UNIVERSAL AUDIO / APOLLO X16 Heritage Edition

The third generation APOLLO rack, APOLLO X Series, features elite class converters and HEXA(6) core DSP processing.

The flagship model, Apollo x16, is a Thunderbolt 3 audio interface for Mac/Windows that provides music producers, project studios, and post-production studios with the best A/D D/A conversion, HEXA Core UAD processing, dual crystal clocking, and 7.1 surround monitoring for tracking, overdubbing, and mixing.

Developed by UA's craftsmanship spanning more than 60 years, this 18-in/20-out interface boasts the widest dynamic range (133 dB) and lowest THD+N (-129 dB) of any integrated audio interface on the market. In addition, HEXA Core processing provides 50% more DSP power for using acclaimed UAD plug-ins in real time.

*18-in/20-out audio interface, equipped with six SHARC chips, Thunderbolt 3 connection, compatible with Mac/Windows.

*In addition to the standard Realtime Analog Classics Plus plug-in bundle, the Heritage Edition plug-in bundle includes 10 UAD plug-in suites from Helios?, Fairchild?, Teletronix?, Pultec?, and Universal Audio. With a value of over $2,400, this is a lineup of essentials for professional-level workflows. This is a very good value special edition.

■Key features of Apollo x16: ?18 in/20 out (16 x 16 analog) Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with best-in-class 24-bit/192 kHz converters ?HEXA Core (6 DSP) real-time UAD processing with any audio buffer size for near-zero latency recording with UAD plug-ins ?Surround monitor controller for up to 7.1 channel formats* ?Includes Realtime Analog Classics Plus plug-in bundle including UA 610-B Tube Preamp, Legacy Pultec EQ, LA-2A and 1176 compressors, Marshall Plexi Classic, Ampeg SVT-VR Classic, and more ?Includes Heritage Edition plug-in bundle with 10 UAD plug-in suites from Helios?, Fairchild?, Teletronix?, Pultec?, and Universal Audio (a value of over $2,400) ?UAD HEXA Core processing adds mixing power to major DAWs such as Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, and Ableton

?Two Thunderbolt 3 ports are installed, and up to four Thunderbolt-equipped Apollo interfaces or up to six UAD-2 devices with Thunderbolt 1 and 2 can be connected with an optional Apple genuine Thunderbolt conversion adapter

?+24 dBu headroom operation is also available, so it is easy to connect to professional consoles and tape machines

?Convenient monitor functions such as Alt speaker, talkback microphone, and assignable Dim/Mono switch on the front panel

?UA's uncompromising analog circuit design, carefully selected parts, and high assembly quality

?Regular software updates and high support system

Features
■Plugins included in the Heritage Edition bundle
UA 1176 Classic Limiter Collection
Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler Collection
Pultec Passive EQ Collection
Fairchild Tube Limiter Collection
Teletronix LA-3A Audio Leveler
UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection
Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ Collection
V76 Preamplifier
Oxide Tape Recorder
Pure Plate Reverb

*If you already own a plugin included in the Heritage Edition, you can select it from the alternative plugin list.

■Plugins included in the Realtime Analog Classics Plus bundle
UA 610-B Tube Preamp & EQ
Marshall Plexi Classic Guitar Amp
Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amp
UA 1176LN Limiting Amplifier (Legacy)
UA 1176SE Limiting Amplifier (Legacy)
Pultec EQP-1A EQ (Legacy)
Pultec Pro EQ (Legacy)
Teletronix LA-2A Leveling Amplifier (Legacy)
Fairchild 670 Compressor (Legacy)
Precision Enhancer Hz
Raw Distortion
Precision Channel Strip (Precision Mix Rack Collection)
Precision Reflection Engine (Precision Mix Rack Collection)
Precision Delay Mod (Precision Mix Rack Collection)
Precision Delay Mod L (Precision Mix Rack Collection)
RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler

Specifications
■APOLLO x16 Connection
・16 Line Inputs (DB25 x 2)
・2 AES/EBU I/O
・WORD CLOCK I/O
・2 XLR Monitor Outputs
・16 Line Outputs (DB25 x 2) (7.1 Surround)

System Requirements
[Mac]

Apple Mac computer with Thunderbolt 1, 2, or 3 (via USB-C* port)
If using with a Thunderbolt 1 or 2-enabled Mac, an Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter (sold separately) and a Thunderbolt 2 cable (sold separately) are required
macOS 10.12 Sierra, 10.13 High Sierra, 10.14 Mojave, macOS Catalina 10.15
Although the Apple MacBook has a USB-C port, it does not support Thunderbolt 3 and therefore cannot be used with Universal Audio Not compatible with this product.

[Windows]

Windows PC computers with built-in Thunderbolt 3 (via USB-C* port)
Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (64-bit edition)

2016 and newer computers with 6th generation Intel Skylake (or higher) processors and a built-in Thunderbolt 3 (Alpine Ridge) controller via a USB-C port are expected to be compatible with Apollo X.

[Common]

Thunderbolt 3 cable (sold separately)
6GB or more free storage
Quad Core i7 or higher processor recommended
8GB or more RAM recommended
Internet connection (to obtain software, register the product, and purchase additional plug-ins)
AU, VST, RTAS, AAX 64 compatible host application

Size
19"" x 1.75"" (1U) x 12.125"" (excluding protrusions / 13.5"" including protrusions, 48.26 x 4.45 x 30.80/34.29cm)