Industry-Leading Rackmount Interface with Dante Network Support
The Universal Audio Apollo 16D is a high-end 18-in/20-out Thunderbolt_3 rackmount interface featuring 16_16 Dante I/O (AES67 capable at 48_kHz), elite 24_bit/192_kHz AD/DA conversion, and UAD_2 HEXA Core DSP. It?s built for live-sound engineers, networked recording facilities, and immersive studios requiring high channel counts and professional-grade plug-in processing.
Expand via Dante, Mix with UAD
Connect over Ethernet to integrate with Dante audio systems for low-latency multichannel routing. The interface supports immersive formats such as 7.1 and Dolby_Atmos, with built-in talkback, monitor control, and plug-in scene recall?making it perfect for FOH or multiroom setups.
Conversion and DSP Power for Professionals
Equipped with Dual-Crystal-clocked converters, the Apollo 16D delivers 133_dB dynamic range and ultra-low ?129_dB THD+N. The onboard HEXA Core DSP supports over 200 UAD plug-ins in real time, including channel strips, compressors, EQs, reverbs, amp simulators, and immersive-format tools .
Included with Dante Essentials Edition
Comes with the Essentials+ plug-in package, including vintage and modern UAD tools:
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Channel Strips: UA_610-A/B, Helios_69, Century Tube, CS-1, Precision
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Compressors: Fairchild_670, Teletronix LA_2A (multiple versions), 1176LN/SE
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EQs: Pultec EQP-1A, various Helios and Pultec models
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Others: Auto_Tune RT, Oxide Tape, Galaxy Tape Echo, Pure Plate Reverb, Marshall & Ampeg amp sims, PolyMAX synth
Universal Audio Apollo 16D (Dante Essentials+) ? Key Features
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18_20 Thunderbolt_3 audio interface with 16_16 Dante (AES67 at 48_kHz)
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UAD_2 HEXA Core DSP (6 SHARC processors)
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Elite 24-bit/192_kHz conversion, 133_dB dynamic range, <?129_dB THD+N
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Immersive mixing support (7.1, Dolby Atmos, Sony 360 Reality)
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Plug-In Scenes, talkback, sub/speaker calibration, monitor switching
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Cascadable: expand with up to four units over Dante or TB3
Why Choose from Audio Shop Australia?
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?100% Genuine Universal Audio hardware
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?Expert local support and setup guidance
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?Trusted by pro studios, live venues, and engineers nationwide
