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18 x 20 (analog + digital)
16
16
Two (one stereo pair)
One input, one output
Two
One input, one output
16 channels
18 channels
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192kHz
24
1.1 milliseconds @ 96 kHz sample rate
Through four UAD legacy plug-ins (included) via UAD Console software: 1.1 milliseconds @ 96 kHz sample rate (no additional latency via Realtime UAD Processing)
Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/-0.04 dB
Dynamic Range: 124 dB (A-weighted)
THD + Noise (1 kHz @ 23 dBu, -1 dBFS): -115 dB (0.00018%)
Maximum Input Level (reference level @ +4 dBu): 24 dBu
Input Impedance: 10 K Ohm
Connector Type: Two female DB25, Tascam wiring
Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/-0.02 dB
Dynamic Range: 127 dB (A-weighted)
THD + Noise (1 kHz @ 23 dBu, -1 dBFS): -123 dB (0.000068%)
Maximum Output Level: Reference level @ +4 dBu: 24 dBu
Maximum Output Level: Reference level @ -10 dBV: 12.2 dBu
Output Impedance: 100 Ohm
Connector Type: Two female DB25, Tascam wiring
Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/-0.02 dB
Dynamic Range: 133 dB (A-weighted)
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise Ratio (1 kHz @ -1dBFS): -129 dB (0.000037%)
Maximum Output Level: Reference level @ +4 dBu: 24 dBu
Maximum Output Level: Reference level @ -10 dBV: 10 dBV (12.2 dBu)
Output Impedance: 100 Ohm
Connector Type: Balanced male XLR (pin 2 hot)
One input, one output
One stereo input, one stereo output
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192kHz
AES/EBU: XLR
Word Clock: BNC
IEC 60958 Type I
+/-4% of any supported sample rate
75 Ohm, switchable
Internal, Word Clock, AES/EBU
External AC-to-DC power supply, level VI compliant
IEC male
100V - 240V AC, 47 - 63 Hz, 1.6 A max
XLR 4-pin locking male (Neutrik P/N NC4MDM3-H)
12 VDC, 6 A
72 Watts (30 W typical)
32 to 104 Degree F (0 to 40 Degree C)
Chassis Only: 19 x 1.74 x 12" (482.6 x 44.2 x 305mm)
Including Knob & Jack Protrusions: 19 x 1.74 x 13.5" (482.6 x 44.2 x 343.1mm)
8.5 lbs (3.88kg)
Where professional audio recording meets unparalleled precision, the Apollo x16 Gen 2 Rackmount Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface with Ultimate+ Plug-Ins sets the gold standard for pro studios and serious music producers. This next-generation audio interface is designed to deliver 16 channels of the highest-resolution audio conversion, powered by HEXA Core DSP processing. Seamlessly connect your studio equipment and manage large sessions with UAD plug-ins from industry giants like Neve, Manley, Avalon, SSL, Auto-Tune, and hundreds more.
The Apollo x16 offers 16 x 16 analog I/O via DB-25 connections, complete with switchable +24 dBu headroom settings, ensuring seamless integration with your studio gear. The onboard HEXA Core DSP allows you to record and mix large sessions in real-time using UAD plug-ins, providing a smooth and efficient workflow. Create immersive audio mixes up to 9.1.6 for formats such as Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D, and Sony 360 Reality Audio, thanks to the interface's advanced capabilities.
Enhance your productivity with new UAD Console features, including Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, Monitor Controller, and Immersive Audio. Mix with confidence in any environment using Apollo Monitor Correction by Sonarworks, ensuring accurate sound reproduction whether you're using monitors or headphones.
The Apollo x16's elite-class A/D and D/A conversion via DB-25 connections allows for seamless integration with analog consoles, outboard gear, and patchbays. Experience studio-grade D/A conversion with an impressive -129 dB THD+N, and ultra-low noise recording with a dynamic range of 133 dB DNR. This ensures the widest dynamic range and lowest distortion ever achieved by an Apollo interface.
With support for surround formats from 5.1 to 9.1.6 Atmos, the Apollo x16 is perfect for professional surround mixing. Connect to award-winning sound and record with authentic analog sounds in real-time, thanks to its selectable +24 dBu operation.
The Gen 2 design of the Apollo x16 features the highest-resolution A/D and D/A converters to date, paired with Apollo Monitor Correction by Sonarworks for the most accurate representation of your recordings. Mix down to surround with support for 16-channel immersive audio mixes.
Included with the Ultimate+ Editions are a wide array of UAD plug-ins, offering a comprehensive suite of tools to enhance your audio production. From classic compressors like the Teletronix LA-2A and 1176 to modern favorites like Auto-Tune and Avalon, the Apollo x16 provides everything you need to build your perfect mix.
Easily control all your plug-in routing and monitoring in the UAD Console app, featuring the latest advancements like Bass Management and Immersive Audio up to 9.1.6. The Apollo x16's hybrid system combines HEXA Core DSP with native processing from your host computer, enabling you to produce large sessions with complex plug-in chains.
Expand your studio as you grow by linking up to four Apollo x16 units for 64 channels of elite-class A/D and D/A conversion, ideal for interfacing with large format recording consoles. Alternatively, stack one x16 with other Thunderbolt Apollo rackmount units and manage everything from your desktop using Apollo Twin or x4.
With the Apollo x16 Gen 2 Rackmount Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface, your studio is equipped to handle any challenge, ensuring that no matter where your music takes you, an Apollo will always be within reach.
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