UAD UA-APX16DG2-ESS Apollo Dante x16D 18 x 20 Rackmount Thunderbolt Interface. Essentials Edition

Perfect for live sound venues or networked recording studios, Apollo x16D gives you elite-class Apollo X sound and realtime UAD plug-in processing over Thunderbolt and Dante. With Apollo x16D, you can mix and record live performances with over 200 UAD plug-ins from Neve, SSL, and Auto-Tune, plus classic LA-2A and 1176 compressors, and more. Universal Audio built Apollo x16D for both live sound engineers and networked recording studios. With its 16 channels of Dante I/O, elite-class audio conversion, and HEXA core DSP processing — the world’s most powerful system for running UAD plug-ins in realtime — Apollo x16D seamlessly connects to your digital mixing console, putting over 200 UAD plug-ins right at your fingertips. With its powerful digital mixing engine giving you control over inputs, outputs, and plug-in routing — Apollo x16D makes it easy to quickly build your mix and control entire effects chains in realtime. Then quickly recall your plug-in settings over MIDI, all without interrupting the performance.

Apollo x16D comes in two editions, both delivering a generous suite of UAD plug-ins right out of the box. Build your mix with classic Teletronix LA-2A and 1176 compressors, Pultec EQs, and Neve channel strips to modern favorites from Auto-Tune, Avalon, and more. Link up to four x16Ds to build a 64-channel Dante system with network redundancy. Or expand your current Thunderbolt Apollo studio over Dante — the most low-latency and scalable audio network available. This means that if you’ve been considering making the switch to a networked recording studio, or you simply want to grow to a multi-room setup, you don’t have to start from scratch. After the show, bring Apollo x16D back to the studio, where it becomes your all-in-one monitoring hub for mixing formats up to 9.1.6. This allows you to easily create 16-channel immersive audio mixes of live sets or studio recordings for Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D, Sony 360 Reality Audio, and others.

Features

• Mix studio and live performances using award-winning UAD plug-ins in realtime over Dante
• Use Plug-In Scenes to recall settings instantly, even in the middle of a performance
• Turn any space with ethernet into a multi-room Apollo recording studio
• Link up to four x16Ds for a 64-channel Dante system with network redundancy
• Bring your best UAD plug-ins like Auto-Tune, Neve, and Lexicon from studio to stage
• Choose between Essentials+ and Ultimate+ editions, adding up to 100+ UAD plug-ins worth thousands of dollars
• 18 x 20 audio interface featuring Dante I/O (supports AES67 mode @ 48 kHz)
• 24-bit / 192 kHz elite-class Apollo X D/A conversion
• Stereo AES I/O for connection to professional digital outboard hardware
• Includes up to 100+ UAD plug-ins with Ultimate+ or Essentials+ editions
• Recall plug-in settings over MIDI, even in the middle of a performance
• Onboard HEXA Core Processing for mixing with UAD plug-ins at near-zero latency
• Compatible with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces to expand systems over Dante
• Create 16-channel immersive audio mixes for Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D, Sony 360 Reality Audio, and others
• ALT monitoring support in all monitor modes (2 x ALT mon for stereo, 1 x ALT mon for all)
• Free industry-leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers

Specifications

Audio & Connectivity
- Audio Resolution: 24-bit / 192 kHz
- I/O Configuration: 18-in / 20-out
- Dante I/O: 16 Channels (Supports AES67 @ 48 kHz)
- Digital I/O: AES/EBU Stereo I/O
- Analog Inputs: 2 x TRS monitor
- Analog Outputs: 2 x TRS monitor, 16 x DB-25 (Dante)
- Expansion: Up to 64 Dante channels via linking 4 x16D units
- MIDI: Plug-In Scene recall via MIDI control
- Interface: Thunderbolt 3

Processing & Plug-Ins
- DSP: HEXA Core UAD-2 DSP (6 SHARC processors)
- UAD Plug-Ins: Essentials+ bundle included
- Optional Upgrade: Ultimate+ Edition (100+ plug-ins)

Physical
- Form Factor: Rackmount (1U)
- Dimensions: Approx. 19" x 1.75" x 12.25" (482.6 x 44.45 x 311 mm)
- Weight: Approx. 7.6 lbs (3.45 kg)
- Power Supply: Internal