Universal Audio Apollo x8 Gen 2 Essential Rackmount 18 x 24 Thunderbolt audio interface (Rack/TB3/MAC/WIN)
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Key Info
The Universal Audio Apollo x8 Gen 2 Essential 18 x 24 Thunderbolt audio interface with HEXA Core DSP processing offers four Unison™ mic preamps, two Hi-Z instrument inputs, and eight 1/4" line inputs, along with multiple I/O options including optical Toslink (ADAT S/MUX), RCA coaxial (S/PDIF), and word clock I/O (BNC). It features two 1/4" monitor outs, eight 1/4" line outs (ALT/7.1 surround), and two 1/4" TRS headphone outs, all powered by elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution and Dual-Crystal Clocking for ultra-low jitter.
The Universal Audio Apollo x8 Gen 2 Essential includes enhanced D/A for critical monitoring with 130 dB dynamic range and -127 dB THD, and Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks® for precise calibration. The UAD Console app offers Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer integration with Bass Management, and immersive audio support. It supports over 200 UAD plug-ins, is compatible with major DAWs, and includes up to 50+ plug-ins with Essentials+ or Studio+ Editions. Expandable with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces or Dante models, and comes with free expert technical support.
Highlights
- 18 x 24 Thunderbolt audio interface with HEXA Core DSP processing
- Four Unison™ mic preamps, two Hi-Z instrument inputs, eight 1/4" line inputs
- Optical Toslink I/O (ADAT S/MUX), RCA coaxial I/O (S/PDIF), word clock I/O (BNC)
- Two 1/4" monitor outs, eight 1/4" line outs (ALT/7.1 surround), two 1/4" TRS headphone outs
- Elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution and Dual-Crystal Clocking
- Enhanced D/A for critical monitoring with 130 dB dynamic range and -127 dB THD
- Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks® for precise calibration
- UAD Console app with Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer integration, and immersive audio support
- Supports over 200 UAD plug-ins via VST, AU, and AAX formats
- Includes up to 50+ UAD plug-ins with Essentials+ or Studio+ Editions
- Compatible with major DAWs including LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, and Ableton Live
- Expandable with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces or Dante models
- Free industry-leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers
Whats In The Box
- Included Software:
- Channel Strips & Preamps (6)
- Century Tube Channel Strip
- CS-1 Channel Strip
- Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ
- Precision Channel Strip
- UA 610-A Preamp & EQ
- UA 610-B Preamp & EQ
- Compressors / Limiters (7)
- Fairchild 670 Legacy
- Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler
- Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler
- Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler
- Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier
- UA 1176LN Legacy
- UA 1176SE Legacy
- 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 (4)
- Auto-Tune Realtime Access
- Oxide Tape Recorder
- Precision Enhancer Hz
- Verve Analog Machines Essentials
- Instruments (1)
- PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth
- Delay & Modulation (3)
- Galaxy Tape Echo
- Precision Delay Mod
- Precision Delay Mod L
- Reverbs & Rooms (3)
- 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
- SKU:
- APX8G2-ESS
- Model Name:
- Apollo x8 Gen 2 Essential
- Brand:
- Universal Audio
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