Universal Audio Apollo x16 Heritage Edition

The Heritage Edition includes the standard rackmount Apollo x16 interface bundled with a massive library of premium UAD plugins. It comes with award-winning software titles like the SSL 4000 E Channel Strip, the Capitol Chambers reverb, and the Manley VOXBOX channel strip.

No, unlike its smaller siblings (such as the Apollo x8), the x16 does not feature built-in Unison microphone preamps. Instead, it provides 16 balanced line-level inputs and outputs, designed specifically to integrate with an analog mixing console or high-end outboard gear.

Yes, while historically Thunderbolt was a Mac-centric feature, you can use the x16 with a Windows PC equipped with a Thunderbolt 3 port. You will need to ensure your PC's motherboard has a compatible Thunderbolt chip (like the Intel Titan Ridge) or install a qualified PCIe-to-Thunderbolt card.

It uses a built-in Quad-core DSP processor to handle UAD-powered plugins, allowing you to track through vintage analog emulations with near-zero latency. This offloads the plugin processing from your computer's CPU, so you can run heavy instances like a Neve 1073 or Lexicon 224 without overloading your DAW.