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Accidents happen. Protect your favorite Adorama products and purchase a protection plan to stay covered from accidental damage, mechanical or electrical failures, and more.
If we can’t fix it, we’ll replace it at no additional cost.
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When regular use of your product over time results in mechanical or electrical failure.
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Rackmount
10x Multi-Segment LED Meter
Analog:
8 Inputs / 14 Outputs at 192 kHz
Digital:
10 Inputs / 10 Outputs at 96 kHz
192 kHz / 24-Bit
4
1x Knob
None
-20 dB (Switchable per Channel)
Inputs:
+10 to +65 dB
75 Hz, 12 dB/Octave
Mute per Master
4x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Mic Input
2x 1/4" TS Unbalanced Hi-Z Input (Front Panel)
8x 1/4" TRS Balanced Line Input
2x 1/4" TRS Balanced Monitor Output
8x 1/4" TRS Balanced Line Output
2x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output
48 V, Selectable On/Off (Selectable on Individual Inputs)
2x TOSLINK Optical ADAT Input (S/MUX4 Support)
2x TOSLINK Optical ADAT Output (S/MUX4 Support)
1x RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Input
1x RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Output
1x USB Type-C (Thunderbolt 3)
None
1x BNC Word Clock Input
1x BNC Word Clock Output
None
None
None
Mic Inputs:
20 Hz to 20 kHz +/-0.05 dB
Hi-Z Inputs:
20 Hz to 20 kHz +/-0.04 dB
Line Inputs:
20 Hz to 20 kHz +/-0.05 dB
Monitor Outputs:
20 Hz to 20 kHz +/-0.06 dB
Line Outputs:
20 Hz to 20 kHz +/-0.07 dB
Headphone Outputs:
20 Hz to 20 kHz +/-0.05 dB
Mic Inputs:
+26 dBu (with Pad)
Hi-Z Inputs:
+12.4 dBu
Line Inputs:
+24 dBu (with Pad)
Line/Monitor Outputs:
+24 dBu
150 mW into 300 Ohms
Hi-Z Inputs:
1 Megohm
Line Inputs:
10 Kilohms
Line Outputs:
100 Ohms
Mic Inputs:
5.5 Kilohms
Monitor Outputs:
100 Ohms
Word Clock :
75 Ohms
Mic Inputs:
122 dBA
Hi-Z Inputs:
121 dBA
Line Inputs:
123 dBA
Monitor Outputs:
129 dBA
Line Outputs:
127 dBA
Headphone Outputs:
125 dBA
Mic Inputs:
-114 dB / 0.0002% (1 kHz)
Hi-Z Inputs:
-111 dB / 0.00028% (1 kHz)
Line Inputs:
-113 dB / 0.00022% (1 kHz)
Monitor Outputs:
-118 dB / 0.00012% (1 kHz, at -1 dBFS)
Line Outputs:
-119 dB / 0.00011% (1 kHz, at -1 dBFS)
Headphone Outputs:
-102 dB / 0.0008% (1 kHz, at -1 dBFS)
Up to 192 kHz
None
24-Bit (AD/DA Conversion)
1.1 ms at 96 kHz (Input to Output)
ADAT, Internal, S/PDIF, Word Clock
Word Clock:
Input Termination: 75 Ohms (Switchable)
Lock Range: 44.1 to 192 kHz +/-4% of Sample Rate
None
macOS 10.12 / 10.13 / 10.14 / 10.15
Windows 10 (64-Bit, Only)
LUNA Mac Only
Any Core Audio (Mac) Compliant Software (Not Included)
Proprietary
Intel Core i7
6 GB
None
Available Thunderbolt 3 Port
Thunderbolt Cable (Not Included)
Required for Registration and Software/Driver Download
AC/DC Power Adapter (Included)
100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
12 VDC at 6 A (Included)
30 W (Typical)
72 W (Maximum)
1 RU
32 to 104 Degree F (0 to 40 Degree C)
19 x 13.5 x 1.8" (48.3 x 34.3 x 4.6cm) (Including Controls and Protrusions)
9.0 lbs (4.1kg)
819937003066
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Unison technology, a Universal Audio exclusive, allows you to track through exacting mic preamp emulations from Neve, API, Manley, Helios, SSL, and Universal Audio. This technology nails the tone of these sought-after tube and solid state mic pres, including their input impedance, gain stage "sweet spots," and the component-level circuit behaviors of the original hardware.
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The Apollo x8 Heritage Edition Rackmount 18x24 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface is more than just an audio interface; it's a complete audio solution that brings the power of a professional recording studio right to your desktop.