Universal Audio Apollo x16D｜Flagship Dante Rackmount Interface
Flagship conversion and immersive monitoring for pro studios
The Universal Audio Apollo x16D is a rackmount Thunderbolt audio interface built by Universal Audio for Dante networked audio and immersive monitoring, offering 16 x 16 Dante I/O (AES67 @48 kHz), flagship elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 D/A monitor conversion, 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution and 133 dB dynamic range, with HEXA Core DSP mixing at near-zero latency.
Unlike a typical interface, the Apollo x16D focuses on reference conversion and precise monitoring — serving consoles, outboard and immersive production so your final mixes and masters translate anywhere.
Conversion class flagship 133 dB dynamic range | integrate studios over Dante
Quick Facts
- Brand: Universal Audio
- Model: Apollo x16D
- Conversion: flagship elite-class Apollo X Gen 2, 24-bit / 192 kHz
- Dynamic Range: 133 dB (D/A, THD -129 dB)
- DSP: HEXA Core
- I/O: 16 x 16 Dante (AES67)
- Immersive: up to 9.1.6 (Dolby Atmos, etc.)
- Best For: pro studios, mastering, immersive/Atmos mixing, Dante networked audio
適合誰購買
- Pro studios and engineers who need flagship conversion and precise monitoring, connecting consoles and outboard.
- Post and music rooms making Dolby Atmos / immersive mixes needing up to 9.1.6 monitoring with Bass Management.
- Large studio systems integrating gear over Dante with low-latency UAD mixing.
誰不適合購買
- Home users who need mic inputs with built-in Unison preamps (this unit has no mic preamps — see Apollo x8 / x8p).
- Entry users without a console/outboard who don't do immersive monitoring.
Apollo x16D Core Technology & Features
- Flagship elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 conversion: the highest 133 dB dynamic range and THD as low as -129 dB, 24-bit / 192 kHz.
- 16 x 16 Dante network I/O: AES67 support, two RJ45 ports for switched or redundant networks, expandable to Apollo e1x, e2m.
- Immersive audio monitoring: up to 9.1.6 surround with Bass Management, for Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D, Sony 360 Reality Audio and more.
- Apollo Monitor Correction: Sonarworks®-powered calibration of stereo or immersive monitors.*
- HEXA Core DSP: near-zero-latency mixing; recall plug-in settings over MIDI, even mid-performance.
- UAD Console App + full monitor control: alternate speaker switching, talkback and ALT monitoring in all modes.
Key Capabilities
- Reference D/A monitoring: 133 dB dynamic range, -129 dB THD flagship D/A.
- Immersive routing: up to 9.1.6 surround routing with Bass Management in the Console app.
- Dante integration: link studio gear over standard Ethernet, low-latency and expandable.
Tech Specs
| Interface | Thunderbolt + Dante interface (18 x 20, rackmount) |
|---|---|
| Conversion | flagship elite-class Apollo X Gen 2, 24-bit / 192 kHz |
| D/A Dynamic Range | 133 dB (THD -129 dB) |
| DSP | HEXA Core |
| Dante I/O | 16 x 16 Dante I/O (AES67 @48 kHz) |
| Network | 2 x RJ45 Ethernet Dante (switched / redundant; expand to Apollo e1x, e2m) |
| Digital / Monitor | Stereo AES I/O (XLR), word clock (BNC), 2 x monitor out (XLR) |
| Immersive Audio | Up to 9.1.6 (Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D, Sony 360 Reality Audio, etc.) |
| Clocking | Dual-Crystal Clocking (ultra-low jitter) |
| Monitor Correction | Apollo Monitor Correction (Sonarworks®)* |
| Plug-in Formats | VST, AU, AAX 64 (200+ UAD plug-ins) |
| Included Software | UAD Analog Classics or UAD Complete (up to 200+ titles) |
| Compatibility | Mac / Windows (LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, etc.) |
| Expansion | Expand to Apollo e1x/e2m and compatible Thunderbolt Apollo over Dante |
| Brand | Universal Audio |
| Model | Apollo x16D |
Pros
- Flagship elite-class conversion, 133 dB dynamic range and -129 dB THD.
- 16 x 16 Dante I/O (AES67) integrates large studios over standard networks.
- Up to 9.1.6 immersive monitoring with Apollo Monitor Correction for reliable Atmos work.
- HEXA Core DSP near-zero-latency mixing with the 200+ UAD plug-in ecosystem.
Notes to Know
- No built-in Unison mic preamps (positioned as a conversion/monitoring hub — see Apollo x8 / x8p for preamps).
- Requires a Thunderbolt port; Dante needs a compatible network.
- Monitor correction requires a separate Sonarworks SoundID Reference license.
Apollo x16D Thunderbolt FAQ
A：No. It is a flagship conversion and monitoring hub; connect a console or external preamps via Dante. For built-in Unison preamps, see Apollo x8 or x8p.
A：Choose UAD Complete for the full 200+ UA catalog (Neve/SSL/API plus flagship mastering tools); choose Analog Classics if budget is the priority.
A：Yes — up to 9.1.6 surround monitoring with Bass Management, covering Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D, Sony 360 Reality Audio and more.
Included Software: UAD Plug-In Bundles
UAD Analog Classics (included with the base version, 35 titles)
- Channel Strips & Preamps（6）：Century Tube Channel Strip, CS-1 Channel Strip, LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip, Precision Channel Strip, UA 610-A Preamp & EQ, UA 610-B Preamp & EQ
- Compressors / Limiters（7）：Fairchild 670 Legacy Compressor, Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier, Teletronix LA-2A Tube Compressor, Precision Buss Compressor, UA 1176 FET Compressor, UA 1176LN Legacy, UA 1176SE Legacy
- Equalizers（3）：Precision Equalizer, Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ, Pultec Pro Legacy EQ
- Special Processing（5）：Oxide Tape Recorder, Precision De-Esser, Precision Enhancer Hz, Precision Enhancer kHz, Vibe Analog Machines Essentials
- Instruments（1）：PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth
- Delay & Modulation（3）：Galaxy Tape Echo, Precision Delay Mod, Precision Delay Mod L
- Reverbs & Rooms（2）：Precision Reflection Engine, Pure Plate Reverb
- Mastering（3）：Precision Limiter, Precision Maximizer, Precision Multiband
- Guitar & Bass（5）：Bermuda Triangle, Raw Distortion, TS Overdrive Pedal, UAD Lion ’68 Super Lead Amp, UAD Showtime ’64 Tube Amp
UAD Complete (included with the upgraded version, 209 titles, the full UA catalog)
- Vocals & Pitch Correction（2）：Topline Vocal Suite, Topline Key Finder
- Channel Strips & Preamps（19）：API Preamp, API Vision Channel Strip, API Vision Channel Strip Legacy, Avalon VT-737sp Channel Strip, CS-1 Channel Strip, Century Tube Channel Strip, Helios Type 69 Preamp and EQ, LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip, Manley Reference Microphone Preamp, Manley VOXBOX Channel Strip, Neve 1073 Preamp & EQ, Neve 88RS Channel Strip, Neve 88RS Channel Strip Legacy, 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（36）：API 2500 Stereo Bus Compressor, Chandler Limited Zener Limiter, dbx 160 Compressor / Limiter, elysia alpha compressor V2, elysia alpha Mix Compressor, elysia mpressor, Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor, Fairchild 660 Compressor, Fairchild 670 Compressor, Fairchild 670 Legacy Compressor, FATSO Jr. Tape Sim. & Compressor, FATSO Sr. Tape Sim. & Compressor, Manley Variable Mu Limiter Compressor, Precision Buss Compressor, Sonnox Oxford Limiter v2, Summit Audio TLA-100A Compressor, SSL G Series Bus Compressor, SSL G Series Bus Compressor Legacy, Teletronix LA-2 Classic Leveler, Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler, Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler, Teletronix LA-2A Legacy, Teletronix LA-2A Tube Compressor, Teletronix LA-3A Classic Audio Leveler, Tube-Tech CL 1B Compressor, Tube-Tech CL 1B MkII Compressor, UA 1176 FET Compressor, UA 1176 Rev A Classic Limiter, UA 1176AE Classic Limiter, UA 1176LN Rev E Classic Limiter, UA 1176LN Legacy, UA 1176SE Legacy, UA 175B Tube Compressor, UA 176 Tube Compressor, Valley People Dyna-mite, Vertigo Sound VSC-2 Compressor
- Equalizers（32）：API 550A Parametric EQ, API 560 Graphic EQ, Brainworx bx_digital V2 EQ, Brainworx bx_digital V2 Mono EQ, Brainworx bx_digital V3 EQ, Brainworx bx_digital V3 Mix EQ, Cambridge EQ, Dangerous BAX EQ Mix, Harrison 32C Channel EQ, Harrison 32C SE Channel EQ, Hitsville EQ, Helios Type 69 Legacy EQ, Maag EQ4 MS Equalizer, Maag EQ4 EQ, Massenburg DesignWorks MDWEQ5-3B Parametric EQ, Manley Massive Passive EQ, Millennia NSEQ-2 EQ, Neve 1073 Legacy Classic Console EQ, Neve 1073SE Legacy Classic Console EQ, Precision Equalizer, Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ, Pultec EQP-1A Passive EQ, Pultec HLF-3C Passive EQ, Pultec MEQ-5 Passive EQ, Pultec Pro Legacy EQ, Sonnox Oxford Dynamic EQ, Sonnox Oxford EQ, Tonelux Tilt EQ, Tonelux Tilt Live EQ, Trident A-Range Classic Console EQ, Tube-Tech ME 1B EQ, Tube-Tech PE 1C EQ
- Special Processing（28）：A/DA Flanger, A-Type Multiband Dynamic Enhancer, Ampex ATR-102 Mastering Tape Recorder, Brainworx bx_saturator V2, Brainworx bx_subsynth Subharmonic Synthesizer, C-Suite C-Vox Noise & Ambience Reduction, Eventide H910 Harmonizer, 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, OTO BISCUIT 8-Bit Effects, Precision De-Esser, Precision Enhancer Hz, Precision Enhancer kHz, Softube Vocoder, Sonnox Oxford Inflator, Sonnox Oxford Envolution, Sonnox Oxford SuprEsser DS, SPL TwinTube Processor, SPL Vitalizer MK3-T, Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder, Thermionic Culture Vulture, Vertigo Sound VSM-3 Mix Satellite, Vibe Analog Machines, Vibe Analog Machines Essentials
- Instruments（7）：Anthem Analog Synthesizer, Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio, Moog Minimoog Synth, Opal Morphing Synth, PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth, Ravel Grand Piano, Waterfall B3 Organ
- Delay & Modulation（11）：A/DA STD-1 Stereo Tapped Delay, 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 Mod, Precision Delay Mod L, Studio D Chorus, Waterfall Rotary Speaker
- Reverbs & Rooms（14）：AKG BX 20 Spring Reverb, Capitol Chambers, DreamVerb Room Modeler, EMT 140 Classic Plate Reverb, EMT 250 Electronic Reverb, Hitsville Reverb Chambers, Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb, Lexicon 480L Digital Reverb and Effects, Ocean Way Studios Deluxe, Ocean Way Studios, Precision Reflection Engine, Pure Plate Reverb, RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler, UAD Sound City Studios
- Mastering（15）：Brainworx bx_masterdesk, Brainworx bx_masterdesk Classic, Brainworx bx_refinement, Capitol Mastering Compressor, Chandler Limited Curve Bender Mastering EQ, C-Suite C-Max Limiter, Dangerous BAX EQ Master, elysia alpha Master Compressor, Hitsville Mastering EQ, Manley Massive Passive Mastering EQ, Precision K-Stereo Ambience Recovery, Precision Limiter, Precision Maximizer, Precision Multiband, Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor Class A
- Guitar & Bass（41）：Ampeg B-15N Bass Amplifier, Ampeg SVT-3 PRO Bass Amplifier, Ampeg SVT-VR Bass Amplifier, Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier, Bermuda Triangle, Brainworx bx_tuner, Chandler Limited GAV19T Amplifier, C-Suite C-Axe Guitar Noise Suppressor, Diezel Herbert Amplifier, Diezel VH4 Amplifier, Eden WT800 Bass Amplifier, ENGL E646 VS Limited Edition, ENGL E765 Retro Tube, ENGL Savage 120 Amplifier, Fender ’55 Tweed Deluxe, Friedman BE100 Amplifier, Friedman Buxom Betty Amplifier, Friedman DS40 Amplifier, Fuchs Overdrive Supreme 50 Amplifier, Fuchs Train II Amplifier, Gallien-Krueger 800RB Bass Amp, Marshall Bluesbreaker 1962, Marshall JMP 2203, Marshall Plexi Classic, Marshall Plexi Super Lead 1959, Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555, Raw Distortion, Softube Amp Room Half-Stack, Softube Bass Amp Room, Softube Bass Amp Room 8x10, Softube Metal Amp Room, Softube Vintage Amp Room, TS Overdrive Pedal, Sound Machine Wood Works, Suhr PT100 Amplifier, Suhr SE100 Amplifier, UAD Dream ’65 Reverb Amplifier, UAD Lion ’68 Super Lead Amp, UAD Ruby ’63 Top Boost Amplifier, UAD Woodrow ’55 Instrument Amplifier, UAD Showtime ’64 Tube Amp
- LUNA Extensions（4）：Ampex ATR-102 Master Tape Extension, API Summing Extension, API Vision Console Emulation, Studer A800 Multitrack Tape Extension
* Actual titles depend on the selected version (UAD Analog Classics / UAD Complete); plug-ins require registration/activation via UA Connect.
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