- 18 x 20 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with 16 x 16 Dante network I/O (supports AES67 mode @ 48 kHz)
- Onboard HEXA Core Processing for mixing with UAD plug-ins at near-zero latency
- Recall plug-in settings over MIDI, even in the middle of a performance
- Two monitor outs (XLR), word clock I/O (BNC) and stereo AES I/O for connection to professional digital outboard hardware
- Elite-class performance with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution featuring Dual-Crystal Clocking for ultra-low jitter at all sample rates
The Apollo x16D Rackmount Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface with Dante and Essentials Plug-Ins is a game-changer for live sound venues and networked recording studios. This elite-class audio interface offers the renowned Apollo X sound quality and real-time UAD plug-in processing via Thunderbolt and Dante, making it an indispensable tool for audio professionals. With the Apollo x16D, you can seamlessly mix and record live performances using over 200 UAD plug-ins from industry giants like Neve, SSL, and Auto-Tune, as well as classic compressors such as the LA-2A and 1176.Designed for versatility, the Apollo x16D allows you to connect to your digital mixer and utilize UAD plug-ins live, in real-time, over Dante. The innovative Plug-In Scenes feature lets you recall settings instantly, even during a performance, ensuring you never miss a beat. Transform any Ethernet-enabled space into a multi-room Apollo recording studio, and link up to four x16Ds to create a robust 64-channel Dante system with network redundancy.The Apollo x16D is the only audio interface in the world specifically engineered for mixing live performances with UAD plug-ins, thanks to its 16 channels of Dante I/O, 24-bit / 192 kHz elite-class Apollo X D/A conversion, 133 dB of dynamic range, and powerful HEXA core DSP processing. This makes it the most powerful system for expanding your Thunderbolt Apollo studio over Dante.Work efficiently with the Apollo x16D's powerful digital mixing engine,