Universal Audio Apollo 16 MKII Audio Interface
Universal Audio Apollo 16 MKII Audio Interface
Apollo 16 is the flagship of Universal Audio’s acclaimed Apollo recording interface range for Mac and Windows — giving professional and commercial studios UA’s finest A/D and D/A conversion with the tone, feel, and real-time workflow of classic analog recording. Built upon UA’s 60-year heritage of audio craftsmanship, Apollo 16 distinguishes itself with 16 x 16 analog I/O, onboard UAD-2 QUAD Core processing, and an included bundle of award-winning UAD plug-ins — which you can track through with near-zero latency, shaping sounds like a classic analog studio — without taxing your host Mac or PC.
Features:
- Key Features
- Next-generation Apollo A/D and D/A conversion for professional music production
- 16 x 16 analog I/O via DB-25 connectors — ideal for pairing with mixing consoles, outboard preamps, etc.
- Onboard UAD-2 QUAD Core DSP allows Realtime UAD Processing
- 18 x 20 Thunderbolt 2 audio interface with powerful Console 2.0 software control
- Cascade up to 4 Apollo interfaces and 6 UAD devices total over Thunderbolt
- Includes “Realtime Analog Classics Plus” UAD plug-in bundle
- World class UA analog design, superior components, and premium build quality
- Audio Interface
- Sample rates up to 192 kHz at 24-bit word length
- 16 x 18 simultaneous analog input/output channels:
- 16 channels of analog-to-digital conversion via line inputs on dual DB25 connectors
- 18 channels of digital-to-analog conversion:
- 16 line outputs via dual DB25 connectors
- Stereo monitor outputs via dual XLR connectors
- Adjustable reference levels for all analog I/O (+4 dBu or -10 dBV)
- Two channels of AES/EBU digital I/O with optional sample rate conversion on input
- Front panel pre-fader metering of analog signal input or output levels
- Two Thunderbolt 2 ports for daisy-chaining other Thunderbolt devices
- Monitoring
- Independently-addressable stereo monitor outputs (in addition to 16 line outputs)
- Digitally-controlled analog monitor outputs maintains highest fidelity
- Front panel control of monitor levels and muting
- Front panel pre-fader metering of monitor bus levels
- Digital AES/EBU outputs can mirror the analog monitor outputs
- UAD-2 QUAD Inside
- Four SHARC® DSP processors
- Realtime UAD Processing on all of Apollo 16’s analog and AES/EBU inputs
- Same features and functionality as other UAD-2 products when used with DAW
- Can be combined with other UAD-2 devices for increased mixing DSP
- Complete UAD Powered Plug-Ins library is available online
- Software
- Console application:
- Analog-style control interface for realtime monitoring and tracking
- Enables Realtime UAD Processing with UAD plug-ins
- Remote control of Apollo 16 features and functionality
- Virtual I/O for routing DAW tracks through Console
- Console Recall plug-in:
- Saves Console configurations inside DAW sessions for easy recall
- Convenient access to Console’s monitor controls via DAW plug-in
- VST, RTAS, AAX 64, and Audio Units plug-in formats
- UAD Meter & Control Panel application:
- Configures global UAD settings and monitors system usage
- Other
- Easy firmware updates
- 1U rack-mountable form factor
- One year warranty includes parts and labor
- Console application:
Specifications:
- SYSTEM
- I/O Complement
- Analog Line Inputs: 16
- Analog Line Outputs: 16 (not including monitor outputs)
- Analog Monitor Outputs: Two (one stereo pair)
- AES/EBU: One stereo input, one stereo output
- Thunderbolt 2 ports: Two (Thunderbolt 1 compatible)
- Word Clock: One input, one output
- A/D – D/A Conversion
- Supported Sample Rates (kHz): 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192
- Bit Depth Per Sample: 24
- Simultaneous A/D conversion: 16 channels
- Simultaneous D/A conversion: 18 channels
- Analog Round-Trip Latency: 1.1 milliseconds @ 96 kHz sample rate
- Analog Round-Trip Latency with up to four serial UAD plug-ins via Console application: 1.1 milliseconds @ 96 kHz sample rate
- I/O Complement
- ANALOG I/O
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.1 d
- Line Inputs 1 – 16
- Connector Type: Two Female DB25, Tascam wiring
- Dynamic Range: 119 dB (A–weighting)
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 119 dB (A–weighting)
- Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise: –112.5 dB @ -1 dBFS
- Common-Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR): 75 dB (10’ cable)
- Input Impedance: 10K Ohms
- Input Reference Level: +4 dBu (fixed)
- Maximum Input Level (+4 dBu setting): +20.2 dBu
- Maximum Input Level (-10 dBV setting): +6.2 dBV (unbalanced)
- Line Outputs 1 – 16
- Connector Type: Two Female DB25, Tascam wiring
- Dynamic Range: 126 dB (A–weighting)
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 126 dB (A–weighting)
- Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise: –118 dBFS @ -1 dBFS
- Stereo Level Balance: ±0.01 dB
- Output Impedance: 100 Ohms
- Maximum Output Level: +20.2 dBu
- Monitor Outputs 1 – 2
- Connector Type: XLR Male
- Dynamic Range: 124 dB (A–weighting)
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 123 dB (A–weighting)
- Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise: –117 dBFS
- Stereo Level Balance: ±0.01 dB
- Output Impedance: 100 Ohms
- Maximum Output Level: +20.2 dBu
- DIGITAL I/O
- AES/EBU
- Connector Type: XLR
- Format: IEC 60958 Type I
- MADI (Not Implemented)
- Connector Type: Dual Optical SC-Plug (ISO/IEC 9314-3)
- Word Clock
- Connector Type: BNC
- Lock Range: ±0.5% of any supported sample rate
- Word Clock Input Termination: 75 Ohms, switchable
- AES/EBU
- Synchronization Sources
- Internal, Word Clock, AES/EBU
- Electrical
- Power Supply: External AC to DC Power Supply, Level V compliant
- AC Input Connector Type: IEC Male
- AC Requirements: 100V – 240V AC, 50 – 60 Hz
- DC Connector Type: XLR 4-Pin Locking Male (Neutrik P/N NC4MDM3-H)
- DC Requirements: 12 VDC, ±5%
- Maximum Power Consumption: 50 Watts
- Mechanical
- Dimensions
- Width: 19”
- Height: 1.75” (1U rack space)
- Depth, Chassis Only: 12.125”
- Depth, Including Knob & Jack Protrusions: 13.5”
- Shipping Box (Width x Depth x Height): 24” x 17” x 8”
- Weight
- Shipping Weight (with box & accessories): 18 pounds
- Weight (bare unit): 8.7 pounds
- Package Contents
- Apollo 16 MkII Audio Interface Unit
- External Power Supply
- AC Power Cable (IEC)
- Getting Started URL Card
- Set of (4) Rack-Mount Screws
- Dimensions