{"product_id":"universal-audio-apollo-x16-gen-2-complete","title":"Universal Audio Apollo x16 Gen 2 – Complete","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Audio Apollo x16 Gen 2 – Complete\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rackmount 18-in \/ 20-out Thunderbolt 3 audio interface designed for recording engineers, producers and studios working with external microphone preamps, mixing consoles and outboard equipment. Featuring 16 channels of balanced analogue input and output via DB-25 connections, Gen 2 audio conversion and onboard HEXA Core DSP, it combines extensive hardware integration with real-time UAD plug-in processing. Selectable +24 dBu operation supports professional analogue equipment, while immersive monitoring up to 9.1.6 provides flexibility for stereo, surround and spatial audio production. The included UAD Complete bundle adds more than 200 plug-ins covering recording, mixing, mastering, instruments and creative effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e18-in \/ 20-out Thunderbolt 3 audio interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e16 channels of balanced analogue input and output via DB-25\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGen 2 audio conversion at up to 24-bit \/ 192 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSelectable +24 dBu operation for professional studio equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHEXA Core DSP for real-time UAD plug-in processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDedicated balanced stereo monitor outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAES\/EBU digital input and output\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBNC word clock input and output\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMonitor control supporting immersive configurations up to 9.1.6\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApollo Monitor Correction support powered by Sonarworks\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFlexible routing, Bass Management and Plug-In Scenes through UAD Console\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExpandable with compatible Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUAD Complete software bundle with more than 200 included plug-ins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRackmount Thunderbolt Audio Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eGeneration\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eGen 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSoftware Edition\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eUAD Complete\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      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Connections\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBNC Word Clock Input and Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOnboard Processing\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eUAD-2 HEXA Core DSP\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAnalogue Operating Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSelectable Settings Including +24 dBu Operation\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMonitoring\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStereo, Surround and Immersive Configurations up to 9.1.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eComputer Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eThunderbolt 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRack Format\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1U\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eExternal Power Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSupported Mac and Windows Thunderbolt Systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Content\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUniversal Audio Apollo x16 Gen 2 audio interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExternal power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUAD Complete software bundle, available through registration\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUAD Console and supporting software available to download\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eChannel-strip highlights: Neve 1073, API Vision, Avalon VT-737sp, Manley VOXBOX and SSL E Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDynamics highlights: Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor, Teletronix LA-2A models, 1176 limiters, Fairchild compressors and Tube-Tech CL 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