Universal Audio Apollo x16 Gen2 Essentials+
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Apollo x16 Gen2 Essentials+
Product Info
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The Apollo x16 Gen2 Essentials+ is a serious workhorse for professional recording studios and hybrid setups. That 6-core SHARC DSP is a game-changer for running UAD plugins without impacting your computer's performance, and the Crystal clocking ensures pristine audio quality. If you're tracking bands or doing complex orchestral work and need a ton of I/O and processing power, this is a top-tier solution.
Product Description
- Universal Audio Apollo x16 Gen2 Essentials+
- 18 x 20 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface
- 24 Bit / 192 kHz
- 6-Core SHARC DSP for internal UAD real-time processing
- Auto Gain function
- Switch for monitor switching
- Dim or mono assignable function button
- LED meter
- Built-in talkback microphone
- Support of surround formats up to 7.1 with speaker calibration and downmix
- Dual Crystal Clocking for a low-jitter environment and pure
- artefact-free recordings as well as stable stereo imaging
- Includes Essentials+ Plug-in Bundle for Mac/Windows
- Compatible with Thunderbolt 2 with optional Thunderbolt 2 to 3 adapter (not included)
- Up to 4 Apollos cascadable with Thunderbolt connection
- Format: 19"/1U
- Includes external power supply unit
- *Connectors: *
- 16 Line inputs Sub-D25
- 2 Monitor outputs XLR
- 16 Line outputs Sub-D25
- AES/EBU input and output
- Word Clock input and output BNC
- 2 Thunderbolt 3
- • Exceptional UAD DSP power for real-time processing, minimizing latency.
- • Crystal clocking provides remarkably clean, low-jitter audio reproduction.
- • Robust 19” rackmount design, built to withstand studio environments.
- • Essentials+ bundle offers immediate creative utility and value.
- • High-end price point makes it a significant investment for smaller studios.
- • Sub-D25 connector is becoming increasingly less common and can be a hassle.
- • Thunderbolt 2 adapter is required for older systems, adding to the cost.
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