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Description
Description
Experience the Gold-Standard in Pro Audio Recording - The Universal Audio Apollo x16D Essentials+ 18 x 20 Audio Interface with Dante I/O and UAD DSP
Perfect for live sound venues or networked recording studios, Apollo x16D gives you elite - class Apollo X sound and realtime UAD plug - in processing over Thunderbolt and Dante. With Apollo x16D, you can mix and record live performances with over 200 UAD plug - ins from Neve, SSL, and Auto-Tune, plus classic LA-2A and 1176 compressors,and more.
- 18 x 20audio interface featuring Dante I/O (supports AES67 mode @ 48 kHz)
- 24-bit / 192 kHz elite-class Apollo X D/A conversion
- Stereo AES I/O for connection to professional digital outboard hardware
- Includes up to 100+ UAD plug-ins with Ultimate+ or Essentials+ editions
- Recall plug-in settings over MIDI, even in the middle of a performance
- Onboard HEXA Core Processing for mixing with UAD plug-ins at near-zero latency
- Compatible with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces to expand systems over Dante*
- Create 16-channel immersive audio mixes for Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D, Sony 360 RealityAudio, and others
- ALT monitoring support in all monitor modes (2 x ALT mon for stereo, 1 x ALT mon forall)
- Free industry-leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers
SPECIFICATIONS
Apollo x16D Audio Interface
- Analog Line Inputs: 16
- Analog Line Outputs (DC coupled): 16
- Analog Monitor Outputs (DC coupled): Two (one stereo pair)
- AES/EBU: Two (One stereo input, one stereo output)
- Thunderbolt 3 Ports: One input, one output
- Word Clock: A/D – D/A Conversion
- Simultaneous A/D conversion: 16 channels
- Simultaneous D/A conversion: 18 channels
- Supported Sample Rates (kHz): 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192
- Bit Depth Per Sample: 24
- Analog Round-Trip Latency: 1.1 milliseconds @ 96 kHz sample rate
- Analog I/O Line Inputs 1 – 16:
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.05 dB
- Dynamic Range: 124 dB (A–weighted)
- Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise Ratio (1 kHz @ 23 dBu): -115 dB (0.000180%)
- Maximum Input Level (Reference Level @ +4 dBu): 24 dBu, Balanced
- Maximum Input Level (Reference Level @ -10 dBV): 6.2 dBV (8.4 dBu), Balanced
- Input Impedance: 10k Ohms
- Connector Type: Two Female DB25, Tascam wiring
- Line Outputs 1 – 16:
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.02 dB
- Dynamic Range: 127 dB (A–weighted)
- Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise Ratio (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS): -123 dB (0.000068%)
- Maximum Output Level (Reference Level @ +4 dBu): 24 dBu (21.8 dBV)
- Maximum Output Level (Reference Level @ -10 dBV): 10 dBV (12.2 dBu)
- Output Impedance: 100 Ohms
- Monitor Outputs 1 – 2:
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.02 dB
- Dynamic Range: 133 dB (A–weighted)
- Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise Ratio (1 kHz @ -1 dBFS): -129 dB (0.000037%)
- Maximum Output Level (Reference Level @ +4 dBu): 24 dBu (21.8 dBV)
- Maximum Output Level (Reference Level @ -10 dBV): 10 dBV (12.2 dBu)
- Output Impedance: 100 Ohms
- Connector Type: Balanced Male XLR (pin 2 hot)
- Connector Type: XLR
- Format: IEC 60958 Type I
- Word Clock:
- Connector Type: BNC
- Lock Range: ±4% of any supported sample rate
- Word Clock Input Termination: 75 Ohms, switchable
- Synchronization Sources: Internal, Word Clock, AES/EBU
- Power Supply: External AC-to-DC Power Supply, Level VI compliant
- AC Input Connector Type: IEC Male
- AC Requirements: 100V – 240V AC, 50 – 60 Hz
- DC Connector Type: XLR 4-Pin Locking Male (Neutrik P/N NC4MDM3-H)
- DC Requirements: 12 VDC, 6A
- Maximum Power Consumption: 72W (30W typical)
- Ambient Temperature Range: 32º to 104º F (0º to 40º C)
- Dimensions Width: 19 in (48,26 cm)
- Height (1U rack space): 1.75 in (4,45 cm)
- Depth, Chassis Only: 12.125 in (30,80 cm)
- Depth, Including Knob & Jack Protrusions: 13.5 in (34,29 cm)
- Shipping Box (Width x Depth x Height): 23.5 in x 17 in x 7.5 in (59,69 cm x 43,18 cm x 19,05 cm)
- Shipping Weight (with box & accessories) USA: 16.6 lbs (7.52 kg) EU & UK: 16.9 lbs (7.64 kg)
- Weight (bare unit): 9 lbs (4.08 kg)
- Package Contents: Apollo x16 Audio Interface Unit, External Power Supply, AC Power Cable (IEC), Region Specific, Set of (4) Rack-Mount Screws, Getting Started URL Card
Sphere LX Modeling Microphone
- Microphone Type: Modeling Condenser
- Polar Pattern: Variable Dual Output
- Diaphragm Size: 1" (25.4mm)
- Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
- Max SPL: 145dB SPL (1% THD @ 1kHz)
- Output Impedance: 200 ohms
- Signal to Noise Ratio: 84dB A weighted
- Self Noise: 10dB A weighted
- Connector: 5-pin XLR
- Features: 20 Virtual Modeled Microphone available
- Color: Black
- Power Source: 48V phantom power
- Dimensions: 7.7" x 2"
- Weight: 1.2 lbs.
- Included Accessories: Mic Stand Mount, 10' Cable, Hardshell Case
- Manufacturer Part Number: MIC-UALX
Manufacturer: Universal Audio
Model: APX16DG2ESSBOM
SKU: I829582-N-1-WHXE
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