The Apollo x16D is an excellent interface for live performances or recording studios with networking capabilities, offering the ability to mix, process with UAD plug-ins, and record live in real-time via Thunderbolt and Dante. Using the Apollo x16D, you can mix and record live performances with over 200 included UAD plug-ins from Neve, SSL, and Auto-Tune, as well as classic compressors like the LA-2A and 1176.
Thunderbolt cable not included. The cable must be purchased separately.
- Mix and record live performances using UAD plug-ins in real-time via Dante
- Use Plug-In Scenes to reload settings instantly, even during a performance
- Transform any space with Ethernet networking into a multi-room Apollo recording studio
- Connect up to 4 x16D units to create a 64-channel Dante system with network redundancy
- Use some of the most renowned UAD plug-ins live, included with the purchase of the equipment
Use Apollo X sound on stage
Universal Audio designed the Apollo x16D for both recording studios and live applications. The interface features Dante connectivity with 16 channels, high-quality audio conversion, and HEXA core DSP processing - one of the most powerful systems running UAD plug-ins in real-time. The Apollo x16D interface can easily connect to digital mixers with Dante.
Fast operation and saved settings
Using a digital mixing engine, the interface provides easy control over inputs, outputs, and plug-in routing. Thus, the Apollo x16D can be used to quickly adjust the mix and control effect chains easily and in real-time. Settings can then be reloaded via MIDI without interrupting the live application.
Hundreds of effects in a single 1U rack space
The Apollo x16D is available in two editions - Essentials and Ultimate, both offering a multitude of well-known UAD plug-ins such as Teletronix LA-2A and 1176 compressors, Pultec EQs, or Auto-Tune - all in a compact and user-friendly format.
Expand your studio via Dante
You can connect up to 4 Universal Audio x16D audio interfaces to create a 64-channel Dante system with network redundancy. Thus, if you desire a Dante network recording studio, the Universal Audio x16D audio interfaces can be an excellent starting point.
From stereo mix to surround
The Apollo x16D audio interface can be used to monitor surround formats up to 9.1.6. Thus, you can create captivating audio mixes with 16 channels for live sets or for Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D, Sony 360 Reality Audio, and many other technologies.
Key features:
- 18x20 audio interface with Dante I/O (supports AES67 mode at 48 kHz)
- Apollo X 24-bit / 192 kHz D/A conversion
- Stereo AES I/O connection for professional digital equipment
- Includes UAD plug-ins
- Can reload plug-in settings via MIDI during use
- Built-in HEXA Core processing for mixing with UAD plug-ins at minimal latency
- Create captivating mixes with 16 channels for Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D, Sony 360 Reality Audio, and other technologies
- ALT monitoring support for all monitoring modes (2 x ALT mono for stereo, 1 x ALT mono for all)
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.
| Audio 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 | ⚠️ | ✅ |