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Specifications

Apollo 16 mkII Hardware Manual

DIGITAL I/O

AES/EBU
Connector Type

XLR

Format

IEC 60958 Type I

MADI (Not Implemented)
Connector Type

Dual Optical SC-Plug (ISO/IEC 9314-3)

Word Clock
Connector Type

BNC

Lock Range

±0.5% of any supported sample rate

Word Clock Input Termination

75 Ohms, switchable

Synchronization Sources
Internal, Word Clock, AES/EBU

Electrical

Power Supply

External AC to DC Power Supply, Level V compliant

AC Input Connector Type

IEC Male

AC Requirements

100V – 240V AC, 50 – 60 Hz

DC Connector Type

XLR 4-Pin Locking Male (Neutrik P/N NC4MDM3-H)

DC Requirements

12 VDC, ±5%

Maximum Power Consumption

50 Watts

Mechanical

Dimensions
Width

19”

Height

1.75” (1U rack space)

Depth, Chassis Only

12.125”

Depth, Including Knob & Jack Protrusions

13.5”

Shipping Box (Width x Depth x Height)

24” x 17” x 8”

Weight
Shipping Weight (with box & accessories)

18 pounds

Weight (bare unit)

8.7 pounds

Package Contents
Apollo 16 mkII Audio Interface Unit
External Power Supply
AC Power Cable (IEC)
Getting Started URL Card
Set of (4) Rack-Mount Screws

Summary of Contents for Apollo 16 mkII

Page 1: ...ardware Manual Customer Service Technical Support USA Toll Free 1 877 698 2834 International 1 831 440 1176 www uaudio com H I G H R E S O L U T I O N I N T E R FA C E with Realtime UAD Processing Manual Version 150702 ...

Page 2: ...itor yourself through a Neve console channel strip while tracking bass through a classic Fairchild or LA 2A compressor Or how about tracking vocals through a Studer tape machine with some added Lexicon reverb With our growing library of more than 90 UAD plug ins the choices are limitless At UA we are dedicated to the idea that this powerful technology should ultimately serve the creative process n...

Page 3: ...ion 8 Technical Support 9 Front Panel 10 Rear Panel 15 Installation Configuration 19 Interconnections 20 Installation Notes 20 Typical Setup 21 Apollo Expanded Multi Unit Wiring 22 Specifications 23 Hardware Block Diagram 26 DB25 Wiring 27 Troubleshooting 28 Notices 29 Important Safety Information 29 Warranty 30 Maintenance 30 Repair Service 30 Tip Click any section or page number to jump directly...

Page 4: ...udio quality with complete ly redesigned class leading digital conversion giving you increased dynamic range and even lower THD This results in breathtaking clarity depth and accuracy in your record ings from tracking and overdubbing to mixing and mastering Realtime UAD Plug In Processing for Tracking Mixing and Mastering While Apollo 16 s natural sound is very open and transparent it can quickly ...

Page 5: ...rbolt 2 audio interface for Mac with powerful Console 2 0 soft ware control 16 x 16 analog I O via DB 25 connectors ideal for pairing with mixing con soles outboard preamps etc Cascade up to 4 Apollo interfaces and 6 UAD devices total over Thunderbolt Includes Realtime Analog Classics Plus UAD plug in bundle with 610 B Tube Preamp EQ Raw Distortion Softube Amp Rooms legacy LA 2A 1176 and Fairchild...

Page 6: ...e combined with other UAD 2 devices for increased mixing DSP Complete UAD Powered Plug Ins library is available online Software Console application Analog style control interface for realtime monitoring and tracking Enables Realtime UAD Processing with UAD plug ins Remote control of Apollo 16 mkII features and functionality Virtual I O for routing DAW tracks through Console Console Recall plug in ...

Page 7: ... Apollo software fea tures for all Apollo models using the Console application Console Settings window and Console Recall plug in Refer to the Apollo Software Manual to learn how to operate the software tools and integrate Apollo s functionality into the DAW environment Note All Apollo models have the same software manual UAD System Manual The UAD System Manual is the complete operation manual for...

Page 8: ...he UAD Meter Control Panel application Manuals are also available online www uaudio com support manuals html Web Documentation UA Support Videos Many informational videos are available online to help you get started with Apollo www uaudio com support thunderbolt Apollo Support Page The latest technical information for Apollo is posted on the Universal Audio website The Apollo Thunderbolt support p...

Page 9: ...Pacific Standard Time Email Support To request online support via email click the link below for a direct link to the help ticket form https www uaudio com my support create Alternately visit the main support page at www uaudio com support then click the blue Submit Support Ticket button on the right side of the web page to create a help ticket Telephone Support USA toll free 1 877 698 2834 1 877 ...

Page 10: ... elements 1 Meter This switch determines whether the Channel Level Meters 4 are displaying input levels or output levels Pressing the switch toggles the state of the channel meters and the Meter Indicators 2 2 Status Indicators These indicators display the status of the host computer connection clock and signal meters as described below Host The HOST indicator displays the status of the Thunderbol...

Page 11: ...lock and the EXT indicator is illuminated and white Important When set to use any external clock source Apollo 16 s sample rate must be manually set to match the sample rate of the external clock Meter The METER indicator reflects the state of the Channel Meters 4 The I O state of the Channel Meters is changed with the METER switch 1 IN When IN is illuminated the channel meters display analog inpu...

Page 12: ...r levels regardless of the current Monitor Level and Headphone Level knob settings The dB values of the monitor meter LEDs are indicated between the left and right channel meters When digital clipping occurs the red C clip LED illuminates If the monitor output level clips reduce the monitor output level within the DAW and or reduce the output level of individual channels feeding the monitor output...

Page 13: ...onitoring features are unavailable Signals at the Monitor Outputs 1 are output at line level without attenuation Monitor Mute Pressing the Monitor knob toggles the mute state of the signals at the Left Right Monitor Outputs on the rear panel If ALT monitoring is configured in the Hardware panel within the Console Settings window when ALT COUNT is a non zero value the ALT monitor outputs are also m...

Page 14: ... the Console Settings window Red The main monitor outputs and ALT monitor outputs if configured are muted Orange The ALT 1 monitor outputs are active Amber The ALT 2 monitor outputs are active Flashing The monitor DIM and or MONO functions are active Note These functions are controlled within the Console application 9 Power Switch This switch applies power to Apollo 16 When the unit is powered on ...

Page 15: ...ts are completely independent from the 16 line outputs except when ALT monitoring is configured By default the 1 2 or L R or Main outputs from a DAW are routed to these outputs these labels vary within each particular DAW NOTE The AES ABU outputs 8 can be configured to mirror the Monitor Out puts for routing the stereo monitor signal to the stereo AES EBU input of other devices This feature is set...

Page 16: ...ry supplied power supply Use the Power switch on the front panel to power the unit on and off Important Do not disconnect the power supply while Apollo 16 is in use and confirm the Power switch is in the off position before connecting or discon necting the power supply 5 75 Ohm Word Clock Termination Switch This switch provides internal 75 ohm word clock input signal termination when required Word...

Page 17: ... external master word clock This is accomplished by setting Apollo 16 s clock source to Word Clock within the Console application connecting the external word clock s BNC connector to Apollo 16 s word clock input and setting the external device to transmit word clock If Apollo 16 is the last device in the clock chain the Termination switch 10 should be engaged Important Apollo 16 s sample rate mus...

Page 18: ...6 to a Thunderbolt 1 or Thunderbolt 2 port on the host computer Thunderbolt peripheral devices may be serially connected daisy chained to the second Thunderbolt port When Apollo 16 is properly communicating with the host computer via Thunderbolt the HOST indicator 2 illuminates Thunderbolt Bus Power Per the Thunderbolt specification bus power is supplied to downstream daisy chained Thunderbolt per...

Page 19: ...b browser is triggered automatically by the UAD software the first time the device is connected System Configuration Complete details about setting up the Apollo 16 system including how to integrate with a DAW and related information are included in the Apollo Software Manual Console Application The included Console application is the software interface for the Apollo 16 hardware Console controls ...

Page 20: ...wered off About Thunderbolt Connections Apollo 16 must be connected directly to a Thunderbolt port on the host computer The Apple Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter cannot be used for the host computer connection Connect only one Apollo 16 Thunderbolt port to the host computer Thunderbolt is a bidirectional protocol Apollo 16 cannot be bus powered via Thunderbolt The included external power supply mu...

Page 21: ...owered monitors or an amp speaker system DB25 audio snakes are used for connections to line level audio gear Although this example uses XLR connectors DB25 snakes that terminate to XLR TRS or other DB25 connectors can be used Typical Apollo 16 connections POWER UNIVERSAL AUDIO INC MON OUT R 2 MON OUT L 1 LINE OUT 1 8 LINE IN 1 8 LINE IN 9 16 AES EBU OUT AES EBU IN PUSH LINE OUT 9 16 DB25 Audio Sna...

Page 22: ...nd port on Apollo vs second port on computer placement in daisy chain etc is not important In the wiring example diagram the lower Apollo 8 is designated as the monitor master unit Connect speakers including ALT speakers to the monitor unit only Do not connect more than one Thunderbolt cable between thev same two devices the Thunderbolt protocol is bidirectional Do not interconnect any Word Clock ...

Page 23: ...onitor outputs Analog Monitor Outputs Two one stereo pair AES EBU One stereo input one stereo output Thunderbolt 2 ports Two Thunderbolt 1 compatible Word Clock One input one output A D D A Conversion Supported Sample Rates kHz 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 192 Bit Depth Per Sample 24 Simultaneous A D conversion 16 channels Simultaneous D A conversion 18 channels Analog Round Trip Latency 1 1 milliseconds...

Page 24: ...Level 4 dBu setting 20 2 dBu Maximum Input Level 10 dBV setting 6 2 dBV unbalanced Line Outputs 1 16 Connector Type Two Female DB25 Tascam wiring Dynamic Range 126 dB A weighting Signal to Noise Ratio 126 dB A weighting Total Harmonic Distortion Noise 118 dBFS 1 dBFS Stereo Level Balance 0 01 dB Output Impedance 100 Ohms Maximum Output Level 20 2 dBu Monitor Outputs 1 2 Connector Type XLR Male Dyn...

Page 25: ... Level V compliant AC Input Connector Type IEC Male AC Requirements 100V 240V AC 50 60 Hz DC Connector Type XLR 4 Pin Locking Male Neutrik P N NC4MDM3 H DC Requirements 12 VDC 5 Maximum Power Consumption 50 Watts Mechanical Dimensions Width 19 Height 1 75 1U rack space Depth Chassis Only 12 125 Depth Including Knob Jack Protrusions 13 5 Shipping Box Width x Depth x Height 24 x 17 x 8 Weight Shippi...

Page 26: ...ADI IN THUNDERBOLT PORTS FRONT PANEL MIXER CLOCKING SYNC SYSTEM CONTROL OPTO OPTO D A 4 dBu 10 dBV SELECT PAD D A MONITOR OR LINE OUT OUTPUT VOLUME PAD 14 dBu 20 dBu SELECT WORD CLOCK I O WC TERM ON OFF 75 Ω BNC BNC MON LINE SELECT Pad Works on Stereo Pairs PAD A D ø MADI OUT THUNDERBOLT TM 2 OPTION CARD TB TB PCIe OPTION CARD SLOT DB25 FEMALE DB25 FEMALE 1 8 9 16 XLR FEMALE AES EBU OUT XLR MALE X...

Page 27: ...The signals carried on the female DB25 connector pins are listed in the table below Two channels are listed for each pin The first is for the connector carrying channels 1 8 the second is for the connector carrying channels 9 16 Pinouts are identical for inputs and outputs APOLLO 16 DB25 CONNECTOR PINOUTS Pin Channels Signal Pin Channels Signal Pin Channels Signal 1 8 16 Hot 9 3 11 Cold 17 6 14 Co...

Page 28: ...o low Output reference levels for adjacent pairs can be switched between 10 dBV and 4 dBu in the Hardware panel within the Console Settings window Audio glitches and or dropouts during playback Increase audio I O buffer size setting in DAW Confirm clocking setups check cable connections and confirm all device clocks are synchronized to one master clock device Undesirable echo phasing Confirm input...

Page 29: ...supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them Pay particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the unit Never take hold of the plug or cord if your hand is wet Always grasp the plug body when connecting or disconnecting it Cleaning Follow these general rules when cleanin...

Page 30: ...ice please visit www uaudio com support rma faq html FCC Compliance Federal Communications Commission United States Class A Manual Statement Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in...

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