User Manual

Introduction 6Apollo x16 Hardware Manual
Apollo x16 Features
Key Features:
• 18 x 20 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with class-leading 24-bit/192 KHz
conversion
• HEXA Core Realtime UAD Processing for tracking through UAD plug-ins at near-
zero latency, regardless of audio buffer size
• Surround monitor controller up to 7.1 format
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• Includes “Realtime Analog Classics Plus” UAD plug-in bundle featuring UA
610-B Tube Preamp; Legacy Pultec EQ, LA-2A, and 1176 compressors; Marshall
Plexi Classic; Ampeg SVT-VR Classic and more
• UAD-2 HEXA Core processing onboard for additional mixing horsepower for Pro
Tools, Logic, Cubase, Ableton, and other major DAWs
• Combine up to 4 Thunderbolt-equipped Apollos and 6 total UAD devices;
backward-compatible with Thunderbolt 1 and 2 via optional adapter
• Selectable +24 dBu operation for easy compatibility with professional mixing
consoles and tape machines
• Convenient front panel monitoring functions including Alt Speakers, Talkback mic,
and assignable Dim or Mono
• Uncompromising UA analog design, superior components, and premium build
quality
• Free, industry-leading technical support — on the phone and online — from
knowledgeable audio engineers
Audio Interface
• Sample rates up to 192 kHz at 24-bit word length
• 16 x 18 simultaneous analog input/output channels:
• 16 channels of analog-to-digital conversion via line inputs on dual DB25
connectors
• 18 channels of digital-to-analog conversion:
• 16 line outputs via dual DB25 connectors
• Stereo monitor outputs via dual XLR connectors
• Adjustable reference levels for all analog I/O (+4 dBu or -10 dBV)
• Two channels of AES/EBU digital I/O with optional sample rate conversion on
input
• Front panel pre-fader metering of analog signal input or output levels
• Two Thunderbolt 3 ports for daisy-chaining other Thunderbolt devices
*All trademarks are recognized as property of their respective owners. Individual UAD Powered Plug-Ins sold separately.
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Surround sound support for Apollo X will be in a future software release.
For the latest Apollo X software, visit www.uaudio.com.