UNIVERSAL AUDIO / APOLLO X8P / Ultimate 8 Upgrade

APOLLO rack 3rd generation APOLLO X8P with elite class converter and HEXA (6) core DSP processing, bundled with 104 types of plug-in licenses excluding third parties set in UAD2 ULTIMATE 8.

■ Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface & DSP Effect System

The Apollo X-Series enables music producers, project studios and post-production studios to provide the best A/D D/A conversions currently possible, UAD processing with the HEXA core, and surround monitoring* based recording, overdubbing, and mixing. This is an audio interface with Thunderbolt 3 connection. It can be used in both Mac and Windows environments.

■ Main features of Apollo x8P:
・18-in/22-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 the UAD plug-in
・8 Unison mic/line preamps allow you to record with great preamp emulations like Neve, API, Manley, SSL and more**
・7.1 Surround monitor controller that supports channel formats*
・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 and a genuine Apple Thunderbolt conversion adapter (sold separately) allows you to connect up to 4 Thunderbolt-equipped Apollo interfaces or up to 6 UAD-2 devices with Thunderbolt 1 and 2.
・+24 dBu Headroom operation is also available for easy connection to professional consoles and tape machines
・Convenient monitor functions such as Alt speaker, talkback mic and assignable Dim/Mono switch on the front panel
・Uncompromising UA's proud analog circuit design, carefully selected parts, and high assembly quality
・Regular software updates, high support system

APOLLO X8P/Ultimate 8 Upgrade comes with 104 UA-developed plug-in licenses up to UAD software v9.11.0 configured with UAD2 ULTIMATE 8. (Third party products are not included)

■ APOLLO x8P connection
・8 Unison compatible Mic/Line (Combo jack) inputs (Line in has 1/4” TRS connection priority over DB25)
・2 Unison compatible Hi-Z Inputs
・8 Line Inputs (DB25)
・8 ADAT (optical TOSLINK); 2 S/PDIF I/O
・WORD CLOCK I/O
・2 TRS Monitor Outputs
・8 Line Outputs (DB25) (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, 10.14 Mojave
・For Thunderbolt 1 and 2 compatible Macs, 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 Fall Creators Update (64-bit Edition)
・Tested 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.
*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.