Universal AudioApollo x8 Gen 2 Thunderbolt Audio Interface - Essentials+ Edition

Universal Audio Apollo x8 Gen 2

Level up your studio with the Apollo x8 Gen 2 Essentials+ edition from Universal Audio, an 18-input, 24-output Thunderbolt audio interface with powerful HEXA core DSP processing to supercharge your production workflow. Trusted by industry professionals for UA's high-quality sound and legendary software, the Apollo x8 is the perfect centerpiece for any serious studio. Take advantage of the advanced Unison preamps, incredibly transparent Gen 2 conversion, and premium features like auto-gain and Apollo Monitor Correction to create professional audio session after session.

The four Unison preamps in the Apollo x8 make use of UA's industry-leading analog emulations to record your signals in realtime with the sounds of legendary gear from Neve, API, SSL, Fender, and more. Thanks to the incredible dynamic range and ultra-low distortion in the Apollo Gen 2 audio converters, your signals are captured in brilliant detail, up to 24-bit / 192kHz. When monitoring audio, enhanced D/A converters provide exceptional transparency to help inform mixing decisions. No matter what your room is like, UA has you covered with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks, which compensates for idiosyncrasies of your room to deliver the perfect reference for your production.

Whether you are just starting to get serious about music production or are outfitting a professional studio, the X8 features everything you need to produce professional audio with convenient features that empower your creativity. Reroute audio, set up and save plug-in scenes, automate recording levels with auto-gain, and much more using the newly updated UAD console app, streamlining your session so you never miss that perfect take. With its impressive HEXA core DSP plug-in processing, the Apollo x8 works in concert with your computer to enable intensive processing chains, so you never have to compromise on your vision. You can start putting this power to work immediately with the included Essentials+ bundle of plug-in instruments and effects, giving you all the crucial components to produce, mix, and master professional audio. No matter where you are in your musical journey, the Apollo x8 Gen2 from Universal Audio delivers uncompromising sound and performance that's built for the road ahead.

Apollo x8 Gen 2 Features

• 18 x 24 Thunderbolt audio interface with Hexa core DSP processing
• Four Unison mic preamps for analog sounds emulated from legendary consoles
• Eight 1/4" line inputs
• Two Hi-Z instrument inputs
• Two headphone outputs
• ADAT and S/PIDF I/O for digital expansion
• Gen 2 Apollo X converters with 24-bit / 192kHz resolution
• Enhanced D/A converters with 129dB dynamic range
• Headphone and main output monitoring calibration with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks
• Updated UAD console app with auto-gain control, plug-in scenes, bass management, and more
• Monitor controller with speaker switching and talkback
• Onboard DSP enables complex and CPU intensive processing
• Essentials+ edition includes 33+ UAD plug-ins including instruments and effects
• Expandable with other Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces up to 128 channels