UNIVERSAL AUDIO APOLLO X8 GEN2 ESSENTIAL+

Gen 2 18x24 Thunderbolt 3 desktop audio interface for Mac and Windows with Essential package Thunderbolt 18 x 24 rack audio interface with four Unison microphone preamplifiers, Apollo X Gen 2 superior audio conversion, Auto-Gain, Apollo Monitor Correction, support for up to 7.1 surround sound with bass management, HEXA six-core DSP plug-in processing, and premium software suite for Mac and Windows.Produce music with authentic analog soundThe new generation of UA's Apollo x8 interfaces was created for studio producers who are looking for the highest quality audio conversion, four Unison™ microphone preamps, and HEXA Core DSP processing power to record and mix with world-class UAD plug-ins, such as Auto-Tune, Neve, Manley, Avalon, SSL and many others. Trusted by the best manufacturers and engineers around the world, Apollo x8 combines the sound excellence of Apollo X and the power of the DSP with a greater number of inputs and outputs, bringing the artisanal and legendary sound quality of Universal Audio to your studio.Key BenefitsEnjoy a next-generation audio conversion with the widest dynamic range and lowest distortion ever seen in an Apollo interfaceExperience the authentic sound of analog thanks to Unison™ preamplifiers, which allow you to record in real time through emulations of historic equipment such as Neve, API, Avalon, Fender and many othersAccess a complete library of more than 200 DSP and native UAD plug-ins, including award-winning titles such as Capitol Chambers, Sound City Studios, EL8 Distressor and AltriMix accurately in any room or with headphones thanks to the Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks® * Automatically set levels on multiple inputs with the Auto-Gain function and never miss a recordingListen precisely to the details of the low frequencies in your mixes thanks to the management bass, which allows you to integrate a subwoofer into your monitoring system Quickly configure low latency cue, plug-in scenes and immersive audio monitoring through the UAD Console appGet thousands of euros of award-winning UAD plug-ins such as Auto-Tune, Fairchild, Telegtronix and many others with the Essentials+ or Studio+versions Add the world's most reliable interface to your studioUniversal Audio has designed Apollo x8 for professional and project studios where the highest audio quality is essential. With Apollo X sound — now with unprecedented dynamic range and improved D/A monitoring — Apollo x8 brings you authentic analog sound right in your studio.Record Unison preamplifiersThanks to Unison™ technology, Apollo x8 allows you to record in real time with the sound of classic preamps and channel strips from Neve, Manley, API and many others, giving you the same rich analog nuances that have characterized some of the best recordings in history. Mix with authentic analog soundsApollo x8 offers you immediately the tools used by the best engineers in the world. In addition to the included Telegtronix LA-2A compressors, Pultec equalizers and Fender, Marshall and Ampeg amplifiers, you can access the entire library of more than 200 UAD plug-ins and unlock iconic sounds such as those from Ocean Way Studios, Capitol Chambers and many others. Hear every detail like never before. With its second generation, Apollo x8 is equipped with the most advanced D/A converters ever made by UA, combined with the Apollo Monitor Correction supported by Sonarworks®. This means that, with both monitors and headphones, you can listen to your recordings with unparalleled fidelity, ensuring that there will be no surprises when you switch to the final mix or master. Find your workflow in the UAD Console appLike a true analog studio, where the console is the heart of the workflow, Apollo x8 offers a powerful digital mixing engine that allows you to manage plug-in routing and monitoring. With features such as Auto-Gain, bass management, 7.1 surround sound support and Scene Plug-In, it's easy to adapt the workflow to your needs.A hybrid system designed for your needsCombine Apollo x8's HEXA Core DSP with your computer's native processing to manage complex sessions with articulated plug-in chains — a hybrid workflow that far exceeds any exclusively native configuration.Expand your studio as you growYou can connect up to four Apollo Thunderbolt interfaces to get up to 128 I/O channels in your DAW and manage everything from the desktop using Apollo Twin or x4. No matter how big your studio grows, an Apollo will always be close at hand. **Key FeaturesThunderbolt 18 x 24 audio interface with HexaFour six-core DSP plug-in processingFour Unison™ microphone preamplifiers, two Hi-Z instrument inputs, eight 1/4" line inputs, two Toslink optical I/O (ADAT S/MUX), RCA coaxial I/O (S/PDIF), word clock I/O (BNC) Two 1/4" monitor outputs, eight 1/4" line outputs (ALT/7.1 kHz surround), two TRS 1/4" headphone outputs, higher-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit/192 resolution and Dual-Crystal Clocking for ultra low jitter at all frequencies of Sampling/Monitoring and playback with a dynamic range of 130 dB and an incredibly low harmonic distortion of -127 dB.Calibrate monitor and headphone outputs with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks® * Full monitor controller with alternative speaker selection and integrated talkback for easy communication with artists.Updated UAD Console app with Auto-Gain, Scene Plug-In, subwoofer integration, bass management, immersive audio support and more.DSP supports over 200 UAD plug-ins in VST, AU and AAX 64 for all major DAWIncludes up to 50+ UAD plug-ins with Essentials+ or Studio+ editions. Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live and other DAW**Expandable with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces or selected models through industry leading technical support.Free of charge, provided by experienced audio engineers*Available in the fourth quarter of 2024, requires the Apollo Monitor Correction Add-on and SoundID Reference licenses, available on Sonarworks.com**for full compatibility information, see help.uaudio.complug- included in Essentials+ EditionChannel Strip & Preamp (6) Century Tube Channel StripCS-1 Channel StripHelios Type 69 Preamp & EQPrecision Channel StripUA 610-A Preamp & EQUA 610-B Preamp & EQCompressors/Limiters (7) Fairchild 670 LegacyTeletronix LA-2A Classic LevelerTeletonix LA-2A Gray Classic LevelerTeletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling AmplifierUA 1176LN LegacyUA 1176SE LegacyEqualizers (6) Helios Type 69 Legacy EQpultec EQP-1A Legacy EQPultec EQP-1A Passive EQpultec HLF-3C Passive EQPultec MEQ-5 Passive EQpultec Pro Legacy EQSpecial Processing (4) Auto-Tune Realtime AccessOxide Tape RecorderPrecision Enhancer HzVerve Analog Machines EssentialsTools (1) PolyMax Polyphonic SynthDelay & Modulation (3) Galaxy Tape EchoPrecision Delay ModPrecision Delay Mod LReverbs and Environments© (3) Precision Reflection EnginePure Plate Reverb Pro Custom Room ModelerGuitar and Bass (3) Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass AmplifierMarshall Plexi Classic AmplifierRaw DistortionPlug-in included in Studio+ EditionChannel Strip & Preamp (9) 37SP Channel StripCentury Tube Channel StripCS-1 Channel StripHelios Type 69 Preamp & EQManley Reference Microphone PreampPrecision Channel StripUA 610-A Preamp & EQUA 610-B Preamp & EQV76 PreamplifierCompressors/Limiters (17) dbx 160 Compressor/LimiterEmpirical Labs DistressorFairchild 670 LegacyFairChild 660 CompressorTeletronix LA-2 Classic LevelerTeletronix LA-2A Classic LevelerTeletronix LA-2A Classic LevelerTeletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling AmplifierRetonix LA-2A Classic LevelerTeletroniX LA-2A Legacy Leveling AmplifierRetonix LA-2A Classic LevelerTeletonix LA-2A Legacy Leveling AmplifierRetonix LA-2A Classic LevelerTeletonix LA-2A Legacy Leveling AmplifierRetonix LA-2A Classic LevelerTeletonix LA-2A Legacy Leveling AmplifierTeletonix LA-2A Classic LevelerTeletonix LA-2A Legacy Leveling AmplifierRetonix LA-2A Classic LevelerTeletonix LA-2A Legacy Leveling V A Classic LimiterUA 1176AE Classic LimiterUA 1176LN Rev E Classic LimiterUA 1176LN LegacyUA 1176SE LegacyUA 175B Classic LimiterUA 176 Classic LimiterEqualizers (6) Helios Type 69 Legacy EQPultec EQP-1A Legacy EQPultec EQP-1A Passive EQPultec HLF-3C Passive EQPultec MEQ-5 Passive EQPultec Pro Legacy EQSpecial Processing (7) Auto-Tune Keyboard Realtime AdvancedAuto-Tune Realtime XOxide Tape Recorder Precision Enhancer HZStuder A800 Multichannel Tape RecorderVerve Analog Machines EssentialsTools (6) Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Minimoog Minimoogopal Morphing SynthPolymax Polyphonic SynthRavel Grand Waterfall B3 OrganDelay & Modulation Piano (5) Brigade Chorus PedalGalaxy Tape EchoPrecision Delay ModPrecision Delay Mod LStudio D Chorus Reverbs and Ambient (4) Lexicon 224 Digital ReverbPrecision Reflection EnginePure Plate ReverbRealVerb Pro Custom Room ModelerGuitar and Bass (3) Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier Raw Distortion