Universal Audio Apollo 16D Interface w/ Dante Essentials

Industry-Leading Rackmount Interface with Dante Network Support
The Universal Audio Apollo 16D is a high-end 18-in/20-out Thunderbolt 3 rackmount interface featuring 16×16 Dante I/O (AES67 capable at 48 kHz), elite 24‑bit/192 kHz AD/DA conversion, and UAD‑2 HEXA Core DSP. It’s built for live-sound engineers, networked recording facilities, and immersive studios requiring high channel counts and professional-grade plug-in processing.

Expand via Dante, Mix with UAD
Connect over Ethernet to integrate with Dante audio systems for low-latency multichannel routing. The interface supports immersive formats such as 7.1 and Dolby Atmos, with built-in talkback, monitor control, and plug-in scene recall—making it perfect for FOH or multiroom setups.

Conversion and DSP Power for Professionals
Equipped with Dual-Crystal-clocked converters, the Apollo 16D delivers 133 dB dynamic range and ultra-low –129 dB THD+N. The onboard HEXA Core DSP supports over 200 UAD plug-ins in real time, including channel strips, compressors, EQs, reverbs, amp simulators, and immersive-format tools .

Included with Dante Essentials Edition
Comes with the Essentials+ plug-in package, including vintage and modern UAD tools:

• Channel Strips: UA 610-A/B, Helios 69, Century Tube, CS-1, Precision

• Compressors: Fairchild 670, Teletronix LA‑2A (multiple versions), 1176LN/SE

• EQs: Pultec EQP-1A, various Helios and Pultec models

• Others: Auto‑Tune RT, Oxide Tape, Galaxy Tape Echo, Pure Plate Reverb, Marshall & Ampeg amp sims, PolyMAX synth

Universal Audio Apollo 16D (Dante Essentials+) – Key Features

• 18×20 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with 16×16 Dante (AES67 at 48 kHz)

• UAD‑2 HEXA Core DSP (6 SHARC processors)

• Elite 24-bit/192 kHz conversion, 133 dB dynamic range, <–129 dB THD+N

• Immersive mixing support (7.1, Dolby Atmos, Sony 360 Reality)

• Plug-In Scenes, talkback, sub/speaker calibration, monitor switching

• Cascadable: expand with up to four units over Dante or TB3

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