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Universal Audio Apollo x16D Gen 2 is a rackmount Dante audio interface with Thunderbolt 3 with no Unison preamps on the unit, expandable with Apollo e1x and HEXA Core DSP for Realtime UAD processing. It ships with the UAD Complete plug-in bundle and the LUNA Recording System, and runs UAD plug-ins in VST, Audio Units and AAX in any major DAW.
Dante on an Apollo, which changes what an install can look like.
Apollo is built around Unison, which is the part that separates it from a conventional interface. Unison gives the physical mic preamp bidirectional control, so a Neve, API, Manley or SSL emulation changes the impedance and gain staging of the analog front end rather than only processing the signal after conversion. The result behaves like the modeled preamp at the input, not like a plug-in placed after one.
Realtime UAD Processing is the second half. Onboard DSP runs UAD plug-ins at near-zero latency regardless of the DAW buffer size, so a vocalist monitors through an LA-2A and a Pultec while tracking, and the DSP load sits on the interface rather than the computer. The same plug-ins run in VST, Audio Units and AAX in any major DAW at mix time.
LUNA is included free. It is UA's own recording system, and it adds tape, console and summing emulations that run as extensions rather than as inserts, which is a different workflow from treating them as plug-ins on a channel.
At a Glance
| Type | Apollo audio interface |
| I/O | rackmount Dante audio interface with Thunderbolt 3 |
| Unison preamps | no Unison preamps on the unit, expandable with Apollo e1x |
| DSP | HEXA Core DSP |
| Conversion | 24-bit, 192 kHz |
| Form factor | Rackmount |
| Connection | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Monitor control | Apollo Monitor Correction, Auto-Gain |
| Plug-in bundle | UAD Complete |
How Much I/O Does Apollo x16D Have?
Rackmount dante interface with thunderbolt 3. Line inputs: 16, DB25; Line outputs: 16, DB25; Network: Dante, up to 64 channels; Monitor outputs: 1 stereo pair; Digital: AES/EBU; Computer: Thunderbolt 3.
Who Is Apollo x16D For?
Studios that need this channel count with Unison preamps and Realtime UAD processing on the interface rather than the computer. Call 844-687-4208 if you are choosing between models in the range and want the I/O compared against what you already own.
What Is Unison and Why Does It Matter?
Unison gives the UAD plug-in bidirectional control over the physical mic preamp, so a Neve or API emulation changes the impedance and gain staging of the analog input stage itself. A conventional interface can only process the signal after it has been converted. That is why a Unison preamp responds to a microphone the way the modeled hardware does rather than only sounding like it.
What Plug-Ins Come With the UAD Complete Version?
UAD Complete is the full library rather than a starter bundle. It includes the Analog Classics Pro titles alongside the wider UAD catalog, covering emulations licensed from API, Neve, Manley, SSL, Lexicon, Studer, Ampex, EMT, Helios, Fender, Marshall and others, plus the LUNA Extensions. Call 844-687-4208 if you want the current title count confirmed before ordering, since UA adds to the library over time.
Connections
| Line inputs | 16, DB25 |
| Line outputs | 16, DB25 |
| Network | Dante, up to 64 channels |
| Monitor outputs | 1 stereo pair |
| Digital | AES/EBU |
| Computer | Thunderbolt 3 |
Why Universal Audio?
Universal Audio was founded in 1958 by M.T. "Bill" Putnam, the engineer who built the first recording console with integrated equalization and effects sends, and who designed the 1176 and the 610. The company was revived in 1999 by his sons and now does two things: it still hand-builds analog hardware in California, and it licenses and models the classics from Neve, API, Manley, SSL, Lexicon, Studer, Ampex and others rather than emulating them without authorization.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a genuine Universal Audio product?
Yes. Victory is a veteran owned dealer in Miami and units ship new in original packaging with full manufacturer support, including software registration rights.
Is this covered by warranty?
Yes. This unit carries the full Universal Audio manufacturer warranty, registered to you as the original purchaser. Call 844-687-4208 for the current term.
Does it work on Mac and Windows?
Yes. Universal Audio supports both. Check UA's current system requirements for the connection type and operating system version before ordering, and call 844-687-4208 if you want that confirmed against your machine.
Can I track through UAD plug-ins with no latency?
Effectively yes. Realtime UAD Processing runs the plug-ins on the interface's own DSP at near-zero latency regardless of the DAW buffer size, so a singer can monitor through a compressor and reverb while recording.
Is a cable included?
Universal Audio sells the Thunderbolt cable separately on most Apollo models. Call 844-687-4208 and we will confirm what ships in the box for this configuration.
Why Buy From Victory Musical Instruments?
Victory Musical Instruments is a pro audio and musical instrument dealer in Miami, Florida. We support churches, schools, studios and working musicians across South Florida and ship nationwide. Every unit is new in the original factory packaging with full manufacturer support. Call 844-687-4208 to check lead time, request a quote, or arrange local pickup.