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5-year warranty & 30-day money-back guarantee included
If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee
Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
- Mouth and Lip-Care Products
- CDs, DVDs and Software
We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on Gear4music.
In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.
When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.
This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
10-year warranty & 180-day money-back guarantee included
If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee
Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
- Mouth and Lip-Care Products
- CDs, DVDs and Software
We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on Gear4music.
In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.
When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.
This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
The product price includes 5 years' warranty and 30 day money back guarantee.
However, the Gear4music extended warranty scheme provides an enhanced service, and is designed to offer a higher level of protection than many 'free' warranties offered by some retailers and manufacturers.
The highlights of this enhanced warranty service are:
Please note that this extended warranty is currently only available on products sold within the UK, EU or EEA, and is subject to the terms and conditions as detailed on the extended warranty certificate provided.
For customers in outlying areas of the country, the price of the Extended Warranty may be marginally higher, due to the potential for higher collection and redelivery transport costs.
This enhanced warranty is in addition to the standard Gear4music and manufacturer warranty policies, and the Gear4music terms and conditions of trade. No statement or condition of sale contained within these terms affects or restricts your statutory rights as defined under the Consumer Contracts Regulation 2014.
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Key Features
The Universal Audio Apollo x16 Gen 2 Essentaial+ Edition is ideal for professional studios and music producers looking for top-tier audio conversion and immersive sound support. It delivers superior 18 x 20 Thunderbolt connectivity and elite-class converters, providing the most accurate sound reproduction for all your recording and mixing needs. With HEXA Core DSP, you can handle complex mixes, using the full library of 35 powerful UAD plug-ins, from vintage compressors to modern sound-shaping tools.
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Until 31st July, Universal Audio are giving every customer who purchases an Apollo x Gen 2 Rackmount interface an exclusive bundle of premium UAD plug-ins, absolutely free. This plugin bundle provides everything you need to start recording, producing, and mixing with professional-quality tools from day one.
The bundle includes Anthem Analog Synthesizer, Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio, Opal Morphing Synth, Ravel Grand Piano, Topline Vocal Tune, UA 175 & 176 Tube Compressor Collection, Vibe Analog Machines, and Waterfall B3 Organ, delivering a powerful collection of inspiring virtual instruments, classic analog processing, vocal enhancement, dynamic control, and vintage studio character.
Apollo Monitor Correction introduces powerful new features that elevate your studio monitoring experience. By integrating seamlessly with Sonarworks' SoundID Reference software, Apollo now provides precise speaker and headphone calibration directly through its onboard DSP. This means real-time correction without needing the SoundID Reference plug-in or app once your profiles are loaded onto Apollo.
With monitor correction, your room’s acoustic characteristics are measured using a microphone and the SoundID Reference Measure app, creating a profile that runs on Apollo's DSP for consistent accuracy. Headphone correction ensures a neutral listening experience by applying pre-calibrated profiles for over 500 popular headphone models. The target mode feature allows you to fine-tune your monitoring setup to match industry-standard references, including Flat Target, Dolby Atmos Music, and car audio environments, or create a custom target.
Please Note: This interface requires Apollo Monitor Correction Add-on and SoundID Reference licenses to use the Apollo Monitor Correction technology, available from sonarworks.com. For full compatibility information refer to help.uaudio.com
Take your audio projects to a new dimension with Apollo x16’s support for formats up to 9.1.6, perfect for Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D, and Sony 360 Reality Audio. This interface provides 16 channels of immersive audio, allowing you to create multi-dimensional mixes with precise spatial positioning. Whether you're producing for film, games, or modern music production, the Apollo x16 makes it easy to expand your audio into fully immersive experiences. With the UAD Console app, setting up surround cues is straightforward, giving you the flexibility to handle large projects right from your workstation.
The Apollo x16 is built with Universal Audio’s finest converters, ensuring every detail of your audio is captured with a dynamic range of 133 dB and ultra-low distortion. Its Dual-Crystal Clocking provides ultra-low jitter, delivering stable and precise conversion at all sample rates up to 192 kHz. This results in highly transparent recordings with no unwanted colouration, suitable for mastering and critical listening environments. With this interface, you’ll hear your audio with astonishing clarity, making it easier to make the right decisions during production and mixing.
Designed for professional studios, the Apollo x16 offers versatile DB-25 connections for 16 x 16 analog I/O, along with stereo AES I/O and word clock capabilities. This interface allows easy integration with outboard gear, patchbays, and consoles, making it a seamless fit for both new and existing setups. The Apollo x16 also supports +24 dBu headroom, providing ample space for high-level signals without distortion. With these connections, you can set up complex routing configurations, connect multiple speakers for immersive audio, and fully integrate your studio gear for a streamlined workflow.
The Apollo x16 features HEXA Core DSP, allowing you to process plug-ins in real-time without taxing your computer’s CPU. With the Edition+ Edition, you gain access to over 100 premium UAD plug-ins, including industry staples like the Teletronix LA-2A and 1176 compressors, Pultec EQs, and modern tools like Auto-Tune and Capitol Chambers reverb. This DSP power enables you to record and monitor with effects applied, maintaining low latency and high performance even with large, complex sessions. This robust processing capacity helps you achieve polished, professional results from the recording phase through to the final mix.
