The Universal Audio Apollo X8 Gen 2 with UAD Analog Classics Pro is a rackmount 18 x 24 Thunderbolt audio interface featuring four Unison™ mic preamps, HEXA Core DSP processing, elite-class audio conversion, auto-gain, Apollo Monitor Correction, bass management for up to 7.1 surround sound, and access to a premium software suite with over 200 UAD plug-ins for Mac and Windows. Next-Generation Audio Conversion Apollo X8 Gen 2 delivers state-of-the-art audio conversion, offering the widest dynamic range and the lowest distortion of any Apollo model. This results in incredibly clear, detailed sound, ideal for professional recording and mixing environments. Unison™ Preamps for Authentic Analogue Sound Record with the sound of industry-leading analogue preamps and channel strips thanks to Unison™ technology. By replicating the tone and impedance of iconic gear from brands like Neve, API, and Avalon, it brings analogue warmth and texture to your recordings in real time. Comprehensive Plug-in Library With the Apollo X8, you gain access to a library of over 200 UAD plug-ins, including renowned processors like Capitol Chambers, Teletronix LA-2A, and the EL8 Distressor. This expansive collection of DSP and native plug-ins enables you to mix and master with precision, using industry-proven tools. Apollo Monitor Correction for Accurate Playback Apollo Monitor Correction, powered by Sonarworks®, allows you to adjust your monitoring environment for consistent playback across different setups. This ensures that what you hear while mixing will translate perfectly, whether you're working in a studio, home setup, or using headphones. Auto-Gain for Quick Setup Streamline your recording process with Auto-Gain, which automatically sets optimal input levels across multiple channels in seconds. This feature eliminates guesswork and ensures you’re always capturing the best possible take. Immersive Surround Sound and Bass Management Ideal for modern audio production, Apollo X8 supports immersive formats with up to 7.1 surround sound and bass management, allowing you to integrate a subwoofer seamlessly for full-spectrum audio monitoring. UAD Console App for Enhanced Workflow The UAD Console app functions as the control centre for your sessions, letting you manage low-latency monitoring, cue setups, and plug-in routing effortlessly. Features like Auto-Gain and Plug-In Scenes make it easy to customise your workflow to suit any project. Powerful Hybrid System with HEXA Core DSP Apollo X8 combines HEXA Core DSP processing with native computer power, enabling you to run complex sessions with dense plug-in chains. This hybrid setup allows you to manage large projects that would be unmanageable on native systems alone. Scalable Studio Solution Expand your studio by connecting up to four Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces, offering up to 128 channels of premium I/O. Control everything from your desktop with Apollo Twin or x4 for seamless integration and scalability as your studio grows. What's included in Analog Classics Pro Vocals & Pitch Correction Topline Vocal Suite Topline Key Finder Channel Strips & Preamps API® Preamp API® Vision Channel Strip API® Vision Channel Strip Legacy Avalon® VT-737sp Channel Strip CS-1 Channel Strip Century Tube Channel Strip Helios® Type 69 Preamp & EQ LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip Manley® Reference Microphone Preamp Manley® VOXBOX Channel Strip Neve® 1073 Preamp & EQ Neve® 88RS Channel Strip Neve® 88RS Channel Strip Legacy Precision Channel Strip SSL® E Series Channel Strip SSL® E Series Channel Strip Legacy UA 610-A Preamp & EQ UA 610-B Preamp & EQ V76 Preamplifier Compressors / Limiters API® 2500 Stereo Bus Compressor dbx® 160 Compressor / Limiter Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor Fairchild 660 Compressor Fairchild 670 Compressor Fairchild 670 Legacy Compressor Precision Buss Compressor SSL® G Series Bus Compressor SSL® G Series Bus Compressor Legacy Teletronix LA-2 Classic Leveler Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Teletronix LA-2A Tube Compressor Teletronix LA-3A Classic Audio Leveler UA 1176 FET Compressor UA 1176 Rev A Classic Limiter UA 1176AE Classic Limiter UA 1176LN Rev E Classic Limiter UA 1176LN Legacy UA 1176SE Legacy Equalizers Helios Type 69 Legacy EQ Neve® 1073 Legacy Neve® 1073SE Legacy Precision Equalizer 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 A-Type Multiband Dynamic Enhancer Ampex® ATR-102 Mastering Tape Recorder Little Labs® Voice Of God Bass Resonance Oxide Tape Recorder Precision De-Esser Precision Enhancer Hz Precision Enhancer kHz Studer® A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder Vibe Analog Machines Essentials Instruments PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth Delay & Modulation Brigade Chorus Pedal Cooper® Time Cube MkII Delay EP-34 Tape Echo Galaxy Tape Echo KORG® SDD-3000 Digital Delay Precision Delay Mod Precision Delay Mod L Studio D Chorus Reverbs & Rooms Lexicon® 224 Digital Reverb Ocean Way Studios Deluxe Ocean Way Studios Precision Reflection Engine Pure Plate Reverb UAD Sound City Studios Mastering Precision Limiter Precision Maximizer Precision Multiband Guitar & Bass Bermuda Triangle Fender® ’55 Tweed Deluxe Raw Distortion TS Overdrive Pedal UAD Dream ’65 Reverb Amplifier UAD Lion ’68 Super Lead Amp UAD Ruby ’63 Top Boost Amplifier UAD Showtime ’64 Tube Amp UAD Woodrow ’55 Instrument Amplifier LUNA Extensions Ampex® ATR-102 Master Tape Extension API® Summing Extension API® Vision Console Emulation Studer® A800 Multitrack Tape Extension
