Universal Audio Apollo x16D Ultimate+ 18 x 20 Audio Interface with Dante I/O and UAD DSP

Experience the Gold-Standard in Pro Audio Recording - The Universal Audio Apollo x16D Ultimate+ 18 x 20 Audio Interface with Dante I/O and UAD DSP

Perfect for live sound venues or networked recording studios, Apollo x16D gives you elite - class Apollo X sound and realtime UAD plug - in processing over Thunderbolt and Dante. With Apollo x16D, you can mix and record live performances with over 200 UAD plug - ins from Neve, SSL, and Auto-Tune, plus classic LA-2A and 1176 compressors,and more.

• 18 x 20audio interface featuring Dante I/O (supports AES67 mode @ 48 kHz)
• 24-bit / 192 kHz elite-class Apollo X D/A conversion
• Stereo AES I/O for connection to professional digital outboard hardware
• Includes up to 100+ UAD plug-ins with Ultimate+ or Essentials+ editions
• Recall plug-in settings over MIDI, even in the middle of a performance
• Onboard HEXA Core Processing for mixing with UAD plug-ins at near-zero latency
• Compatible with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces to expand systems over Dante*
• Create 16-channel immersive audio mixes for Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D, Sony 360 RealityAudio, and others
• ALT monitoring support in all monitor modes (2 x ALT mon for stereo, 1 x ALT mon forall)
• Free industry-leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers
  

SPECIFICATIONS

• Analog Line Inputs: 16
• Analog Line Outputs (DC coupled): 16
• Analog Monitor Outputs (DC coupled): Two (one stereo pair)
• AES/EBU: Two (One stereo input, one stereo output)
• Thunderbolt 3 Ports: One input, one output
• Word Clock: A/D – D/A Conversion
• Simultaneous A/D conversion: 16 channels
• Simultaneous D/A conversion: 18 channels
• Supported Sample Rates (kHz): 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192
• Bit Depth Per Sample: 24
• Analog Round-Trip Latency: 1.1 milliseconds @ 96 kHz sample rate
• Analog I/O Line Inputs 1 – 16:
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.05 dB
• Dynamic Range: 124 dB (A–weighted)
• Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise Ratio (1 kHz @ 23 dBu): -115 dB (0.000180%)
• Maximum Input Level (Reference Level @ +4 dBu): 24 dBu, Balanced
• Maximum Input Level (Reference Level @ -10 dBV): 6.2 dBV (8.4 dBu), Balanced
• Input Impedance: 10k Ohms
• Connector Type: Two Female DB25, Tascam wiring
• Line Outputs 1 – 16:
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.02 dB
• Dynamic Range: 127 dB (A–weighted)
• Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise Ratio (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS): -123 dB (0.000068%)
• Maximum Output Level (Reference Level @ +4 dBu): 24 dBu (21.8 dBV)
• Maximum Output Level (Reference Level @ -10 dBV): 10 dBV (12.2 dBu)
• Output Impedance: 100 Ohms
• Monitor Outputs 1 – 2:
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.02 dB
• Dynamic Range: 133 dB (A–weighted)
• Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise Ratio (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS): -129 dB (0.000037%)
• Maximum Output Level (Reference Level @ +4 dBu): 24 dBu (21.8 dBV)
• Maximum Output Level (Reference Level @ -10 dBV): 10 dBV (12.2 dBu)
• Output Impedance: 100 Ohms
• Connector Type: Balanced Male XLR (pin 2 hot)
• Connector Type: XLR
  
• Format: IEC 60958 Type I
• Word Clock:
• Connector Type: BNC
• Lock Range: ±4% of any supported sample rate
• Word Clock Input Termination: 75 Ohms, switchable
• Synchronization Sources: Internal, Word Clock, AES/EBU
• 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: 32º to 104º F (0º to 40º C)
• Dimensions Width: 19 in (48,26 cm)
• Height (1U rack space): 1.75 in (4,45 cm)
• Depth, Chassis Only: 12.125 in (30,80 cm)
• Depth, Including Knob & Jack Protrusions: 13.5 in (34,29 cm)
• Shipping Box (Width x Depth x Height): 23.5 in x 17 in x 7.5 in (59,69 cm x 43,18 cm x 19,05 cm)
• Shipping Weight (with box & accessories) USA: 16.6 lbs (7.52 kg) EU & UK: 16.9 lbs (7.64 kg)
• Weight (bare unit): 9 lbs (4.08 kg)
• Package Contents: Apollo x16 Audio Interface Unit, External Power Supply, AC Power Cable (IEC), Region Specific, Set of (4) Rack-Mount Screws, Getting Started URL Card

Manufacturer: Universal Audio
Model: APX16DG2-ULT
SKU: I796722-N-1-WHXB
UPC: 819937004247

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