Introducing Apollo E Series with Dante^®

Bringing authentic UAD sound from studio to stage.

18 March, 2025

Introducing the Apollo E Series, two new peripherals for the Apollo x16D that allow you to take UAD DSP plug-ins directly from studio to stage using Dante audio networking.

The Apollo E Series includes the Apollo e1x Remote-controlled Unison™ Preamp and the Apollo e2m Stereo Headphone Amp and Line Interface, both of which feature Dante connections and mic stand mounts for live, broadcast, and networked studio use.

The Apollo e1x gives you the sound of Unison mic preamp emulations from API, Avalon, Manley, Neve, SSL, and more using an Apollo x16D audio interface. The Apollo e2m puts stereo headphone monitoring and line level I/O anywhere on your Dante network, using svelte Cat 5e Ethernet cables, for maximum fidelity and flexibility.

Powered by the Apollo x16D, UAD DSP processing lets engineers mix with genuine UAD plug-ins like Antares Auto-Tune, EL8 Distressor, Lexicon reverbs, and more in realtime on stage or in the studio.

Both E Series peripherals offer convenient network “endpoints” in any Dante system, with or without Apollo x16D.

Apollo e1x Remote-controllable Unison™ Preamp

Expand any Dante network with remote-controlled mic/line preamps using Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Combine with Apollo x16D interfaces to get the authentic Unison™ mic preamp sounds of API, Avalon, Manley, Neve, SSL, and more
Link multiple Apollo e1x units with included coupling bracket and integrated mic-stand mount
Pair with Apollo e2m stereo headphone amplifier / line interface and Apollo x16D for a complete I/O solution

Apollo e2m Stereo Headphone Amp and Line Interface

Add personal monitor control with headphone amplifier and line I/O to your Dante audio network
Easily connect external analog gear, synths, drum machines, amp emulators, and playback devices with e2m's built-in stereo line inputs
Use Power over Ethernet (PoE) and built in mic-stand mount to place Apollo e2m anywhere you need monitoring — on stage or in the studio
Pair with Apollo e1x remote-controllable Unison™ preamps and Apollo x16D for a complete I/O solution

Apollo x16D Thunderbolt Audio Interface with Dante^®

Mix studio and live performances using award-winning UAD plug-ins in realtime over Dante
Use Plug-In Scenes to recall settings instantly, even in the middle of a performance
Link up to four x16Ds for a 64-channel Dante system at 96 kHz with network redundancy
Bring your best UAD plug-ins like Auto-Tune, Neve, and Lexicon from studio to stage
Turn any space with ethernet into a multi-room Apollo recording studio with immersive audio support
Mix with confidence in any room using Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks®*
Create immersive audio mixes up to 9.1.6 for Dolby Atmos, Auro‑3D, Sony 360 Reality Audio, and others
Get thousands of dollars in award-winning UAD plug-in titles from Auto-Tune, Fairchild, Teletronix, and more with a choice of Essentials+ or Ultimate+ Editions

Apollo Networked Audio - from Studio to Stage

Combine Apollo e1x and e2m peripherals with a PoE-capable network switch (available separately) and scale your studio or on-stage setup from just a few inputs and outputs to 64 channels across four Apollo x16D interfaces — or add even more over a third-party Dante network — with all routing handled by Audinate’s Dante Controller.

Check out these helpful use case examples to see how Apollo Networked Audio can assist in your journey to bring full spectrum sound from studio to stage.