The new Apollo 16 is an elegant update to UA’s premium audio interface — delivering enhanced sound with the tone, feel, and flow of analog recording. Perfect for professional studios, this 18 x 20 Thunderbolt 2 interface offers twice the analog connectivity of the Apollo 8/8p — making it ideal for pairing with mixing consoles and outboard processors. Built on genuine UA analog design and next-generation A/D and D/A conversion, Apollo 16 also features powerful UAD-2 QUAD Core processing, letting you run the full library of UAD Powered Plug-Ins in real time. With sonic performance that surpasses anything in its class, Apollo 16 rivals modular converters costing twice the price, in a sleek, powerful new package.
Features:
Audio Interface - Sample rates up to 192 kHz at 24-bit word length
- 16 x 18 simultaneous input/output channels:
- 16 channels of analog-to-digital conversion via line inputs on dual DB25 connectors
- 18 channels of digital-to-analog conversion:
- 16 line outputs via dual DB25 connectors
- Stereo monitor outputs via dual XLR connectors
- Adjustable reference levels for all analog I/O (+4 dBu or -10 dBV)
- Two channels of AES/EBU digital I/O with optional sample rate conversion on input
- Front panel pre-fader metering of analog signal input or output levels
- Two Thunderbolt 2 ports for daisy-chaining other Thunderbolt devices
- Cascade up to 4 Apollo interfaces and 6 UAD devices total over Thunderbolt (Mac)
Monitoring - Independently-addressable stereo monitor outputs (in addition to 16 line outputs)
- Digitally-controlled analog monitor outputs maintains highest fidelity
- Front panel control of monitor levels and muting
- Front panel pre-fader metering of monitor bus levels
- Digital AES/EBU outputs can mirror the analog monitor outputs
UAD-2 QUAD Inside - Four SHARC® DSP processors
- Realtime UAD Processing on all of Apollo 16’s analog and AES/EBU inputs
- Same features and functionality as other UAD-2 products when used with DAW
- Can be combined with other UAD-2 devices for increased mixing DSP
- Complete UAD Powered Plug-Ins library is available online
Software - Console application:
- Analog-style control interface for realtime monitoring and tracking
- Enables Realtime UAD Powered Plug-Ins processing
- Remote control of Apollo 16 mkII features and functionality
- Virtual I/O for routing DAW tracks through Console
- Console Recall plug-in:
- Saves Apollo configurations inside DAW sessions for easy recal
- Convenient access to Console’s monitor controls via DAW plug-in
- VST, RTAS, AAX 64, and Audio Units plug-in formats
- UAD Meter & Control Panel application:
- Configures global UAD-2 and Powered Plug-Ins settings and monitors system usage
- Other
- Easy firmware updates
- 1U rack-mountable form factor
- One year warranty includes parts and labor
Please note: This interface requires a Thunderbolt cable for operation. Cable is not included and sold separately.
