Universal Audio Apollo x16 Gen 2 ESS – UAD Analog Classics + UAD Ultimate

The Universal Audio Apollo x16 Gen 2 ESS is a professional rackmount Thunderbolt audio interface designed for high-channel-count recording, mixing, mastering, and advanced studio integration. It combines premium ESS-based conversion, extensive line-level I/O, UAD DSP processing, and flexible digital connectivity for professional recording environments.

With 16 channels of analog line-level I/O, the Apollo x16 is ideal for connecting external microphone preamps, mixing consoles, synthesizers, keyboards, compressors, EQs, and other outboard equipment. Its high-resolution conversion provides detailed audio capture and playback, while UAD processing enables low-latency monitoring and access to UAD plug-ins.

This bundle includes UAD Analog Classics and UAD Ultimate, providing an extensive collection of professional plug-ins covering preamps, compressors, EQs, reverbs, tape machines, channel strips, instruments, mastering processors, and creative effects.

Key Features

• Professional rackmount Thunderbolt audio interface

• Apollo X Gen 2 platform with ESS conversion

• 16 channels of analog line-level I/O

• High-resolution 24-bit / 192 kHz audio

• UAD DSP processing

• Low-latency UAD plug-in monitoring

• Extensive analog connectivity for outboard equipment

• ADAT optical digital expansion

• Word Clock connectivity

• Dedicated monitor outputs

• Dual headphone outputs

• Advanced routing with UAD Console

• UAD Analog Classics plug-in collection

• UAD Ultimate plug-in collection

• Suitable for professional recording, mixing, mastering, and studio production

Specifications

• Brand: Universal Audio

• Model: Apollo x16 Gen 2 ESS

• Product Type: Rackmount Thunderbolt Audio Interface

• Analog Inputs: 16 × Line-Level

• Analog Outputs: 16 × Line-Level

• Audio Resolution: Up to 24-bit / 192 kHz

• Monitor Outputs: Dedicated monitor outputs

• Digital Expansion: ADAT Optical

• Clocking: Word Clock

• Connection: Thunderbolt

• DSP: UAD Processing

• Software: UAD Console, UAD Analog Classics, UAD Ultimate, LUNA Compatibility