Universal Audio Apollo X16 Essential + UAD Ultimate Bundle

This bundle includes UAD Ultimate 14 with the purchase of select Apollo Rack interfaces. Unlock over 90 UAD titles and 127 individual plug-ins, featuring legendary compressors, EQs, tape machines, reverbs, delays, guitar amps, and mastering tools from Universal Audio's acclaimed collection.

Designed for professional studios, live production, and post-production environments, the Universal Audio Apollo x16 Gen 2 delivers flagship Apollo conversion, powerful real-time UAD processing, and extensive analog I/O in a high-performance rackmount interface. Featuring 16 channels of Elite-Class 24-bit / 192 kHz AD/DA conversion, HEXA Core DSP, and advanced immersive monitoring capabilities, the Apollo x16 Gen 2 is built for engineers working on large-scale productions.

With 16 channels of analog line-level I/O via DB-25, stereo AES I/O, and Word Clock connectivity, the Apollo x16 Gen 2 integrates seamlessly with professional consoles, outboard gear, patchbays, and hybrid studio setups. Its updated Gen 2 converters provide exceptional clarity with 133 dB dynamic range, ultra-low distortion, and Dual Crystal Clocking for precise timing at every sample rate.

The Apollo x16 Gen 2 combines hardware reliability with the flexibility of the UAD Console app, offering advanced studio features including plug-in scenes, low-latency monitoring, Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks, Bass Management, and immersive audio monitoring up to 9.1.6 formats for Dolby Atmos and other spatial audio workflows.

Powered by a built-in HEXA Core DSP processor, the Apollo x16 Gen 2 allows you to run UAD plug-ins in real time with near-zero latency while tracking, mixing, and monitoring. The included UAD Analog Classics Bundle provides over 30 essential plug-ins featuring legendary compressors, EQs, preamps, reverbs, tape machines, guitar amps, and studio processors.

• Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with 18 inputs / 20 outputs
• Built-in HEXA Core DSP for real-time UAD plug-in processing
• 16 channels of analog line I/O via DB-25 connections
• Stereo AES I/O for professional digital integration
• Word Clock BNC I/O for studio synchronization
• Apollo X Gen 2 Elite-Class converters with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution
• Up to 133 dB dynamic range with extremely low THD (-129 dB)
• Dual Crystal Clocking for ultra-low jitter
• +24 dBu headroom for professional analog equipment
• Two XLR monitor outputs with alternate monitoring support
• Integrated talkback functionality
• Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks
• Bass Management for stereo and surround monitoring
• Immersive audio monitoring support up to 9.1.6
• Plug-In Scenes for instant session recall
• Supports over 200 UAD plug-ins via VST, AU, and AAX formats
• Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more
• Expandable with additional Apollo Thunderbolt interfaces and select Dante-compatible systems

Channel Strips & Preamps

• 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

• 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

• Precision Equalizer
• Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ
• Pultec Pro Legacy EQ

Special Processing

• Oxide Tape Recorder
• Precision De-Esser
• Precision Enhancer Hz
• Precision Enhancer kHz
• Vibe Analog Machines Essentials

Instruments

• PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth

Delay & Modulation

• Galaxy Tape Echo
• Precision Delay Mod
• Precision Delay Mod L

Reverbs

• Precision Reflection Engine
• Pure Plate Reverb

Mastering

• Precision Limiter
• Precision Maximizer
• Precision Multiband

Guitar & Bass

• Bermuda Triangle
• Raw Distortion
• TS Overdrive Pedal
• UAD Lion ’68 Super Lead Amp
• UAD Showtime ’64 Tube Amp

The Universal Audio Apollo x16 Gen 2 is the ideal centerpiece for high-end recording studios, delivering pristine conversion, massive I/O, immersive monitoring, and the legendary analog workflow that has made Apollo a studio standard worldwide.