 Ethernet Ports\u003c\/strong\u003e — Switched or redundant network modes for live-sound reliability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHEXA Core DSP\u003c\/strong\u003e — Six SHARC processors for realtime UAD plug-in processing — over 200 UAD plug-ins available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElite-Class Apollo X Gen 2 D\/A Conversion\u003c\/strong\u003e — 24-bit \/ 192 kHz with Dual-Crystal Clocking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStereo AES I\/O (XLR)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Connect to professional digital outboard hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e9.1.6 Immersive Audio Support\u003c\/strong\u003e — Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D, Sony 360 Reality Audio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMIDI Plug-In Settings Recall\u003c\/strong\u003e — Recall UAD plug-in settings over MIDI mid-performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairs with Apollo e1x and e2m\u003c\/strong\u003e — Build a complete Dante I\/O system with remote-controlled Unison preamps and personal monitoring stations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThunderbolt 3 (USB-C)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Two TB3 ports for Mac\/Windows connectivity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eUse Cases\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLive Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e — Run UAD plug-ins through your existing Dante-enabled console (DiGiCo, Avid, Yamaha, Allen \u0026amp; Heath, etc.) at near-zero latency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNetworked Recording Studios\u003c\/strong\u003e — Tie multiple control rooms together over Dante with realtime UAD processing on every node.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHouses of Worship\u003c\/strong\u003e — Add UAD vocal processing and reverb to existing Dante systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroadcast\u003c\/strong\u003e — Native Dante integration with mid-show plug-in recall via MIDI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImmersive Mix Rooms\u003c\/strong\u003e — Native 9.1.6 monitoring controller for Dolby Atmos production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eExpand Over Dante\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLink up to four x16D units to build a 64-channel Dante system with network redundancy. Or expand an existing Thunderbolt Apollo studio over Dante — the most low-latency and scalable audio network available. Apollo x16D is the only audio interface that delivers UAD realtime plug-in processing into a Dante network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEssentials+ Plug-In Bundle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA comprehensive starter library covering every essential studio process:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel Strips \u0026amp; Preamps\u003c\/strong\u003e — Century Tube, CS-1, Helios Type 69, Precision Channel Strip, UA 610-A and 610-B.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompressors\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fairchild 670 Legacy, Teletronix LA-2A (Classic \/ Gray \/ Silver \/ Legacy), UA 1176LN Legacy, UA 1176SE Legacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEQs\u003c\/strong\u003e — Helios Type 69, full Pultec suite (EQP-1A, HLF-3C, MEQ-5).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEffects \u0026amp; Instruments\u003c\/strong\u003e — Auto-Tune Realtime Access, Oxide Tape Recorder, Galaxy Tape Echo, Pure Plate Reverb, PolyMAX Synth, Ampeg SVT-VR, Marshall Plexi, and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApollo x16D audio interface (1U rackmount)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExternal power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEssentials+ UAD plug-in bundle (digital via UA Connect)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNote: Thunderbolt 3 cable and Cat6 Ethernet cables sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this Apollo work on Windows, Mac, or both?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Thunderbolt Apollo works on both Mac and Windows computers that have a Thunderbolt 3 or 4 port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I run UAD plug-ins in realtime while tracking?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Apollo's onboard DSP runs UAD plug-ins at near-zero latency, so you can print or monitor through analog emulations of classic preamps, compressors, EQs, and amps as you record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat plug-ins are included with the Essentials edition?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Essentials edition includes a UAD plug-in bundle selected by Universal Audio covering compressors, EQs, reverbs, tape, and preamps. Higher tiers include more titles; current contents are published by UA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it support Dante networking?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This model includes Dante audio-over-IP, letting you send and receive many channels over a standard network connection for larger or distributed studio setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included in the box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour purchase includes: Apollo x16D audio interface (1U rackmount), External power supply, Essentials+ UAD plug-in bundle (digital via UA Connect).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Apollo x16D ESS a genuine Universal Audio product?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Victory Musical Instruments is a veteran-owned, authorized Universal Audio dealer based in Miami, FL. Every unit is brand-new, factory-sealed, and covered by the full UA manufacturer warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Victory Musical Instruments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVictory Musical Instruments — veteran-owned, Miami-based, authorized UA dealer. We trust the gear we sell and back it with real support, not a call center. Active duty, veterans, reservists, and eligible family save through our ID.me military discount program.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44131387867187,"sku":"APX16DG2-ESS","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1768\/9095\/files\/apollo_x16D_gallery_1_tec.png?v=1774033015","url":"https:\/\/www.victorymusical.com\/products\/apollo-x16d-ess-rack-tb3-dante-mac-win","provider":"Victory Musical Instruments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}