Universal Audio Apollo X16 Gen 2 AC Analog Classics

18 x 20 Thunderbolt Audio Interface

• Professional 18 x 20 Thunderbolt Audio Interface with Integrated HEXA Core DSP
• Apollo X Gen 2 audio conversion up to 24-bit / 192 kHz
• 16 analog inputs and 18 analog outputs with DB-25 connections
• Support for immersive audio up to 9.1.6
• Apollo Monitor Correction with Sonarworks® support
• Integrated bass management for professional monitoring systems
• Compatible with over 200 UAD DSP and Native plug-ins
• UAD Analog Classics Suite included
• Compatible with Mac and Windows

The Universal Audio Apollo X16 Gen 2 AC Analog Classics is an 18 x 20 Thunderbolt audio interface designed for professional studios, music producers, and sound engineers who require top-tier audio conversion, powerful DSP, and full integration with outboard gear, analog consoles, and advanced monitoring systems.

Thanks to the new generation of Apollo X Gen 2 converters, the integrated HEXA Core DSP, and support for immersive audio up to 9.1.6, the Apollo X16 Gen 2 offers a robust and flexible platform for professional recording, mixing, and mastering.

Universal Audio Apollo X16 Gen 2 for Professional Studios

The Apollo X16 Gen 2 is designed to integrate seamlessly into recording studios, mixing rooms, and hybrid setups based on analog consoles, patchbays, and professional outboard gear. The DB-25 connections allow for the management of 16 analog input and output channels, providing a clean, reliable workflow that’s well-suited even for complex sessions.

Selectable headroom settings up to +24 dBu allow you to adapt the interface to various professional environments, while always maintaining an optimal balance between operating level, dynamics, and sound quality.

High-Resolution Apollo X Gen 2 Audio Conversion

The new generation of Apollo X Gen 2 conversion delivers reference-quality sound, with resolution up to 24-bit / 192 kHz, high dynamic range, and extremely low distortion. This allows you to record, mix, and playback every detail with great precision, maintaining a faithful representation of the audio material.

Dual-Crystal Clocking helps reduce jitter at any sample rate, ensuring stability, clarity, and sonic consistency throughout all stages of production.

HEXA Core DSP and Real-Time UAD Plug-Ins

The built-in HEXA Core DSP allows you to use the renowned UAD plug-ins during recording and mixing with a fast and natural workflow. The Apollo X16 Gen 2 lets you work with professional emulations of compressors, equalizers, channel strips, reverbs, delays, tape machines, amplifiers, and virtual analog processors.

The UAD platform offers access to over 200 DSP and Native plug-ins, including models inspired by legendary outboard gear and studios such as Neve, SSL, Manley, Avalon, API, Teletronix, Pultec, Capitol Chambers, Sound City Studios, and many others.

Advanced monitoring and immersive audio up to 9.1.6

The Apollo X16 Gen 2 supports stereo, surround, and immersive monitoring systems up to 9.1.6, making it ideal for Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D, Sony 360 Reality Audio, and other multichannel formats. This flexibility allows you to handle modern sessions for music, post-production, sound design, and immersive content.

Apollo Monitor Correction with Sonarworks®

The Apollo Monitor Correction feature, powered by Sonarworks®, allows you to calibrate your primary listening system—whether stereo or immersive—improving monitoring accuracy and helping you achieve more consistent mixes across different playback systems.

Bass Management for Subwoofers and Low Frequencies

The built-in Bass Management feature lets you add and manage a subwoofer within your monitoring system, providing more precise control over low frequencies during mixing, mastering, and immersive audio production.

Professional Workflow with UAD Console and LUNA

The UAD Console app lets you manage routing, cue mixes, plug-in scenes, low-latency monitoring, bass management, and immersive audio configurations from a single interface. This makes the Apollo X16 Gen 2 an extremely efficient solution for professional studios that require quick and flexible control.

Integration with LUNA offers an even smoother recording and mixing experience, with a workflow designed to recreate the natural feel of an analog console within a modern system. The Apollo X16 Gen 2 is also compatible with Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and leading professional DAWs.

Expandable Apollo System for Studio and Mixing

The Universal Audio Apollo X16 Gen 2 can be combined with other Apollo Thunderbolt interfaces to create larger conversion systems. You can connect up to four Apollo X16 units to achieve up to 64 channels of A/D and D/A conversion—an ideal solution for studios with large-format consoles or complex hybrid setups.

The ability to integrate the Apollo X16 with other Apollo rack- or desktop-mounted models allows you to build a custom system while maintaining centralized control and a consistent workflow.

Included UAD Analog Classics Plug-Ins

The Analog Classics version includes a selection of professional UAD plug-ins for recording, mixing, mastering, sound design, and music production.

Channel Strips & Preamps

• Century Tube Channel Strip
• CS-1 Channel Strip
• LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip
• Precision Channel Strip
• UA 610-A Preamp & EQ
• UA 610-B Preamp & EQ

Compressors / Limiters

• Fairchild 670 Legacy Compressor
• Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier
• Teletronix LA-2A Tube Compressor
• Precision Buss Compressor
• UA 1176 FET Compressor
• UA 1176LN Legacy
• UA 1176SE Legacy

Equalizers

• Precision Equalizer
• Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ
• Pultec Pro Legacy EQ

Special Processing

• Oxide Tape Recorder
• Precision De-Esser
• Precision Enhancer Hz
• Precision Enhancer kHz
• Vibe Analog Machines Essentials

Instruments

• PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth

Delay & Modulation

• Galaxy Tape Echo
• Precision Delay Mod
• Precision Delay Mod L

Reverbs & Rooms

• Precision Reflection Engine
• Pure Plate Reverb

Mastering

• Precision Limiter
• Precision Maximizer
• Precision Multiband

Guitar & Bass

• Bermuda Triangle
• Raw Distortion
• TS Overdrive Pedal
• UAD Lion ’68 Super Lead Amp
• UAD Showtime ’64 Tube Amp

Technical Specifications

• 18 x 20 Thunderbolt rack-mountable audio interface
• Integrated HEXA Core DSP plug-in processing
• Audio conversion up to 24-bit / 192 kHz
• Apollo X Gen 2 converters with Dual-Crystal Clocking technology
• 16 analog line inputs via DB-25
• 18 analog outputs
• Two DB-25 inputs for Line 1–16
• Two DB-25 outputs for Line 1–16 or ALT / 9.1.6 surround
• AES stereo I/O via XLR
• Word Clock I/O via BNC
• Two main monitor outputs via XLR
• Selectable headroom up to +24 dBu
• D/A dynamic range up to 133 dB
• THD as low as -129 dB
• Ultra-low-jitter clocking at any sample rate
• Support for immersive audio up to 9.1.6
• Compatible with Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D, and Sony 360 Reality Audio
• Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks®
• Built-in bass management for subwoofers
• Full-featured monitor controller
• ALT monitor switching
• Integrated talkback
• Support for 2 ALT monitors in stereo mode
• Support for 1 ALT monitor in immersive audio mode
• UAD Console app with plug-in scenes, routing, cue mixes, and advanced monitoring
• Support for over 200 UAD plug-ins via VST, AU, and AAX 64 formats
• Compatible with LUNA
• Compatible with Logic Pro
• Compatible with Pro Tools
• Compatible with Cubase
• Compatible with Ableton Live
• Compatible with major professional DAWs
• Compatible with Mac and Windows
• Expandable with Apollo Thunderbolt interfaces
• Expandable with select models via Dante
• Connect up to four Apollo X16 units for 64 channels of A/D and D/A conversion
• UAD Analog Classics bundle included
• Free Universal Audio technical support provided by expert sound engineers