The Universal Audio Apollo x8p Gen 2 Thunderbolt Audio Interface with UAD Analog Classics Pro from Universal Audio is a premium, professional-grade audio interface designed for producers and engineers looking for elite audio conversion and versatile, powerful performance. Connectivity and Recording Flexibility The Apollo x8p features a 16 x 22 Thunderbolt interface, offering extensive connectivity for large, complex recording sessions. With its eight built-in Unison™ mic preamps, you can record through models of classic analogue preamps and channel strips from brands like Neve, API, and Avalon. Powered by HEXA Core DSP, this interface provides enough processing power for complex, multi-track sessions using UAD’s renowned plug-ins, reducing the load on your computer. Elite-Class Audio Conversion Universal Audio equipped the Apollo x8p with elite-class audio conversion, featuring the highest-quality D/A converters in the company’s history. This ensures low distortion and exceptional dynamic range for clear, accurate sound reproduction. The device also includes Auto-Gain and Apollo Monitor Correction, making it easy to quickly set up your monitoring system with precision, even for surround sound setups up to 7.1 channels. Additionally, its bass management feature allows you to add a subwoofer to your monitoring system for enhanced low-end detail in mixes. Extensive Software Library Out of the box, the Apollo x8p provides access to an extensive software library, with the Essentials+ or Studio+ Editions offering a variety of UAD plug-ins from top brands like Auto-Tune, Neve, and Manley, valued at thousands of dollars. Analog Sound with Digital Precision One of the core benefits of the Apollo x8p is the combination of analogue sound with digital precision. It enables you to record and mix with the rich quality of analogue preamps while enjoying the flexibility and precision of modern digital workflows. With its real-time processing capability, you can record through plug-ins with low latency, closely mimicking the behaviour of legendary analogue gear. Expandability and Scalability The Apollo x8p is also designed for expandability. You can easily connect up to four additional Apollo interfaces via Thunderbolt, creating a scalable system suitable for professional studios. Whether you're working in stereo, surround sound, or immersive audio environments, the Apollo x8p provides the power, flexibility, and sound quality that professionals demand. 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
