Universal Audio'smost advanced Apollo x8 is here. For creators and producers running bigger projects who need the highest-resolution audio conversion, four Unison™ mic preamps, and real-time UAD processing — which lets you record through plug-ins from Auto-Tune, Neve, API, Manley, and more without latency — Apollo x8 puts legendary UA sound and craftsmanship right in your rack.Essentials+ Plug-ins Bundles: Channel Strips & Preamps: Century Tube Channel Strip, CS-1 Channel Strip, Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ, Precision Channel Strip, UA 610-A Preamp & EQ, UA 610-B Preamp & EQ Compressors/Limiters: Fairchild 670 Legacy, Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler, Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler, Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler, Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier, UA 1176LN Legacy, UA 1176SE Legacy Equalizers: Helios Type 69 Legacy EQ, Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ, Pultec EQP-1A Passive EQ, Pultec HLF-3C Passive EQ, Pultec MEQ-5 Passive EQ, Pultec Pro Legacy EQ Special Processing: Auto-Tune Realtime Access, Oxide Tape Recorder, Precision Enhancer Hz, Verve Analog Machines Essentials Instruments: PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth Delay & Modulation: Galaxy Tape Echo, Precision Delay Mod, Precision Delay Mod L Reverbs & Rooms: Precision Reflection Engine, Pure Plate Reverb, RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler Guitar & Bass: Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier, Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier, Raw Distortion Features: 18 x 24 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with HEXA Core DSP plug-in processing Four Unison™ mic preamps, two Hi-Z instrument inputs, eight 1/4" line inputs, two optical Toslink I/O (ADAT S/MUX), RCA coaxial I/O (S/PDIF), word clock I/O (BNC) Two 1/4" monitor outs, eight 1/4" line outs (ALT / 7.1 surround), two 1/4" TRS headphone outs Elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution featuring Dual-Crystal Clocking for ultra-low jitter at all sample rates Enhanced D/A for critical monitoring and playback with 130 dB dynamic range and astonishingly low THD of -127 dB Calibrate your main monitor and headphone outputs with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks® Fully-featured monitor controller with alternate speaker switching and integrated talkback for easy communication with talent Updated UAD Console app featuring Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer integration with Bass Management, immersive audio support, and more Onboard DSP supports over 200 UAD plug-ins via VST, AU, and AAX 64 formats in all major DAWs Includes up to 50+ UAD plug-ins with Essentials+ or Studio+ Editions Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more Expandable with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces and Dante via Apollo x16D Free industry-leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers Specifications: Simultaneous Channel I/O Count (analog + digital): 18 x 24 Microphone Inputs: Four XLR Female, pin 2 positive, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.07 dB Frequency Response, +48V Phantom Power (switchable per mic input) High Impedance (Hi-Z) Instrument Inputs: Two ¼" female TS unbalanced, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.08 dB Frequency Response, +10 dB to +65 dB Gain Range Analog Line Inputs: Eight ¼" female TRS balanced, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.07 dB Frequency Response, +10 dB to +65 dB Gain Range Analog Line Outputs (DC coupled): Eight (ten including Monitor outputs) ¼" female TRS balanced, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.05 dB Frequency Response Analog Monitor Outputs (DC coupled): Two (one stereo pair) ¼" female TRS balanced, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.02 dB Frequency Response, Headphone Outputs: Two ¼" female TRS stereo, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.02 dB Frequency Response ADAT: Two inputs, two outputs S/PDIF: One input, one output S/PDIF Channels: One stereo input, one stereo output ADAT Channels: Up to eight input & eight output channels (Optical TOSLINK JIS F05 connector) Thunderbolt 3 Ports: Two (Mac Only) Simultaneous A/D Conversion: Eight channels Simultaneous D/A Conversion: 14 channels Supported Sample Rates (kHz): 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 Bit Depth Per Sample: 24 Analog Round-Trip Latency: 1.1 milliseconds @ 96 kHz sample rate Power Supply: External AC-to-DC power supply, level VI compliant Includes: Apollo x8 Gen 2 audio interface, External power supply and region-specific AC cable, (USA, EU, UK, ANZ, or Japan), Set of (4) rack-mount screws, Getting Started URL card Dimensions: 19" (W) x 12" (D) x 1.74" (H) / 482.6 mm (W) x 305 mm mm (D) x 44.2 mm (H) (1U rack space) Weight: 3.95 kg / 8.7 lbs
