The Universal Audio Apollo X16 Ultimate+ Gen2 audio interface stands out as a benchmark tool for professional studios and demanding sound engineers. With 18 inputs and 20 outputs in a rackmount format, it features second-generation high-end converters offering audio resolution of up to 24-bit/192 kHz. Its HEXA Core DSP enables the simultaneous use of numerous UAD plug-ins for real-time audio processing, making it ideal for multitrack recording and mixing complex projects. Compatible with Mac and Windows environments, this interface is perfectly suited to studio, home-studio, or surround configurations of up to 9.1.6, delivering immersive, high-fidelity sound.
| Connection type | Thunderbolt |
|---|---|
| Number of inputs | 18 (16 analog via DB-25, 1 stereo AES, 1 Word Clock) |
| Number of outputs | 20 (16 analog via DB-25, 2 XLR speaker outputs, 1 stereo AES, 1 Word Clock) |
| Converters | 2nd-generation Apollo X, 24-bit / 192 kHz |
| DSP | Integrated HEXA Core |
| Dynamic range | 133 dB |
| Total harmonic distortion | -129 dB |
| Apollo Monitor Correction function | Yes, immersive multichannel (Sonarworks®) |
| Plug-in compatibility | More than 200 UAD DSP and native plug-ins |
| Supported audio formats | 24-bit / 192 kHz |
| Word Clock input/output | Yes (BNC) |
| Speaker outputs | 2 x XLR, with alternate speaker switch |
| Stereo AES input | Yes (XLR) |
| Compatible software | LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live |
| Dimensions | 19" rackmount format |
| Included plug-ins | Ultimate+ Edition with hundreds of UAD plug-ins |
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