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Apollo 16 Hardware Manual Introduction 8
About Apollo 16 Documentation
Documentation for all Apollo 16 components is extensive, so instructions are separated by area of functional-
ity, as detailed below. All documentation is copied to the startup disk during UAD Powered Plug-Ins software
installation (Apollo 16 documentation can also be downloaded from our website).
Note: All manuals are in PDF format. PDF files require a free PDF reader application such as Adobe
Reader (Windows) or Preview (Mac).
Apollo 16 Hardware Manual
The Apollo 16 Hardware Manual (available in print and PDF) contains complete information about the audio
interface hardware. Included are detailed descriptions for all Apollo 16 hardware features, control functions,
and connections. Refer to this hardware manual to learn about interfacing the hardware with other devices,
operating the panel controls, clocking, specifications, and related information.
Apollo Software Manual
The Apollo Software Manual (PDF only) is the companion guide to the Apollo 16 Hardware Manual. It contains
detailed information about how to configure and control Apollo and Apollo 16 software features using the
Console application and Console Recall plug-in. Refer to this document to learn how to operate these essential
software tools and integrate Apollo 16’s audio interface functionality into the DAW environment.
UAD System Manual
The UAD System Manual (PDF only) is the complete operation manual for Apollo 16’s UAD-2 functionality and
applies to the entire UAD product line. It contains detailed information about installing and configuring UAD
devices, the UAD Meter & Control Panel application, how to use UAD Powered Plug-Ins within a DAW, obtaining
optional plug-in licenses at the UA online store, and more. It includes everything about UAD-2 except informa-
tion specific to Apollo 16 and individual UAD Powered Plug-In descriptions.
UAD Plug-Ins Manual
The features and functionality of all the individual UAD Powered Plug-Ins is detailed in the UAD Plug-Ins
Manual (PDF only). Refer to this document to learn about the operation, controls, and user interface of each
plug-in. It does not contain any system-related or integration information.
Thunderbolt Option Card
All user documentation for Apollo 16’s Thunderbolt Option Card is located on the Thunderbolt Support Page on
our website (there is no separate manual). Please review the information on the page carefully before installing
or using the device:
• www.uaudio.com/support/thunderbolt