UNIVERSAL AUDIO / APOLLO X8P Heritage Edition

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

Apollo x8p is a Thunderbolt 3 audio interface for Mac/Windows that provides engineers, producers, and project studios with the best A/D D/A conversion, HEXA Core UAD processing, dual crystal clocking, and 7.1 surround monitoring for recording, overdubbing, and mixing.

Developed by UA's 60+ years of craftsmanship, this 16-in/22-out interface offers eight Unison mic preamps with stunning preamp emulations from Neve, API, Manley, Helios, SSL, and more, plus powerful real-time UAD processing from the HEXA Core DSP (50% more DSP power than the previous generation Apollo).

*18-in/22-out audio interface, six SHARC chips, Thunderbolt 3 connection, Mac/Windows compatible. Eight mic preamps with Unison technology.

*Only eight analog inputs.

*In addition to the standard Realtime Analog Classics Plus plug-in bundle, the Heritage Edition plug-in bundle includes 10 UAD plug-in suites from Helios, Fairchild, Teletronix, Pultec, and Universal Audio. With a value of over $2,400, this is a lineup of essentials for professional-level workflows. This is a very good value special edition.

■Key features of the Apollo x8P:
18-in/22-out (8 x 8 analog) Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with best-in-class 24-bit/192 kHz converters
HEXA Core (6 DSP) real-time UAD processing with any audio buffer size for near-zero latency recording with UAD plug-ins
8 Unison mic/line preamps let you record with amazing preamp emulations from Neve, API, Manley, SSL, and more**
Surround monitor controller with support for up to 7.1 channel formats*
Includes the Realtime Analog Classics Plus plug-in bundle, including UA 610-B Tube Preamp, Legacy Pultec EQ, LA-2A and 1176 compressors, Marshall Plexi Classic, Ampeg SVT-VR Classic, and more
Heritage plug-in suite with 10 UAD plug-ins from Helios, Fairchild, Teletronix, Pultec, and Universal Audio Includes Heritage Edition plug-in bundle (a value of over $2,400)
UAD HEXA Core processing adds mixing power to major DAWs such as Pro 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 with Thunderbolt 1 and 2 via an optional Apple Thunderbolt conversion adapter
+24 dBu headroom operation is also available, 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 on the front panel
UA's uncompromising analog circuit design, carefully selected parts, and high assembly quality
Regular software updates and high support system
Features
■Plugs included in the Heritage Edition bundle
UA 1176 Classic Limiter Collection
Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler Collection
Pultec Passive EQ Collection
Fairchild Tube Limiter Collection
Teletronix LA-3A Audio Leveler
UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection
Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ Collection
V76 Preamplifier
Oxide Tape Recorder
Pure Plate Reverb

*If you already own a plugin included in the Heritage Edition, you can select it from the alternative plugin list.

■Plugins included in 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 x8P Connection
・8 Unison-compatible Mic/Line (Combo jack) inputs (Line in has priority over DB25 for 1/4'' TRS connection)
・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 a compatible Thunderbolt 1, 2, or 3 (via USB-C* port)
When using with a Mac that supports Thunderbolt 1 or 2, an Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter (sold separately) and a Thunderbolt 2 cable (sold separately) are required
macOS 10.12 Sierra, 10.13 High Sierra, 10.14 Mojave, macOS Catalina 10.15

Apple MacBooks have USB-C ports, but do not support Thunderbolt 3 and are therefore not compatible with Universal Audio products.

[Windows]

Windows PC computers with built-in Thunderbolt 3 (via USB-C* port)

Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (64-bit edition)

2016 and newer computers with 6th generation Intel Skylake (or higher) processors and a built-in Thunderbolt 3 (Alpine Ridge) controller via a USB-C port are expected to be compatible with Apollo X.

[Common]

Thunderbolt 3 cable (sold separately)
6GB or more free storage
Quad Core i7 or higher processor recommended
8GB or more RAM recommended
Internet connection (to obtain software, register the product, and purchase additional plug-ins)
AU, VST, RTAS, AAX 64 compatible host application

Size
19"" x 1.75"" (1U) x 12.125"" (excluding protrusions / 13.5"" including protrusions, 48.26 x 4.45 x 30.80/34.29cm)