UNIVERSAL AUDIO / APOLLO X8 / Ultimate 7 Upgrade

APOLLO rack with elite class converter and HEXA (6) core DSP processing 3rd generation APOLLO X8, bundled with 99 types of plug-in licenses excluding third parties set in UAD2 ULTIMATE 7. [Special price until the next version of Ultimate 8 is released]

Give away: Closed headphones AKG/K371 (with a 50mm large-diameter driver)

The Apollo X-series enables music producers, project studios and post-production studios to provide the best A / DD / A conversions currently possible, UAD processing with HEXA cores, and surround monitoring* recording, overdubbing, and mixing. A Thunderbolt 3 connected audio interface that can be used in both Mac and 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 near-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 covering 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
・Equipped with 2 Thunderbolt 3 ports, 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 is also selectable, making it easy to connect to professional consoles and tape machines
・Convenient monitor functions such as Alt speaker, talkback microphone and assignable Dim/Mono switch mounted on the front panel
UA's uncompromising analog circuit design, carefully selected parts, and high assembly quality
・Regular software updates, high support system

APOLLO X8/Ultimate 7 Upgrade comes with 99 UA-developed plug-in licenses up to UAD software v9.7 configured with UAD2 ULTIMATE 7 (third-party products not included).
*This is a special price product until the next version of UAD2 Ultimate 8 is released.

■ 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 available Thunderbolt 1, 2 or 3, ports
・macOS 10.12 Sierra, 10.13 High Sierra
・Thunderbolt 1 and 2 compatible Mac requires genuine Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter (sold separately)

[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 recommended
・8GB or more RAM 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.
*Use of PCIe to Thunderbolt adapter, Thunderbolt to FireWire adapter, and Thunderbolt hub is 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.