Universal Audio

Universal Audio Apollo x16 Gen 2 Essentials+ Edition

Available from Gear4Music at £3,299.00 ($4,190).

The Universal Audio Apollo x16 Gen 2 Essentaial+ Edition is ideal for professional studios and music producers looking for top-tier audio conversion and immersive sound support. It delivers superior 18 x 20 Thunderbolt connectivity and elite-class converters providing the most accurate sound reproduction for all your recording and mixing needs. With HEXA Core DSP you can handle complex mixes using the full library of 33 powerful UAD plug-ins from vintage compressors to modern sound-shaping tools. Designed with DB-25 connections and AES I/O the Apollo x16 is equipped to interface seamlessly with your existing setup offering +24 dBu headroom for precise high-fidelity monitoring. Plus its multi-channel Apollo Monitor Correction ensures accurate playback so your mixes will translate perfectly across any sound system. The included UAD Console app simplifies setup and integration giving you instant access to immersive audio features and Bass Management tools. A premium choice for professional engineers who demand uncompromised quality and control. Apollo Monitor Correction allows you to calibrate your studio monitors and headphones using their SoundID Reference Measure app complete with a microphone to measure your rooms acoustic characteristics. Using its onboard DSP and real-time sound correction you can choose from a huge variety of pre-calibrated profiles to optimise your sound for the utmost clarity and precision. LIMITED OFFER: Until May 31st 2026 UA are giving customers who purchase any qualifying Apollo interface a chance to claim the Sonarworks SoundID headphone calibration software (as well as Apollo Monitor Correction Add-On) - absolutely free. For full detail see below.

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