UA Apollo x16 with UAD Analog Classics - Thunderbolt audio interface rackmount 18 x 20, featuring Apollo X Gen 2 audio conversion, Apollo Monitor Correction, support for immersive audio up to 9.1.6, Bass Management, HEXA core DSP processing, and premium software suite for Mac or Windows.
Thunderbolt cable not included. The cable must be purchased separately.
- Thunderbolt audio interface 18 x 20 with HEXA Core DSP processing for plug-ins
- Two DB-25 inputs (line 1-16), stereo AES I/O (XLR), word clock I/O (BNC)
- Two monitor outputs (XLR), two DB-25 outputs (line 1-16 or ALT / 9.1.6 surround)
- Elite class Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution, equipped with Dual-Crystal Clocking for extremely low jitter at all sample rates
- Top-notch D/A conversion for critical monitoring and playback, with a dynamic range of 133 dB and extremely low THD of -129 dB
- Calibration of main monitor outputs (stereo or immersive) with Apollo Monitor Correction, powered by Sonarworks®
- Support for ALT monitoring in all monitoring modes (2 x ALT mon for stereo, 1 x ALT mon for immersive)
- Updated UAD Console application, which includes scenes for plug-ins, subwoofer integration with Bass Management, support for immersive audio, and more
- Integrated DSP supporting over 200 UAD plug-ins via VST, AU, and AAX 64 formats in all major DAWs
- Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live
With UAD Console version 1.2.1 and UAD Software v11.5.1, Apollo Monitor Correction from Sonarworks® is now available and compatible with Apollo X Gen 1 and Gen 2 audio interfaces.
Supported calibration modes:
- Flat Target Mode (default)
- Dolby Atmos Target Curve Mode
- Translation Check Mode: Emulates other speakers for quick mix checks.
- Custom Target Mode: Allows custom room tuning and instant application on Apollo.
Requirements for using this feature:
- At least one Apollo X interface (Gen 1 or Gen 2) configured as a monitoring unit.
- UAD Software v11.5.1 or later.
- UAD Console v1.2.1 or later.
- License for the Apollo Monitor Correction Add-on product.
- License for the SoundID Reference product:
- SoundID Reference for Headphones: applies profiles for headphones.
- SoundID Reference for Speakers and Headphones: applies profiles for headphones and speakers (stereo) with calibrated bass management for stereo/subwoofer setups.
- SoundID Reference for Multichannel: applies profiles for headphones and speakers (stereo/multichannel).
- A measurement microphone is required for speaker calibration.
Connectivity and operating systems:
- Internet connection: required for SoundID Reference license authentication.
- Supported operating systems:
- macOS 11 Big Sur and later.
- Windows 10 and 11.
UAD Analog Classics - Over 30 included plug-ins
Channel Strips and Preamps (6)
- Century Tube Channel Strip
- CS-1 Channel Strip
- LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip
- Precision Channel Strip
- UA 610-A Preamp & EQ
- UA 610-B Preamp & EQ
Compressors and Limiters (7)
- Fairchild 670 Legacy Compressor
- Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier
- Teletronix LA-2A Tube Compressor
- Precision Buss Compressor
- UA 1176 FET Compressor
- UA 1176LN Legacy
- UA 1176SE Legacy
Equalizers (3)
- Precision Equalizer
- Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ
- Pultec Pro Legacy EQ
Special Processing (5)
- Oxide Tape Recorder
- Precision De-Esser
- Precision Enhancer Hz
- Precision Enhancer kHz
- Vibe Analog Machines Essentials
Instruments (1)
Delay and Modulation (3)
- Galaxy Tape Echo
- Precision Delay Mod
- Precision Delay Mod L
Reverb & Rooms (2)
- Precision Reflection Engine
- Pure Plate Reverb
Mastering (3)
- Precision Limiter
- Precision Maximizer
- Precision Multiband
Guitar and Bass (5)
- Bermuda Triangle
- Raw Distortion
- TS Overdrive Pedal
- UAD Lion '68 Super Lead Amp
- UAD Showtime '64 Tube Amp
Windows/Mac compatibility table
✅ - Compatible
⛔ - Incompatible
⚠️ - Limited compatibility; check details here.
| Interface model Universal Audio | Windows | Mac |
| Apollo Solo USB Heritage Edition | ✅ | ⛔ |
| Apollo Solo Thunderbolt 3 Heritage Edition | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Apollo Twin X USB DUO Heritage Edition | ✅ | ⛔ |
| Apollo Twin X DUO Gen 2 UAD Analog Classics | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Apollo Twin X DUO Gen 2 Analog Classics Pro | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Apollo Twin X QUAD Heritage Edition | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 UAD Analog Classics | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Apollo Twin X QUAD Gen 2 Analog Classics Pro | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Apollo x4 Heritage Edition | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Apollo x4 Gen 2 UAD Analog Classics | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Apollo x4 Gen 2 Analog Classics Pro | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Apollo x6 Thunderbolt 3 | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Apollo x6 Heritage Edition | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Apollo x6 Gen 2 UAD Analog Classics | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Apollo x6 Gen 2 Analog Classics Pro | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Apollo x8 | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Apollo x8 Heritage Edition | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Apollo x8 Gen 2 UAD Analog Classics | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Apollo x8 Gen 2 Analog Classics Pro | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Apollo x8p | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Apollo x8p Heritage Edition | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Apollo x8p Gen 2 UAD Analog Classics | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Apollo x8p Gen 2 Analog Classics Pro | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Apollo x16 Heritage Edition | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Apollo x16 Gen 2 UAD Analog Classics | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Apollo x16 Gen 2 UAD Complete | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Apollo x16D UAD Analog Classics | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Apollo x16D UAD Complete | ⚠️ | ✅ |