Universal Audio Apollo x16D Rackmount Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface with Dante and Ultimate+ Pug-Ins

Take your audio production from the studio to the stage with the Apollo x16D Rackmount Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface, featuring Dante and Ultimate+ Plug-Ins. Designed for live sound venues and networked recording studios, the Apollo x16D delivers elite-class Apollo X sound quality and real-time UAD plug-in processing via Thunderbolt and Dante. This powerful audio interface allows you to mix and record live performances using over 200 UAD plug-ins from renowned brands like Neve, SSL, and Auto-Tune, along with classic compressors such as the LA-2A and 1176.

Seamlessly connect to your digital mixer and utilize UAD plug-ins live, in real-time over Dante. With the innovative Plug-In Scenes feature, you can instantly recall settings, even during a performance, ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted audio experience. Transform any space with Ethernet connectivity into a multi-room Apollo recording studio, and link up to four x16Ds for a robust 64-channel Dante system with network redundancy.

The Apollo x16D is equipped with 16 channels of Dante I/O, 24-bit / 192 kHz elite-class Apollo X D/A conversion, 133 dB of dynamic range, and HEXA core DSP processing. This makes it the only audio interface specifically designed for mixing live performances with UAD plug-ins. Its powerful digital mixing engine provides comprehensive control over inputs, outputs, and plug-in routing, allowing you to build your mix and manage entire effects chains in real-time. Quickly recall your plug-in settings over MIDI without interrupting the performance.

Available in two editions, the Apollo x16D comes with a generous suite of UAD plug-ins, including classic Teletronix LA-2A and 1176 compressors, Pultec EQs, and Neve channel strips, as well as modern favorites from Auto-Tune, Avalon, and more. Expand your recording studio capabilities over Dante, the most low-latency and scalable audio network available. Whether you're transitioning to a networked recording studio or expanding to a multi-room setup, the Apollo x16D offers a seamless solution.

After the show, bring the Apollo x16D back to the studio, where it serves as your all-in-one monitoring hub for mixing formats up to 9.1.6. Effortlessly create 16-channel immersive audio mixes of live sets or studio recordings for Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D, Sony 360 Reality Audio, and more.

The Ultimate+ edition includes a comprehensive collection of plug-ins across various categories, such as Channel Strips & Preamps, Compressors/Limiters, Special Processing, Instruments, Delay & Modulation, Reverbs & Rooms, Equalizers, Mastering, LUNA Extensions, and Guitar. This extensive suite ensures that you have all the tools you need to achieve professional-grade audio production, whether on stage or in the studio.