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Universal Audio Apollo x16d Ultimate+ + Sphere DLX Mic (TB3)

Thunderbolt Interface
  • Universal Audio Apollo x16d Ultimate+ + Sphere DLX Mic (TB3)
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Rackmount 16 x 16 thunderbolt audio interface with Dante I/O, elite-class Apollo X 24-bit/192 kHz audio conversion, and HEXA core processing for Mac or Windows.
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Description

Apollo, meet Dante. 

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. 

Key Benefits:
- 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

Take Elite-Class Apollo X Sound on Stage

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. 

Work Fast & Never Lose Your Settings

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.  

Add Hundreds of Effects to a Single Rack Space

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. 

Expand Your Studio Over Dante

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.

Mix Down to Surround

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.

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Product Details
Product Number 252554
Brand Universal Audio
Series Apollo
SubSeries Rack
Category Thunderbolt Interface
Brand Category Universal Audio - Thunderbolt
Relevancy rank 31 of 42
Date April 2025

Properties

- Buy Apollo x16d Ultimate+ & get Free Sphere DLX Mic
- 16x16 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

Included Plug-Ins in Ultimate+ Edition:
Channel Strips & Preamps (19):
- API Preamp
- API Vision Channel Strip
- API Vision Legacy Channel Strip
- Avalon VT-737sp Channel Strip
- Century Tube Channel Strip
- CS-1 Channel Strip
- Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ
- LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip
- Manley Reference Microphone Preamp
- Manley VOXBOX Channel Strip
- Neve 1073 Preamp & EQ
- Neve 88RS Channel Strip
- Neve 88RS Legacy Channel Strip
- 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 (22):
- API 2500 Stereo Bus Compressor
- dbx 160 Compressor / Limiter
- Empirical Labs Distressor
- Fairchild 660 Compressor
- Fairchild 670 Compressor
- Fairchild 670 Legacy Compressor
- Manley Variable-Mu Limiter Compressor
- Precision Buss Compressor
- SSL G Series Bus Compressor
- SSL G Series Bus Compressor Legacy
- Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler
- Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler
- Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler
- Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier
- Teletronix LA-3A Classic Leveler
- UA 1176 Rev A Classic Limiter
- UA 1176AE Classic Limiter
- UA 1176LN Rev E Classic Limiter
- UA 1176LN Legacy Limiting Amplifier
- UA 1176SE Legacy Limiting Amplifier
- UA 175B Classic Limiter
- UA 176 Classic Limiter
Equalizers (17):
- API 550A Parametric EQ
- API 560 Graphic EQ
- Cambridge EQ
- Harrison 32C Channel EQ
- Harrison 32C SE Channel EQ
- Helios Type 69 Legacy EQ
- Hitsville EQ
- Manley Massive Passive 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
- Trident A-Range Classic Console EQ
Special Processing (21):
- Auto-Tune Realtime Access
- Auto-Tune Realtime Advanced
- Auto-Tune Realtime X
- Ampex ATR-102 Mastering Tape Recorder
- Empirical Labs FATSO Jr. Tape Sim. & Compressor
- Empirical Labs FATSO Sr. Tape Sim. & Compressor
- 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
- Precision De-Esser
- Precision Enhancer Hz
- Precision Enhancer kHz
- Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder
- Thermionic Culture Vulture
- Topline Key Finder
- Topline Vocal Suite
- Verve Analog Machines
- Verve Analog Machines Essentials
Instruments (6):
- Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio
- Moog Minimoog
- Opal Morphing Synth
- PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth
- Ravel Grand Piano
- Waterfall B3 Organ
Delay & Modulation (10):
- 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 Modulation
- Precision Delay Modulation Long
- Studio D Chorus
- Waterfall Rotary Speaker
Reverbs & Rooms (13):
- AKG BX 20 Spring Reverb
- Capitol Chambers
- DreamVerb Room Modeler
- EMT 140 Classic Plate Reverb
- EMT 250 Classic Electronic Reverb
- Hitsville Reverb Chambers
- Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb
- Lexicon 480L Digital Reverb and Effects
- Ocean Way Studios
- Precision Reflection Engine
- Pure Plate Reverb
- RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler
- UAD Sound City Studios
Mastering (7):
- Capitol Mastering Compressor
- Hitsville Mastering EQ
- Manley Massive Passive Mastering EQ
- Precision K-Stereo Ambience Recovery
- Precision Maximizer
- Precision Multiband
- Precision Limiter
Guitar (9):
- Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier
- Bermuda Triangle
- Fender ’55 Tweed Deluxe
- Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier
- Raw Distortion
- TS Overdrive Pedal
- UAD Dream '65 Reverb Amplifier
- UAD Lion '68 Super Lead Amp
- UAD Ruby '63 Top Boost Amplifier
LUNA Extensions (4):
- LUNA API Summing Extension
- LUNA API Vision Console Emulation Extension
- LUNA Ampex ATR-102 Mastering Tape Extension
- LUNA Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Extension

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Pioneering audio recording for more than 60 years. Founded in 1958 by Bill Putnam Sr., Universal Audio has been synonymous with innovative recording products since its inception. A favorite engineer of Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Ray Charles and more, the late Bill Putnam Sr. was a passionate innovator who is widely regarded as the father of modern recording — with many of his legendary studio and equipment designs still in use today. Specifically, Putnam was the inventor of the modern recording console, the multi-band audio equalizer, and the vocal booth, and he was the first engineer to use artificial reverberation in commercial recording. Alongside his friend Les Paul, Putnam was also involved in the early development of stereophonic recording. Putnam, a natural entrepreneur, started three audio product companies during his long career: Universal Audio, Studio Electronics, and UREI. All three companies built equipment that remains widely used decades after their introduction, including the ubiquitous LA-2A and 1176 compressors, and the 610 tube recording console. The 610 console in particular stands as one of the most beloved designs in audio history, used to record everyone from Sinatra to the Beach Boys to Van Halen’s eponymous debut.
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