Universal Audio Apollo x16D Rolls Out on Top Concert Tours

	"Thanks to the quick connectivity of Dante, I am able to use my favorite UAD plug-ins in a more convenient way than I had before,"

Universal Audio reports its Apollo x16D audio interface is bringing the company's plug-ins and Dante connectivity to top-tier touring acts from Shakira and Pitbull to Bob Dylan and Pantera. In a statement, the company says, "With seamless integration into digital mixers, instant recall of plug-in settings, and the ability to link multiple units for a 64-channel Dante system with network redundancy, Apollo x16D is setting a new standard for live sound."

Several users have offered their endorsements. "As a live engineer, nothing is more important than consistency and reliability," says John Buitrago (J Balvin, Karol G.) "The Apollo x16D has brought me the ultimate peace of mind for my live performances, delivering top-notch quality and unrivaled processing standards. I absolutely love it!"

"Thanks to the quick connectivity of Dante, I am able to use my favorite UAD plug-ins in a more convenient way than I had before," says Ashton Parsons (Cage the Elephant). "Being able to connect to my console with just two cables -- rather than the need for analog breakout cables -- makes for a much quicker setup. Using UAD plug-ins live allows me to bring the studio to the audience."

"Once I discovered UAD plug-ins for live sound, it became easier to get great results," says Will Madera (Pitbull). "I am able to translate the energy and feel of the records to the crowd and keep the party going! My job just got easier."

"UA's plug-in reverbs are the best I've heard," says Sean Quackenbush (Brandi Carlie). "I've compared them with my real 480 and 224, and the emulations are as true to the original hardware as you can get. Finding the Capitol Chambers plug-in was like discovering the missing piece I didn't know I needed -- game-changing and worth every penny!"

Other engineers using the product include Jason Frankhouser (front-of-house engineer, Bob Dylan), Eddie Mapp (Panter), Bill Sheppell (Shakira), and Michael "Coach" Connor (Paul Simon, Steely Dan).

The company says the product "seamlessly bridges the gap between the studio and the stage." In addition to real-time UAD plug-ins over Dante, features include the ability to plug in scenes for instant recall, the ability to link up to four Apollo x6D units for a 64-channel system with redundancy; and "industry-leading" A/D and D/A conversion for clear mixes in any venue.

Apollo x16D is available now and ships with Essentials+ or Ultimate+ plug-in editions, providing up to 100+ UAD plug-ins.