UNIVERSAL AUDIO / APOLLO X8 / Custom 6 Upgrade

APOLLO rack with elite class converter and HEXA (6) core DSP processing 3rd generation APOLLO X8, bundled with 6 types of paid plug-in licenses that can be freely selected.

Giveaway: closed headphones AKG/K371 (with 50mm large diameter driver)!

The Apollo X-series enables music producers, project studios and post-production studios to offer the best A/DD/A conversions currently possible, UAD processing with HEXA cores, and surround monitoring* based recording, overdubbing, and mixing. An audio interface with Thunderbolt 3 connectivity. It can be used in both Mac/Windows environments.

■ Main features of Apollo x8:
・18-in/24-out (analog 8 x 8) Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with best-in-class 24-bit/192 kHz converter
・HEXA core (6 DSP) real-time UAD processing, regardless of audio buffer size, for almost latency-free recording with UAD plug-ins
・4 Unison mic/line preamps allow you to record with great preamp emulation such as Neve, API, Manley, SSL, etc.**
・Surround monitor controller that supports up to 7.1 channel format*
・Includes Realtime Analog Classics Plus plug-in bundle that covers UA 610-B Tube Preamp, Legacy Pultec EQ, LA-2A and 1176 compressors, as well as Marshall Plexi Classic and Ampeg SVT-VR Classic.
・UAD HEXA core processing adds mixing power to major DAWs such as Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, and Ableton
・2 Thunderbolt 3 ports are mounted, and Apple's genuine Thunderbolt conversion adapter (sold separately) allows you to connect up to 4 Thunderbolt-equipped Apollo interfaces, or up to 6 UAD-2 devices and Thunderbolt 1 and 2.
・+24 dBu headroom operation can be selected, so it can be easily connected to a professional console or tape machine.
・Convenient monitor functions such as Alt speaker, talkback microphone and assignable Dim / Mono switch mounted on the front panel
・Uncompromising analog circuit design, carefully selected parts, and high assembly quality
・Regular software updates and high support system

In addition to the Realtime Analog Classics Plus bundle, APOLLO X8/Custom 6 Upgrade comes with 6 paid plug-in licenses that you can freely choose from over 100 UAD plug-ins (including third-party developed plug-ins).
* Please select within 45 days after registering your Apollo X product (after 45 days, popular plugins will be automatically licensed).

■ Included 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

■ 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
[Mac]
・Apple Mac computer with usable Thunderbolt 1, 2 or 3, ports
・MacOS 10.12 Sierra, 10.13 High Sierra
・For Macs that support Thunderbolt 1 and 2, Apple's genuine Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter (sold separately) is required.

[Windows]
・PC with built-in Thunderbolt 3 (via USB-C port)
・Windows 10 with Anniversary Update (64-bit edition)
・Operation verified Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt adapter (sold separately)
Systems that combine a 6th generation Intel Skylake processor (or higher), a 2016 or later computer with a Thunderbolt 3 (Alpine Ridge) controller over a USB-C port, and a validated Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt adapter Expected to be compatible.
The following Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt adapters have been tested with UA:
・Startech Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt Adapter (Product ID: TBT3TBTADAP)
・Kanex Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt Adapter (Product ID: K170-1051-BK6I)

[Common]
・Thunderbolt cable (sold separately)
・6GB or more free storage
・Quad Core i7 or higher processor is recommended
・8GB or more of RAM is recommended
・Internet connection environment (for software acquisition, product registration and purchase of additional plug-ins)
・AU/VST/RTAS/AAX64 compatible host application
Host application operation check list

*Some computers do not support Thunderbolt 3 even if they have a USB-C (Type-C) terminal. Please note.
*PCIe to Thunderbolt adapter, Thunderbolt to FireWire adapter, and Thunderbolt hub are not supported.
*Compatibility with AMD processor environment has not been tested and is not supported.
*Use in a 2-in-1 system (notebook/tablet) environment is not supported.
*Cannot coexist with UAD-1 devices.
*Use under Apple Boot Camp or virtual Windows environment is not supported.
*UAD plug-ins other than the included "Realtime Analog Classics Plus" UAD plug-in suite can be purchased from the UA online store.