Universal Audio Introduces Apollo x16D Dante Audio Interface

Universal Audio Inc. (UA), the world leader in audio production tools, announces the Apollo x16D Thunderbolt audio interface with Dante®. Designed for live sound rooms and networked recording studios, the Apollo x16D delivers industry-leading sound quality and expansion for up to 64 channels of real-time UAD plug-in processing over networked audio, plus immersive audio mixing support for Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D and Sony 360 Reality Audio formats.

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“The Apollo x16D marks a significant milestone for us,” said Bill Putnam Jr., CEO of Universal Audio. “Network audio processing plays a critical role in the future of UA, and Dante enables real-time UAD processing for more Apollo users, both in live room sound reinforcement applications and in networked audio and post-production studios.”

“Audinate and Universal Audio were founded by music lovers. I am thrilled to be working with Bill and UA to deliver cutting-edge real-time signal processing with Dante on the Apollo x16D. Musicians and professionals often work on live events, recordings and post-production. The Apollo x16D with Dante is perfectly suited to deliver cutting-edge networking and processing wherever musicians and professionals find themselves working and creating,” said Aidan Williams, CEO of Audinate.

Key Benefits:

  • Mix studio and live performances using award-winning UAD plug-ins in real-time via Dante
  • Use plug-in scenes to instantly recall settings, even in the middle of a performance
  • Transform any Ethernet-enabled space into a multi-room Apollo recording studio
  • Connect up to four x16Ds for a 64-channel Dante system with network redundancy
  • Bring your best UAD plug-ins like Auto-Tune, Neve and Lexicon from the studio to the stage
  • Choose between Essentials+ and Ultimate+ editions, totaling up to 100+ UAD plug-ins worth thousands of dollars

For local Universal Audio inquiries, visit CMI Music.

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