Universal Audio Apollo X16 Gen 2 Essentials

The Universal Audio Apollo X16 Gen 2 Essentials is a premium 18 x 20 Thunderbolt audio interface offering elite-class audio conversion, immersive audio support up to 9.1.6, HEXA Core DSP processing, and a comprehensive suite of UAD plug-ins for Mac and Windows, designed for professional studios requiring high-resolution A/D and D/A conversion, low-latency recording, and seamless integration with external gear.

Elite Audio Conversion and Performance

The Apollo X16 Gen 2 delivers superior audio quality with the widest dynamic range and lowest distortion of any Universal Audio interface, ensuring pristine sound for recording, mixing, and mastering. The 16 x 16 analogue I/O via DB-25 connections, along with switchable +24 dBu headroom, makes it ideal for connecting to professional studio equipment.

Seamless Integration with Professional Gear

Designed for serious engineers, the Apollo X16 features 16 channels of A/D and D/A conversion, allowing effortless interfacing with outboard gear and large format consoles. The stereo AES I/O supports further flexibility for digital integration, ensuring seamless connectivity in any professional studio environment.

HEXA Core DSP and UAD Plug-in Library

The HEXA Core DSP engine enables real-time processing with over 200 UAD plug-ins, including renowned titles like Auto-Tune, Capitol Chambers, and SSL channel strips. Whether you choose the Essentials+ or Ultimate+ edition, you can create mixes with world-class effects from iconic brands like Neve, Manley, and Fairchild.

Optimised for Immersive Audio and Surround Mixing

The Apollo X16 supports immersive audio formats up to 9.1.6, making it perfect for producing Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D, or Sony 360 Reality Audio mixes. The included Apollo Monitor Correction, powered by Sonarworks, guarantees accurate monitoring across multiple formats, while bass management helps fine-tune your low-end for any playback system.

Streamlined Workflow with UAD Console App

The UAD Console app simplifies plug-in routing, low-latency cue setups, and immersive audio monitoring. The app offers intuitive control over your entire system, with features like Plug-In Scenes and Bass Management to optimise your workflow.

Hybrid Processing Power for Large Sessions

Combining HEXA Core DSP with your host computer’s native processing power, the Apollo X16 Gen 2 lets you run complex plug-in chains and large sessions without latency issues, ensuring smooth production even during the most demanding projects.

Scalable System for Expanding Studios

Easily expand your studio setup by linking up to four Apollo X16 units for 64 channels of high-quality conversion. Alternatively, pair it with other Apollo rackmount units for a versatile, scalable system controlled from a single desktop interface, such as the Apollo Twin or x4.

The Universal Audio Apollo X16 Gen 2 Essentials is the ultimate solution for professional audio engineers and producers, providing industry-leading audio quality, expansive plug-in processing, and the flexibility to handle both traditional and immersive audio workflows in any studio environment.

Included Plug-Ins in Essentials+ Edition

Channel Strips & Preamps

• Century Tube Channel Strip
• CS-1 Channel Strip
• Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ
• Precision Channel Strip
• UA 610-A Preamp & EQ
• UA 610-B Preamp & EQ

Compressors / Limiters

• Fairchild 670 Legacy
• Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler
• Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler
• Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler
• Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier
• UA 1176LN Legacy
• UA 1176SE Legacy

Equalizers

• Helios Type 69 Legacy EQ
• Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ
• Pultec EQP-1A Passive EQ
• Pultec HLF-3C Passive EQ
• Pultec MEQ-5 Passive EQ
• Pultec Pro Legacy EQ

Special Processing

• Auto-Tune Realtime Access
• Oxide Tape Recorder
• Precision Enhancer Hz
• Verve Analog Machines Essentials

Instruments

• PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth 

Delay & Modulation

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

Reverbs & Rooms

• Precision Reflection Engine
• Pure Plate Reverb
• RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler

Guitar & Bass

• Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier
• Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier
• Raw Distortion