Universal Audio Apollo x8 Gen 2 Studio+ Edition Audio Interf

Universal Audio Apollo x8 Gen 2 Studio+ Edition Audio Interface
Product no: 9000-0131-9608 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

The 18 x 24 Thunderbolt configured Universal Audio Apollo X8 Gen 2 Audio Interface has been designed to kit out professional recording and project studios with nothing but world-leading audio quality. Equipped with four Unison™ microphone preamps and elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 audio conversion, this interface captures and plays back audio in the highest resolution you can get, making it an essential hub for both mixing and recording multi-channel audio. Access to over 200 UAD DSP and Native plugins comes included, so you can process your work with the help of widgets designed by some of the biggest names in the game, including Neve and Auto Tune.

Astounding In-Hardware Effect Processing

One of the most impressive features of the Apollo X8 is the HEXA Core DSP processing, which supports the use of complex plugin chains without taxing the computer you're working with. This advanced hybrid system means that larger projects and sessions can be managed effortlessly and without interruption. The on-board Auto-Gain function is another useful tool that sets the level of multiple inputs for you, while Apollo Monitor Correction can be applied to guarantee the accurate and honest audio image that's crucial for the mixing phase.

Record & Monitor with Authentic Vintage Preamps & EQs

The Apollo X8 is able to coat everything in authentic analogue sound in real-time, so you can record with the warm tonality of classic emulated preamps built by names like Neve and APL. With the help of a Bass Management function, this interface also supports 7.1 surround sound, boosting the flexibility whether working with standard or immersive audio projects. As your studio grows, so can the interface, since the Apollo X8 can be expanded by coupling multiple Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces, adding up to 128 premium channels and multiplying the DSP power.

Specifications

Product features

Sustainable product	not specified
Interface for	bands & producers, maxing & mastering
Number of analogue Inputs	14
Number of analogue outputs	10
Analogue audio input type	balanced line in (TRS jack), microphone input (XLR), Hi-Z instrument input (TS jack)
Analogue audio output type	balanced line out (TRS jack)
Total microphone inputs	4
Total guitar/bass inputs	2
Network connections	none
Digital audio inputs	1 x S/PDIF (RCA), 2 x ADAT
Digital audio outputs	1 x S/PDIF (RCA), 2 x ADAT
Computer ports	Thunderbolt 3 (USB C)
Number of headphone outputs	2
Low latency monitoring	yes, DSP mixer
Suitable for operating system	Apple OSX / Mac OS, Microsoft Windows
Maximum sample rate	192 kHz
Software included	yes, download
Included software	other
Included data cable	none
Phantom power	yes
MIDI I/O (din connector)	none
19 inches	yes

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	7,8 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	60,5 x 43,5 x 20,5 cm

Product specifications

18 x 24 Thunderbolt audio-interface with HEXA Core DSP plugin processing
x2 Unison™ microphone preamps, x2 Hi-Z instrument inputs, x6 6.35mm jack line inputs, x2 optical Toslink I/O (ADAT S/MUX), RCA coaxial I/O (S/PDIF), word clock I/O (BNC)
x2 6.35mm jack monitor outputs, x6 6.35mm jack line outputs (ALT 1/2), x2 6.35mm TRS jack headphone outputs
elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit/192kHz resolution with Dual-Crystal Clocking for ultra-low jitter at all sample frequencies
improved D/A conversion for critical monitoring and performance with a 130dB dynamic range and an incredibly low 127dB THD
calibrate your main monitor and headphone outputs using Apollo Monitor Correction driven by Sonarworks®
fully equipped monitor controller with alternative speaker switching and integrated talkback for easy artist communication
updated UAD Console app with Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer integration with Bass Management, support for immersive audio and more
built-in DSP supports over 200 UAD plugins via VST, AU and AAX 64 formats in all big name DAWs
includes up to 50+ UAD plugins with Studio+ Edition Audio Interface
compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live and more
expandable with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces or selected Dante models
free access to technical support from expert audio engineers
dimensions: 48.3 x 4.5 x 34.3cm
weight: 4.08 kg
included:
- power supply with power cable
- set with x4 rack-mount screws
- Getting Started URL card
- Channel Strips & Preamps (9)
  - Avalon VT737sp Channel Strip
  - Century Tube Channel Strip
  - CS-1 Channel Strip
  - Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ
  - Manley Reference Microphone Preamp
  - Precision Channel Strip
  - UA 610-A Preamp & EQ
  - UA 610-B Preamp & EQ
  - V76 Preamplifier
- Compressors / Limiters (17)
  - dbx 160 Compressor / Limiter
  - Empirical Labs Distressor
  - Fairchild 670 Legacy
  - Fairchild 660 Compressor
  - Fairchild 670 Compressor
  - Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler
  - Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler
  - Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler
  - Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier
  - Teletronix LA-3A Classic Leveler
  - UA 1176 Rev A Classic Limiter
  - UA 1176AE Classic Limiter
  - UA 1176LN Rev E Classic Limiter
  - UA 1176LN Legacy
  - UA 1176SE Legacy
  - UA 175B Classic Limiter
  - UA 176 Classic Limiter
- Equalizers (6)
  - 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 (7)
  - Auto-Tune Realtime Access
  - Auto-Tune Realtime advanced
  - Auto-Tune Realtime X
  - Oxide Tape Recorder
  - Precision Enhancer Hz
  - Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder
  - Verve Analog Machines Essentials
- Instruments (6)
  - Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio
  - Moog Minimoog
  - Opal Morphing Synth
  - PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth
  - Ravel Grand Piano
  - Waterfall B3 Organ
- Delay & Modulation (5)
  - Brigade Chorus Pedal
  - Galaxy Tape Echo
  - Precision Delay Mod
  - Precision Delay Mod L
  - Studio D Chorus
- Reverbs & Rooms (4)
  - Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb
  - Precision Reflection Engine
  - Pure Plate Reverb
  - RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler
- Guitar & Bass (3)
  - Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier
  - Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier
  - Raw Distortion

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Universal Audio Apollo x8 Gen 2 Essentials+ Edition Audio Interface

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Sustainable product	not specified
Interface for	bands & producers, maxing & mastering
Number of analogue Inputs	14
Number of analogue outputs	10
Analogue audio input type	balanced line in (TRS mini-jack), microphone input (XLR), Hi-Z instrument input (TS jack)
Analogue audio output type	balanced line out (TRS jack)
Total microphone inputs	4
Total guitar/bass inputs	2
Network connections	none
Digital audio inputs	1 x S/PDIF (RCA), 2 x ADAT
Digital audio outputs	1 x S/PDIF (RCA), 2 x ADAT

Computer ports	Thunderbolt 3 (USB C)
number of headphone outputs	2
Low latency monitoring	yes, DSP mixer
suitable for operating system	Apple OSX / Mac OS, Microsoft Windows
Maximum sample rate	192 kHz
software included	yes, download
Included software	other
included data cable	none
Phantom power	yes
MIDI I/O (din connector)	none
19 inches	yes