--- product_id: 253184328 title: "Apollo x16 Heritage Edition" brand: "universal audio" price: "A$6564" currency: AUD in_stock: true reviews_count: 4 category: "Universal Audio" url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/253184328-apollo-x16-heritage-edition store_origin: AU region: Australia --- # 6 HEXA Core DSP chips Thunderbolt 3 connectivity 16 premium audio channels Apollo x16 Heritage Edition **Brand:** universal audio **Price:** A$6564 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎧 Elevate your studio game with the ultimate pro audio interface — don’t just record, create legendary sound. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Apollo x16 Heritage Edition by universal audio - **How much does it cost?** A$6564 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/253184328-apollo-x16-heritage-edition) ## Best For - universal audio enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted universal audio brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **HEXA Core Powerhouse:** Run more award-winning UAD plug-ins simultaneously with 6 dedicated DSP chips. - • **LUNA Recording System Included:** Produce, track, and mix within a fully integrated, cutting-edge DAW designed for Apollo. - • **Elite 16-Channel Audio Interface:** Capture every detail with pristine A/D and D/A conversion for studio-grade clarity. - • **Exclusive Heritage Plug-In Suite:** Unlock $2,400+ worth of iconic UAD plug-ins, including Helios, Fairchild, and Pultec classics. - • **Seamless Thunderbolt 3 Integration:** Experience ultra-low latency and rock-solid connectivity with modern Mac setups. ## Overview The Universal Audio Apollo x16 Heritage Edition is a top-tier 16-channel Thunderbolt 3 audio interface designed for professional Mac users. It features world-class A/D and D/A conversion, HEXA Core DSP processing with 6 UAD chips, and comes bundled with a premium $2,400+ UAD plug-in suite. Fully integrated with the LUNA Recording System, it supports surround sound up to 7.1 and offers flexible headroom settings, making it the definitive choice for elite studio production. ## Description A Special Edition of Universal Audio's Acclaimed Apollo x16 Interface, with a Bundled UAD Plug-In Package Worth over $2,400.The flagship Apollo x16 Heritage Edition has all the benefits of the acclaimed Apollo x16, including world-beating A/D and D/A conversion, HEXA Core UAD plug-in processing, and full LUNA Recording System integration. And it goes a step further, with a software suite of 10 award-winning UAD plug-in titles, featuring Collections from Helios, Fairchild, Teletronix, Pultec, and UA. Review: STATE OF THE ART - The Best of the Best! Goes well with Mogami Gold Studio. Review: Universal Audio Sucks to Deal With - They build great products but holy cow do they suck at just about every thing else. I won't get into problems with other products, but the x8p I just opened does not have the TRS Output connections as pictured here or on their website. It comes with a DB25 output connection .. so now I don't have the wires to hook it up. Awesome, have a nice 3 day weekend to play with my new gear ... except I can't .. because Universal Audio can't be bothered to update their website and documentation when making major changes to their gear. This is on par with every other experience I've had with them not shipping $1000s in promotional items, ignoring my emails for days and weeks, and disabling plugin's I've paid for randomly and making me spend weeks jumping through hoops to get them back and more. I just spent $3.400 and can't use my gear because you cant even properly tell me what connections your gear takes .. terrible terrible terrible ## Features - Produce with a special edition of UA's elite-class Apollo x16 interface, including a premium suite of award-winning UAD plug-ins worth over $2,400 - Record with elite-class A/D and D/A conversion nearing the widest dynamic range and lowest signal to noise available — at any price - Track and mix with powerful HEXA Core processing, featuring 6 UAD DSP chips for running more award-winning UAD Powered Plug-Ins in real time - Easily connect to consoles and studio gear with switchable +24 / +20 dBu headroom settings - Produce with LUNA Recording System — a fully-integrated recording application made for Apollo (Mac/Thunderbolt) - Run UAD Powered Plug-Ins via VST, AU, and AAX 64 in all major DAWs - Work in surround formats up to 7.1, complete with speaker calibration and fold-down ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B08NYL26TK | | Audio Input | Line (DB25), AES/EBU (XLR) | | Best Sellers Rank | #51,612 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #334 in Computer Recording Audio Interfaces | | Brand Name | Universal Audio | | Compatible Devices | Personal Computer, Laptop | | Connectivity Technology | Thunderbolt 3 | | Customer Reviews | 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars (28) | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00819937003080 | | Item Type Name | Audio Interface | | Item Weight | 7.33 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | Universal Audio | | Number of Channels | 16 | | Operating System | Mac | | Supported Software | Mac OS compatible software | | UPC | 819937003080 | | Warranty Description | 1 year manufacturer. | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Universal Audio - **Compatible Devices:** Personal Computer, Laptop - **Connectivity Technology:** Thunderbolt 3 - **Number of Channels:** 16 - **Supported Software:** Mac OS compatible software ## Images ![Apollo x16 Heritage Edition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/613iSIWBNYL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ STATE OF THE ART *by M***O on December 31, 2022* The Best of the Best! Goes well with Mogami Gold Studio. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Universal Audio Sucks to Deal With *by C***N on September 2, 2023* They build great products but holy cow do they suck at just about every thing else. I won't get into problems with other products, but the x8p I just opened does not have the TRS Output connections as pictured here or on their website. It comes with a DB25 output connection .. so now I don't have the wires to hook it up. Awesome, have a nice 3 day weekend to play with my new gear ... except I can't .. because Universal Audio can't be bothered to update their website and documentation when making major changes to their gear. This is on par with every other experience I've had with them not shipping $1000s in promotional items, ignoring my emails for days and weeks, and disabling plugin's I've paid for randomly and making me spend weeks jumping through hoops to get them back and more. I just spent $3.400 and can't use my gear because you cant even properly tell me what connections your gear takes .. terrible terrible terrible ### ⭐⭐ Prepare to spend hours cleaning up your computer *by D***B on July 23, 2023* Terrible first impressions with this interface. Hardware feels cheap; knobs are plastic and wobbly. Software install on Mac ‘requires’ that you disable some pretty important security settings in order for it to work (which I would never otherwise do). And once it’s installed, prepare to spend hours cleaning up your system. No joke, as part of the interface install they also install trial versions of EVERY SINGLE plugin in their library. On my system it amounted to 153 plugins! That’s more than double what I had before (I like to keep a pretty lean system to avoid decision paralysis). Absolutely absurd. I spent over $3000 on this interface and now they’re cluttering up my system with a million plugins in an attempt to get even more money. And most of these plugins I would rarely use; mostly emulations of vintage compressors, eq’s and preamps. No delays, reverbs, etc so it’s not a diverse set. My take: don’t buy the Heritage edition. Use the extra money to buy a proper bundle that covers a lot more bases (Soundtoys, Arturia FX, etc). ## Frequently Bought Together - Universal Audio Apollo x16 Heritage Edition - OWC 28-Inch Thunderbolt 4 and USB-C Cable with 40 GBPS Data Transfer, 240W Power Charging and 8K Video Capability (Black) - Cable Matters [Intel Certified] 40Gbps Thunderbolt 4 Cable 3.3ft with 8K Video and 240W Charging - 1m, Compatible with USB4, Thunderbolt 3 Cable and USB-C --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/253184328-apollo-x16-heritage-edition](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/253184328-apollo-x16-heritage-edition) --- *Product available on Desertcart Australia* *Store origin: AU* *Last updated: 2026-05-03*