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Universal Audio

Apollo X8 Gen 2 ESS+

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18x24 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface with HEXA Core DSP plug-in processing

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*This produt includes the UAD Essentials+ plugin bundle.

Produce music with authentic analog sound.

Our most advanced Apollo x8 is here. For creators and producers running bigger projects who need highest-resolution audio conversion, four Unison™ mic preamps, and realtime UAD processing — which lets you record through plug-ins from Auto-Tune, Neve, API, Manley, and more without latency — Apollo x8 puts legendary UA sound and craftsmanship right in your rack.

    • 18 x 24 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with HEXA Core DSP plug-in processing
    • Four Unison™ mic preamps, two Hi-Z instrument inputs, eight 1/4" line inputs, two 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 featuring Dual-Crystal Clocking for ultra-low jitter at all sample rates
    • Enhanced D/A for critical monitoring and playback with 130 dB dynamic range and astonishingly low THD of -127 dB
    • Calibrate your main monitor and headphone outputs with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks®*
    • Fully-featured monitor controller with alternate speaker switching and integrated talkback for easy communication with talent
    • Updated UAD Console app featuring Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer integration with Bass Management, immersive audio support, and more
    • Onboard DSP supports over 200 UAD plug-ins via VST, AU, and AAX 64 formats in all major DAWs
    • Includes up to 50+ UAD plug-ins with Essentials+ or Studio+ Editions
    • Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more**
    • Expandable with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces and Dante via Apollo x16D
  • Computer Connectivity: Thunderbolt 3 (cable sold separately)
  • Form Factor: Rackmount
  • Simultaneous I/O: 18 x 24 A/D
  • Resolution: 24-bit/192kHz
  • Number of Preamps: 4 x mic, 2 x instrument
  • Phantom Power: Yes
  • Analog Inputs: 4 x XLR (mic/line), 2 x 1/4" (Hi-Z), 8 x 1/4" (line)
  • Analog Outputs: 2 x 1/4" (monitor), 8 x 1/4" (alt/7.1 surround)
  • Digital Inputs: 1 x Coax (S/PDIF), 2 x Optical Toslink (ADAT/SMUX)
  • Digital Outputs: 1 x Coax (S/PDIF), 2 x Optical Toslink (ADAT/SMUX)
  • Headphones: 2 x 1/4"
  • Thunderbolt: 2 x USB-C (Thunderbolt 3)
  • Clock I/O: In/Out (75 ohm termination switch)
  • Software: UA Essentials+ Plug-in Suite
  • OS Requirements - Mac: macOS 10.15 or later, Quad Core i7 Processor or higher
  • OS Requirements - PC: Windows 10 Anniversary update or later, Quad Core i7 Processor or higher
  • Rack Spaces: 1U
  • Power Supply: 12V DC power supply