Universal Audio Apollo X16D GEN 2 Audio Interface - Essentials+ Editions Overview:

Apollo, Meet Dante
Perfect for live sound venues or networked recording studios, Apollo x16D gives you elite-class Apollo X sound and realtime UAD plug-in processing over Thunderbolt and Dante. With Apollo x16D, you can mix and record live performances with over 200 UAD plug-ins from Neve, SSL, and Auto-Tune, plus classic LA-2A and 1176 compressors, and more.

Features:

• Connect to your front-of-house or monitor console and use UAD plug-ins in low-latency over Dante
  
• Bring your favorite UAD plug-ins like Auto-Tune, Neve 1073, and Lexicon 224 from studio to stage
  
• Turn any space with Ethernet into a multi-room Apollo recording studio
  
• Mix with confidence in stereo and immersive formats using Apollo Monitor Correction by Sonarworks*
  
• Link up to four x16Ds for a 64-channel Dante system with network redundancy at 96 kHz
  
• Pair with Apollo e1x remote-controllable Unison preamps and e2m stereo headphone amp/line interfaces for a complete I/O solution
  
• Use Plug-In Scenes to recall settings instantly, even in the middle of a performance
  
• Choose between Essentials+ and Ultimate+ editions, adding up to 100+ UAD plug-ins worth thousands of dollars
  

Specifications:

• 18 x 20 audio interface featuring Dante I/O (16 x 16 supports AES67 mode @ 48 kHz)
  
• Flagship D/A for critical monitoring and playback with 133 dB dynamic range and astonishingly low THD of -129 dB
  
• Stereo AES I/O for connection to professional digital outboard hardware
  
• Calibrate your main monitor outputs (stereo and immersive) with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks
  
• ALT monitoring support in all monitor modes (2 x ALT mon for stereo, 1 x ALT mon for all)
  
• Fully-featured monitor controller with alternate speaker switching and integrated talkback for easy communication with talent
  
• UAD Console app featuring Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer integration with Bass Management, immersive audio support, and more
  
• Includes up to 100+ UAD plug-ins with Ultimate+ or Essentials+ editions
  
• Recall plug-in settings over MIDI from your live console, even in the middle of a performance
  
• Onboard HEXA Core DSP supports over 200 UAD plug-ins via VST, AU, and AAX 64 formats in all major DAWs
  
• Create 16-channel immersive audio mixes for Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D, Sony 360 Reality Audio, and others
  
• Free industry-leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers

Universal Audio Sphere LX Modeling Microphone Overview:

Features

• Record with 20 of the most sought-after ribbon, condenser, and dynamic microphones ever made
• Change mic type, polar pattern, and other microphone characteristics, even after tracking
• Get the ultimate mic modeling system with a large-diaphragm condenser mic featuring dual gold-sputtered diaphragms and the lowest noise of any mic in its class
• Includes mic stand mount, 10’ cable, and carrying case

Get the sounds of the greatest mics ever made.
The UA Sphere LX modeling microphone system gives you the sound of classic mics used by everyone from The Beatles and Beyoncé to Radiohead and Frank Sinatra, in a smaller, more affordable package.

Grab the Keys to the Ultimate Mic Locker
Featuring 20 legendary mic models of Neumann, Telefunken, AKG, Sony, and more,* the Sphere LX gives your productions the most sought-after ribbon, condenser, and dynamic microphones ever made.

Grab the Keys to the Ultimate Mic Locker
Featuring 20 legendary mic models of Neumann, Telefunken, AKG, Sony, and more,* the Sphere LX gives your productions the most sought-after ribbon, condenser, and dynamic microphones ever made.

Use Dual Mode for Classic Mic Pairings
Blend the sound of two mono mics with Sphere LX's Dual Mode, and get rich-sounding mic combinations on snare drums and guitar cabs.

Reduce Room Sound for Better Recordings
Easily tame room coloration for cleaner, more professional recordings using IsoSphere and its expert presets tailored for everything from your bedroom studio to popular isolation filters from sE Reflexion Filters, Aston Halo, Kaotica Eyeball,* and more.

Built to Last a Lifetime
With dual gold-sputtered diaphragms and the lowest noise of any mic in its class, the Sphere LX outfits your studio with a premium, large‑diaphragm condenser microphone, precision‑built to deliver years of inspiration for your music, podcasts, and voiceovers.

Includes Everything you Need to Record
Right out of the box, the Sphere LX mic gives you a, 10' cable, mic stand mount, and carrying case — so you'll be creating with the sound of legendary mics in no time.

Specifications

• Sound Field: Mono
• Capsule: 2 x Condenser
• Diaphragm: 1" / 25.4 mm
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid, Figure-8, Hypercardioid, Omnidirectional, Subcardioid/Wide Cardioid
• Pattern Selection: Continuously Variable
• Circuitry: Solid-State
• Frequency Range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Maximum SPL: 145 dB SPL (1% THD)
• Impedance: 200 Ohms
• Load Impedance: > 1000 Ohms
• Sensitivity: -39 dB (1 kHz)
• Dynamic Range: 135 dB
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 84 dB