Apollo x16D (Dante) vs Apollo x8 Gen 2
The Apollo x16D (Dante) costs about $100 more than the Apollo x8 Gen 2 and buys you Dante (RJ45) and Thunderbolt.
Universal Audio
Apollo x16D (Dante)Universal Audio
Apollo x8 Gen 2| Spec | Apollo x16D (Dante) | Apollo x8 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 1U | 1U |
| Weight | 9.0 lbs | 8.7 lbs |
| Power draw | 30W | 30W |
| Depth | 305 mm | 343.1 mm |
| I/O count | 7 | 37 |
| Price | ~$2,999 | ~$2,899 |
Highlighted where one is plainly lighter, smaller, cheaper or draws less. I/O count is left unmarked on purpose — more connectors you don't need is weight, cost and a bigger case.
Connectors only one of them has
Apollo x16D (Dante)
- Dante (RJ45)
- Thunderbolt
- XLR 4-pin DC
Apollo x8 Gen 2
- TS 1/4"
- TRS 1/4"
- 4-pin XLR male
- USB-C
- TOSLINK (Optical)
- RCA
- XLR Female
Settle it in your own rack
Specs decide less than fit does. Drop either one into your rig and see the real answer — what space is left, what the circuit draws, and whether every cable it needs actually lands somewhere.
Open the rack plannerTry 15 minutes without an account. Both units are in the catalog.