UNIVERSAL AUDIO / APOLLO X8 Audio Interface Thunderbolt 3

The APOLLO X Series is the third generation APOLLO rack, featuring elite-class converters and HEXA(6) core DSP processing.

Apollo X Series is a Thunderbolt 3 audio interface that provides music producers, project studios, and post-production studios with recording, overdubbing, and mixing capabilities utilizing the best A/D and D/A conversion available today, HEXA Core UAD Processing, and surround monitoring*. It's compatible with both Mac and Windows.

Apollo x8 Key Features:
- 18-in/24-out (8 x 8 analog) Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with best-in-class 24-bit/192 kHz conversion
- HEXA Core (6 DSP) real-time UAD processing for near-latency recording with UAD plug-ins, regardless of audio buffer size
- Four Unison mic/line preamps enable recording with incredible preamp emulations from Neve, API, Manley, SSL, and more.**
- Surround monitor controller supporting up to 7.1 channel formats* Includes the Realtime Analog Classics Plus plug-in bundle, featuring the UA 610-B Tube Preamp, Legacy Pultec EQ, LA-2A and 1176 compressors, Marshall Plexi Classic, Ampeg SVT-VR Classic, and more.
- UAD HEXA Core processing enables Pro Add mixing power to major DAWs like Tools, Logic, Cubase, and Ableton.

Two Thunderbolt 3 ports allow connection to up to four Thunderbolt-equipped Apollo interfaces or up to six UAD-2 devices via Thunderbolt 1 and 2 using an optional Apple Thunderbolt adapter. +24dBu headroom operation is also available, making it easy to connect to professional consoles and tape machines.

Convenient front-panel monitor functions include an Alt Speaker, Talkback Mic, and an assignable Dim/Mono switch.

UA's uncompromising analog circuit design, carefully selected parts, and high-quality assembly are the hallmarks of this product.

Regular software updates and a comprehensive support network are available.

■Features:
■Includes the Realtime Analog Classics Plus Bundle:

UA 610-B Tube Preamp & EQ

Marshall Plexi Classic Guitar Amp

Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amp
・UA 1176LN Limiting Amplifier (Legacy)
・UA 1176SE Limiting Amplifier (Legacy)
・Pultec EQP-1A EQ (Legacy)
・Pultec Pro EQ (Legacy)
・Teletronix LA-2A Leveling Amplifier (Legacy)
・Fairchild 670 Compressor (Legacy)
・Precision Enhancer Hz
・Raw Distortion
・Precision Channel Strip (Precision Mix Rack Collection)
・Precision Reflection Engine (Precision Mix Rack Collection)
・Precision Delay Mod (Precision Mix Rack Collection)
・Precision Delay Mod L (Precision Mix Rack Collection)
・RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler

■Specifications:
■APOLLO x8 connection
・4 Unison compatible Mic Inputs
・2 Unison-compatible Hi-Z Inputs
・8 Line Inputs
・8 ADAT (optical TOSLINK); 2 S/PDIF I/O
・WORD CLOCK I/O
・2 TRS Monitor Outputs
・8 Line Outputs (7.1 Surround)
・2 Stereo Headphone Outputs

■System Requirements:
■System Requirements
[Mac]
・An Apple Mac computer with an available Thunderbolt 1, 2, or 3 (via a USB-C* port) (Apple Silicon Mac compatibility information)
・For use with a Thunderbolt 1 or 2-enabled Mac, an Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter (sold separately) and a Thunderbolt 2 cable (sold separately) are required.
・macOS 10.14 Mojave, 10.15 Catalina, 11 Big Sur, 12 Monterey

[Windows]
- Windows PC with built-in Thunderbolt 3 (via USB-C* port)
- Windows 10, 11 (64-bit)
- Computers from 2016 or later with a 6th Generation Intel Skylake (or higher) processor and a built-in Thunderbolt 3 (Alpine Ridge) controller via a USB-C port are expected to be compatible with Apollo X.

[Common Requirements]
- Thunderbolt 3 cable (sold separately)
- 10GB or more of free storage space
- Quad Core i7 or higher processor recommended
- 8GB or more of RAM recommended
- Internet connection (for software download, product registration, and additional plug-in purchases)
- AU, VST, RTAS, and AAX 64-compatible host application
Host Application Compatibility List

Please note that some computers equipped with a USB-C (Type-C) connector may not be Thunderbolt 3 compatible.
* Use of PCIe to Thunderbolt adapters, Thunderbolt to FireWire adapters, and Thunderbolt hubs is not supported.
* Compatibility with AMD processor environments has not been tested and is therefore not supported.
* Use in 2-in-1 systems (notebook/tablet) is not supported.
* Coexistence with UAD-1 devices is not supported.
* Use in Apple Boot Camp or virtual Windows environments is not supported.
* The Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter does not support hot-plugging into the computer's USB-C port.
UAD plug-ins other than those included as standard can be purchased from the UA Online Store.

*Important Notice
""USB-C (USB Type-C)"" refers simply to the connector shape. Therefore, not all USB-C ports support Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C connectors are also used for other protocols, such as USB 3.1 and USB 2.0). Please make sure that the computer and cables you will be connecting to Apollo X support Thunderbolt 3.

*Please be sure to check the operating environment information on the distributor's website.