Universal Audio Apollo x16 Now Supports Immersive Audio

Universal Audio has just released UAD Software v10.2 for Apollo & UAD Accelerators for macOS and Windows which allows you to use Apollo X16 as an all‑in‑one monitoring hub for mixing formats up to 9.1.6, and easily create 16‑channel immersive audio mixes using popular platforms like Dolby Atmos, Auro‑3D, Sony 360 Reality Audio, and more.

SURROUND FEATURES

• Eleven available surround modes, up to 9.1.6 channels (up to 5.1 with Apollo x6, up to 7.1 with Apollo x8/x8p, up to 9.1.6 with Apollo x16)
• Control all surround output channel levels simultaneously with Monitor knob
• Monitor knob can be calibrated to absolute dB SPL values
• Surround output channel metering in Console and front panel hardware LEDs
• SMPTE channel ordering eliminates re-patching when changing surround modes
• Individual surround channel offset trim controls for speaker calibration
• Individual surround channel solo and mute controls
• Automatic Core Audio/ASIO surround channel naming and reordering

One of the standout features of the Apollo x16 is its use of Universal Audio’s Realtime UAD-2 Processing technology, which allows for real-time processing of audio through the use of UAD plug-ins. This means that you can apply complex effects and processing to your audio while you’re mixing it, without having to wait for rendering.

Universal Audio FAQ About This Update:

What is the most important benefit of this update for Apollo x16 customers?
Customers looking to expand into immersive audio mixing now have a cost-effective monitoring solution with Apollo x16.

How is Apollo x16 different from other products that support Atmos and Immersive Monitor Modes?
Since you can easily “chain” Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces together, customers can pair an Apollo x16 along with a Twin or x4 to have desktop control of monitor levels, while simultaneously feeding binaural mixdowns to headphones.

Why are you only offering Atmos support for Apollo x16?
Apollo x16 provides enough analog outputs to support 9.1.6 monitoring.

Why can’t I use Atmos surround modes on my Apollo x8?
Apollo x8 does not have enough analog outputs to support most of the Atmos surround modes. Even if you used optical digital outputs along with the analog outputs, the outputs would not be reliably time or phase aligned.

What does this mean for current Apollo owners?
This is a free update for all Apollo owners. While Atmos Monitoring Modes will only be available to Apollo x16 owners, the new Output Meter Window will be available for all Apollos.

This new update is available now and it’s free to existing Apollo X16 users!

Download the update here: