UNIVERSAL AUDIO / Apollo x8 | Gen 2 Essentials+ Edition

Four Unison mic preamps, elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 audio conversion, up to 7.1 surround sound with Auto Gain, Apoll monitor correction, and bass management, HEXA core DSP plug-in processing, and Mac or rackmount 18 x 24 Thunderbolt audio interface with premium software suite for Windows.

■Thunderbolt-connected audio interface
■18in / 24out
■Built-in DSP (6 chips)
■Essentials+ Edition

Produce music with authentic analog sound.
HEXA Core DSPs for recording and mixing with the highest resolution audio conversion, four Unison mic preamps, Auto-Tune, Neve, Manley, Avalon, SSL, and hundreds of other world-class UAD plug-ins UA's next generation Apollo x8 interface is now available for studio producers who need processing for recording and mixing with hundreds of world-class UAD plug-ins, including

Trusted by top producers and engineers around the world who need elite-class Apollo X sound, DSP power, and more inputs and outputs, the Apollo x8 puts the legendary UA craftsmanship and star sound in your rack.

◇Main Benefits
- See the next generation of audio conversion with the widest dynamic range and lowest distortion of any Apollo
- Experience authentic analog sound with real-time recording through Neve, API, Avalon, Fender and other gear thanks to Unison's TM preamps Access a complete library of over 200 UAD DSP and Native plug-ins, including award-winning titles from Capitol Chambers, Sound City Studios, EL8 Distressor, and more
・Apollo monitors by Sonarworks*. Collection feature for reliable mixing with headphones in any room
・Auto gain feature allows levels to be set for multiple inputs in an instant, eliminating missed takes
・Add a subwoofer to your monitor setup using the bass management feature, Use Bass Management to add a subwoofer to your monitor setup and see all the bass detail in your mix
- Quickly set up low-latency cues, plug-in scenes, and immersive audio monitoring using the UAD Console app
- Choose Essentials+ or Studio+ editions to add thousands of dollars' worth of Auto-Tune, Auto-tune, and Auto-sync functions to your mixes. Choose Essentials+ or Studio+ editions and get thousands of dollars worth of award-winning UAD plug-in titles from Auto-Tune, Fairchild, Teletronix, and more

■ Key Features
- 18 x 24 Thunderbolt audio interface with HEXA Core DSP plug-in processing
- 4 UnisonTM mic preamps, 2 Hi-Z instrument inputs, 8 1/4"" line inputs, 2 Optical Slink I/O (ADAT S/MUX), RCA coaxial I/O (S/PDIF), word clock I/O (BNC)
・2 1/4“ monitor outputs, 8 1/4” line outputs (ALT / 7.1 surround), 2 1/4"" TRS headphone outputs Elite-class 24-bit/192kHz resolution Apollo X Gen 2 converter with dual crystal clocking for ultra-low jitter at all sample rates
・Enhanced D/A for critical monitoring and playback with 130dB dynamic range and an amazingly low THD of -127dB Enhanced D/A for critical monitoring and playback
- Apollo Monitor Correction with Sonarworks* for calibration of main monitor and headphone outputs
- Full-featured monitor controller with alternate speaker switching and integrated talkback for easy communication with the performer Updated UAD console app with auto-gain, plug-in scenes, subwoofer integrated with bass management, and support for immersive audio,
- Built-in DSP includes VST, AU, AAX 64 for all major DAWs Built-in DSP supports over 200 UAD plug-ins via formats
- Essentials+ or Studio+ editions include up to 50+ UAD plug-ins
- Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more** Thunderbolt Apollo interface or expandable via Dante on select models
- Free industry-leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers

*Apollo to be released in Q4 2024 from sonarworks.com Monitor Correction Add-on and SoundID license required.
**For complete compatibility information, please visit help.uaudio.com