Apollo x16 Gen 2 Essential +

Elite Apollo Sound
Hear your recordings and mixes with clear, detailed conversion built for professional studios. Designed to help your analog gear sound its best.

Console-Ready Analog I/O
Connect easily to professional studio gear, patchbays, and consoles through balanced DB25 connections. Ideal for larger studio setups and outboard workflows.

Realtime UAD Processing
Record and mix through UAD plug-ins with a fast, natural workflow. Add classic analog tone while keeping the creative process moving.

30+ UAD Analog Classics Plug-Ins
Includes a curated collection of UAD compressors, EQs, channel strips, reverbs, amps, and creative effects. Start making finished, professional-sounding mixes right out of the box.

Apollo Monitor Correction
Tune your monitoring setup for a more accurate listening experience. Mix with more confidence in stereo or immersive rooms.

Immersive Audio Support
Create surround and immersive mixes for modern audio formats. Built for studios working in music, film, post, and spatial audio.

Bass Management
Add and manage a subwoofer for better low-end control. Hear the depth and balance of your mixes more clearly.

UAD Console App
Control routing, monitoring, cue mixes, and plug-in scenes from one simple app. Keep sessions organized and easy to manage.

Hybrid Studio Workflow
Combine Apollo’s onboard processing with your computer’s native power. Run larger sessions with a flexible mix of hardware and software performance.

Expandable Apollo System
Grow your studio by linking multiple Apollo interfaces together. Add more I/O and processing as your setup evolves.

General Specifications
Device Type: Rackmount Thunderbolt 3 audio interface
Simultaneous I/O: 18 x 20 analog + digital
Analog Inputs: 16 line inputs
Analog Outputs: 16 line outputs
Monitor Outputs: Stereo monitor output pair
Digital I/O: Stereo AES/EBU input and output
DSP Processing: HEXA Core realtime processing
Included Plug-Ins: 30+ UAD Analog Classics plug-ins
Computer Compatibility: Mac and Windows
DAW Compatibility: LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, VST, AU, AAX 64

Audio Conversion
Maximum Resolution: 24-bit / 192 kHz
Supported Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
Simultaneous A/D Conversion: 16 channels
Simultaneous D/A Conversion: 18 channels
Clocking: Dual-Crystal Clocking
Analog Round-Trip Latency: 1.1 ms at 96 kHz
Realtime Processing Latency: No additional latency through four included UAD legacy plug-ins via Console

Analog Line Inputs
Input Channels: 16
Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.04 dB
Dynamic Range: 124 dB A-weighted
THD+N: -115 dB, 0.00018%
Maximum Input Level: +24 dBu
Input Impedance: 10 kΩ
Reference Levels: +4 dBu or -10 dBV
Connector Type: Dual female DB25
Wiring Standard: Tascam pinout

Analog Line Outputs
Output Channels: 16
Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.02 dB
Dynamic Range: 127 dB A-weighted
THD+N: -123 dB, 0.000068%
Maximum Output Level at +4 dBu Reference: +24 dBu
Maximum Output Level at -10 dBV Reference: +12.2 dBu
Output Impedance: 100 Ω
Reference Levels: +4 dBu or -10 dBV
Connector Type: Dual female DB25
Wiring Standard: Tascam pinout
DC Coupled: Yes

Monitor Outputs
Output Channels: 2
Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.02 dB
Dynamic Range: 133 dB A-weighted
THD+N: -129 dB, 0.000037%
Maximum Output Level at +4 dBu Reference: +24 dBu
Maximum Output Level at -10 dBV Reference: 10 dBV, +12.2 dBu
Output Impedance: 100 Ω
Connector Type: Balanced male XLR
Pin Configuration: Pin 2 hot
DC Coupled: Yes
Monitor Control: Level, mute, ALT monitoring, DIM, mono, talkback
Monitor Correction: Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks
Immersive Monitoring: Up to 9.1.6
Bass Management: Supported

Digital I/O
AES/EBU Ports: One input, one output
AES/EBU Channels: One stereo input, one stereo output
AES/EBU Resolution: Up to 24-bit / 192 kHz
AES/EBU Connector Type: XLR
AES/EBU Format: IEC 60958 Type I
AES/EBU Sample Rate Conversion: Input supported
Digital Mirror: AES/EBU output can mirror monitor outputs
Word Clock I/O: One input, one output
Word Clock Connector Type: BNC
Word Clock Lock Range: ±4% of supported sample rate
Word Clock Termination: 75 Ω switchable
Synchronization Sources: Internal, Word Clock, AES/EBU

Thunderbolt
Thunderbolt Ports: 2
Thunderbolt Protocol: Thunderbolt 3
Daisy-Chaining: Supported
Bus Power: Downstream Thunderbolt bus power supported
Host Power: External power supply required
Mac Thunderbolt 1/2 Support: Supported with Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter
Windows Thunderbolt 1/2 Support: Not supported

DSP and Software
DSP Cores: 6 SHARC processors
Realtime Processing: All analog and digital inputs
Plug-In Library Support: 200+ UAD plug-ins
Console Application: UAD Console
Console Features: Plug-In Scenes, Bass Management, immersive audio support, monitor control
Console Recall Plug-In: Supported
UAD Meter & Control Panel: Supported
Firmware Updates: Supported
Standalone Operation: Limited digital mixer functionality without Thunderbolt host

Included Analog Classics Plug-Ins
Channel Strips & Preamps: 6
Compressors / Limiters: 7
Equalizers: 3
Special Processing: 5
Instruments: 1
Delay & Modulation: 3
Reverbs & Rooms: 2
Mastering: 3
Guitar & Bass: 5

Physical
Form Factor: 1U rackmount
Width: 19 in, 482.6 mm
Height: 1.74 in, 44.2 mm
Depth, Chassis Only: 12 in, 305 mm
Depth, Including Knob and Jack Protrusions: 13.5 in, 343.1 mm
Unit Weight: 8.5 lb, 3.88 kg
Shipping Weight: 16.76 lb, 7.6 kg

Power
Power Supply Type: External AC-to-DC
AC Input Connector: IEC
AC Requirements: 100–240V AC, 47–63 Hz, 1.6 A max
DC Connector: 4-pin locking XLR
DC Requirements: 12 VDC, 9 A
Maximum Power Consumption: 72 W
Typical Power Consumption: 30 W

Environmental
Operating Temperature: 32°F to 104°F, 0°C to 40°C