UNIVERSAL AUDIO / APOLLO X8P / Ultimate 8 Upgrade

This bundled product includes the third-generation APOLLO rack APOLLO X8P, which uses elite-class converters and features HEXA(6) core DSP processing, as well as 104 plug-in licenses (excluding third-party plug-ins) set up with UAD2 ULTIMATE8.

■Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface & DSP Effects System

""Apollo X Series is a Thunderbolt 3 audio interface that provides music producers, project studios, and post-production studios with recording, overdubbing, and mixing using 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 x8P Key Features:
o 18-in/22-out (8 x 8 analog) Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with best-in-class 24-bit/192 kHz conversion
o HEXA Core (6 DSP) real-time processing, regardless of audio buffer size, for near-latency recording with UAD plug-ins UAD Processing
Eight Unison mic/line preamps let you record using 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, and Ampeg SVT-VR Classic.
UAD HEXA Core processing adds mixing power to major DAWs like Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, and Ableton.
Two Thunderbolt 3 ports allow you to connect up to four Thunderbolt-equipped Apollo interfaces or up to six UAD-2 devices, even those with Thunderbolt 1 and 2, via an optional Apple Thunderbolt adapter.
+24 o Selectable 50dB headroom operation allows for easy connection to professional consoles and tape machines.
o Convenient monitor functions such as an Alt Speaker, Talkback Mic, and an assignable Dim/Mono switch are featured on the front panel.
o UA's uncompromising analog circuit design, carefully selected parts, and high-quality assembly are the hallmarks of this product.
o Regular software updates and a comprehensive support system are also available.

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

■APOLLO x8P Connections
・8 Unison-compatible Mic/Line (Combo jack) inputs (1/4"" TRS connection takes priority over DB25 for Line in)
・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]
o Apple Mac computer with an available Thunderbolt 1, 2, or 3 port
o macOS 10.12 Sierra, 10.13 High Sierra, 10.14 Mojave
o For Thunderbolt 1, 2-compatible Macs, use the genuine Apple Requires a Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter (sold separately).

[Windows]
o PC with built-in Thunderbolt 3 (via USB-C port)
Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (64-bit edition)
o Verified Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt adapter (sold separately)
Computers from 2016 or later with a 6th Generation Intel Skylake processor (or higher) and a built-in Thunderbolt 3 (Alpine Ridge) controller via a USB-C port, combined with a verified Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt adapter, are expected to be compatible.
The following Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt adapters have been verified by UA:
o Startech Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt Adapter (Product ID: TBT3TBTADAP)
o Kanex Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt Adapter (Product ID: K170-1051-BK6I)

[Common]
o Thunderbolt cable (sold separately)
o 6GB or more of free storage
o Quad Core i7 or higher processor recommended
o 8GB or more of RAM recommended
o Internet connection (for software download, product registration, and additional plug-in purchases)
o AU/VST/RTAS/AAX64 compatible host applications
Host application compatibility list

Please note: Some computers equipped with a USB-C (Type-C) connector do not support Thunderbolt 3.
* 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.
* Cannot coexist with UAD-1 devices.
* Apple Boot Camp Use in virtual Windows environments is not supported.

UAD plug-ins other than the included ""Realtime Analog Classics Plus"" UAD plug-in suite are available for purchase at the UA Online Store.