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Universal Audio Apollo x8 Gen 2 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface with Studio+ Plug-Ins
SKU: UAPX8G2STU MFR: APX8G2-STU
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- Experience pristine audio quality with the Apollo x8's premium A/D and D/A converters.
- Harness powerful UAD plug-ins for real-time audio processing and shaping your sound.
- Enjoy ultra-low latency performance for seamless recording and monitoring via Thunderbolt 3.
- Expand your studio with versatile connectivity, including ADAT, S/PDIF, and word clock I/O.
- Record drums, vocals, and instruments using the four Unison mic preamps for accurate sound.
- Create professional mixes with confidence, utilizing the interface's dynamic range.
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About Universal Audio Apollo x8 Gen 2
From the heart of your studio to the forefront of audio innovation, the Apollo x8 Gen 2 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface with Studio+ Plug-Ins is engineered for creators and producers who demand the highest quality in sound production. This advanced audio interface is designed for handling larger projects with ease, offering unparalleled audio conversion and four Unison mic preamps. With real-time UAD processing, you can record through industry-leading plug-ins from Auto-Tune, Neve, API, Manley, and more, all without latency, ensuring that the legendary UA sound and craftsmanship are seamlessly integrated into your workflow.
The Apollo x8 is equipped with elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters, delivering an unprecedented dynamic range that allows you to hear every nuance of your music. The four Unison preamps provide the authentic sound of iconic analog gear from renowned brands like Neve, API, Manley, and Fender. This is achieved through impedance-matched analog modeling, which digitally controls mic preamp impedance and gain staging, recreating the sound and feel of classic analog equipment.
Experience studio-grade D/A conversion with a remarkable -127 dB THD+N, ensuring ultra-low noise and distortion at just 0.000045% THD+N. The enhanced Monitor D/A offers the widest dynamic range of any Apollo interface to date, while the professional headphone monitoring system delivers clean, powerful amplification with 126 dB DNR and -117 dB (0.00014%) THD+N into 300 Ohm.
The Apollo x8 is a powerhouse for both professional and project studios, providing the highest-quality audio with its elite-class conversion and enhanced D/A monitoring. Record through four Unison preamps in real-time, capturing the rich analog textures used in the greatest recordings of our time. The Gen 2 design features our highest-resolution D/A converters, paired with Apollo Monitor Correction by Sonarworks, ensuring the most accurate representation of your recordings when mixing through monitors or headphones.
With the Apollo x8, you have access to a comprehensive library of over 200 UAD plug-ins, including Teletronix LA-2A compressors, Pultec EQs, and amps from Fender, Marshall, and Ampeg, enabling you to mix with authentic analog sounds. The digital mixing engine allows for seamless plug-in routing and monitoring, with features like Auto-Gain, Bass Management, 7.1 Surround Sound, and Plug-In Scenes to tailor your workflow to your needs.
The hybrid system combines Apollo x8's HEXA Core DSP with native processing from your host computer, allowing you to produce large sessions with complex plug-in chains, surpassing any native-only recording setup. Expand your studio capabilities by linking up to four Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces for up to 128 channels of premium I/O in your DAW, all controlled from your desktop using Apollo Twin or x4.
Included with the Studio+ Edition are a variety of plug-ins across multiple categories, such as Channel Strips & Preamps, Compressors/Limiters, Equalizers, Special Processing, Essentials Instruments, Delay & Modulation, Reverbs & Rooms, and Guitar & Bass. These plug-ins provide an extensive range of tools to enhance your music production, making the Apollo x8 Gen 2 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface an indispensable addition to any studio setup.
Universal Audio Apollo x8 Gen 2 Features
- 18 x 24 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with HEXA Core DSP plug-in processing
- Four Unison mic preamps, two Hi-Z instrument inputs, eight 1/4" line inputs, two optical Toslink I/O (ADAT S/MUX), RCA coaxial I/O (S/PDIF), word clock I/O (BNC)
- Two 1/4" monitor outs, eight 1/4" line outs (ALT / 7.1 surround), two 1/4" TRS headphone outs
- Elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution featuring Dual-Crystal Clocking for ultra-low jitter at all sample rates
- Enhanced D/A for critical monitoring and playback with 130 dB dynamic range and astonishingly low THD of -127 dB
- Calibrate your main monitor and headphone outputs with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks
- Fully-featured monitor controller with alternate speaker switching and integrated talkback for easy communication with talent
- Updated UAD Console app featuring Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer integration with Bass Management, immersive audio support, and more
- Onboard DSP supports over 200 UAD plug-ins via VST, AU, and AAX 64 formats in all major DAWs
- Includes up to 50+ UAD plug-ins with Studio+ Editions
- Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more
- Expandable with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces and Dante via Apollo x16D
- Free industry-leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers
Warranty Information
This product has a limited warranty of 12 months for parts and 12 months for labor.
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