Universal Audio Apollo x16 Gen 2 ULT Rackmount Audio Interface with Thunderbolt 3

The Universal Audio Apollo x16 Gen 2 ULT is a professional rackmount audio interface designed for high-end recording studios and post-production facilities. It serves as the central hub for connecting microphones, instruments, outboard gear, and monitors to a computer via Thunderbolt 3, delivering studio-grade analogue-to-digital and digital-to-analogue conversion. The unit provides 16 analogue inputs and 18 analogue outputs via DB-25 connectors, plus stereo AES/EBU digital I/O, making it ideal for integrating with large-format consoles and patchbay systems. Key technological features include Universal Audio's flagship Apollo X Series conversion, which offers a wide dynamic range and exceptionally low distortion with +24 dBu of headroom. The interface is powered by HEXA core DSP, allowing for real-time processing of UAD plug-ins without taxing the computer's CPU. It supports immersive audio formats up to 9.1.6 for Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D, and Sony 360 Reality Audio production. The package includes Apollo Monitor Correction technology, developed with Sonarworks, for precise room calibration, and a comprehensive suite of over 70 premium UAD plug-ins emulating classic hardware from brands like Neve, API, SSL, Teletronix, and Pultec. This interface is best suited for professional engineers, producers, and composers working in music production, film scoring, and audio post-production who require the highest fidelity, extensive I/O, and powerful DSP-accelerated processing. Its single rack-unit design saves space while providing a complete solution for tracking, mixing, and mastering with analogue-style workflow. The included UAD Console application offers flexible routing, monitoring, and recallable plug-in scenes, facilitating a seamless integration into both stereo and surround sound workflows.