Elite Audio Conversion with Eight Unison Mic Preamps, HEXA Core Processing, and Surround SoundApollo x8p allows music engineers, producers, and project studios to track, overdub, and mix with new world-beating A/D and D/A conversion, HEXA Core UAD plug-in processing, and 7.1 surround sound monitoring - all in a sleek rackmount Thunderbolt 3 audio interface for Mac or PC. Built upon UA's 60-year heritage of audio craftsmanship, this 18 x 22 interface laps the competition with eight Unison(TM)-enabled mic preamps, providing authentic emulations of preamps from Neve, API, Manley, SSL, and more, plus all-new HEXA Core processing - yielding 50% more DSP for running UAD Powered Plug-Ins in real time. Record with elite-class A/D and D/A conversion - nearing the widest dynamic range and lowest noise available, at any price Mix with powerful HEXA Core processing, featuring 6 UAD DSP chips for running more UAD Powered Plug-Ins in real time Track through 8 Unison-enabled mic preamps - with fully authentic emulations from Neve, API, Manley, Helios, and more Integrate with high-end commercial systems, via 7.1 surround sound monitoring and selectable +24 dBu headroom Elite-Class A/D and D/A ConversionTo improve on the previous generation Apollo interfaces' class-leading audio conversion, UA engineers obsessively auditioned the latest A/D and D/A converters - ultimately pairing elite-class 24-bit/192 kHz converters with all-new analog circuitry for an ultra-pristine signal path. With 129 dB dynamic range and -119 dB THD+N, Apollo x8p's open, natural sound rivals any dedicated high-end converter on the market - regardless of price - and is the perfect starting point for applying UAD processing.Unison Technology: The Genuine Sound of Neve, API & Manley PreampsPerfect for engineers, producers, and project studio owners, Apollo x8p features eight Unison-enabled mic preamps, letting you track large projects through exacting mic preamp emulations from Neve, API, Manley, Helios, SSL, and Universal Audio. A Universal Audio exclusive, Unison technology nails the tone of these sought-after tube and solid state mic pres - including their input impedance, gain stage "sweet spots," and the component-level circuit behaviors of the original hardware. The secret to Unison is its hardware-software integration between Apollo's mic preamps and its onboard HEXA Core DSP Acceleration. Simply place a Unison preamp plug-in on your mic input in Apollo Console software, and it physically reconfigures the Apollo interface's impedance - so you can tap into the classic sounds of the worlds most recorded mic preamps.A Full Suite of Classic Analog Processing OnboardOf course, a hallmark feature of Apollo is its Realtime UAD Processing, letting you run the full library of UAD plug-ins with near-zero latency. Apollo x8p includes the Realtime Analog Classics Plus plug-in bundle, so you can record and mix with the world's only authentic Teletronix LA-2A, 1176LN, and Fairchild compressors, the Unison-enabled UA 610-B Tube Preamp & EQ, and legendary guitar and bass amps from Marshall and Ampeg.Included Plugins:- UA 610‐B - Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier - Fairchild 670 Legacy - Teletronix LA‐2A Legacy - UA 1176LN Legacy - UA 1176SE Legacy - Pultec EQP‐1A Legacy - Pultec Pro Legacy - Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amp - Precision Channel Strip - Precision Reflection Engine - Precision Delay Modulation - Precision Delay Modulation L - UA Precision Enhancer Hz - Raw Distortion - RealVerb‐ProSurround Sound Monitoring and +24 dBu OperationWith comprehensive surround monitoring support for formats up to 7.1, Apollo X8P is a boon for engineers and producers working on audio and music for video games, television, and the web. In addition, Apollo X8P offers selectable +24 dBu operation for out-of-the-box compatibility with professional mixing consoles and other high-end pro audio equipment. Build an Expanded Studio System Over ThunderboltApollo X8P offers 16 x 22 simultaneous inputs/outputs (8 x 8 analog I/O) and two built-in Thunderbolt 3 ports. This allows users of any Thunderbolt-equipped Apollo Twin or Apollo rackmount audio interfaces to easily combine up to four Apollos and six total UAD-2 devices adding fast, high-bandwidth I/O and DSP as your studio grows..APOLLO X8P FEATURES• 16 x 26 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with class-leading 24-bit/192 KHz conversion (backwards compatible with Thunderbolt 1 & 2 on Mac**)• Realtime UAD HEXA Core Processing for tracking through UAD plug-ins at near-zero latency, regardless of audio buffer size• Record through 8 Unison-enabled mic/line preamps - giving you fully authentic preamp emulations from Neve, API, Manley, SSL, and more• Surround monitor controller up to 7.1 format*• Includes "Realtime Analog Classics Plus" UAD plug-in bundle featuring UA 610-B Tube Preamp; Legacy Pultec EQ, LA-2A, and 1176 compressors; Marshall Plexi Classic; Ampeg SVT-VR Classic, and more• UAD HEXA Core processing onboard for additional mixing horsepower for Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Ableton, and other major DAWs• Combine up to 4 Thunderbolt-equipped Apollos and 6 total UAD devices• Selectable +24 dBu operation for easy compatibility with professional mixing consoles and tape machines• Convenient front panel monitoring functions including Alt Speakers, Talkback mic, and assignable Dim or Mono• Free, industry-leading technical support - on the phone and online - from knowledgeable audio engineersSPECIFICATIONSInputsAnalog Line Inputs: 8 Balanced 1/4" TRSMicrophone Inputs: 8 Balanced XLRInstrument (Hi-Z) Inputs: 2 Unbalanced 1/4" TSDigital Inputs (Optical TOSLINK): • ADAT: 8 channels @ 44.1 - 96 kHz• ADAT: 4 channels @ 176.4 - 192 kHzDigital Inputs (RCA): S/PDIF: 2 channels @ 44.1 - 192 kHzA to D ConversionMic Preamps: • Dynamic Range: 122 dB (A-weighted)• THD+N: -115 dB (0.00019%)• Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/-0.05 dBLine Inputs• Dynamic Range: 123 dB (A-weighted)• THD+N: -113 dB (0.00022%)• Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/-0.04 dBOutputsLine Outputs: 8 Balanced 1/4" TRSMonitor Outputs: 2 Balanced 1/4" TRSHeadphone Outputs: 2 Stereo 1/4" TRSDigital Outputs (Optical TOSLINK)• ADAT: 8 channels @ 44.1 - 96 kHz• ADAT: 4 channels @ 176.4 - 192 kHzDigital Outputs (RCA): S/PDIF: 2 channels @ 44.1 to 192 kHzD to A ConversionLine Outputs: • Dynamic Range: 127 dB (A-weighted)• THD+N: -118 dB (0.00011%)• Frequency Response: 20 Hz V 20 kHz, +/-0.07 dBMonitor Outputs• Dynamic Range: 129 dB (A-weighted)• THD+N: -118 dB (0.00012%)• Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/-0.06 dBHeadphone Outputs• Dynamic Range: 125 dB (A-weighted)• THD+N: -102 dB (0.00080%)• Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/-0.05 dBAPOLLO X SERIES SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS- Thunderbolt 3 cable (not included)- Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins- 6 gigabytes available storage- Quad Core i7 or better processor recommended- For additional compatibility information, visit help.uaudio.comMAC:- Available Thunderbolt 1, 2, or 3 port- Thunderbolt 1 and 2 connections require an Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter (not included)- macOS 10.12 Sierra, 10.13 High Sierra, and 10.14 Mojave-Please note that Catalina is not yet fully tested with UAD software.Important: macOS High Sierra, Mojave, and Catalina require manual steps to enable UAD software. PC:- Available Thunderbolt 3 port- Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (64-Bit Edition)
