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

Universal Audio Apollo x8 Gen 2

The Apollo x8 Gen 2 Studio+ Edition from Universal Audio is an 18-input, 24-output Thunderbolt audio interface with premium sound and immense DSP processing power to enable professional productions. With flexible Unison mic preamps, supercharged HEXA core DSP processing, and convenient features that empower your creativity, the Apollo x8 is the perfect centerpiece to any serious studio. Hear the sound trusted by industry professionals the world over, and take your productions to the next level with the Apollo x8 Studio+ Edition.

Four Unison mic preamps in the x8 let you take advantage of UA's industry-leading analog emulation technology to track in realtime with the legendary sound of hardware gear from Neve, API, Manley, Fender, and more. The next generation conversion in the Apollo x8 provides audio recording and playback with exceptional dynamic range and ultra-low distortion, operating at up to 24-bit / 192 kHz. Use the new Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks to perfectly tune your monitor or headphone response to the idiosyncrasies of your room, giving you crystal clear and transparent audio you can trust when mixing and mastering.

The Apollo x8 comes equipped with everything you need to produce professional audio, with convenient features and a huge collection of software tools to empower your vision. The updated UAD console app lets you streamline your sessions with plug-in scenes and auto-gain, take control of your studio with low-latency cues, and easily integrate subwoofers with bass management. Inside the x8, powerful HEXA core DSP processing works alongside your computer to allow for intensive audio plug-in processing, so you're never stymied by CPU limitations when creativity strikes. Such a powerful processor deserves a hefty suite of production plug-ins, and UAD has you covered with 50+ instruments and effects processors included in the Studio+ bundle. Whether you are gearing up your professional studio or upgrading a serious home set-up, the Apollo x8 Gen 2 Studio+ Edition from Universal Audio is an uncompromising audio interface built to bring the best out of your productions.

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
• Studio+ edition includes 50+ UAD plug-ins including instruments and effects
• Expandable with other Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces up to 128 channels