Experience the gold-standard in audio recording.UA's next generation of Apollo x16 interfaces is here, for professional studios and music producers who need 16 channels of highest-resolution audio conversion and HEXA Core DSP processing for connecting to a
Experience the gold-standard in audio recording.
UA’s next generation of Apollo x16 interfaces is here, for professional studios and music producers who need 16 channels of highest-resolution audio conversion and HEXA Core DSP processing for connecting to a console and mixing large sessions with world-class UAD plug-ins from Auto-Tune, Neve, Manley, Avalon, SSL, and hundreds more.
Used in the world’s most renowned recording studios, Apollo x16 puts award-winning UA sound and legendary craftsmanship right in your rack.
Elite-Class Apollo X Sound for Your Console & Outboard
Universal Audio built Apollo x16 Gen 2 for pro engineers and producers who need highest-quality sound for the professional analog studio. With the widest dynamic range and lowest distortion available, Apollo x16 effortlessly interfaces with your analog equipment and patchbays with DB-25 connections, offering +24 dBu headroom, 16 x 18 A/D and D/A conversion, and stereo AES I/O.
Hundreds of Analog Sounds, One Rack Space
Apollo x16 comes in two editions, both delivering a generous suite of UAD plug-ins right out of the box. Build your mix with classic Teletronix LA-2A and 1176 compressors, Pultec EQs, API and SSL channel strips to modern favorites from Auto-Tune, Avalon, and more.
Hear the Details Like Never Before
Apollo x16 features UA’s highest-resolution A/D and D/A converters paired with multi-channel immersive Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks. So you’ll not only hear the most pristine representation of your recordings, there will be no surprises when you listen to your final mix or master on any stereo or surround system.
Mix Down to Surround
Apollo x16 supports mixing formats up to 9.1.6. This allows you to easily create 16channel immersive audio mixes for Dolby Atmos, Auro3D, Sony 360 Reality Audio, and others.
Find Your Flow in the UAD Console App
Apollo x16’s powerful digital mixing engine lets you control plug-in routing and monitoring. And with the latest features like Bass Management, Immersive Audio up to Atmos 9.1.6 and Plug-In Scenes, it’s easy to find a flow that fits your needs.
A Hybrid System, Made for Your Mission
Combine Apollo x16’s HEXA Core DSP with native processing from your host computer to produce large sessions with complex plug-in chains – a powerhouse hybrid workflow that outpaces any native-only recording setup.
Expand Your Studio as You Grow
Link up to four Apollo x16’s for 64 channels of elite-class A/D and D/A conversion, perfect for interfacing with large format recording consoles, or stack one x16 with other Thunderbolt Apollo rackmount units and control it all from your desktop using Apollo Twin or x4. So no matter how far your music takes you, an Apollo will always be in reach.
Features
Specifications
| Channels of I/O | 18 Inputs / 20 Outputs |
| Built-In DSP | Yes |
| Maximum Sampling Rate | 192 kHz / 24-Bit |
| Number of Microphone Inputs | No |
| Built-In Microphone | Yes |
Signal Processing
| Pad | No |
| High-Pass Filter | No |
| Solo/Mute | Mute per Master |
Connectivity
| Analog Audio I/O | 2x DB-25 Balanced Line Input 2x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Monitor Output 2x DB-25 Balanced Line Output |
| Phantom Power | No |
| Digital Audio I/O | 1x XLR 3-Pin AES3 Input 1x XLR 3-Pin AES3 Output |
| Host Connection | 1x USB-C |
| Host Connection Protocol | Thunderbolt 3 |
| USB (Non-Host) | 1x USB-C (Device Connection) |
| Sync I/O | 1x BNC Word Clock Input 1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TS Word Clock Output |
| Network I/O | No |
| MIDI I/O | No |
| Expansion Slots | No |
| Wireless | No |
Performance
| Frequency Response | Line Inputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0.04 dB Line Outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0.02 dB Monitor Outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0.02 dB |
| Maximum Input Level | Line Inputs: 24 dBu (Reference Level at +4 dBu) |
| Maximum Output Level | Line Outputs: 24 dBu (Reference Level at +4 dBu) 12.2 dBu (Reference Level at -10 dBv) Monitor Outputs: 24 dBu (Reference Level at +4 dBu) 10 dBV (Reference Level at -10 dBv) |
| Impedance | Line Inputs: 10 Kilohms Line Outputs: 100 Ohms Word Clock Inputs: 75 Ohms |
| Dynamic Range | Line Inputs: 124 dBA Line Outputs: 127 dBA Monitor Outputs: 133 dBA |
| THD+N | Line Inputs: -115 dB / 0.00018% Line Outputs: -123 dB / 0.000068% Monitor Outputs: -129 dB / 0.000037% |
Digital Audio
| Sample Rates | Up to 192 kHz |
| Sample Rate Conversion | No |
| Bit Depths | 24-Bit |
| Latency | 1.1 ms at 96 kHz |
| Sync Sources | AES3, Internal, Word Clock |
Audio Storage & Playback
| Media/Memory Card Slot | No |
Compatibility
| OS Compatibility | Windows/macOS |
| Mobile Device Compatibility | No |
Power
| Power Requirements | AC/DC Power Adapter (Included) |
| AC Input Power | 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz |
| AC/DC Power Adapter | 12 VDC at 6 A |
| Power Consumption | 72 W 30 W (Typical) |
Physical
| Rackmount Size | 1 U (with Included Hardware) |
| Operating Conditions | 32 to 104F / 0 to 40C |
| Dimensions | 19 x 12 x 1.74″ / 48.3 x 30.5 x 4.42cm (Chassis Only) 19 x 13.5 x 1.74″ / 48.3 x 34.3 x 4.42cm (Including Controls and Protrusions) |
| Weight | 8.5lb / 3.9kg |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 16.59 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 23.6 x 17.3 x 8.7″ |
FREE Universal Audio MIC-UALX Sphere LX Modeling Microphone
TheUniversal Audio Sphere LX Modeling Microphonecombines a large-diaphragm condenser microphone with the Sphere LX plug-in to accurately model 20 of the most sought-after vintage microphones, including Neumann, Telefunken, AKG, and more. Auditioning and switching between mics during a session can be tedious, but thanks to the plug-in, you can change mic type, polar pattern, reduce bleed, room coloration, and even adjust the proximity effecteither during or after tracking vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, stringed and wind instruments, percussion, room sound, and more.
The Sphere LX is a dual-capsule microphone with dual outputs, custom-designed to capture the three-dimensional soundfield with exacting detailincluding the directional and distance information otherwise lost with a conventional single-channel microphone. Remarkably rugged, the mic can handle in excess of 145 dB SPL before clipping and won’t be damaged by high SPLs or air blasts as some vintage microphones can be. It also has a self-noise level of 10 dB-A SPL, well below most vintage microphones and comparable to many of the best modern microphones. Two XLR mic preamp inputs are needed to operate the mic with the plug-in, as all mic-modeling and other advanced DSP features occur in the Sphere LX software. Note that the mic can also be used as a standard condenser mic (no modeling) with only one XLR mic preamp required.
Grab the Keys to the Ultimate Mic Locker
The Sphere plug-in gives you access to 20 of the most prized ribbon, condenser, and dynamic microphones ever made.
Get the sound of a classic 47 (with VF14 tube), 67, M49, C12, and 800 to name a few.
Sphere LX Mic-Modeling Plug-In Optimized for the Apollo
The Sphere LX plug-in (free download available separately) allows the user to change the mic type and polar pattern even after tracking.
Pairing the software with the Apollo audio interface greatly simplifies the process of matching the two mic-preamps required for the plug-in to work.
Adjustable proximity effect: eliminates the need to move a microphone solely because of too little or too much bass due to proximity effectgreat for punching in a vocal where distance from the mic varies from take to take.
Off-axis correction: create more accurate polar patterns to reduce bleed, room coloration, and susceptibility to feedback before or after tracking.
Sphere supports a wide range of plug-in formats, including UAD, AAX DSP, AAX Native, VST2, VST3, and Audio Units on Mac and Windows.
Use Dual Mode for Classic Mic Pairings
Blend the sound of two mono mics with Sphere LX’s Dual Mode and get rich-sounding mic combinations on snare drums and guitar cabs.
Polar-Pattern Modeling
The Polar control lets you adjust the pickup pattern of the mic model, with the additional advantage of being able to select intermediate polar patterns that the original mic did not have. For microphones with a single pattern, the pattern control is fixed to that pattern.
Available patterns
Real-Time Processing with Low Latency
With Universal Audio Apollo interfaces (available separately), you can achieve extremely low latency (approx. 1.6ms round trip at 96 kHz) for seamless real-time performance.
The AAX DSP format allows for low-latency performance on Avid HDX systems.
Optimize the Mic for Your Specific Acoustic Treatment
The IsoSphere function in the Sphere LX plug-in optimizes how the Sphere LX microphone works together with commonly available isolation devicessuch as the sE Reflexion Filters, Aston Halo, Kaotica Eyeball, and even vocal booths.
IsoSphere enhances off-axis behavior for maximum rejection and modifies frequency response to compensate for unwanted coloration, leading to even better-sounding recordings.
Built to Last a Lifetime
With dual, gold-sputtered diaphragms, the Sphere LX outfits your studio with a premium, large-diaphragm condenser microphone, precision-built to deliver years of inspiration for your recordings and music productions.
Specifications
Microphone
| Primary Applications | Studio Recording |
| Form Factor | Large Diaphragm Mic / Stand/Boom Mount |
| Intended Sound Sources | Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Electric Bass, Double Bass, Piano, Drums, Percussion, Overhead, Horns, Brass, Trumpet, Trombone, Woodwinds, Saxophone, Strings, Violin, Cello, Choir, Room Ambiance |
| Sound Field | Mono |
| Capsule | 2 xCondenser |
| Diaphragm | 1″ / 25.4mm |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid, Figure-8, Hypercardioid, Omnidirectional, Subcardioid/Wide Cardioid |
| Pattern Selection | Continuously Variable |
| Orientation | Side Address |
| Circuitry | Solid-State |
| High-Pass Filter | None |
| Gain Adjustment | None |
Performance
| Frequency Range | 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
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