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

SKU: US1944382 MFR: APX16DG2-ESS
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  • Universal Audio Apollo x16D Rackmount Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface with Dante
  • Essentials+ Pug-Ins
  • External Power Supply
  • AC Power Cable (IEC)
  • 4x Rack-Mount Screws
  • Original Box

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Universal Audio Apollo x16D Specifications

System
  • Network Audio Ports (1 Gbps Ethernet)

    Two

  • Analog Monitor Outputs (DC coupled)

    Two (one stereo pair)

  • AES/EBU

    One stereo input, one stereo output

  • Thunderbolt 3 Ports

    Two

  • Word Clock

    One input, one output

  • Talkback Mic (built-in)

    One

  • A/D conversion

    1 Channel (Talkback mic)

  • D/A conversion

    2 channels (stereo monitor outputs)

  • Supported Sample Rates

    44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192kHz

  • Bit Depth Per Sample

    24

Analog I/O

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  • Frequency Response

    20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/-0.02 dB

  • Dynamic Range

    133 dB (A-weighted)

  • THD + Noise Ratio (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS)

    -129 dB (0.000037%)

  • Maximum Output Level

    24 dBu (21.8 dBV) (Reference Level @ +4 dBu)
    10 dBV (12.2 dBu) (Reference Level @ -10 dBV)

  • Output Impedance

    100 Ohms

  • Connector Type

    Balanced Male XLR (pin 2 hot)

Digital I/O

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  • Networked Audio I/O

    16 inputs, 16 outputs

  • Format

    Dante or AES67 (switchable)

  • Format

    Dante or AES67 (switchable)

  • Connector Type

    Dual RJ45 (primary, secondary)

  • Connector Type

    Dual RJ45 (primary, secondary)

  • Bit Depth Per Sample

    24

  • Network I/O Round-Trip Latency

    0.8 ms @ 96 kHz (excluding Dante/AES67 and plug-in latency)

  • Network to Monitor Round-Trip Latency

    1.0 ms @ 96 kHz (excluding Dante/AES67 and plug-in latency)

  • Supported Sample Rates

    44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192kHz

  • Supported Sample Rates

    44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192kHz

  • Chipset

    Brooklyn 3 audio networking module by Audinate

  • Dante Latency (milliseconds, selectable)

    0.25, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 5.0

  • Dante Audio Flows

    32 Transmitter, 32 Receiver

  • Pull-Up/Pull-Down Support

    No

  • Dante Domain Manager Support

    No

  • Lock Range

    +/-4% of any supported sample rate

  • Word Clock Input Termination

    75 Ohms, switchable

  • Synchronization Sources

    Internal, Word Clock, AES/EBU, Dante

Electrical

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  • Power Supply

    External AC-to-DC Power Supply, Level VI compliant

  • AC Input Connector Type

    IEC Male

  • AC Requirements

    100V - 240V AC, 50 - 60 Hz

  • DC Connector Type

    XLR 4-Pin Locking Male (Neutrik P/N NC4MDM3-H)

  • DC Requirements

    12 VDC, 6A

  • Maximum Power Consumption

    72W (30W typical)

  • Ambient Temperature Range

    32 to 104 Degree F (0 to 40 Degree C)

Physical

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  • Dimensions (W x D x H)

    Chassis Only: 19 x 1.74 x 12" (48.26 x 4.42 x 30.5cm)
    Including Knob & Jack Protrusions: 19 x 1.74 x 13.5" (48.26 x 4.42 x 34.31cm)

  • Weight

    8 lbs (3.63kg)

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

The Apollo x16D Rackmount Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface with Dante and Essentials+ Plug-Ins is a game-changer for live sound venues and networked recording studios. This elite-class audio interface offers the renowned Apollo X sound quality and real-time UAD plug-in processing via Thunderbolt and Dante, making it an indispensable tool for audio professionals. With the Apollo x16D, you can seamlessly mix and record live performances using over 200 UAD plug-ins from industry giants like Neve, SSL, and Auto-Tune, as well as classic compressors such as the LA-2A and 1176.

Designed for versatility, the Apollo x16D allows you to connect to your digital mixer and utilize UAD plug-ins live, in real-time, over Dante. The innovative Plug-In Scenes feature lets you recall settings instantly, even during a performance, ensuring you never miss a beat. Transform any Ethernet-enabled space into a multi-room Apollo recording studio, and link up to four x16Ds to create a robust 64-channel Dante system with network redundancy.

The Apollo x16D is the only audio interface in the world specifically engineered for mixing live performances with UAD plug-ins, thanks to its 16 channels of Dante I/O, 24-bit / 192 kHz elite-class Apollo X D/A conversion, 133 dB of dynamic range, and powerful HEXA core DSP processing. This makes it the most powerful system for expanding your Thunderbolt Apollo studio over Dante.

Work efficiently with the Apollo x16D's powerful digital mixing engine, which gives you control over inputs, outputs, and plug-in routing. Build your mix and manage entire effects chains in real-time, and quickly recall your plug-in settings over MIDI without interrupting the performance. The Apollo x16D comes in two editions, both offering a comprehensive suite of UAD plug-ins, including the Teletronix LA-2A and 1176 compressors, Pultec EQs, and Neve channel strips, along with modern favorites like Auto-Tune and Avalon.

Expand your recording studio capabilities by linking up to four x16Ds for a 64-channel Dante system or enhance your existing Thunderbolt Apollo studio with the low-latency, scalable audio network that Dante provides. This flexibility means you can easily transition to a networked recording studio or grow into a multi-room setup without starting from scratch.

After the live show, the Apollo x16D serves as your all-in-one monitoring hub in the studio, supporting mixing formats up to 9.1.6. This enables the creation of 16-channel immersive audio mixes for formats like Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D, and Sony 360 Reality Audio.

The Essentials+ edition includes a wide array of plug-ins, such as:

Channel Strips & Preamps:
- Century Tube Channel Strip
- CS-1 Channel Strip
- Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ
- Precision Channel Strip
- UA 610-A and 610-B Preamp & EQ

Compressors/Limiters:
- Fairchild 670 Legacy
- Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler series
- UA 1176LN and 1176SE Legacy

Special Processing:
- Auto-Tune Realtime Access
- Precision Enhancer Hz
- PolyMAX Synth

Delay & Modulation:
- Galaxy Tape Echo
- Oxide Tape Recorder
- Precision Delay Mod series

Reverbs & Rooms:
- Precision Reflection Engine
- Pure Plate Reverb
- RealVerb Pro

Equalizers:
- Pultec EQP-1A series
- Pultec HLF-3C Passive EQ
- Pultec MEQ-5 Passive EQ

Guitar & Bass:
- Raw Distortion
- Ampeg SVT-VR Bass Amplifier
- Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier

The Apollo x16D Rackmount Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface with Dante and Essentials+ Plug-Ins is a comprehensive solution for audio professionals seeking unparalleled sound quality and flexibility both on stage and in the studio.

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

  • 18 x 20 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with 16 x 16 Dante network I/O (supports AES67 mode @ 48 kHz)
  • Onboard HEXA Core Processing for mixing with UAD plug-ins at near-zero latency
  • Recall plug-in settings over MIDI, even in the middle of a performance
  • Two monitor outs (XLR), word clock I/O (BNC) and stereo AES I/O for connection to professional digital outboard hardware
  • Elite-class performance with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution featuring Dual-Crystal Clocking for ultra-low jitter at all sample rates
  • Flagship D/A for critical monitoring and playback with 133 dB dynamic range and astonishingly low THD of -129 dB
  • Calibrate your main monitor outputs (stereo or immersive) with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks
  • Fully-featured monitor controller with alternate speaker switching and integrated talkback for easy communication with talent
  • ALT monitoring support in all monitor modes (2 x ALT mon for stereo, 1 x ALT mon for immersive)
  • Create 16-channel immersive audio mixes for Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D, Sony 360 Reality Audio, and others
  • Updated UAD Console app featuring Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer integration with Bass Management, immersive audio support, and more
  • Onboard DSP supports over 200 UAD plug-ins via VST, AU, and AAX 64 formats in all major DAWs
  • Includes up to 20+ UAD plug-ins with Essentials+ Editions
  • Compatible with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces to expand systems over Dante
  • Free industry-leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers

Warranty Information

This used item has a FREE 90-day warranty. See details.

What's in the box:

  • Universal Audio Apollo x16D Rackmount Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface with Dante
  • Essentials+ Pug-Ins
  • External Power Supply
  • AC Power Cable (IEC)
  • 4x Rack-Mount Screws
  • Original Box